Album Notes

The Beauty Above is a solo project created by alex koffler, who as composer, producer, and musical alchemist, is the all encompassing voice of the project.

The Beauty Above is the culmination of alex's passion for music and his continuous exploration of diverse cultures, art, and music through his sundry world travels.

…Beginnings

Alex’s musical talents, as both composer and musician, arose from fertile beginnings. His parents, both noted scholars, nurtured his lust for knowledge, while an innate connection to his great uncle, the legendary musical pioneer Kurt Weill, helped incite Alex’s musical ambitions. At the budding age of eight, a love affair with the stage began with a performance at madison square garden under the direction of revered choreographer Jacques D'amboise. Later, at age eleven, he studied with famed musical composer Aaron Copland, touted as the “pioneer of american music.”

…Sounds

Alex fuses eclectic influences to create a resonant mosaic. lust, his EP released in 2004, weaves heavy metal riffs with traditional middle eastern rhythms to produce an evocative musical experience.

…Affiliations

Alex has collaborated on projects with diverse musical talents including the artists Darling Nikkie (Lords of Acid), Jerome Dillon (NIN), Mohammed Firoozi (Atash), death rock legends The Red Temple Spirits, and the electro-rockers Novocain.

…Interests and Travels

Alex's interests include mysticism, sacred geometry, eastern philosophy, cultural anthropology, experimental film, and political science. Raised in nyc, Alex has also lived in Paris, Milan, London, Tokyo, Bali, Sedona, Austin, and currently resides in Los Angeles. His travels have led him throughout Africa, Europe, Asia as well as South America.