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Splicing the mosh p… Read Full Bio ↴More than one artist is called Klank.
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Splicing the mosh pit and the dance floor, this wrecking machine originally from New York known as KLANK released their debut album "Still Suffering" on the Seattle-based Tooth & Nail Records in 1996. Breaking musical boundaries with a sound described as 'dancy, aggressive, electronically infused groove', KLANK spent 18 weeks on the CMJ Top 40 charts and their monster single "Downside" which was added to over 170 radio stations nationwide. KLANK gained an immense amount of attention and notoriety while forming a strong, loyal fan base with their constant touring and growing reputation for intense live shows.
KLANK then made their mark once again with their sophomore release "Numb" which included the crushing single "Blind" which again made it into the top 40 on the CMJ charts. A video was also filmed for "Blind" which become a regular fixture on the Much Music channel.
Following Numb, KLANK appeared on several compilations which included their version of “I’ll Wait” to the “Running with the Devil - a Tribute to Van Halen ” release.
KLANK consists of Daren "Klank" Diolosa (Circle Of Dust) on vocals, guitars, Pat Servedio on guitar, keys, programming and production, and Eric Wilkins on drums. When asked to summarize KLANK’s music and lyrical direction, Diolosa has explained that, “Writing music is a form of therapy that helps to release bottled up frustrations and emotions that otherwise have no outlet… We write music that we feel comes from deep down inside and a lot of people can relate because it’s based on real life situations and emotions from living our everyday life… From mood swings, bitterness, the longing for inner peace to elements of hope, happiness & even despair. We all have to deal with these in our lives and this is our way to vent those issues… We call it 'sonic therapy'.”
After the release of NUMB, Diolosa contributed vocals to the song “Silhouette Of Rage” found on Argyle Park’s “Suspension of Disbelief” release.
In 2007 the band released the “In Memory Of…” EP which featured the trademark KLANK sound of layers of guitars, keyboards, samples, thumping bass, live and programmed drums fused with melodic, deep heartfelt introspective lyrics. "In Memory Of…" containes the song "EXPN2Day", which the band had written, by request of ESPN specifically for their extreme sports and music show called "EXPN2Day"
On April 20, 2010 KLANK unleashed their "NUMB...Reborn" release which contains 15 tracks of the classic KLANK sound. Songs like Don't Count Me Out, Blind, D.F.L. and The Rules tip the scales of heaviness, while songs like Broken, God? and So Very Real lets the bands melodic side shine through in full form.
KLANK's latest offering titled "URBAN WARFARE" was released on June 12, 2012 and is being hailed not only as the bands best but also their strongest release to date. Complete with a guest appearance by Dug Pinnick from KING's X, this new cd really packs a punch. Urban Warfare contains 14 blistering brand new tracks and was mastered by renowned audio wizard Maor Appelbaum in Los Angeles, CA. "We wanted to put out a CD that fully captures the live essence and intensity of what KLANK is live and we couldn't be happier with the result", explains Diolosa.
On March 27, 2013, KLANK hit number one in the Reverbnation metal charts for San Jose and has been residing there since. As of August 1, 2013 they even made it to the number six slot in the Reverbnation NATIONAL metal charts.
See for yourself how KLANK mesh the aggression and pounce of metal with the infectious drive of the dance floor and intertwines it within a foreground of synths, samples, loops and low end to form a truly unique sound all their own.
KLANK is available through iTunes at
http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/klank/id470040
KLANK is available through Cdbaby at
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/Klank1
The official website, www.facebook.com/klank
The official Reverbnation website, www.reverbnation.com/klank
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A Belgian techno/house DJ.
I'll Wait
Klank Lyrics
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I guess I'll never learn
I have your picture; yes I know it well
Another page is turned
Are you for real? It's so hard to tell
From just a magazine
Yeah, you just smile and the picture sells
Look what that does to me
I'll wait till your love comes down
I'm coming straight for your heart
No way you can stop me now
As fine as you are
I wrote a letter and told her these words
That meant a lot to me
I never sent it, she wouldn't have heard
Her eyes don't follow me
And while she watches I can never be free
Such good photography!
I'll wait till your love comes down
I'm coming straight for your heart
No way you can stop me now
As fine as you are
You can't imagine what your image means
The pages come alive
Your magic greets everyone who reads
Heartbreak in overdrive
Are you for real, it's so hard to tell
From just a magazine
Yeah, you just smile and the picture sells
Look what that does to me
I'll wait till your love comes down
I'm coming straight for your heart
No way you can stop me now
As fine as you are
I'll wait till your love comes down
I'm coming straight for your heart
No way you can stop me now
As fine as you are
In "I'll Wait" by Klank, the lyrics speak to a personal obsession with someone that the singer has only seen in a magazine. The singer is captured and under the spell of the person in the picture. They are not sure if the person in the picture is real or if it is just good photography. Regardless, the song speaks to the desire to pursue this person even though they've never met face to face.
The song speaks to the fact that it is increasingly easy to develop obsessive feelings towards someone based on their image or social media presence. This song seems to highlight the dangers of those feelings and how they can take over one's life. The fact that the singer wrote a letter to the person in the picture but never sent it is telling because the singer is aware that their obsession is irrational.
It is also interesting to note that the song is partially about the power of images and their ability to create strong emotional reactions. The image of the person in the magazine is so powerful that the singer is convinced they need to pursue them. The idea that pictures hold that kind of power is certainly one worth exploring.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got me captured; I'm under your spell
I am helplessly trapped by your magic charm
I guess I'll never learn
I have fallen for your trap and will never recover
I have your picture; yes I know it well
I possess your image and I am familiar with it
Another page is turned
As I look at your picture, I move on to another page of the magazine
Are you for real? It's so hard to tell
I doubt the authenticity of your image
From just a magazine
Your image exists only in a magazine
Yeah, you just smile and the picture sells
The smile in your picture is what makes it popular and sellable
Look what that does to me
Your image has a deep emotional impact on me
I'll wait till your love comes down
I will patiently wait for your love to become accessible
I'm coming straight for your heart
I will make a direct attempt to win your heart once I get the chance
No way you can stop me now
Nothing can deter me from pursuing your love
As fine as you are
Your beauty motivates me to pursue you even more
I wrote a letter and told her these words
I wrote a message to convey my emotions to her
That meant a lot to me
The words were important to me
I never sent it, she wouldn't have heard
I didn't send the message because I knew she wouldn't have read or heard it
Her eyes don't follow me
She doesn't look at me the way I look at her picture
And while she watches I can never be free
Her presence stops me from being free of my emotions towards her
Such good photography!
Your image captured in the magazine is of great quality and appeals to me
You can't imagine what your image means
You have no idea how much your picture affects me emotionally
The pages come alive
The magazine pages become more interesting and captivating because of your picture
Your magic greets everyone who reads
The charm of your picture impacts everyone who sees it
Heartbreak in overdrive
Your beauty causes intense heartache and emotional pain
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEX VAN HALEN, EDWARD VAN HALEN, DAVID ROTH, MICHAEL MCDONALD
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