Infinite Midi Synths, Orchestra Hits, and 8-bit Music (ft. Alex Paxton)

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Alex Paxton is an award-winning composer and jazz trombonist known for his highly innovative compositions and dynamic performances. His scores, published by Ricordi Berlin, have garnered praise from esteemed sources such as the BBC Magazine and the Financial Times, describing his work as packed with life force and hyperkinetic rainbow-hued joy. Recipient of numerous awards including the Ivor Novello, Paul Hindemith Prize, and Ernst von Siemens Composer Prize, Alex defies genre boundaries with his modern and future-oriented style. His music has been performed internationally by renowned orchestras and ensembles, and he has released critically acclaimed albums like "MUSIC for BOSCH PEOPLE" and "HAPPY MUSIC for ORCHESTRA." In addition to his compositional work, Alex is an accomplished jazz trombone soloist and founder of the Dreammusics ensemble. He is also dedicated to music education, teaching composition and improvisation at prestigious institutions like Trinity Laban Conservatoire. Alex's vision for new music aims to transform classical music into a truly global phenomenon.
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🕒 Timestamps
01:20 "Spit Crystal Yeast-Rack Dripping (à l’orange)," for 6 players & electronics, performed by "Explore Ensemble"
14:40 "Shrimp BIT Babyface," for 10 players & electronics, performed by "Le Nouvel Ensemble Contemporain and Dreammusics Ensemble"
34:45 "Blue Chew Cheerio Earpiece," for 11 players, jazz/improvising soloist & electronics, performed by "Riot Ensemble and Dreammusics Ensemble"

[@ericleiter6179]

This was a fascinating talk...and the music is so original and penetrating. I do hear some of that Frank Zappa meets John Zorn meets Carl Stalling vibe behind it...but that is a triple compliment for its merits as far as I'm concerned! Also, Saad, I do believe the Road Runner movement is from John Adams first chamber symphony, not the Son of, etc...but I only mention it in case other viewers want to look it up for comparison! More interviews coming soon I hope...love this niche channel!!!

[@guerinopanfili6]

Brings Mr. Bungle to mind

[@AjStillabower]

most chill episode yet (!)

[@saadhaddadshow]

This one was for you 🙏🏽

[@YuriUmemoto]

lovely, so lovely.

[@alexpaxton9624]

:)

[@YuriUmemoto]

orchestra hit 17:18 fast / slow impro 42:57 medium 43:35 rhythm 47:39 dreamm m... 59:52

[@saadhaddadshow]

🙏🏽

[@alexpaxton9624]

thanks yuri i'm so delighted you interested :)

[@YuriUmemoto]

@@alexpaxton9624 ❤️🧠⚡️

[@artuncekem]

31:42 Hey I got a little mention there 🙋‍♂Awesome episode as always, Alex's music blew all our minds at Utrecht!

[@saadhaddadshow]

we snuck you in there of course :P

[@alexpaxton9624]

thankyou! i loved your piece! still on my list to contact you about that 3d print thing