A Lehigh Valley native, drummer John Morgan Kimock’s music can best be described as the soundtrack you’d hear while taking an ethereal hike or walk through the forest.

Kimock attended Notre Dame High School for one year and the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Performing Arts, where he studied drums, for three.

He also played with local musicians, including Post Junction and the Octave Below, in Lehigh Valley musical venues such as Godfrey Daniels, The Funhouse, Pearly Baker’s and Porters’ Pub.

His latest album, “Hikikomori,” released in March, is a patchwork quilt of organic, cinematic atmosphere. Although a primarily drum-focused compilation, it’s one that is also uniquely rich with layers of instrumentation and experimental sound.

I recently spoke with John Morgan Kimock about his music and more.

James Wood: How would you describe your music in terms of its sound? Is there a way you could put into words what your music is all about?

Kimock: “It’s cinematic, psychedelic, and made with both electronic and organic instruments. I like to say that if you took a drive or went somewhere to clear your head, my music is a good companion to go with the visual.”

Was this the type of music you always aspired to do?

“It was all kind of a big happy accident. Like any career, you make connections and eventually they start to pile up. Then all of sudden, you find yourself doing something you never thought you’d do. My dad [Steve Kimock] is a musician who grew up in the Lehigh Valley and I attribute a lot of my drumming career to him. He hired me a lot when I was in my late teens and early 20′s.

“Through that, I was able to meet people at shows and festivals and would wind up getting hired on to do something else. The music I make now has a lot to do with my love of instrumental and movie music. Music that accompanies a video and comes with a visual element. The music is certainly honest, and I enjoy sharing it with others.”

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