Alter-Ego (MEX)
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We're a rock band based in Mexico City since 1998. Our main influences are prog rock bands, and we try to make our music somewhat elaborate and pay attention to detail. Lately we have been doing some instrumental improvisations but are on our way to creating some new songs.
Why this name?
The name of the band alludes to the fact that all of its members lead somewhat of a double life; we all have day jobs where we have to be very professional and serious, but we like music very much and so we have a rock band, which we also take seriously.
Do you play live?
We love to play live, as often as we can, unfortunately there aren't many opportunities in this city to play the music we make. But we have been able to play in some nice venues, like El Hijo del Cuervo, RockStock, and DadaX.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
We now have a chance to reach a much broader audience. People from other cities and other countries can listen to our music, rate it, download it, etc, which is very good for us, because we don't perform very often but we like to hear comments from people who listen to our music.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
I don't think this is necessary anymore. The purpose of signing with a label was to get money for studio time to record your songs, and get advertised and marketed so that people would listen to your music. But the price was very high, and technology is changing all of this, so that we can now make decent recordings of our songs by ourselves, and we can make our music available on the internet.
Your influences?
Our main influences are bands like Rush, King Crimson, Soda Stereo, some jazz music as well; but each member listens to different stuff. Some like nine inch nails, others like Chemical Brothers, and all of these elements combine when we are composing our own music.
Favorite spot?
Coyoacan, Mexico City
Equipment used:
Drums: acoustic & electronic
Guitar: electric guitar with lots of different effects, and a Roland guitar synth
Bass: 4 and 5 bass guitars
We are in the process of including keyboards, controlled by laptops, played by the guitarist and bassist, and also using some sequences.
Guitar: electric guitar with lots of different effects, and a Roland guitar synth
Bass: 4 and 5 bass guitars
We are in the process of including keyboards, controlled by laptops, played by the guitarist and bassist, and also using some sequences.