Alex Hallahan & Band
• Lachlan MacLeod - additional vocals
• Cam Prestipino - bass
• Ben Smart - drums & percussion
• Al Smith - missing in action
Influences
'THE TURNING WHEEL'
- ALBUM OUT NOW -
The debut album from Alex Hallahan is 10 tracks full and nine lives spent. A folk, alt country and soul blend of tunes rich in story with an underlying pulse that keeps the wheel turning. This self produced work, steeped in sounds that can only be described as a signature style, is the uncompromised result of a true artist.
Musicians on The Turning Wheel recording:
Alex Hallahan - Vocals Guitar Harmonica Percussion, Al Smith - Fretless Bass Piano Backing Vocals Percussion Banjo Organ (Track 8) and 2nd Guitar (Track 8), Joe Torrz - Drums Percussion, Lachlan McLeod - Additional; Backing Vocals (Tracks 5, 6 & 9), Seb Andrade - Alto Sax (Track 6), Katrina Szetey - French Horn (Tracks 6 & 7), Lou Smith - Additional Backing Vocals (Track 9).
Produced by Three Men with Beards
(Alex Hallahan, Justin Skim, Al Smith)
Engineered/mixed by Justin Skim
You can purchase your copy of The Turning Wheel at Basement Discs, The Last Record Store, Waterfront Records, ITunes, JB Hi-Fi, Sanity, Virgin, HMV, Target and Amazon and many more...
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THE TURNING WHEEL
(LP) 2008
PICTURE HOOK
(EP) 2006
The Turning Wheel is an absolute feast for music lovers. Hallahan's pen has been dipped into many shades of ink to bring this diverse playlist, this is not a mono genre album by any means. Available at all Australian music retailers and online worldwide.
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‘A voice with both fragility and confidence, a songwriter with enormous depth and variety.’
- John Carver, Presenter Across The Tracks, PBSfm
‘The most impressive feature of The Turning Wheel is the effortlessness in which Hallahan explores the folk and roots genre - done so with a maturity and even flow that allows his material to sway along, free from any musical or production overkill. It’s simply a man, his beard, vocal and guitar whispering in the dark…’
- Nick Argyriou, Reviewer Rhythms Magazine
‘An album that in style and sound is contemporary, and at the same time reminiscent of the great singer songwriters.’
- Neil Rogers, Presenter The Australian Mood 3RRR 102.7fm
''From opening track through to final Alex shows a great musical maturity and insight...'
- Tony Bates, Presenter 100.7 Highlands fm
We thank you for your huge support of this album!...
Melbourne based artist Alex Hallahan released his acclaimed debut album The Turning Wheel late last year, receiving much praise and support from both local and national music communities.
Since it's release, The Turning Wheel has received national radio airplay on Triple J, been featured on Melbourne's influential stations Triple R and PBSfm as well as numerous community stations Australia wide.
Throughout the last couple of months Alex successfully launched the second radio single As I Sleep (affectionately known as his song for dreamers). With the single resonating across the airwaves, quickly becoming a favourite of both radio announcers and audiences alike, Alex took his diverse show out on the road for the As I sleep tour.
With influences in folk, alt-country and soul evident in his work it is apparent that Alex has been exposed to a wealth of musical forms, however he has successfully created something original on The Turning Wheel, a sound that is distinctly his own with a unique and honest perspective (making it rather difficult to place under one particular genre)... certainly an interesting and eclectic live show!
Alex is currently working on his next album due for release 2010 and will be continuing to tour... see you there!
NEWS BITS:
01/01/10:
Alex Hallahan and his band kick off 2010 with a 2 set show in the Edinburgh Castle's front bar on Sunday 10th January. Hallahan's songwriting, a hybrid of folk, alt country and soul, gained him much recognition throughout the last year for it's originality, depth and variety. A live show not to be missed - Sunday, 8pm, free entry.
23/11/09:
"When You Lose Control" on SYNfm's Sweet 16 (high rotation) this week!
03/11/09:
Riding on the success of his second single!
Inspired songwriter and captivating performer, Alex Hallahan brings his special show to the Wesley Anne throughout November.
Straight from finishing up the As I Sleep tour which saw him successfully launch the second radio single from his acclaimed debut album, Alex Hallahan accepts a residency invite from the Wesley Anne which will see him showcase his special show each Tuesday night throughout November. Along for the ride each week are a “revolving door” of Melbourne’s finest acts including Anita George, Lady Grey, The Stillsons, Gen Finnane and Fee Brown. Tickets $6 at the door.
“... pretty special to see live!" - Steph Hughes, Triple J
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Ciao,Alex thank you for your friendship, that makes me very happy;-) you are very good indeed,I like a lot the beautiful music and your beautiful voice I have a great admiration for you. The hope to listen soon to you, in italy.. talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music, you wish indeed special, for a happy and Marvelous Christmas,and a Merry New Year! all the best.. from italy.. and good life.. every day neal
Thank you for adding my new author page. I have a couple songs from the soundtrack on the player, but I link my music page for more songs. My fiction novel with a CD soundtrack is due out in a few weeks, (available to order by January 3rd.). It will be at CD Baby, Amazon, Barnes & Noble , and links at my web pages, etc. Keep in touch.
Wishing you a great musical week, a happy holiday season, and a prosperous new year. Hope all your projects are on track.
ahhaha yeh sounds goood ay Yeh my year was heaps good, did real well with everything aww thankyou, yeh im all grown up now, ahha I will have too ay, Down in the big old Melbourne So how you both been? xx
Alex, how are you in lovely Melbourne & Victoria! Thanks so very much for your gracious add and a very good afternoon to you! You have wonderful music on your page and you have great music influences as well. Have a wonderful weekend, Wishing you and yours a Very Safe, Healthy, and Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year, many well wishes, blessings, and inspiration to you, and much continued success to you. All best! Arlene :D http://www.myspace.com/arleneweiss http://blog.myspace.com/arleneweiss
Hi how are you? Thanks for the friendship and your support. I've got a new tune posted called 'Rising sun' so when you get a chance please come and have a listen and let me know what you think. Thanks very much, Peace, Pocketwotch.
Hi Alex heard you for the first time a few days ago and was blown away. Such gorgeous music and that amazing, beautiful voice. Lovely. Maybe one day we can share a few toons together?:) Kindest regards, Rosie Haden
Hi stopping by to say Hi and invite you to a listen of my new minute long version of White Christmas.More to come soon.Thank you for your support and the Best To you,the best always. tim
