Shane Alexander
Shane Alexander
© 2003 Shane Alexander (647987184325)
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Stripped down acoustic songs with vivid lyrics and haunting melodies.
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SHANE ALEXANDER
After leaving a small Pennsylvania town more than a decade ago, singer/songwriter/guitarist Shane Alexander has been living as a Los Angeles artist, striving to move audiences with his music.
Possessing a smooth, expressive voice, Alexander has been compared to as disparate artists as Jeff Buckley, Ron Sexsmith, and Art Garfunkel. As a guitarist, his strength has always been soulful improvisation. During the early years in L.A., Shane played some of the biggest rooms in Southern California as part of an instrumental band led by Jim Michaelson, a virtuoso keyboardist and composer.
In 1994, after one local club show, Alexander was approached by legendary producer Richard Podolor (Alice Cooper, Steppenwolf, Iron Butterfly, Three Dog Night) and asked to lend his emotive guitar playing to completed recordings. While working with Podolor, he learned invaluable lessons about songwriting and arranging. Shane soon joined the band Young Art and made two records with them - one with Podolor and one with Ritchie Zito (Cheap Trick, Joe Cocker, Berlin). As he began writing songs of his own, it became evident that he should be singing them as well.
In 1996, Shane began practicing Nichiren Buddhism, which remains a constant source of balance and musical inspiration. Serving as both lead guitarist and frontman, Shane started Damone with longtime friends from Pennsylvania later the same year. As their loyal following steadily grew, the band independently released one record and a 4 song EP. The highly acclaimed rock group was featured in an interview and fashion layout for Los Angeles Times magazine and The Damone song "She Likes the Ocean" was repeatedly used on the extreme sports show Blue Torch, exposing the band to new fans all over the world.
In early 2003, Damone disbanded and Shane began a busy schedule of writing and performing on both coasts, either solo or with a revolving band of bass, drums, mandolin, piano, accordion and lap steel. Gifted with a strong
sense of melody, Shane writes songs ranging from dark and stirring to subtle and romantic. A self-produced EP was recorded last fall.
Shane Alexander will be touring extensively in 2004 in an effort to bring his music to a much wider audience. A full length release is scheduled for late spring.
For more on Shane Alexander visit:www.shanealexandermusic.com
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nice voice and musically were somewhere between the more atmospheric sound ala D
author: Pär WinbergGehh... my vocabulary in English isnt THAT HUUUUGE... and the ocean with records in modern singer songwriters-scene is bigger than the Atlantic Ocean for the moment. So I apologize if I use the same words when I explain and review so many guys in the genre for you. The most important thing is that you will get a notice of cds that you need to check out though, and here we go with another guy you should listen to. Shane Alexander is his name and he has a nice voice and musically were somewhere between the more atmospheric sound ala Duncan Sheik mixed with the more "normal" singer songwriter guys like John Mayer and Ron Sexsmith Add musical flirts of Jeff Buckley and were quite at Shanes garden of music. This is an E.P and all four tracks are good. It opens up with the Duncan Sheik smelling "Last Day On Earth" and continues with a naked song called "Drifting Along". And you cant be anything else than impressed with the voice of this man... Third out is the uptempo-tune "Sandalwood" and is also good but not the best tune on here, and last the beautiful "Mina". A tune for all you Dunckan Sheik/Angie Aparo fans out there. Lovely tune. So what can I say more than you will have another guy to check out if you like me is a jerk for these sort of storytellers...
- author: Lisa R.
The music is lush; the lyrics ground you in their reflective expression, seemingly personal but identifiable to anyone who listens. This cd is very good – very substantive and relaxing! I highly recommend it and will watch for any full-length cd, which I hope is released soon, hint to the powers that be. Four songs are good for a sampler; hopefully the entrée arrives soon!
I love it!!!
author: Jessica B.Shane Alexander is an ingenious song writer and talented musician. I love his debut EP, I even bought a few copies to give to people who were sure to enjoy it as much I do. This CD definitely leaves you wanting more.
- author: C. Laterzo
Great songs. If melody and lyric are what you're into, this one's for you. The highlite for me is "Last Day on Earth". Like many of the others, this haunting tune will grab you, and leave you with it's melody for day's to come. I know.
The best song-writer at this time!
author: Alessandro MigliardiShane Alexander new CD is an inspiration for all musicians for the quality and perfect combination of vocals and guitar. Every song in the CD has the right formula! You always want to hear more from Shane creativity and, for sure, I am already looking forward for his next one!
Great lyrics, amazing vocals, incredible live if you are in Los Angeles.
author: AlisaThis EP has great lyrics, amazing vocals, and leaves you wanting more. I have been fortunate to see Shane live in Los Angeles and he is even better in person. Everyone who I have shared this EP with loves it! You will not be disappointed and must check him out if you are in Los Angeles.
Undeniably captivating
author: Nikki JShane Alexander's music is mesmerizing and captivating. His lucid lyrics and beautiful melodies penetrate the human heart and invigorate the spirit. I highly recommend this incredible artist.
A definite headliner in my cd collection!!!!!
author: Brandi BShane's amazing talent for delivering the most soul touching music w/ I-DON'T-KNOW-HOW-HE-DOES-IT vocal arrangements is only a few of the reasons this CD is a constant rotator in my collection and a definite MUST HAVE in yours!! The quality of the CD speaks very LOUDLY for itself. I have no doubt you will Enjoy!!!
PLEASE ....
author: Dr. ClawCan someone please tell this guy to release some more music?! There has to be more where this came from ... I think Shane Alexander may very well be the next big thing!! 5 stars, indeed.
Best CD I've heard on here!!!!!
author: Joseph B.I have bought 5-6 CDs off of this site, based on descriptions alone. I have to say that this is BY FAR the best one I've added to my collection. The guitars are amazing, the vocals are crisp and soothing. If you can only pick one CD to grab ... make sure it is this one. MAKE MORE MUSIC, MR. ALEXANDER!!!
Awesome! Soulful, uplifting, thought provoking....
author: Julea MichaelI love this album. The only thing that could possibly improve it is more songs.... ~Julea
Soothing guitar, amazing lyrics .... a must-have EP
author: Brian T.For anyone looking to relax with a blend of acoustic guitar and amazingly insightful lyrics, Shane Alexander's debut release should be your ideal pick-up. While all the tracks are must-hears, "Last Day On Earth" is definitely the stand-out. The only thing lacking from this EP is more songs ...