Alex Leggett

With 16 bands and solo acts, June’s music roundup was an epic month for us here at The Indie Mine. Or so we thought. July brought us 17 artists including a handful who’ve graced these articles before. Folk was as prevalent as ever, but “swamp rock” and hip hop emerged as popular genres. Our neighbors to the north (Canada) provided ample representation, but we had a number of artists from across the global make an appearance. So, once again there’s a bit of something for everyone. Grab your headphones and have a listen while we walk you through the music we discovered in July 2013.

Folk/pop artist Alex Leggett hails from Gananoque, ON and makes the music roundup with his most recent album, Captain. The five-track set of songs features the singer/songwriters’ strong vocal talents which are accompanied by an often uptempo combination of acoustic guitar, double bass, and percussion. I’ve included title track “Captain” below, but the toe-tapping “Wicked Things” is my personal favorite song off the album. Have a listen and find your own favorite. - www.TheIndieMine.com

During Canadian Music Week, way back in March (it’s been a busy period – leave me alone!), I met an artist named Alex Leggett. He was a real nice guy, and like so many people at CMW, he gave me his music. I had my fingers crossed that I would like his music since I liked him as a person. Thankfully, his folk rock music hit the spot for me.

Alex has several albums and EPs to his name. His most recent effort is the EP called Captain. Below is the song of the same name, somewhat predictably full of lyrical references to ships and water (two things that are generally featured in my nightmares). Strong vocals and delicate guitar work make this track one you should check out. If you like it, check out more of Alex’s stuff at his SoundCloud page. - PeteHatesMusic

Alex Leggett with Christo Graham and Risa Kastelic – The Tranzac
APRIL 26, 2013

Gananoque-bred, Toronto-based folk singer Alex Leggett performed an acoustic showcase at The Tranzac, promoting his latest release “Captain.” The set featured a mixture of songs from the new release as well as previous EP “Sharks.” Singer-songwriter Christo Graham opened the show, and later performed a duet with Alex, but not before calling the lovely Risa Kastelic up to the stage for a duet of their own.

It was an intimate setting for night of beautiful pop-folk music, good friends, and charming tales from the road.

Be sure to pick up Captain from AlexLegget.com as well as Christo’s “What To Do With Life” from Bandcamp - Front of House Photography

In The summer of 2012 Alex Leggett released his latest album Sharks. Sharks is an acoustic Folk and Pop driven album.

There is a full backing band behind Alex in each song; there are also a few guests who lend a helping hand on the album as well. The uniquely refined soft toned vocals will garner the soothing attention of your ears rather quickly.

The quality sound of the album really impressed me throughout the album. For an independent release this album sounds mint, which really comes in handy during the softer songs and helps showcases Alex’s vocals as well. One big plus is the fact that the album is thirteen songs long, which was a bit of a surprise for being an independent release.

The album starts off with a upbeat song titled “Shards, & Life Without You”. If you are a fan of The Barenaked Ladies then I am sure you will enjoy this song. With the same type of catchy acoustic riffs as you may find in a Barenaked Ladies song “Shards, & Life Without You“ plays out a up-tempo beat throughout. The slick sounding opening riff should instantly bring you into the song; the riff also plays out a couple of more times in the song. It doesn’t take long before Alex kicks in his crafty pop sounding vocals. The Lengthy drawn out ending to the song I could have done without however.

Up next is another catchy acoustic pop number titled “I Think I Don’t”, again the main focus for me is the opening riff that drew me in during my original listen through the album. To me this song sounds as if it was written by a Musician from the East Coast, with the acoustic riff and medium range pop vocals sort of a softer “Ben Caplan” type of song but with a complete 180 on the vocal range. The acoustic guitar playing in the song is pretty good, what I enjoy the most is the fact that Alex stays far away from just playing straight chords throughout the song and is constantly changing his style of play in the song.

