SEEKING
Vocalist, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Violin, Saxophone, Keyboard, Background Singer, Other, Vocalist - Alto, Cello, Electronic Music.ABOUT
Hello! Thank you for dropping in!
I am a sound chaser and visionary, looking forward to working with individuals on something original, and inspiring. Currently looking for a vocalist and keyboard player and bassist.
I am currently working on a special project which I hope will become somewhat of a crowning achievement, and one which will involve other talented visionaries with similar goals and tastes.
I love to experiment and explore new possibilities. Although I play mostly guitar, I also write on other instruments and would love to find someone I can co-write lyrics with as well.
I'd like to work with someone whom I can bounce ideas off of and create songs that move people. I've played in metal bands, blues bands, and Latin bands. I've also collaborated with local DJs and mixed acoustic with electronic music with great results.
But I'm looking to create magic. Something that has mystery, ambiguity, and that defies genre and categories.
I've had many set backs these past 4 years, from tragedies to illness, and having to relocate, and now that I am getting back into the swing of things I thought it is probably a good time to start looking for musicians to collab with.
The tracks on this page are just a few samples of my diversity.
- Screen name:
- melodic_alchemy
- Member since:
- May 09 2008
- Active within 2 weeks
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 30
- Gigs played:
- 10 to 50
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Well I have too many to name, but many of my influences include good books and films. Bands range from Dream Theater to Megadeth, Kings X, to Mazi Star, Florence and the machine to David Bowie, Alana Holdsworth, l Dimeola, Pink Floyd, Frank Zappa, Prince, William Orbit, Oxygene, Aldo Nova, Andy Summers, The Police, Anathema, The Church. A lot of underground music and old delta blues!
Instrument experience:
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Advanced
- Lead Guitar:
- Advanced
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Advanced
- Bass Guitar:
- Moderate
- Other Percussion:
- Moderate
- Background Singer:
- Moderate
- Other:
- Moderate
- Vocalist:
- Moderate
- Vocalist - Bass:
- Moderate
- Keyboard:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
I have downsized over the last few years, but I still own my trusty old Fender Strats, ESP Bass guitar, Godin, Dean, and Washburn acoustic babies! :)
Indian Sitar, a couple of keyboards and some mics.I used to own and operate a few recording studios and a commercial recording studio. Currently I am recording at home in my spare time on a Universal Audio Apollo interface, and using Presonus Studio One 3.4 for my DAW.
When I am not writing for my own projects/ albums, I create soundtracks for movies and video games.
MUSIC
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Acoustic guitar sample 1
Acoustic guitar sample 1 Year: 2008 Genre: Acoustic
Just doodling at home on my acoustic guitar...
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Finding my way (working title)
Finding my way (working title) Track number: 1 Year: 2018 Genre: Other
Experimental track with a female vocal scratch track.
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Mystic metal sample
Mystic metal sample Track number: 4 Genre: Other
A mystical heavy Metal intro :)
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Cinematic/classical meets new age sample
Cinematic/classical meets new age sample Track number: 1 Year: 2007 Genre: Other
This is just an improvised piece with keyboard and guitar. I used this piece for a website intro that offers specialized training in mind technologies.
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Epic rock sample
Epic rock sample Track number: 2 Year: 2004 Genre: Other
This was another experimental and sort of "epic" instrumental I composed a while back. It has elements of funk (bass), ambient(synths) tribal (drums) and heavy metal guitars with a touch of classical motifs. Its "drama rock" LOL!
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techno-metal smaple 1
techno-metal smaple 1 Year: 2009 Genre: Electronic
This was me playing along to DJ Rap's Drum & Bass tune called Automatic. Just for fun...I love Charissa's (DJ Rap) music as well and this is driving.
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"Alive" sample with guitar
"Alive" sample with guitar Year: 2009
Another one of Dj Rap's tune with my guitar on it.
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thge magus part II_V2
thge magus part II_V2 Year: 2003 Genre: Metal
A basic idea I had recorded at home one night a while back. I wanted something upbeat but melodic with moodiness, and this is what came out. I'm very visual so a lot of the stuff I write sounds cinematic.
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Acoustic improvisations (Video)
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Improvised piece on acoustic (Video)
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Music I wrote for an original band project I call Terra Palace (Video)
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Tainted (Music by A. Saenz) (Video)
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Astrea (Video)
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Under a pink Glass Moon (Video)
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