ROCKNATION ISSUE 22
KELDIAN
Interview by Tom Mathers
What was different this time in the studio compared to
previous Keldian releases?
The biggest difference was the fact that we worked in Arild’s home studio
and not a commercial studio like before. And this time we had
windows! We could actually see the world outside, and that removed the
sense of claustrophobia you easily get in the studio.
What was some of the influences and writing process for the latest
“Outbound” release?
Some of the songs date back a few years, while some of them were
written on the spot while recording. We really have the same influences that
we always had, which is classic rock and metal music. We’ve always been
big fans of 80s hard rock, since we grew up in that era. But we also
wanted the album to be a little more
aggressive-sounding than our
previous records, a little more dirt on
the guitars, and a little more anger
in the lyrics. We think the mix and
mastering of this record kicks ass. It
broadens the scope of Keldian while
being undeniably Keldian-sounding.
What are your most favorite
tracks on “Outbound” and why?
Chris: Personally I’m happy with all
the tracks, of course! But I guess
I have a particularly weak spot for
Morning Light Mountain and Run
For Your Life, although my favorite
tracks tend to alternate with time.
Arild: The first and last for me. Burn
the Sky is a really great
opener. It catchy, to the point and
really embodies the spirit of the
whole album in one song. F.T.L. is
a favourite perhaps mostly
because of the theme. The
moment mankind achieves faster
than light flight... come on, what’s
not to like. I also love the fact that
we could tie this moment to the
past by using a few excerpts from
John F. Kennedy “moon speech”
in the song.