“Miss ‘A Mouse” is a upbeat country pop song. It caught me by surprise a little when I first heard the song start to play. The Bass guitar for me is the definite backbone of the song by keeping the rhythm and groove of the song going throughout. The bridge work in this song is pretty catchy and crafty.


http://www.alexleggett.com - Kingston Music Reviews

It's another great week in the world of Bandwidth!

I've got an interview with Royal Wood (left) -- the singer-songwriter has just released a new album, We Are Born To Glory, and it's a change from his usual fare... find out what inspired his more hopeful turn on this record.

I've also got a chat with up and coming singer-songwriter Alex Leggett, from Gananoque. Alex's third album is being released TODAY, and if you're in the Kingston area then you should hit up his CD release party at the Mansion -- it gets started at 9pm. In addition to being a talented performer, Alex also has a beautiful guitar sponsored by True Axe Guitars -- check it out right here! ------------>

UPCOMING SHOWS:

- ZaphodFestaMusica is happening all day in Ottawa! Lineup includes Fevers, Sound of Lions, Amos the Transparent and Capital Beat.
- Suzie Vinnick is playing in Kitchener on July 22nd at Rockway Gardens -- the Dorothy Elliot Gazebo. It starts at 7:30 and it's free! More shows are listed on her website.

Have a fantastic weekend, and I'll catch you back here next week!

Meg.

Playlist for July 21, 2012

Theme: MICHIGAN LEFT - Arkells
GONE - Jeremy Fisher
Sting: NOT GIVING UP - Royal Wood
INTERVIEW - Royal Wood
THE GLORY - Royal Wood feat. Sarah Slean
PASSION IS DEAD (LONG LIVE FASHION) - Fevers
Sting: THE BAD IN EACH OTHER - Feist
WINTER SOLSTICE - Cold Specks
Sting: TIME, TIME, TIME - Alex Leggett
INTERVIEW - Alex Leggett
SHARKS & LIFE WITHOUT YOU - Alex Leggett
CALLING OUT YOUR NAME - Suzie Vinnick
And the Track to Start Your Saturday Night...
LIFE IS A HIGHWAY - Tom Cochrane - Meg Wilcox - Bandwidth on CBC Radio 1

It's another great week in the world of Bandwidth!

I've got an interview with Royal Wood (left) -- the singer-songwriter has just released a new album, We Are Born To Glory, and it's a change from his usual fare... find out what inspired his more hopeful turn on this record.

I've also got a chat with up and coming singer-songwriter Alex Leggett, from Gananoque. Alex's third album is being released TODAY, and if you're in the Kingston area then you should hit up his CD release party at the Mansion -- it gets started at 9pm. In addition to being a talented performer, Alex also has a beautiful guitar sponsored by True Axe Guitars -- check it out right here! ------------>

UPCOMING SHOWS:

- ZaphodFestaMusica is happening all day in Ottawa! Lineup includes Fevers, Sound of Lions, Amos the Transparent and Capital Beat.
- Suzie Vinnick is playing in Kitchener on July 22nd at Rockway Gardens -- the Dorothy Elliot Gazebo. It starts at 7:30 and it's free! More shows are listed on her website.

Have a fantastic weekend, and I'll catch you back here next week!

Meg.

Playlist for July 21, 2012

Theme: MICHIGAN LEFT - Arkells
GONE - Jeremy Fisher
Sting: NOT GIVING UP - Royal Wood
INTERVIEW - Royal Wood
THE GLORY - Royal Wood feat. Sarah Slean
PASSION IS DEAD (LONG LIVE FASHION) - Fevers
Sting: THE BAD IN EACH OTHER - Feist
WINTER SOLSTICE - Cold Specks
Sting: TIME, TIME, TIME - Alex Leggett
INTERVIEW - Alex Leggett
SHARKS & LIFE WITHOUT YOU - Alex Leggett
CALLING OUT YOUR NAME - Suzie Vinnick
And the Track to Start Your Saturday Night...
LIFE IS A HIGHWAY - Tom Cochrane - Meg Wilcox - Bandwidth on CBC Radio 1

Posted on December 24, 2012 by glasspaperweight
reviewed by Michael Thomas

Sometimes it doesn’t take a whole lot to create an album that can stick with you. Such is the case with Alex Leggett, a singer-songwriter from Gananoque, Ont. (he’s also officially the first Gananoque-based musician reviewed on this blog).

