Alx - EP by Alx Kawakami
After 3 US album releases and 1 Japan major label release with the award-winning band ManoaDNA, Alx decided it was time to try another adventure. This all-original self-titled EP gave Alx the flexibility to try new things with his compositions. With all the instruments performed by Alx himself, he was able to let his creativity blossom yet still keep his sound. Alx has been writing music since he was 16 and uses his experiences in life to paint a picture for his audience to relate to.
“Flying Together” takes you on a ride with the one you love knowing that nothing will ever break your path. Alx used his fear of flying as inspiration for this song, as he always finds comfort flying together.
No matter how high the water gets in life, there is always “Higher Ground”. Ever felt like the stress of the world is weighing you down and there is nothing you can do about it? This song gives you hope that you can always climb out of any situation if you just try.
“After Dark” is a song for the lovebirds that need that special someone by their side every night. Alx uses his harmonica to connect each verse of the song like the day connects each night. His lyrics will bring you couples closer and is a perfect anthem for the traveling couples. “No one wants to be alone after dark.”
The title of “Alcohol Nostalgia” could conjure up visions of many different memories depending on who you are. While camping on the east side of ‘Oahu, Alx and his buddies cracked open a few beers and started listening to songs from when they were in middle school. With his eyes closed he could feel the music spilling out of the speakerbox, kick starting visions of his past. Picture yourself sitting by the campfire and this song will take you back in time.
“Paint My Dreams” is a song written about the movie 50 First Dates, which was filmed in Alx’s hometown of Honolulu. This song is written from Drew Barrymore’s character’s perspective – feeling a love that she can never remember. She wakes up every morning and paints the person in her dreams not knowing who it is but knowing it’s love.
Tracklist
| 1. | Flying Together | 3:21 |
| 2. | Higher Ground | 3:35 |
| 3. | After Dark | 3:16 |
| 4. | Alcohol Nostalgia | 4:08 |
| 5. | Paint My Dreams | 2:53 |
Credits
Recorded at Avocado Tree Studios
Executive Producer: ASFI Records, LLC
Mixed and Mastered: Milan Bertosa
License
All rights reserved.
Alx Kawakami uses his experience performing with the group ManoaDNA to release his first ever solo album! Playing his guitar "upside down and backwards" never affected Alx's passion for his music and he continues to amaze with his original compositions on ManoaDNA albums and now, his brand new solo album.