Crent: A Musical Outlet for Creativity and Spirituality

Strategic Insights -

Crent, a musical side project, was formed by guitarist Kent Steedman and Chris Townend as a way to explore different avenues of creativity and spirituality without being confined by the boundaries of Steedman's primary band, Celibate Rifles. Through Crent, Steedman and Townend create music that reflects their personal spirituality and perspective on the world, which is characterized by a joyous and relaxed attitude.

Key Takeaways:

  • Crent began as an experimental session in a Sydney studio, resulting in a self-titled single released in 1990, and later evolved into a debut album, `Pink Album', released last year.
  • The music is heavily influenced by Steedman's "spirituality," which involves having a personalized view of the world and embracing a more relaxed and humorous attitude towards life.
  • Steedman emphasizes that Crent is not about converting others but rather about expressing his own perspective and allowing others to interpret it as they see fit.
  • The project is currently a sideline for both Steedman and Townend, who are well-established in the Sydney scene with their respective bands.
  • Steedman expresses a desire to record more music but faces financial constraints, noting that some extra cash would be welcome to continue the project.

Statistics:

  • Crent released their debut single in 1990.
  • The `Pink Album' was released last year (no specific year mentioned).
  • Steedman has been with Celibate Rifles since 1978.

Sources:

  • Interview with Kent Steedman (no specific publication or date mentioned).
  • Photo caption, Kent Steedman and Chris Townend: in no hurry to make pigs of themselves (no specific publication or date mentioned).