Leggett specializes in folk-pop-flavoured tunes and his acoustic strummings are amplified by some great double bass and percussion, among other instruments that make brief cameos on some songs. Leggett also brings a lot of passion to his songs, something usually essential for a good folk tune.

The songs on the album usually fall into one of two categories- there are soft, mainly acoustic ballads, and then there are more badass, musically dense numbers. Neither really trumps the other- there’s a good balance between the two.

On the acoustic side there songs like “The Last Few Weeks” or “Life Got in the Way.” The latter is a heartfelt song with a simple theme- that life doesn’t always allow plans to go perfectly. While the premise sounds worn, the song itself is fresh. “I’m So Tired” is the album’s closer and the rare prevalence of the piano in the track really helps to sell that the song’s narrator is, indeed, really tired and in need of a break (from life? love?).

Then there the more cutting songs, such as “Losing Faith,” which sees Leggett let loose a bit and really go all out (it also features a harmonica solo which is generally always awesome). “I Think I Don’t” feature some heavy strumming of a guitar and a banjo and the result, along with Leggett’s vocals is one hell of a good song.

“Prayer of an Atheist” is a fun roots-flavoured song, forgoing the seriousness that could go along with the title and instead is very tongue-in-cheek. “Use Your Words” is a song that seems to never look back as it races forward. “Transit Driver” is a short, almost experimental track that further highlight’s Leggett’s willingness to stretch his sound.

Sharks is a nice collection of tracks that should appeal to just about anyone looking for some heartfelt and accessible folk music. It’s available from Bandcamp, and you can also pick up five b-sides from the album (a collection cleverly titled B-Side Myself) absolutely free.

Top Tracks: “I Think I Don’t”; “Life Got in the Way”; “Transit Driver”; “I’m So Tired”

Rating: Strong Hoot (Good) - Grayowl Point

Mark Anthony Brennan October 18, 2015
Alternative, Canadian, Folk, Listen, Music, Pop, Roots

From the album ‘Moon of the Day’, “Itty Bitty” makes good use of atmospheric space. The tremolo guitar is a nice touch. - Ride the Tempo

Wed. Nov 4th at Live on Elgin, Doors at 8:00pm, $5 Door
Opening for Alex Legget, a Gananoque-based musician, who presents music from his album released Sept. 29th, Moon of Day.
http://www.alexleggett.com/

https://soundcloud.com/alexanderleggett - Trish and Ka CKCU

Live at The Option is an emerging video series by Kingston Punk Productions, which features intimate performances in one of the city’s smallest, most unlikely venues. “The Option” being Brian’s Record Option, the ever-popular and forever-enduring downtown record shop, which was established in 1980 at 381 Princess. This iconic store provides an impressive and unique backdrop for this live performance series, which positions artists in narrow aisles that are busting with vinyl, cassettes, books and other bits of musical nostalgia.

In this forth episode of Live at the Option, Alex Leggett, a singer/songwriter from Gananoque, performs a pair of tunes (hit play above and here). Both of the songs performed by Alex perfectly embody his eclectic nature, unique sound and lyrical perspective. Below, you’ll also find his feature chat with Brian Lispin, where the discussion covers ample ground ranging from the therapeutic benefits of song writing to the delicate art of developing a tour schedule. - Kingstonist

Moon of Day:
Top 30
CKXU 88.3 – Lethbridge, AB – #22 (Week Ending: Tuesday, November 3, 2015)
CFRC 101.9 – Kingston, ON – #20 (Week Ending: Tuesday, November 3, 2015)
CKXU 88.3 – Lethbridge, AB – #17 (Week Ending: Tuesday, October 27, 2015)
CFRC 101.9 – Kingston, ON – #17 (Week Ending: Tuesday, October 20, 2015)
CFRC 101.9 – Kingston, ON – #24 (Week Ending: Tuesday, October 13, 2015)
Top 10 Folk/Roots/Blues
CJAM 99.1 – Windsor, ON – #8 (Week Ending: Tuesday, January 19, 2016)
CJAM 99.1 – Windsor, ON – #3 (Week Ending: Tuesday, January 12, 2016)

