Alex Barham
Canadian composer of original jazz fusion.
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Cycles - Loss (Second Movement) Cycles - Loss (Second Movement)
This is the second movement in my jazz suite Cycles.
Cycles - Decay (Movement 1) Cycles - Decay (Movement 1)
This is the first movement of a jazz suite I wrote. I play all instruments and did all the programming. The piece is arranged for 4 mandolins, 3 guitars, 5 synths, piano, bass & drums. Second movement to come soon.
Ten Cuidado.mp3 Ten Cuidado.mp3
Aspire With Hesitation.mp3 Aspire With Hesitation.mp3
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I studied classical composition at Carleton University. I then moved to Montreal to study jazz composition with Andrew Homzy and Joe Sullivan. I am currently studying counterpoint in the Baroque style. My plan is to meld classical with jazz harmonies scored for an electronic orchestra.Band/artist history
I began playing guitar at the age of 9. It was the 70's and I wanted to be the next Jimmy Page. I then picked up a book on "Solo Guitar" thinking that I could learn to play like Eddie Van Halen. However, it was a book on classical guitar. I developed an interest in classical guitar. I also developed an interest in classical composition, especially 20th century composers. I desperately wanted to be a classical composer. After moving to Montreal, I studied jazz composition and fell in love with the music. I continue to write to this day.Have you performed in front of an audience?I currently do not play live. However, I am working my chops on the Champan Stick and hope to start doing duo work with my wife, who is a vocalist.
Your musical influences
There are 2 styles of music that influence me - classical music & jazz. My influences in classical are: Igor Stravinsky, Benjamin Britten and Bela Bartok. My influences in jazz are: Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington. I also like to listen to newer Canadian jazz talent, especially Michael Occhipinti.What equipment do you use?
Fender Telecaster with a Traynor tube amplifier. I plan on adding some effects in the near future to shape an interesting sound for the guitar.Contact
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Hello Alex,
I enjoyed listening to your instrumental "The Battle...its a very interesting piece...very relaxing..and i respect that you mix genre's..ever do anything with hip hip and jazz? well anyway keep up the good work...I voted the song HOT to help you out in the charts...let me know when you have new material up, I would like for you to listen to my instrumental sometime, thanks and much respect
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