"Hey all, I created a blog post introducing my music, and my band Division. Check it out here: http://musicalexchange.carnegiehall.org/profiles/blogs/music?xg_source=activity"
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Alex Curless
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- Spokane, WA
- United States
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Scott Stewart replied to Alex Curless's discussion the sound of pop rock to metal!!! in the group Songwriting
Alex Curless's discussion was featuredthe sound of pop rock to metal!!!
whats up, i wanted to get a topic started on rock and metal music. i noticed its not so huge on here and i'm going to try and get some of my rocker friends to join. i play guitar and sing/scream. i'm 16 and live in Washington. i have multiple original songs on here, i don't really play covers much. lets get this started with a question. What is your favorite band?See More
Scott Stewart replied to Alex Curless's discussion the sound of pop rock to metal!!! in the group Songwriting"Record labels have a lot to do with this granular break down of sub genres, the marketing people like to be able to pidegeon hole an artist, it makes their job easier.. Heavy Metal is filthy with sub genres and even sub-sub-genres just as an…"
Scott Stewart replied to Alex Curless's discussion the sound of pop rock to metal!!! in the group Songwriting"I actually found out about this site through Claudia. I loved her article on metal singers. So many instructors in the DC area want to teach you how to sing like they do. Claudia has an amazing understanding of the physiology of voice..."
Yasmin de Soiza replied to Alex Curless's discussion the sound of pop rock to metal!!! in the group Songwriting"Great list Scott! I've heard of all the bands you have mentioned, but never actually sat down to listen to last three. Rob Halford's singing is my favorite as I think he has the most color in his voice. Claudia Friedlander, our Musical…"
Yasmin de Soiza replied to Alex Curless's discussion the sound of pop rock to metal!!! in the group Songwriting"Nice Morgan!!! I love alot of the bands you mentioned. I wonder who the "man behind the curtain" was that made all of these sub-genres of punk. Hardcore, Post-harcore, Pop Punk....too many!!!
I personal favorite of mine that I feel is…"
Morgan Kibler replied to Alex Curless's discussion the sound of pop rock to metal!!! in the group Songwriting"i have tons of favourite bands. i love metal, bands from early metal (metallica, iron maiden, ozzy osbourne, etc.) to present metalcore (asking alexandria, of mice and men, miss may i, woe is me, we came as romans, etc.). my other favourite genres…"
Scott Stewart replied to Alex Curless's discussion the sound of pop rock to metal!!! in the group Songwriting"I'm in the DC Area with a metal band called Division.. I'm pretty old school, so my favorites wrap around what influences me as a vocalist
Ronnie James Dio
Iron Maiden
Judas Priest
Queensryche
Iced…"
Rahul Rajkhowa left a comment for Alex Curless"ok Alex you inspired me to get back in to some hardcore heavy guitaring. So i'm posting you the link..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiFWlaNgaY0"
Alex Curless commented on Alex Curless's video
My Apocalypse(etf cover)
"i work with scales when i practice often, ive never been taught the correct way because i have never had guitar lessons but i try my best"
Alex Curless commented on Alex Curless's video
Stricken(Disturbed cover)
"i learn most by ear, if im confused about a part i look up tab, if i cant find tab i just try harder to find it myself."
Alex Curless commented on Alex Curless's video
the drug in me is you(Falling in reverse cover) with solo
"i play along with the guitar part. i try to make my guitar louder than his though"
Pamela Soria Sánchez replied to Alex Curless's discussion the sound of pop rock to metal!!! in the group Songwriting"My favorite band...wow, let me think, within this genre, I would say that A Perfect Circle is definitely one, I really enjoy their music though they haven't recorded in quite a while. Some of Nightwish's songs, before Tarja left, were of…"
Yasmin de Soiza commented on Alex Curless's videoMy Apocalypse(etf cover)
"Hey Alex! Have you been working on any scale passages during your practicing? That might be a good idea to incorporate to help with some of the lines in this song, and will increase your fluidity of the notes."
Yasmin de Soiza commented on Alex Curless's video
The Night (Disturbed cover)
"Alex, have you ever written your own solo or your own accompaniment to these cover songs? It might be a fun thing for you to do, and it will help you get to learn the song quicker. "
Profile Information
- I am a:
- Student
- My school is:
- Spokane valley high school
- My other school or arts organization is:
- west valley high school
- My style(s) of music:
- Heavy Metal, Rock
- I am interested in:
- Composing / Arranging / Songwriting, Making Music Videos, Performing, Recording / Producing / Engineering, Writing Lyrics
- My musical instrument(s):
- Guitar, Laptop, Piano / keyboard, Voice
- My favorite artists, influences, and inspirations are:
- my favorite artist would have to be Ronnie Radke of falling in reverse. my influences....well any modern metal band
- More about me:
- i have been playing since i was 11. and i write a new song every couple of weeks.
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Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 11:04am on July 17, 2012, Rahul Rajkhowa said…
ok Alex you inspired me to get back in to some hardcore heavy guitaring. So i'm posting you the link..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiFWlaNgaY0
- At 12:08pm on July 2, 2012, Rahul Rajkhowa said…
Hey good work pal...even I'm a metal fan..I dont play much now but i still get the rush , everytime I hit songs by Children of Bodom and Lamb of God...
Keep up the Good Work bro!..
- At 4:41pm on June 26, 2012,
Evan Taylor said… Hey there Alex! Welcome to the Musical Exchange community. I see you play the guitar and piano, feel free to share your work anytime. We are always excited to see new talent! :)
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