Captain:
Top 30
CHMA 106.9 – Sackville, NB – #10 (Week Ending: Tuesday, November 19, 2013)
CHMA 106.9 – Sackville, NB – #13 (Week Ending: Tuesday, October 22, 2013)
CFRC 101.9 – Kingston, ON – #30 (Week Ending: Tuesday, April 30, 2013)
Top 10 Folk/Roots/Blues
CFRC 101.9 – Kingston, ON #8 (Week Ending: Tuesday, June 18, 2013)
CFRU 93.3 – Guelph, ON – #10 (Week Ending: Tuesday, June 11, 2013)
CFRC 101.9 – Kingston, ON – #5 (Week Ending: Tuesday, May 14, 2013)
CFRU 93.3 – Guelph, ON – #10 (Week Ending: Tuesday, May 7, 2013)
CFRU 93.3 – Guelph, ON – #5 (Week Ending: Tuesday, April 30, 2013)
CFRC 101.9 – Kingston, ON – #4 (Week Ending: Tuesday, April 30, 2013)
CFRC 101.9 – Kingston, ON – #4 (Week Ending: Tuesday, April 23, 2013)

Sharks:
Top 30
CIOI 101.5 – Hamilton, ON – #23 (Week Ending: Tuesday, September 25, 2012)
CIVL 101.7 – Abbotsford, BC – #28 (Week Ending: Tuesday, September 4, 2012)
CIVL 101.7 – Abbotsford, BC – #11 (Week Ending: Tuesday, August 21, 2012)
CIOI 101.5 – Hamilton, ON – #20 (Week Ending: Tuesday, August 7, 2012)
Top 10 Folk/Roots/Blues
CFRC 101.9 – Kingston, ON – #7 (Week Ending: Tuesday, October 2, 2012)
CFRC 101.9 – Kingston, ON – #10 (Week Ending: Tuesday, September 25, 2012)
CFRC 101.9 – Kingston, ON – #10 (Week Ending: Tuesday, September 11, 2012)
CHRW 94.9 – London, ON – #9 (Week Ending: Tuesday, September 11, 2012)
CFRC 101.9 – Kingston, ON – #7 (Week Ending: Tuesday, September 4, 2012)
CFRC 101.9 – Kingston, ON – #7 (Week Ending: Tuesday, August 28, 2012) - http://www.earshot-online.com

As a solo artist I perform under my name, Alex Leggett. I’m also lead singer in a new group called Campground.

GENRE
My solo project is in the style of folk and Americana. The music of Campground is more alternative/indie rock.

WHERE’D YOU GET YOUR START
I’ve been writing and performing solo for about 14 years. My career has taken me through many different bands and projects, but the solo acoustic stuff was always a primary focus. I was inspired by lots of different artists from a young age so when I started playing guitar it just seemed natural to start writing as well. Campground has been performing as a band for about 2 years. Mitch Cawley, who plays bass, is from my hometown of Gananoque. We’ve know each other for over 15 years and have jammed on and off for a long time. I met Charlie Cohen, who plays drums, while attending Harris Institute in Toronto. We were both enrolled in the Recording Arts Management program and just hit it off. He’s my favourite person from Newfoundland. I met Emily Conchie, who sings and plays violin in the group, through Mitch about 6 or 7 years ago. Emily and I played a show together at the Mansion in Kingston, ON and I thought she was great. Neither of us had any idea we’d be in a band together years later. We initially formed the band as a way to provide backing to some songs I had written, but quickly turned into our own outfit writing together.

WHO PLAYS WHO (YOUR INSTRUMENT)
My favourite instrument is my acoustic guitar. I don’t leave my house for too long without it. It’s my muse and my way of writing. Combined with some words and melody, my acoustic guitar can be incredibly cathartic.

