Scott Alexander plays with himself and sometimes invites strangers to join. Sometimes people mistake this friendlieness as a trap. But we all know, Scott Alexander Makes Mistakes.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PLAY WITH SCOTT ALEXANDER- Email me, I'm always looking for guest performers to join me on stage or in the studio!
My Little Pony- Scott's First Music Video!
Influences
The Velvet Underground (Lou Reed and John Cale's solo work too), Jonathan Richman, David Byrne, Billy Bragg, Tom Waits, Nine Inch Nails, Violent Femmes, Carlo Gesuwaldo, Arnold Schoenberg, Big Star, Vladamir Visotsky, Theodor Adorno, Herman Hesse, Pavement, John Cage, Magnetic Feilds, most of my friends, a couple of girls I knew, my parents, that time at the conservatory, the whole ethnomusicology major. . .I had this "happy apple" musical toy when i was a babe.. .
HISAO SHINAGAWA!!! Oh my G-d if you 're ever in Los Angeles on a Sunday, find Hisao at the Hollywood farmer's market and tell him I sent you, then write me and let's talk about how amazing he is!
Scott Alexander plays what can most briefly be described as nonrepetitive pop. His music is truly unique in the way it avoids verse-chorus repetitive structures, while employing catchy melodies and witty lyrics that evolve naturally through each song.
No topic is off bounds for Maestro Alexander. From obesity, to promiscuity, to the immorality of President Andrew Jackson, Scott offers insight on all of these subjects with passion and sincerity, all the while being acutely aware of the humor most potently delivered by unexpected truth.
Declared one of the top 25 CD’s of 2007 by indie-music.com, Scott’s most recent album exhibits inspiration from artists such as The Violent Femmes, Jonathan Richman, Magnetic Fields, and David Byrne. The influence of his classical training is also apparent with bassoon solos and his signature and unique song structures. Catchy for about 6 seconds at a time, his music is void of verse-refrain repetition, opting instead for a constant melodic and rhythmic flux that emphasizes a range of topics far beyond the default love song.
Often solo with an electric baritone guitar (tuned between a standard and bass guitar), Scott’s music is appropriately naked, bearing and embracing every nuance of an unstable moment. With shockingly direct vocals Scott eagerly invites others to revel at the nexus of sincerity and self-consciousness.
Maestro Alexander Scott Alexander studied bassoon and lute at the Peabody Conservatory and Ethnomusicology at UCLA. While his unique background facilitates his thoughtful song structures and cultural self-consciousness Scott does not take himself so seriously that he misses his main objective of connecting with people and making friends. He has been featured in several music magazines, college radio, and will be showcased in an upcoming documentary by Melissa Lefton. He is currently finishing two new albums to be released in December 09 and March 2010.
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Just caught your People's Court appearance. You did well, wish the audience had understood your music a little better, but I imagine you're used to that. Congratulations on the win!
Wow! U really wanna be my friend?! I feel soooooo special! I was doing the ol' drop in on the cousin thing, and since you're practically a cuz... HELLOOOOOOOO!!! Tee hee! Hope the music biz is treatin' ya good!
Hey you have to do a show in September before I go back to Cali! Otherwise I will go through withdrawls and probably have the same line of you are not a market stuck in my head all year! I like that song by the way=) Not to mention I need more cookies!
I definitely would have come to eat cookies and listen to your music at the Knitting Factory on the 12th. But tragically I don't read my friend requests often enough. Just imagine my chagrin upon reading such an offer two weeks late. That's a lot of chagrin, Mr. Scott Alexander. A whole bunch.
Hello all fans and friends of Scott Alexander! Scott is being featured on this week's SoupyGato Show #128!!! There are several ways to listen to the SoupyGato Show – the easiest is to visit our website: www. soupygato. com – or subscribe to the show by visiting http://www. gcast. com/u/soupygato/main -- and it will download to your Itunes, Ipod, etc.
SoupyGato Show #128
Donna Adler~You Are Orginal The Goddamn Gallows~Gutterbillyblues The Mighty Diamonds~Have Mercy Nathaniel Street-West~Borrowed Time
Possum Jenkins~Greasy Spoon Scott Alexander~What Other People Think F.H.O.D.~Kings And Queens The Versus Project~The Issues That Surround Us And The Times That Empower Us
Jean Mazzei~Breathing Underwater Jared Young~Sense To Breathe
If you have enjoyed the show and would like to request more of your favorite independent music to be played, please vote/comment at: http://www. podcastalley. com/one_vote2. php?pod_id=21268 -- You can also hear the show by clicking on my profile -- and find out how to submit your own music as well!
It looks like we're sharing a gig at the Annex on the 13th! I'm playing with the Barnyard Brothers now. Really looking forward to it. I love your tunes and you have a wonderful energy on stage! And of course I have to tell you that your cookies are just divine!
oh my goodness, of course! found your sample cd @ sound fix in bk and had wanted to make it to your show! "unfortunately fat" cracks me up to no end :)
Scott Alexander plays what can most briefly be described as nonrepetitive pop. His music is truly unique in the way it avoids verse-chorus repetitive structures, while employing catchy melodies and witty lyrics that evolve naturally through each song.
No topic is off bounds for Maestro Alexander. From obesity, to promiscuity, to the immorality of President Andrew Jackson, Scott offers insight on all of these subjects with passion and sincerity, all the while being acutely aware of the humor most potently delivered by unexpected truth.
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