History
This is to be a series of news-related announcements about the multi-media company "deep kimchee", and all of the endeavors of its participants. deep kimchee was started in 1994 by producer/songwriter Kevin Brislin as a vehicle for his then one-man-group "now that they're here" with the release of the synth-rock CD entitled "unplanned with explosion." The second release was in 1995, which was a cassette release of guided imagery/relaxation exercises, entitled "Calm and Healing", from noted therapist Dr. Cor Mulhern, D.S.M. This project was produced by Brislin. Sales of both projects went very well; "unplanned..." saw modest sales that spanned six countries while "Calm..." was hugely successful.
In 2002, the sophomore effort from ntth, "Auschwitz Bound" was released. Joined by guitarist Fred Nowicki, the nature of the music of ntth became more focused and more rock-oriented. While commercially the CD did not fair as well as "unplanned...", critically it is the favored release of listeners.
Availability of Releases
Both CD's are available from cdbaby.com for $10 each, along with being available on a per-song basis from iTunes, Rhapsody, towerrecords.com, walmart.com and about 35 other Internet-based music sights. It should be noted that both CD's are a limited release and when supplies dwindle, they will not be re-released in their current incarnation. No plans at this time are being made to re-record these projects, however it has been suggested that "unplanned..." could be re-recorded. Time will tell.
Dr. Mulhern's "Calm and Healing" is only available directly from deep kimchee. Please see the website start.earthlink.net/~dkimchee for ordering information.
Current Projects
deep kimchee is attempting to expand into new areas for 2006 and start exploring other media. In keeping with music, the third and fourth releases from "now that they're here" are being worked on simultaneously. "Pacific Radio Fire" and an as-yet-untitled electronica/techno set are due for release this year if all goes well. Sadly, the departure of Fred Nowicki has left a hole that ntth has not been able to fill, which has delayed the releases. FYI, this was an amicable split caused by time pressures from other priorities, not creative differences.
A second release from Dr. Mulhern, one that addresses chemotherapy and well-being during cancer treatments, has been completed. However, due to serious time constraints on Dr. Mulhern's part, that release has been delayed until she feels she can support the release in a proper manner. Currently, she is working on a series of lectures and possibly a book, but none of that work will be affiliated with deep kimchee.
In the past two years, Brislin has been working with a group of musicians to create the short rock opera "451", which is based on Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451", a seriously fantastic book about a future that makes reading and owning books a crime. This set of five songs was written and produced in 2005 as a live performance with a multimedia background. Performed in May 2005 at the North Port Performing Arts Center in North Port, FL, the one-time performance of the five songs was a hit. There are two elements of this performance that are under consideration for release. A free, online release of the actual performance is being considered, plus a studio version of the music is now being finalized and mastered for commercial release on deep kimchee. Once negotiations for this are completed, this site will make any necessary announcements.
In other areas, there are at least two short video projects (aside from "451") that are being considered under the production moniker "PocketChange Productions." Details of those projects will have to be minimal for now, but will be released as soon as possible. There is also the possibility that the abstract artwork of Kevin Brislin will be available for auction bids on eBay in the coming months. This is still in consideration at this time, so don't look for anything just yet.
Conclusions
It is a highly creative time for deep kimchee and all involved. We are excited by the new projects and excited to see renewed interest in older projects. This site will be updated with any and all developments of the projects. Thanks for reading!!