YOUR FIRST INCLINATION TOWARDS THE GREAT ART
I took lessons when I was 11 years old. That lasted a few months before I grew tired of it and wanted to watch more television and read comic books. I turned back to the guitar when I was 14 and in need of some guidance, something I could identify with. It was rotting in the corner and I decided one day that I would take a serious crack at it. I haven’t looked back since.

STORIES FROM THE ROAD
I’ve played everywhere! Haha. Not quite everywhere yet, but really any place that’ll have me. I’ve toured across Canada a few times, performed in Turks and Caicos for a month, small gigs in the UK and the USA. My favourite venues are usually in small towns in rural Canada. Cafes and pubs where the music is appreciated and the people are honest about what they don’t like and what they love. It’s humbling to perform. Every show is completely different and has ways of being amazing or totally messed up. It’s beautiful.

I’ve played some amazing shows and some totally weird shows. The few that come to mind are in the front doors of a Staples where everyone looked at me very confused, the park in Winnipeg where my sister and I were booed, and the cafe in Moose Jaw where it was just the barista and me. They’re all great stories now though, so every show is still appreciated!

TAKING MUSIC TO HIGHER LEARNING
I attended Harris Institute for the Arts and got my Honours Degree in Recording Arts Management. The course has changed names a few times since, but it’s still one of the best in Canada. It was a great eyeopener about the industry and where it was heading. I’m going back to school this summer though to freshen up, since so much has changed in the industry.

WHAT ARE YOUR SONGS ABOUT?
I write all of my solo songs and contributed a few for Campground, though we primarily co-write our songs now.

Bob Dylan once said write ten songs a day and keep one. I’ve been working toward that ever since I read it 10 years ago, haha. A song can take me anywhere from 5-minutes to 4-years to complete. If I feel that something has really got potential I like to wait until it feels complete and try not to force anything on it. One of my latest songs was written about Jim and Pam from the Office, and the poor timing of their relationship. I was starting to fall asleep and it just popped into my head.

SHOULD ARTISTS WRITE THEIR OWN SONGS?
Yes, I think it’s very important to write your own material. First and foremost, it gives you more value as an artist and performer. You create more opportunities for yourself and allow new sources of revenue aside from live performances and merchandise. I think it’s important to understand why you’re choosing to perform the covers you chose. What value does it give to your set? And this is strictly from a live performance standpoint. I think covers are great for online material. They can keep you and your audience engaged. The more content you can put online, the better.

DO BANDS HAVE TO BE TIGHT-KNIT IN ORDER TO MAKE MUSIC MAGIC?
I don’t think they need to be tight knit, but it helps if you get along! When performing and writing, everyone should feel comfortable and let the music speak for itself. If you’re dealing with in-band arguments and general negativity it will probably show in the music. This is how I operate as a rather sensitive individual. Other artists (Lennon and McCartney for example) were able to thrive on the competitive energy in the band and wrote some amazing songs. It really depends on who you are and how you deal with conflict I guess. I choose to feel comfortable and happy with the people I make music with.

ARE YOU PLAYING THE FAME GAME?
No, but recognition is important and that can be a fine line. It’s always nice to get a pat on the back and have someone say “you did good kid.” I think that’s what we’re all striving for as artists, to just be heard and hopefully understood.

QUICK SHOTS
1. Your all-time favorite food: Poutine
2. If you could live anywhere in the world it would be: Nashville
3. Best musical advice you’ve ever received? This changes constantly but one that struck me recently stands out. I asked a fellow musician if he was making a living making music. He said “yes, but I don’t make all of my money playing music.” It gave me a new perspective on what “making a living” means. It was very positive. - GuitarJustice.com

Alex Leggett
Genre : Folk
Location : Toronto, Canada

Alex Leggett is an independent musician from Gananoque, ON. An eclectic and prolific songwriter, Alex is able to cover a wide range of topics with his unique sound and lyrical perspective.

