Ken Hymes, Author at CultureSonar

Author: Ken Hymes

Ken Hymes is a writer and recording artist living in Richmond VA. He’s been gigging and making albums more or less under the radar for three decades. His latest output is "Long Gone," an eclectic journey through American history, told through a mix of originals and public domain material. If you have an old copy of the original Night of the Living Dead, you may have heard his music for the parody film Night of the Living Bread.

by Ken Hymes May 17, 2016 Comments0

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It Never Gets Easier, and I Don’t Understand

It was a hit way back in 1971, but more than 40 years later, it’s hard to see how the bizarre song “Once You Understand” was ever popular.

by Ken Hymes May 5, 2016 Comments0

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Sexiness Is Next to Godliness

Prince was not shy about being a religious man. And he also wasn’t shy about sex and sexuality, which were very much a part of his songs.

by Ken Hymes April 14, 2016 Comments0

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Music and Recording: A Wild 100 Years or So

From musicians standing around one mic to multi-track digital recording, the way music is captured has certainly changed. Has it changed us, too?

by Ken Hymes April 9, 2016 Comments2

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Has Technology Killed the Guitar?

Guitar sales have been on the decline, and true guitar sounds are being heard less and less in today’s music. Is guitar amp technology to blame?

Bob Dylan 1978 courtesy of Express/Getty

by Ken Hymes March 31, 2016 Comments30

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Can We Talk About Dylan’s Voice?

There may be many differing opinions about Bob Dylan’s style. But there’s no denying his voice and the way he sings has influenced many other artists.