Neil Alexander

48 // Male // Newburgh, United States  |   Member since February 6, 2007
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The First Single from our current CD, Tugging at the Infinite. NOTE: No electric guitars here....

Contribution:
Composer/Synthesizer/Producer
Tags:
soft rock, instrumental rock, synthesizer, acoustic guitar, flute, double bass, drums, E, Major, 132, 4/4
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Another track from our new CD. This one shows our versatility (recorded live in the studio). Again - no electric guitars.

Contribution:
Synthesizers/Composer/Producer
Tags:
fusion, instrumental rock, contemporary jazz, synthesizer, electric guitar, piano, electric bass, drums, 88, 4/4
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Drum 'n' Bass jam done in LIVE. One of my first experiments..

Contribution:
Composer/Programmer
Tags:
breakbeat, drum and bass, idm, electronic bass, synthesizer, drum machine, A, 173, 4/4, chops, glitch, programmed drums
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Contribution:
Synthesizer / Producer
Tags:
breakbeat, free improvisation, soundscape, free jazz, ambient, synthesizer, electric guitar, electric bass, drums, A, 92, free time, explorational soloing
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Everyman
average rating: 4.0
Starlight Casts No Shadow
average rating: 4.0
White Out
average rating: 3.0
School Of Velocity
average rating: 2.5

About Me

Skill Level:
Professional
Craft:
musician, composer, recording engineer, producer
Instruments:
piano, keyboard, synthesizer, computer (mac), drums
Genres:
jazz, jazz, funk, fusion, ambient, modern classical, progressive rock, electronica

IMPORTANT NOTE:
I'm really sorry to have to say this, but due to my excessively busy schedule and older computer equipment, I will not be able to accept any offers to participate in sessions. Thanks for the all interest!

I am a self proclaimed "Jazz Synthesist". Carrying forward the language & traditions of jazz and mixing them with all manner of modern styles. Funk, Prog, Ambient, nu-jazz, Modern Classical - all this music and more informs my compositional process.
I have been working professionally for more than 30 years. Highlights include Composing 2 full length off-Broadway shows in the 80's; touring with The Machine (Pink Floyd Tribute) for a solid ten years; 5 self produced CD'S, appearances on CD'S by many local artists; Musical Director in many different situations; Transcribing the "Rite Of Spring" for solo piano; etc. etc.
I just released my new CD "Tugging At The Infinite" and am currently booking my group NAIL as much as possible, while doing a ton of jazz pick up work, both acoustic & Electric. Take note: there is NO ELECTRIC GUITAR on the sound clips.

Extended

Band or Group:
Neil Alexander & NAIL
Influences:
Beethoven, Jan Hammer, Joe Zawinul, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, John Scofield, Bill Frisell, Pat Metheny, Robert Fripp, John McLaughlin, Joni Mitchell, Bela Bartok, Mozart, George Gershwin, Bjork, Squarepusher, Wayne Shorter, Jack DeJohnette, Keith Emerson, Jimi Hendrix
Favorite Lyric:

"I want to go to a mountaintop, with a radio and good batteries and
Play A joyous tune and
Free the
human
race from
Suffering...."

Bjork, from Alarm Call on Homogenic

Day Job:
huh??? Oh that. I play for Dance classes at a Westchester Conservatory.
Website:
www.nailmusic.com

Working With Others

How I Work:

It's difficult for me to find time. I will restrict myself to only doing projects I am really interested in...
All rates are negotiable.
I generally can't work wednesdays; I have a lot of evening gigs usually wed/thur/fri/sat; work at a dance conservatory mon-tue-thur-fri days...and I have a 10 year old.
But don't write me off! If I dig where you're coming from, I'll make the time. Of course, good ole fashioned networking ain't a bad thing, either.

Experience:

I'll get back to this...it's kind of like "What haven't I done....?" You name it, I've been there. Rock & Roll bands to experimental ambient performance installations; straight ahead bepop gigs to mad fusion; solo classical piano; CD production, live sound, musical director for theater, compose for dance, film, geez.

Equipment:

Many Synthesizers - Powerbook G4 Laptop. I'll post details at a later date.

Payments:
This user accepts PayPal for session payment

Comments

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Adam G. wrote on August 29, 2008:

Hey, Please check out my Mariah remix and vote for me if you dig it! http://www.indabamusic.com/submissions/show/2249 Thanks! Adam G

Gejius ™ wrote on August 29, 2008:

Hiyo! When you have a minute, I would love it if you'd listen to Dandy Lion, my Mariah Carey remix. If you're feelin' my jammms, then feel free to vote for it here: http://www.indabamusic.com/submissions/show/2192. Thanks for your time! Paz y Pesos, Gejius

Rick Fenczik wrote on May 23, 2008:

Nice tunes Neil. I'm really digging "School of Velocity". I'm new to indaba, but perhaps we can collaborate sometime in the future. Best wishes and take care. - Rick

Ryan Rogalski wrote on March 18, 2008:

I really like white out. There are some great sounds in there.

Josie Vie wrote on April 18, 2007:

They do hire...it only pays a few sparkles there and there...but..oh!!!so worthed!!! thanks for the reply...I'm just figuring out this site.Let's stay in touch and maybe collaborate soon.I really like what you do!