Alex is sure to please audiences with his strong performances and passionate delivery. He loves writing and performing and embraces the journey that comes with a life lived for music.

Alex is also lead singer in the new band Campground, active in the GTA. They are currently recording their debut EP. - Karben Main Stage

Nov 14, 2018

This episode I sat down with award-winning songwriter Alex Leggett. Alex and I have been internet pen pals for probably 4 years now, but have never officially sat down and talked. This meeting was everything I had hoped for and more. The following blog entry is an expansion on some of the concepts and ideas, from my perspective, that Alex and I discussed. There’s lots of great little nuggets of wisdom and information that I’m going to try to expand upon. My thoughts are my own and in no way, shape, or form am I speaking for Alex. Merely looking at what we talked about and trying to add some extra content.

Without further adieu, let’s dive in.



07:45 - The Musicians Work Visa



There might be a couple of you out there that were perplexed as to why we started talking about work visa’s so I thought I’d clear stuff up. If you intend to make music, record music, play a show, do some open mics, participate in a showcase, or do any type of work in the United States of America, YOU WILL NEED A VISA. I have tons of friends that have done the risky move of heading down, under false pre-tenses. You can do it for sure, once, even twice, but you will get caught and the penalty for getting caught is getting banned from working in the States for a long time (heard as long as five years in some cases).

Now, is it more rock n roll to put up that middle finger and lie to the border patrol? Yup.

Does it really take the cool factor out of music that you have to pay the man $600+ to tour in another country and basically be a part of the system? Yup.

But cool your jets Bob Dylan Jr. Everyone has to do it, and the man said himself “you gotta serve somebody” so play some dirty bars, save that bread, and get yourself a temporary green card!



10:45 - Nashville Doesn’t Need You



With every Country/Pop artist writing songs about her, and an Emmy award-winning series based on her, this probably doesn’t need much of an explanation. Nashville is pretty much the music capital of North America. If you want to be a movie star you go to Hollywood, if you want to be a world-renowned studio musician, songwriter, or performer you go to Nashville. All over the world people move to this city in order to make their dreams a reality.

The way Alex put it was blunt, but refreshing to anyone out there who is thinking about taking the trip down, the competition is high. You’re dealing with some of the best musicians in the world. Think of it this way. If you’re the only carpenter in your small town, you will probably get a lot of work. Move to a bigger city, however, and you’re going to have to really prove yourself with hard work. Nashville is exactly that. In a city where EVERYONE is a talented musician, you have to prove yourself with your hustle.



13:15 - Management/Labels



This, kind-of, goes with the above rant on hustle. Musicians have a tendency to really miss the old ways (even if we are newer artists and weren’t around for the old ways) where an A&R rep would find you in a bar, get you a meeting with a label and they’d fork over a huge chunk of change to get your record done. These older musicians worked their butt off, and weren’t strangers to branding and marketing, but they only had limited control over it because the record labels had all the money.

We’re very quick to want to relinquish control because we think that is the right thing to do, yet when you start looking at YouTube being the new TV, Spotify being the new CD store, Indie Bloggers being the newspaper, and Instagram Influencers being the new magazine covers, you start to wonder “so why can’t I just do this myself?” Am I saying ditch your current label or your current manager? Absolutely not. But if you can, try and put your team together instead of being put with a team.



14:35 - Pre-show Anxiety



No one, who isn’t a musician, will get this one. Pre-show anxiety, the jitters, whatever you want to call it is real. It’s the 30 minutes you’re playing on your phone in the green room before you go onstage. It’s the overwhelming exhaustion and nonstop yawning you feel/do 5 minutes before your first set. It really sucks, and when you’re stuck in your own head there are tons of times where you’ll say to yourself “why am I doing this?” “I wish I was home right now, watching the Goldbergs.” All manner of crazy stuff. You just gotta push through it.



