How would you classify your music?
In the past, my music was a mixture between Manson and QOTSA. Still, I often produce songs that are very minimal and repetitive, consist of two or three guitar riffs. Like we’re to be grateful, put it in order or nothing at all. Very simple but effective. Even though there are some genres everyone prefers, as for myself, I cannot say there are musical styles I don’t like, as long as the music is authentic. I also try to make diverse music by adding songs that differ significantly to other ones. Or, I have to say, differ as much as they can differ if the lead musician stays the same. Der schmied aller leben, a song that is on famous now, I would say, is a German Pop/Schlager song. Joli morceau is a Rock song in German, English, French and Swiss-German.
jolie morceau: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twlXUIq3K5A
der schmied aller leben: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcAog2qaFdw
Who are some of your top 5 musical influences?
Primitive Lyrics, Richard Ashcroft and, since my childhood, Deutschrock/-punk. Bands like Alice in Chains led me to Rock music where I found the music of Marilyn Manson. Back in 2014, when Alex Wellkers did the first releases, I listened, exclusively, to the music of Oasis.
What do you want fans to take from your music?
I just hope there are some people out there who enjoy the music I make. I already read some positive feedback on famous now that got released some days ago.
Famous now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7sYv4kXe4qjfOpYL0PmBwB
When did you know you were destined for music?
I don’t believe in such kind of things. Some people have luck, some don’t. I do my best and I hope that, one day, I can reach people out there that like my music. Sure, it is more likely to win the lottery, I am not naive. There are so many talented musicians whose music is not heard. It would be a miracle if mine was heard. Never give up dreams.
Is there a song on your latest CD release here that stands out as your personal favorite, and why?
Lately, I thought about writing more songs in German. I like the part in joli morceau that starts at 2:05. It is, indeed, a very diverse song that is unique because of the different languages used in the song. But, however, of course, my personal favorite on famous now is believe in what you do here.
believe in what you do here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kad5pihkWaw
How have you evolved as an artist over the last year?
Everyone who listens to my music can hear a progress. When people ask me what song they should give a listen to, I tell them to focus on new songs, the ones on the one or two most recent releases. In 2017, I took a break and came back with done in 2018. Once more, I was amazed of the progress I made during the years since 2014, since the release of see. Quality-wise, done is not as good as the productions that I do nowadays are. But I still listen to andrina from time to time. This experience, the amazement, repeats every time I listen for the first time to the final masters of my new production. I think I am at a good point now with famous now.
What’s next for you?
Got to finish recording bass guitars for one or two songs that will be on the follower of famous now.
URL: http://www.alexwellkers.com
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