Alex machacek originally from austria, fusion guitarist alex machacek has a ba from the berklee college of music and currently teaches at the guitar institute of technology in hollywood. Jazz guitarist and composer alex machacek was born in tulin, austria, in 1972. He studied jazz guitar and jazz education at the conservatory in vienna and completed 2 semesters at berklee college of music, boston. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Alex demonstrates himself to be one of the very best of the new jazz rock fusion guitarists, with a growing international standing. Machacek was born to a czech family in tulln, austria.
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Jazz rock fusion alex machacek featuring marco minnemann. All three have been amazing, and one in particular alex machaceks 24 tales has blown my mind to a degree that only occurs in a decade or two. Includes unlimited streaming of 24 tales via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. On, sponsored content refers to articles, videos, or audio recordings that are produced or curated by an advertiser but that premier guitar is happy to share alongside our own editorial content due to the sponsored contents educational, musical, or entertainment value. Alex machacek solo artist, now w gary husband, in this life wvirgil donati, trio wterry bozzio and jimmy johnson, 24 tales w marco minnemann jan riveras book is clear, thorough, and methodical, and will be an asset to anyone wishing to improve in the area of rhythm. Machaceks most daring musical statement yet is based around a daunting, 51minute drum improvisation by minnemann. Includes unlimited streaming of 24 tales via the free bandcamp app, plus high quality download in mp3, flac and more. The new universe music festival 2010 cd 2008 ablx031 various artists abstract logix live. Alex machacek featuring marco minnemann 24 tales 2010 va abstract logix live the new universe music festival 2010. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. His family had moved to austria in the 1960s as refugees.
Its not the first time guitarist alex machacek has composed around drum improvisationhe did that with three tracks on, his 2006 breakout record and first for abstract logixbut hes taken the concept even farther on 24 tales. Create an account help customer service mobile version affiliate program. Alex machacek biography alex machacek was born in tulin, austria on july 1, 1972. Modulator, as well as alex machaceks cd 24 tales which were composed. The band also features alex machacek on guitar and marco minnemann on drums. Alex machacek solo artist, now w gary husband, in this life wvirgil donati, trio wterry bozzio and jimmy johnson, 24 tales w marco minnemann jan riveras book is clear, thorough, and methodical, and will be an asset to anyone wishing to improve in. Alex started playing guitar at age 8 and would later study at the prestigious konservatorium wien. All three have been amazing, and one in particular alex machacek s 24 tales has blown my mind to a degree that only occurs in a decade or two. Alex machacek shows you voicings to expand your chord vocabulary.
Its also not the only release to use, as its basis, a 51minute drum improvisation by marco minnemanmachaceks band mate in keyboardistviolinist eddie. Alex machacek, marco minnemann alex machacek, marco minnemann 24 tales album 2 versions abstract logix. Alex machacek s 24 tales is made up of 24 tunes ranging from 30 seconds to 5 minutes each in length and running into each other, apparently built round an extended improv drum solo by marco minnemann. The musician has built a large repertoire of solo works, and has worked with various trios. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Nov 04, 20 alex machacek guitar,programming tibor kovesdi bass, additional keys flip philipp vibes, percussion harri ganglberger drums from the album featuring. On the 2010 record, 24 tales, he recomposed a 51minute drum solo by marco minnemann. His latest project is 24 tales, a duo album with drummer marco minnemann. In addition, disc 2 includes a performance from john mclaughlin which, in my opinion, shows john, who has just turned 70, going through some very interesting evolutionary changes. Alex machacek guitarra jeff sipe bateria neil fountain bajo.
Zoltan obelisk why i am so wise, why i am so clever, and why i write such good songs. Minnemann recorded a single continuous drum track over which machacek then dubbed guitar, keyboards, and other instruments. Eddie jobson is a keyboardist noted for his use of synthesizers. An interview with fusion jazz guitarist alex machacek born in 1972 and raised in vienna, austria, alex machacek is equal parts guitar virtuoso and prodigious composer. Alex machacek featuring marco minnemann 24 tales 2010. Theres a spoken segment on one section of 24 talesa kind of simulation of computerized dialogue. His latest project is 24 tales, a duo album with drummer marco. Lastly, please dont forget to go check out trey gunns cd, modulator, as well as alex machaceks cd 24 tales which were composed around marcos drum performance. Alex machacek featuring marco minnemann 24 tales2010 download. Its not the first time guitarist alex machacek has composed around drum. With his provocative new release 24 tales, alex machacek has sought an inventive new context for both his incredibly fluid, precise guitar work and his expanding compositional vision.
Sponsored content is clearly labeled everywhere it appears, and premier guitars editorial. Jun 24, 2011 an interview with fusion jazz guitarist alex machacek born in 1972 and raised in vienna, austria, alex machacek is equal parts guitar virtuoso and prodigious composer. Check out 24 tales by alex machacek on amazon music. On so many fusion and jazz records, there is an extended drum solo. While these are not as widely known in the popular circuit, machacek has a loyal fan base and none can deny his imagination with the guitar. Yes i do, replies marco minnemann, and its not difficult to believe. Here is a link for the specs of the alex machacek signature strandberg guitar all i can say is do yourself a favor and check it out if you have a chance to. Recently i composedrecorded a track for gergo borlais upcoming album the missing song based on a drum track he sent me. Listen to your favorite songs from the official triangle sessions by alex machacek now.
There is a nice 10 minute sampler at abstract logix you can download to get a tour through many of the 20 gapless tracks as i sectioned it. Fat fabulous austrian trio alex machacekraphael preuschlherbert pirker. Created over the course of over two years, 24 tales is alex machaceks most detailed and personal statement yet. He began studying classical guitar at the age of eight, eventually moving on to study jazz guitar at the conservatory of. Fusion alex machacek featuring marco minnemann 24 tales. An interview with fusion jazz guitarist alex machacek. Listen free to alex machacek 24 tales on your marks, sit back and chillax and more. When i decided to do this, machacek explains, i listened to it several times. Alex machacek, marco minnemann 24 tales cd discogs. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology.
Alex machaceks 24 tales is made up of 24 tunes ranging from 30 seconds to 5 minutes each in length and running into each other, apparently built round an extended improv drum solo by marco minnemann. May 11, 2015 alex machacek guitarra jeff sipe bateria neil fountain bajo. Alex machacek featuring marco minnemann 24 tales2010. The official triangle sessions by alex machacek on amazon. Selected discography home of drummer, composer and. Alex machacek born 1 july 1972 is an austrian jazz fusion guitarist early years. Largely selfrecorded and performed by machacek, it still seethes with the intensity and unpredictability of group improvisations, while harnessing that energy within a striking compositional framework. Alex machacek guitar,programming tibor kovesdi bass, additional keys flip philipp vibes, percussion harri ganglberger drums from the album featuring. Unusual in concept and execution, this joint project between multiinstrumentalist alex machacek and drummer marco minnemann crosses over many boundaries of jazz fusion as well as production techniques. Try amazon prime music 30day free trial alex machacek 24 tales. An astonishingly musical effort, nearly symphonic in its vast range of timbres, use of space, and elegant sense of structure and development, 24 tales finds machacek breaking minnemans solo into 24 discrete but connected sections. His parents expatriated from eastern bloc czechoslovakia to austria in the 1960s.
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