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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.
Numb
Klank Lyrics
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With games that you play
Cause it comes down to
Things that you do and say
And it's all justified
When your speaking your mind
But when I give my opinion
You think that I'm out of line
We're shooting straight from the hip and
There's no way
To prove that we aint legit
How can you know what we feel
When you're not in our head
It's time to chill with yourself and listen up instead
Don't try to play me like some fool
I don't' enjoy your games
You make us out to be so cruel
Because we don't see things your way
The example that you set
Is really warping me
Don't even have a clue
Just what you do to me
Everything I do
You seem to pick apart
I try to be sincere
Despite a change of heart
So push back attack
And be like the rest
You get a thought in your mind
And then you beat it to death
Is it too much to ask
Just to leave me alone
Haven't you heard of respect
Or do you have to be shown
Don't try to play me like some fool
I don't' enjoy your games
You make us out to be so cruel
Because we don't see things your way
One thing
That I've been wondering
Please tell me why
Everyone in the world
Has to be like you
All my life
Been someone on my back
Then you wonder
Why I'm so quick to attack
You never see things
From my point of view
It always seems to come down
To close minded you
Yeah the scales
Are lifted from my eyes
It took me way too long
Just to realize
I'm no different than you
Nor do I think I'm above
But when it comes to your type
I got no feelings at all
Don't try to play me like some fool
I don't' enjoy your games
You make us out to be so cruel
Because we don't see things your way
One thing
That I've been wondering
Please tell me why
Everyone in the world
Has to be like you
The lyrics of Klank's song Numb describe the frustration the singer feels with someone who constantly tries to impose their opinions and ways of thinking on others. The singer highlights that this person justifies their behavior as "speaking their mind," but when the singer gives their own opinions, they are dismissed as being "out of line." The singer seems to be tired of having to deal with this person who is close-minded and can't see things from other perspectives.
The singer implores this person to listen and leave them alone, citing respect as a vital cornerstone of relationships. The repetition of the line "Don't try to play me like some fool" highlights the singer's irritation and how they've had enough of being treated as if their opinions don't matter. Towards the end of the song, the singer also reflects on how they have been in this person's shoes before - someone has always been on their back, forcing their opinions on them.
Overall, the lyrics showcase how difficult it can be dealing with people who are stuck in their ways and insist on everyone adopting their point of view.
Line by Line Meaning
On and on day to day
Life is a never-ending cycle of daily events
With games that you play
People try to manipulate each other with their actions
Cause it comes down to
In the end, everyone's behavior defines them
Things that you do and say
Actions and words reveal someone's true nature
And it's all justified
People believe they are right in their actions and statements
When your speaking your mind
Expressing oneself freely is an important value
But when I give my opinion
When I share my own perspective
You think that I'm out of line
You accuse me of being inappropriate
Too bad for you
I don't care about your opinion
We're shooting straight from the hip and
We're speaking honestly and boldly
There's no way
No one can deny what we say
To prove that we aint legit
We are telling the truth
How can you know what we feel
You cannot understand our emotions
When you're not in our head
Because you are not us
It's time to chill with yourself and listen up instead
You need to calm down and be open-minded
Don't try to play me like some fool
Don't try to manipulate me
I don't' enjoy your games
I dislike your behavior
You make us out to be so cruel
You wrongly judge us as cruel
Because we don't see things your way
Because we have a different point of view
The example that you set
Your behavior as an example
Is really warping me
Is causing me to act differently
Don't even have a clue
You don't understand the impact you have on me
Just what you do to me
How you affect me
Everything I do
All my actions
You seem to pick apart
You criticize everything I do
I try to be sincere
I'm honest in my actions
Despite a change of heart
Even when I change my mind
So push back attack
So you come back with hostility
And be like the rest
And act like others who are closed-minded
You get a thought in your mind
You form an opinion without considering others
And then you beat it to death
And then you stubbornly stick to that opinion
Is it too much to ask
Is it unreasonable to request
Just to leave me alone
Just to stop bothering me
Haven't you heard of respect
Haven't you learned about treating others well
Or do you have to be shown
Do you need to learn through experience
One thing
One thought
That I've been wondering
That I've been curious about
Please tell me why
Please explain the reason
Everyone in the world
All people in the world
Has to be like you
Have to be like you
All my life
Throughout my entire life
Been someone on my back
Someone has been a burden to me
Then you wonder
And yet you don't understand
Why I'm so quick to attack
Why I react aggressively
You never see things
You never consider
From my point of view
My perspective
It always seems to come down
It always boils down to
To close minded you
Your closed-mindedness
Yeah the scales
Now I see clearly
Are lifted from my eyes
My vision is no longer blurred
It took me way too long
It took me much too much time
Just to realize
To finally understand
I'm no different than you
I am just like you
Nor do I think I'm above
I don't see myself as superior
But when it comes to your type
But when it comes to people like you
I got no feelings at all
I feel nothing for them
Don't try to play me like some fool
Don't try to manipulate me
I don't' enjoy your games
I dislike your behavior
You make us out to be so cruel
You wrongly judge us as cruel
Because we don't see things your way
Because we have a different point of view
Contributed by Peyton M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.