Music is expressed by vibrations that the brain cultivates based on the experience that one has lived and the awareness of the innefable essence of the universe. Sometimes, it's easier to identify with the former. Why should music be bound to an earthly lineage? For the longest time, I sought after a "sound" that was beyond any cultural identity. Since that style of music is inaudible, I decided to seek after the cultural musics of the world. In that quest, I discovered what I believed to be the common themes and sonic elements that makes music the medium that transcends all barriors. Here are some of my influences:
Viliyat Khan, Jimmy Hendrix, Stranvinsky, Bach, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Peter Grabriel, John Coltrane, Paco de Lucia, VanGelis, Bartok, Al Green and the list goes on!
A kind monk I met while doing a video shoot.
I am greatful that music has drawn itself to me over the years. I want to thank all of the artists that I have and will be working with that have made this journey so wonderful!
Music is the the invisible architecture of the mind. And, if you feel inspired and connected, it can also channel things beyond what you may call your mind. I have travelled the world and put together a series of sounds and moods that touch upon most tastes and styles.
If you like what you hear and you want to learn more about me:
Visit www.alexplays.com
Have a magic filled journey!
I composed, performed the music and assisted in the production of the following video for CIRQUE EOS. I chanted, played santoor, guitar, cello, keys, synths, setar and many other instruments.
Get this video and more at MySpace.com
Out Now on Beatport Sigmatibet - Brain Train ep : To Listen and buy https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/200811/Brain%20Train Track List : Brain Train Azibi Nua Brain Train ( K Loud dubtools ) Sigmatibet is an influent electronic music project born in 1991. Led by Paolo Gozzetti and Michele Castellani the band spring from the eighties’ Milan punk scene and has contributed massively to the outcrop and consolidation of the Italian techno and rave scene in the nineties. The artistic style of Sigmatibet is ranging from club techno and trance of the early years (Evolution Records, Irma) to an electronic phase running from deep house to breakbeat (EMI Music). Lately the band has returned to a more essential and synthetic territory and cooperates with techno Label Machine Jockey. Machine jockey Rec. http://soundcloud.com/machine-jockey http://www.myspace.com/machinejockey
hey so we're back again with new members and completely new songs. It would be cool if you could check out our page and let us know what you think, even if you don't think anything of it. We have all the info on what's been happening in our new blog. We are playing shows again so come see one and come talk to us.
Happy Easter.... Happy Spring.... A time of "Death & Rebirth".... Cosmic Spring Cleaning...
Pluto turned retrograde in Capricorn on April 4, signaling in a time of destruction and rebuilding, rejuvenation and regeneration. It is a time for fresh starts and dead ends. The things that we hang onto the tightest can suddenly be taken away. We may be forced to reevaluate the things we cherish most.
During a Pluto retrograde period, we will feel pressured to eliminate and release the old, outworn, outdated and obsolete in our lives. We will be urged to let go of attitudes, thinking or communication patterns, security drives, and rigid emotions that no longer serve us. This is an excellent time to undergo an internal form of house cleaning, and look into ourselves to determine exactly what we do and do not need.
Pluto retrograde imparts an intense power for investigation, so we should use this time to assess what reoccurring patterns in our lives make us feel out of control, where and why do we continually give our power away, and under what circumstances do we react so defensively that we elicit attacks from others. Pluto retrograde marks a time wherein we should seek to gain greater control over our lives.
Are we ready to surrender and release what no longer serves us? Blessings & Love, Muktaali Devi
