KISS

KISS (short for The KISS Show!) is an American superhero-comedy musical television series which will soon be aired on YouTube. The series is created by Harry Vallet.

Based on the superhero mythology of KISS, the show follows the comic adventures of a fictionalized version of the band, a musical group of ragtag superheroes, as they haphazardly defend the world from a variety of villains and monsters.

Styled similarly to the campy aesthetics of 1960s and 1970s children's television and Japanese tokusatsu, the show utilizes various mediums of visual styles and special effects, mixing live-action storylines with musical interludes, music videos, and so on. Also, elements of the show were taken from other metal bands, such as Hevisaurus, Pentakill, and Dethklok.

Premise
KISS is centered around the adventures of KISS, a group of superhero rock musicians who travel around the globe on a self-appointed mission to fight evil and solve problems cooperatively, protecting the world from the villains and creatures who threaten it, while leading a double life as a popular rock group.

The group consists of the frontman Starchild, the hotheaded leader of the group; bassist Demon, who can breathe fire; drummer Cat Boy, who is the most agile of the band; guitarist Spaceman, who's armed with a laser-shooting electric guitar; and keyboardist Fox Girl, the band's tactician. The band lives and travels by way of their "Kissmobile", a modified classic GMC motorhome tour bus complex which, despite its small exterior, has an implausibly massive interior (similar to the TARDIS from Doctor Who or The Big Bologna from The Kids from C.A.P.E.R.), which contains, among many things, a science lab, a command center, and a living room.

Format and Influences
The episodes of the show focus on a self-contained villain of the week formula, with little variation. The main concept of the formula is as follows.


 * 1) The band is driving in their Kissmobile, either after their or en route to their newest concert (even after their previous mission), when they run into a new problem that must be solved, forcing them to volunteer to crack the case. That is when they discover a villain behind the problem whom they may try and deal with.
 * 2) During the course of each story, each member of the band, or else, other characters in each story, may break into a song to express their emotions, ranging from joy, sadness, rage, disgust, and/or fear.
 * 3) At the climax of each story, the band uses their superpowers to defeat the villain and save the day before continuing on the way to their destination later on.

Production History
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Music
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Characters
The show stars and is based upon the fictionalized versions of the original line-up of KISS. Adapting the backstory, the band has used for the entirety of their professional career, the show depicts KISS as a ragtag rock group of KISSterians who come to Earth to fight the forces of evil. The five members of KISS are:

Starchild
Starchild is the band’s frontman and de facto leader of team. He can fire a star shaped energy beam from his right eye—especially from his hands. He also claimed that his eye could see everything, including glimpses of the future. Despite often being stubborn and naïve, Starchild is shown to be an effective strategist whose sharp leadership skills, bravery and determination regularly drive the band towards victory.

Equipment

 * Microphone: Shure SM58
 * Cable: MXR XLR Microphone Cable 25 ft. Black

Demon
The band’s bass guitarist, Demon has the ability to shoot a powerful stream of fire out of his mouth, which is achieved by swallowing his fear. Despite being the largest and strongest of KISS, Demon has a gentle, childlike demeanor bordering on sight dim-wittedness, and as such is usually the most cowardly member of the team.

Equipment

 * Bass Guitar: Steinberger Spirit XT-2 Standard – Black
 * Pick: Dunlop Herco Flex 75 Pick Heavy
 * Cable: MXR Pro Series Woven Instrument Cable 24 ft|7.3 m (DCIW24R)
 * Amp: Ampeg SVT-CL
 * Cabinet: Ampeg SVT-810E

Fox Girl
The band’s keyboardist. As her name implies, Fox Girl is the sole female member of the band which earns her the position of the group’s heart. Her fox powers are so incredibly unique that she has enhanced senses such as hearing, smell, and night vision.

