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Alex Alexander
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NYC, New York
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Member Since7/6/2006
Band Websitewww.Alex-Alexander.com
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Sounds LikePerforming on drums with Pete Rock & CL Smooth(Yes I had long hair then!)- Performing with Dido in London- from the Live DVD.- The Electric Djembe I invented.- Playing Drumkit with Effects Solo.- Playing with Youssou N'Dour at LiveAid 2006- Performing with Montel Jordan, "This Is How We Do It!"- Warming up at a Dido soundcheck.- SkyDiving for the first time in Las Vegas.- Here's a lesson in how to play "Cumbia" on the Caja Vallenata, a percussion drum from Colombia, South America- One of my First musical adventures! Hashim- Audio Only-
Record LabelPerpetual Motion Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Alex Alexander

www.Alex-Alexander.com
Alex is a first call session drummer/percussionist residing in New York City.

He has performed and recorded with many artists, among them:
Dido, Eminem, Chaka Kahn, Ritchie Blackmore, Joy Askew,
Bernie Worell, The Association, Toots and the Maytalls,
Sophie B. Hawkins, J.C. Chasez(NSYNC), Montel Jordan,
Dougie Fresh, Julia Fordham, Youssou N'Dour and The Barrio Boyzz.

Alex has played on many soundtracks for the films, mostly notably:
-The cult hit!- What Ever Happened To One Eyed Jimmy
-Multi Award winning HBO film-Liberty Kid
-Academy Award Soundtrack- Born Into Brothels

He plays Drum Set as well as World percussion.
Rock, Pop, Funk, Hip-Hop, Singer-songwriter, Metal, Latin, Country,
Soundtrack, Jazz, He plays ALL styles of music.

Alex has invented an instrument called the Electric Djembe.
Using African Djembes, Ethnic Percussion, Shure Wireless Mics and
custom Guitar F-X Pedals and Loop Boxes allows him to create sounds
that range from drum machine emulation to ambient keyboard pads
and washes.
These sounds are perfect for singer / songwriter trios or movie soundtracks.
These are totally analog organic sounds never heard before and create a
terrific atmospheric vibe.
His unique blend of hand percussion and guitar effects pedals can be
heard on television and film soundtracks, which he composes through
his company, Perpetual Motion Productions.

He endorses Zildjian Cymbals, Vic Firth Sticks, Brady Snares,
Protection Racket Cases, Remo Drumheads, Magbana Djembes,
Shure Wireless Systems, Roland & Boss FX Pedals,
Digitech Customized Pedalboards, Logic Audio Software,
Apple Computers, ibo Udus, RhythmTech Percussion, HipTrix Glow
Products and, he loves Yamaha Drums.

Alex is currently accepting recording projects via the internet!
Send in your tracks and get professional, grooving drums and percussion
tracks on your records.
send requests to:
iAlexAlex@mac.com


   


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Shahram Shiva

Shahram Shiva



Dec 6 2009 1:03 PM

Alex, I look forward to working with you on friday night... Love, S
Wayne Carr

Wayne Carr



Oct 28 2009 1:44 PM

Thanks for the friendship! Keep it rockin'! Cheers, Wayne
Evolution Drums

Evolution Drums



Oct 3 2009 8:02 PM

Sistine Criminals

Sistine Criminals



Oct 2 2009 2:53 AM

Hey man i recognize you from the boat. You were the drummer in the other dance band. This is Greg (drummer lol) from Sistine Criminals. I hope the drums worked out for you dude. 

Greg
CHRISTIAN

Christian boga



Oct 2 2009 2:53 AM

thank you for the add.
colombia i!"love

colombia i!"love



Sep 12 2009 12:43 PM

hello cousin.

              un abrazo gigante que dios te bendiga 

    cuando vienes a colombia bye


Joy Miller

Joy Miller



Jul 27 2009 9:05 AM

Alex,
Thanks for the add and the friendship.
Wishing you a great time at your summer performances.

My Best,
Joy Miller
Bradley Noy

Bradley Noy



Jul 27 2009 9:05 AM

YOU ROCK!!!!
Thanks for being my MySpace friend.
Keep on grooving
See you on our next tour!!!

www.myspace.com/bradleyenoy


Drummer for Jan-Marie and the Band
www.Myspace.com/janmarieandtheband
www.janmarieandtheband.com
Shahram Shiva

Shahram Shiva



Jul 27 2009 9:05 AM

S@P

S@P



Jun 19 2009 9:45 PM

Hey Alex,

It was good to see you yesterday, great show- really dug the electric djembe.

Nelson
Cutting Records

Cutting Records



Jun 1 2009 12:42 PM

Hey, nice to hear from you and thanks for the shout out.

Cutting Records aka Dyckman Boyz
MUSICIENS SANS FRONTIÉRES

MUSICIENS SANS FRONTIÉRES



May 27 2009 8:33 PM

lound and proud:

peace,
T
Bob Stander

Bob Stander



May 11 2009 7:56 AM

So do you!!!! Let's play some music sometime!!
Botanist

Botanist



Jan 23 2009 4:13 PM

You've got so many friends on myspace it's out of control! At least they're all funkdafied.
ReMiRé

ReMiRé



Jan 6 2009 9:20 AM

Ciao Alex!
Thanks & hugs from Italy.

ReMiRé.
Harmonics of Frequency Modulation

Harmonics of Frequency Modulation



Dec 24 2008 1:13 AM


Have a great holidays.. HoFM
Captain Kettlebell

Gregory Landess



Dec 13 2008 4:35 AM

Awesome skyjump vid.
Blue skies!
Doug Worthington

Doug Worthington



Nov 22 2008 4:51 PM

Alex!

How ya been?
Tommy da swami Osuna

Tommy  da swami Osuna
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Oct 26 2008 9:59 PM

Cool vibes on your site, thanks for reaching out, hope someday we can throw down some notes.

Tommy Osuna And Buddy Miles Trippen
John Ragusa

John Ragusa



Sep 21 2008 5:01 PM

hey alex.
great playing with you.
looking forward to more!
peace,
john
America's Sweetheart

America's Sweetheart



Sep 18 2008 6:26 PM

Hiya Alex!
Sorry I missed your rockin set last night. I hope to see you in action soon or at our beloved Music Bldg!

XO,
Trish (lil drummy)
Jeffrey Gaines

Jeffrey Gaines



Sep 17 2008 7:39 PM

M

M



Sep 15 2008 4:10 PM

Hello Stranger, So glad you found me......Hope you are wonderfully well.

So much Love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

www. Madwoman2. com
Masa Shimizu

Masa Shimizu



Sep 17 2008 2:33 AM

Hi Alex!
Great to virtually see u as well.
All is Fantabulous!
peace,

MASA
LezLemon

LezLemon



Sep 12 2008 2:07 PM

My man! Yo it was great hanging with you. Please,please,please put me on your band's mailing list.
Y'all were laying down the law! You always remind me of a guitar god on drums! Stay talented bro
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