18:00 - The Person vs The Musician



This is a big one for me because this inner battle was what caused me to give up on music last year. It’s terrifying. You start forgetting who you are without the guitar and start to realize that the majority of people you have met in this life don’t know who you are without the guitar either. That’s cool for some people but it was super weird for me. I consider myself a talker. I don’t know if I’m necessarily a “people person” but I’m definitely not an introvert, and it was really weird to start realizing that there were people in my life who I, seemingly, had so much in common with and then ended up having nothing in common with.

It’s a daily struggle to remind myself that I am me before I am a musician, which is part of the reason why I wear so many hats with the whole podcaster/teacher thing. It keeps me grounded, and it keeps me sane. Just a warning to those of you that may struggle with an identity problem. Music will either help it or amplify it.



21:17 - Cleaning Up My Own House



Another thing very prevalent in the music industry is comparisons. Everyone does it. If you are a singer-songwriter that happens to know how to play lead guitar someone will draw a John Mayer parallel. If you use a loop station you’re Ed Sheeran 2.0 etc etc. The more your circle grows, as well, the more you’ll start healthy competition with your friends and try to outdo each other. The more you compare with envy, however, the more you ignore your own faults. There will be guitarists that can’t play as fast as you that get more sessions. Singers that can’t sing as high as you that do more tours. Writers that don’t write hooks like you that sell more records. That’s because they are working instead of wasting time staring at the state of someone else’s living room.



27:10 - How To Be A Stoic



This is hard for a lot of musicians because as writers we are in the business of feelings and emotions. With that being said it is very easy to get carried away with a less than favourable single review, nasty comments on the latest YouTube video, or a crowd that talked through your set. Meditating, learning to stifle your emotions, putting up your shields to energy vampires, and letting it all roll off you is the best way to combat this.



30:50 - Separating Self From Music



Hard work vs Talent is something you’re going to analyze the more your career evolves. I would say that any successful musician out there has a gift, but that gift is not their innate musical ability, but in fact their ability to work harder than other people and set the time aside to get the job done. There are certain musical things that naturally came easier to me than other people, singing in tune, lead guitar, etc. But there are tons that required a lot of work (theory, thumb and finger style etc). Put that hustle to good work because it isn’t about you at the end of the day. Your legacy is way more important than the small little demons that will whisper nasty (or even sometimes sweet) nothings into your brain.



47:07 - Preparing For The Win



This is something that hit me when I had my first radio single. No one thing is going to launch you to stardom. Every career move you make is all preparation. You are preparing for that big win that takes you to the promised land (whatever that is for you). Things like American Idol, The Voice, etc. can BE that thing for some musicians, but the vast majority get pushed under the radar because they weren’t prepared yet and it wasn’t their time.



Conclusion



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Canadian singer/songwriter Alex Leggett has just unveiled his brand new single The Morning After, taken from his new EP 3 Songs, out now.

I am a sucker for acoustic guitar-based songs and this one is perfect for me. That acoustic guitar melody is absolutely infectious and perfectly compliments his emotive vocals. The Morning After is a great stripped-back piece of singer-songwriter/folk music with great songwriting that captures the listener's attention from start to finish.

Completing the EP are 2 other lovely songs: the more upbeat Jailbird and the melancholy-tinged The Last Few Weeks. Stream the entire project below! - Caesar Live N Loud

3 Songs is Gananoque Ontario’s Alex Leggett’s newest EP. A prolific performer with over 500 performances under his belt, Alex has released singles in the past, but this is his first solo collected EP.

Appropriately titled, this EP is only three songs long with just Alex and his guitar for company.

3 Songs starts with the track “The Morning After”. Using a slow rhythm and simple folk chords, mournful track about picking up after a breakup. Following soon after is the track “Jailbird”. With the rhythm of a speeding getaway train, “Jailbird” utilizes the blueprint of a classic bluegrass song to convey feelings of freedom and escape. The last track on the EP, “The Last Few Weeks”, takes the melody of a lullaby to convey feelings about the melancholy and resentment regarding lost love. As the song cleverly protests in its opening line “This is not a song about you.”

Overall, 3 Songs is a pleasant, gentle listen showcasing Alex’s talent as a folk singer/songwriter. - CanadianBeats.ca