It has been said that “variety is the spice of life”…Alex Ziv is the incarnation of just such a term. To define Alex is a challenge; to define his music is a pleasure.
From World categories to Pop; Country to Dance. With his musical creations finding their way onto radio and television, as well as being desired and performed by artists in Israel and the United States, Alex continues to thrive on his natural ability in finding beauty and meaning in what others may consider mundane and usual.
His musical journey began at the age of 14 with a guitar and the knowledge of a few chords. Fast forward to today and Alex is playing many instruments, such as: guitar, keyboards, drums and percussions, various types of flutes (Indian, Irish), and authentic Middle Eastern/Turkish strings instruments like the saz, and jumbush. The ability to utilize ordinary instrumentation, as well as unique and inventive sounds, only adds to his role as writer, composer,engineer and overall musician.
Influences
Pink Floyed,Omar Faruk Tekbilek,Hari Prasad Chaurasia,
world and ambiant music.
Bio
It has been said that ?variety is the spice of life??Alex Ziv is the incarnation of just such a term. To define Alex is a challenge; to define his music is a pleasure.
From World categories to Pop; Country to Dance, Alex has made a niche for himself by finding inspiration in all that is around him, and that is quite apparent when his music is experienced firsthand. With his musical creations finding their way onto radio and television, as well as being desired and performed by artists in Israel and the United States (worldwide, for that matter!), Alex continues to thrive on his natural ability in finding beauty and meaning in what others may consider mundane and usual.
His musical journey began at the age of 14 with a guitar and the knowledge of a few chords. Fast forward to today and Alex is playing many instruments, such as: guitar, keyboards, drums and percussions, various types of flutes (Indian, Arabic, Irish), and authentic Middle Eastern/Turkish strings instruments like the saz, and jumbush. The ability to utilize ordinary instrumentation, as well as unique and inventive sounds, only adds to his role as writer, composer, producer, engineer and overall musician.
Extend your hand and take a moment to introduce yourself to a man whose sole desire is making inspiring and beautiful music which touches the heart and stirs the soul; do that and you will be introducing yourself to Alex Ziv. Now get a cup of your favorite beverage, sit back and enjoy!