AXS
Released to rave reviews, the twelve-song, alt/rock album represents
Duchovny's truest form of expression. And although the actor turned
musical artist will be quick to tell you that he has no intention of
ever being on the same level as his musical heroes, he still succeeds by
releasing an honest album of reflection that’s a welcome treat in a
world filled with mundane, techno-beat pablum.
Duchovny gave interesting answers on describing his sound as an homage to '90s rock, saying that he loves the late 60’s and 70’s rock of the Beatles, Stones, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty and Lou Reed, so he tried a few things as that they did. However, he never consciously sat down and tried to sound like one of them.
Regarding to the process of writing lyrics, Duchovny stated that he writes down lines but doesn’t attaches them to songs, then normally putts chords together and starts hearing a melody that he plays. About enjoyment in creating his debut album, Duchovny stated that it was humbling and gratifying to put a song in front of friends that he is playing with. (read more)
The Rock Revival
Last night at the famed Webster Hall in New York City, David Duchovny was welcomed home with open arms by a packed venue of fans eager to get a taste of his latest endeavor. Now, it was time to debut the material merely
blocks from where he grew up. “I grew up a just few blocks from here
and I would walk to school but I never walked on this side of the
street,” Duchovny said. “But I’m on this side tonight.” (read more)
Was there a certain theme or concept in mind surrounding this album?
No, no concept. I think we went with
all the songs that went together out of all the songs I had written, so
that they went together as a piece, even though it wasn’t a concept
album in any way. But, I think that’s a good description of them. I
guess I’ve always listened to sad songs or music that can be sad. I’ve
always had a special place for that. But I never feel sadder after those
songs, I always feel better. Its like bloodletting. It get’s the
sadness out of me.
Therapeutic almost?
Yes, exactly. (read more)
Washington Times
The truth may still be out there, but David Duchovny has effectively turned the lens inward. After two decades in the TV and film spotlights, Mr. Duchovny has just released his first rock album, appropriately titled “Hell or Highwater.”
“I’d never really played any music before five years ago, so it was something where I took up the guitar pretty damn late in life just to kind of amuse myself,” Mr. Duchovny told The Washington Times, adding that he wrote the tracks on “Hell or Highwater” with “the best intentions.” (read more)
David Duchovny talks about how he ended up making a rock album,
creativity (or the lack thereof) in Hollywood, and the fact that he
REALLY wants to tell you about the X-Files revival, but he would have to kill you if he did. (read more)
Village Voice
Webster Hall gig review: Does David Duchovny Really Want to Be a Rock Star?
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