Alex Veach share on his music influences, creative tastes and new album “ENIGMA”
Great to have you on Xttrawave. Please, introduce yourself.
Hey, Alex Veach here from New York. Thanks for having me.
What got you into music and made you realize that it was your chosen path?
Music has been a very important force in my life since I was young. I studied classical piano and jazz trombone. And as much as I appreciated it, practicing hours a day for state level competitions was not easy. Later in college, I realized how integral music really was in terms of my values. No matter what I pursued professionally, I still needed to be involved with music. Over the years, my tastes have evolved, and as an artist, I’m still working to create the sounds of my dreams.
Tell us about your new music? And what’s the story behind it?
So, ENIGMA is an EDM house mix with underground dubstep and rave vibes. For me, it’s a long overdue release. I’ve wanted to produce electronic music for a long time and left a lot of songs unfinished. I would say I even got distracted for a few years exploring the hip hop scene while living in Los Angeles. Most of my earlier works are trap, rap, and R&B, but this album is dedicated to house music.
What makes your music unique? How would you describe it?
I set out to make this a kind of electro fusion project that I could bring together different elements from acid house, bass house, future house, and dubstep. I think I moved the line a bit for my own portfolio, though I definitely plan on expanding from this point. Without a doubt, I think as an artist, I bring some diverse cultural influences and unique viewpoints. Hopefully, in time, I’ll be able to showcase those ideas.
Who are your biggest music influences? And any particular artist/band you would like to collaborate with in the future?
Daft Punk has always been my favorite. Their works were legendary and helped shape my world view. In terms of more contemporary electronic music, recently, Gesaffelstein has become a major source of inspiration. I’m still chasing my own dark and aggressive theme. And outside of French house, in the dubstep scene, I enjoy Bassnectar, Ganja White Knight, Caspa, Peekaboo, and Hi I’m Ghost, for example.
What is your creative process like?
I get inspired from many people and places whenever I travel. I listen to music from every country and get more ideas than I can handle. When I record, it’s usually spontaneous, but I usually have a vision. Ultimately, I think you just have to focus and do the work. Put the time in and know that you can achieve what you set out to do.
How do you balance your music with other obligations – family, friends or work?
That is a really difficult challenge. I’m working full time as a management consultant so every moment counts. I’ve learned to prioritize well in this environment. Though, I’d really like to find more time to perform and celebrate the new music with friends.
What is the best advice you’ve been given?
It was Voltaire, the French writer, who said, “better is the enemy of good.” As much as I want my music and other endeavors to be perfect, I know they aren’t. You know, I’ve tried to do so many things and juggle so many responsibilities. I was working full-time as an engineer, went through my transitions, attended castings and auditions, prepared for my MBA, made time for music, the list goes on. I’m hopeful I’ll get to the level I want when I learn how to truly focus.
If you had one message to give to your fans, what would it be?
Be your best self. Live your dreams.
What’s next for you? Any upcoming projects?
I’ve already started working on new electronic music compositions with a focus on acid house and dubstep. I’ll continue to develop these sounds and we’ll see what happens next.
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