All tracks written, arranged, produced, recorded, performed & mixed by
ERIC ALEXANDRAKIS.
No samplers, no plug-ins, no computers (maybe a drum loop here and there), and no MIDI. Just me, my hands, a Linn Drum, Simmons Pads, Korg Trinity, Roland Jupiter 6, Roland JP 5000, Korg Electribes, Gretsch Tennesse Rose, Fender Telecaster, Danelectro guitar, Hoyer hollowbody bass, Takamine acoustic guitar, a bunch of Boss guitar pedals, a lyre from Crete, lots of things to bang on, Roland R8, Mini Korg, a mini-disc player, black tambourine, a nice shaker, a melodica, an accordion, cool Fender amps, used Remo drum heads, nice Zildjian cymbals, a couple of cool snare drums from Manooshka, a crappy drum set bought off of Ebay, a mandolin with a massive crack in the body, Line 6 guitar Pod, a ukelele, a 16 track recorder, microcassette recorder, some cords, a cell phone, two inexpensive mics, two KAOSS pads, and a whole lot of wild synching and patience.
Like most kids taking piano lessons, artist/producer/mixer Eric Alexandrakis was fed a steady diet of classical music by his instructors, starting at the ripe age of 6. Having also grown up with an interest in film music, Eric's appetite took on a more modern focus when he discovered the melodic pop of the second British Invasion.
With a dizzying and exhilarating sound that is both experimental and pure pop at the same time, Eric Alexandrakis reveals a wide range of influences from pop to classical music. "I love catchy songs, but I also love sonic imagery.
Alexandrakis, who double majored in Public Relations and English Literature at the University of Miami, and has a Master's Degree in Music Business and Entertainment Industries (also at U.M.), first experimented with his unique style of home recording on a friend's borrowed 4 rack recorder. The collage of sounds caught the ear of Duran Duran bass player and co-founder, John Taylor, who made Eric's music available for sale on his official website, www.trusttheprocess.com.
While at the University, Alexandrakis produced the first album/CD to contain digital watermarks (for U.M.'s student run record label). The technology created by Bluespike.com, was the first of its kind, and to date has been used by many major record labels and film production companies paving the way for modern digital protection (covered by the New York Times).
Shortly thereafter, further 4 track experimentation led to the licensing of dozens upons dozens of Eric's songs to various television shows produced by MTV, Warner Brothers, and others. Two of his songs were recently included on all new models of the Rio MP3 player.
Although musically diverse, Eric Alexandrakis is involved in a variety of artistic mediums. He mainly works with his music production company Minoan Music in providing music for film, television & advertising projects. He has also done work in art design and photography for various recording projects and websites, has made appearances in television commercials benefitting cancer research, and has had a few small roles in films here and there. Eric's spur of the moment remix of the Garbage hit "Androgyny" (Androgynous Aphrodisiac White Noise 12" Mix) was the number one remix for 6 months on a remix site sponsored by recording software developer Acid.
With reviews coming in from critics across the globe, it would be safe to say that Eric Alexandrakis is well on his way to establishing himself as a very unique and innovative artist who will be building an enduring body of work in the future. "I would love to be able to bring this music to some kind of full blown theatrical production", says Alexandrakis, who does music and production work in Miami. On occasion, his live performance tends to utilize slide and video projectors, a rain of orange Tic Tacs, and the occasional flying Barbie doll head, all in front of a plethoric collection of electronic gear. "When I perform my music, I like to give each show a constantly evolving theatrical twist. I think artistic evolution is very important."
Hi, Eric! Let me begin to tell You that your music sonds great decpite the fact that there are a few osceanic features, continents, and other stuff in the way. We, The Grand M deeply respect what your..e doing an as allways we await a new masterpiece. From Gothenburg (Sweden) with humble affiliations./Grand Mal