Equipment

 * Keyboard: Roland JUNO-DS61
 * Keytar: Roland AX-Edge – White w/ Silver Blade
 * Stand: Ultimate Support V-Style Portable Height-adjustable Keyboard Stand with Built-in Cable Management System – Black (w/ Professional Second Tier)
 * Damper Pedal: Roland DP-10
 * Cable: MXR Pro Series Woven Instrument Cable 24 ft|7.3 m (DCIW24R)
 * Amp: Roland KC-550

Cat Boy
The band’s drummer, who is quick and agile, being able to climb across buildings. He can also roar, and can create green energy claws from his fingers when he scratched at things. Being the most physically fit and health-conscious member of KISS, some of the series' running gags revolve around Cat Boy's status as a handsome ladies' man and his fondness for healthy food in contrast to the rest of the team's voracious affinity for junk food.

Equipment

 * Drum Kit: Pearl Crystal Beat – Ultra Clear Acrylic
 * 24” x 14” Bass Drum CRB2414BX/C (x2)
 * 6” x 5.5” Concert Tom CRB0655ST/C
 * 8” x 5.5” Concert Tom CRB0855ST/C
 * 10” x 6.5” Concert Tom CRB1065ST/C
 * 12” x 8” Concert Tom CRB1208ST/C
 * 13” x 9” Concert Tom CRB1309ST/C
 * 14” x 10” Concert Tom CRB1410ST/C
 * 16” x 12” Concert Tom CRB1612ST/C
 * 14” x 6.5” Snare Drum CRB1465/C
 * Cymbals: Meinl Classics Custom Triple Bonus Cymbal Pack
 * 14" Hi-hat Pair
 * 16" Crash
 * 18" Crash
 * 20" Ride
 * 16" Trash Crash
 * 18" China
 * 8" Bell
 * 10" Splash
 * 12" Trash Splash
 * Drumheads: Remo Controlled Sound Clear Top Black Dot
 * Hardware: Pearl
 * H2050 Hi-Hat Stand
 * S1030 Snare Stand
 * P3000C Demon Chain Drive Bass Drum Pedal (x2)
 * D1500SP Drum Throne
 * DR511 Icon Single Drum Rack
 * DR511E ICON Expansion Rail
 * TH900I Tom Holders (x7)
 * CH1030B Cymbal Holder (x8)
 * PCX100 Clamps (x12)
 * PCL100 Pipe Clamps (x3)
 * Drumsticks: Meinl Switch Stick 5A
 * Percussion:
 * Pearl Marc Quinones Signature Series Timbales w/ PBL-30 Clave Block and BCM8NYQ Cowbell
 * Meinl Sonic Energy 60" / 152 cm Giant Tam Tam - TT60
 * Large Gong Mallet, Rose - MGM-L-R
 * Gong Stand, Up To 60" Gongs - TMGS-5
 * Meinl Sonic Energy Chimes, 27 Bars, Walnut Brown - CH27WB
 * Chimes Stand, Black - TMCHBK
 * Triggers: BrightBeats LED Drum Lighting

Spaceman
The band’s guitarist. The cocky and boyish maverick of the team, Spaceman can generate electricity from his body, and shoot lightning from his hands or from the headstock of his custom weaponized electric guitar.

Equipment

 * Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s - Heritage Cherry Sunburst
 * Pick: Dunlop Nylon Standard Pick 1.0mm
 * Cable: MXR Pro Series Woven Instrument Cable 24 ft|7.3 m (DCIW24R)
 * Amp: Hughes & Kettner TriAmp Mark III
 * Cabinet: Hughes & Kettner TC 412 A60
 * Effects: Boss GT-1000

Episodes
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Sponsorships
This program is sponsored by:
 * Gibson Guitars
 * Steinberger Basses
 * Boss Effects
 * Ableton Live
 * Hughes & Kettner Guitar Amps
 * Roland Keyboards
 * MXR/Dunlop
 * Ampeg Bass Amps
 * Shure Microphones
 * Pearl Drums & Percussion
 * Meinl Cymbals & Percussion
 * Remo Drumheads
 * BrightBeats LED Drum Trigger Lighting

Critical Reception
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