Greener

I think last year while touring, the road began to wear on me a bit. I could see the fatigue in the band as well. I decided in November of 2008 to take a breather and really hunker down on writing a great bunch of new songs. I wanted them to brew a bit. I had just moved to a new place in Brooklyn and I knew my unfamiliar surroundings would help keep inspiration strong. Since November, I've been able to get together roughly 50 new songs (some much, much, much stronger than others). I really feel that the break was a success. Having been in my studio to write and record for more than 8 months, I can also say that the road is calling. I miss it. I miss the cramped van, the sweating to load gear into the venue, the frustrated sound-techs who may not want to be at the venue that night, my band, and the feedback from all you guys afterwards.

What is hard about taking a touring break for an artist is that he/she fears that those who've followed him will leave or worse, forget. There is only so much an artist can do to keep people at his side for the long term. Much of it depends on the motivation of the fans. So many of you have been asking what's been going on and when I'll be returning to the stage...the time is soon. I thank you for staying with me and pushing this forward. In the end, an artist needs an ear. I don't write just for myself, otherwise I'd lock myself in a room below ground and just play all day everyday and never leave. The pull comes from those who listen and those who care. I'm like a kid who wants to show his parents a new trick, but the trick in this case is a serious trick-- one that just may have the power to affect someone in a significant way.

-Alex


POSTED FRO BROOKLYN, NY AT 8:16 AM

More studio photos

yo everyone...thanks for the kind emails on the "Forever Young" cover. If you still haven't gotten it for free yet, please do. It is, a mentioned, totally free. Just visit www.alexnackman.com for the details.

Here are some new studio photos, working on some rough vocals.

-Alex

POSTED FROM BROOKLYN, NY AT 5:38 PM

"Forever Young"

Hey Guys,

In the interim of hearing tracks from the upcoming new album, the boys and I have been working on a few cover tunes that struck our fancy. So, up on the mypace player right now is a new cover of "Forever Young," the Alphaville song we all know and love.

Hope you dig it. We tried to keep some of the original elements and also added our own little touch. The new album is sounding so great and you'll all hear it very soon...thanks for the love and patience. It all means so much. It's been a long road.

If you want a FREE mp3 of "Forever Young," it's yours. Just sign up on the email list at www.alexnackman.com. No catch.

Much Love in the meantime,
-Alex, Dan, Keith

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POSTED FROM BROOKLYN, NEW YORK AT 3:36 PM

Ramblings? Or, Ruminations.

During the process of working on this new album, I've gone through many moods-- satisfaction, happiness, frustration, anxiety, and all the rest. It's been pretty conducive to the "art," which I like. But, the point is, each album has its own drive. It's like getting into a new car. Yes, they all have 2 pedals and a steering wheel, but the feel is different each time-- thus there can't be any expectations before the process starts. I've had ups and downs this year and I'm hoping the new songs will strike a chord (seriously, no pun intended) in you guys who've stayed behind me. Fortunately there seem to be a lot of you; that support of which I can't fully express how much it means to me.

I've even had thoughts of moving away from my long time home of New York...trying something new, a fresh landscape. But, in the end, the music keeps motivating me and I'm not tired of it, despite the inconsistencies of this pursuit. I can only write what drives me and create something that will stir thoughts in myself and others who connect with it.

...some cool cover songs are coming for you all soon (sort of a small sample in the interim of hearing the new album). I think they'll hit in a good way.

~Alex

POSTED FROM NEW YORK, NY AT 5:52 PM

Quick shots.

Just a few shots from late last night working on some backing vocal ideas. I could feel some ear-fatigue coming on...thus, the beanie.

On a totally tangential point, my cable television hasn't worked for a month due to apartment building ridiculousness (argh!), which has prevented me from watching BBC America and Gordon Ramsey's "Kitchen Knightmares."

--- Not happy about it.

-A.N.






POSTED FROM BROOKLYN, NY AT 3:05 PM

On and On.

i thought i was done writing, but then something came. pushing ahead with guitar in lap, hands on piano, mouth to mic. good things arriving guys...

LOVE,
Alex

POSTED FROM BROOKLYN, NY AT 10:48 PM

New Song...Progress, right?

Hey Guys,

It's been awhile, but all is ok. I swear. I've been locked in a really productive studio with loads of coffee.

Ok, so there is a new song up right now on the WWW.MYSPACE.COM/ALEXNACKMAN profile. It's truthfully a b-side, because I'm not so sure it'll make the cut for the new album, but I wanted to toss some of the new ideas out there in the meantime. So, grab a listen. The song is called "Things I Could Say." Hope you dig, even though it's a b-side. It has a rough and raw vibe to it, but there's something about the track that I like. Perhaps its imperfections.

Hope you've all caught the tons of love we've been lucky enough to get on MTV this season. They been super-supportive, which has been truly great.

More soon...and yes, the real album with all the hot tracks.

Much Love,
-Alex

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POSTED FROM BROOKLYN, NY AT 8:17 PM