Alex Legg
Alex Legg
Alex Legg is a passionate man. He is one of that small band of songwriters who manages to distill life experiences into four minutes. Alex has lived a lifetime. He has wandered on and off the road; he has identified his demons and he faces them every day. Like many poets and players before him, Alex Legg grew up in working class Scotland. His gritty background informs his writing and imbues his songs with a down-to-earth ring of reality. He is a political animal. An astute observer of the world around him, with a particular interest in the machinations of politicians and power brokers of all persuasions. As many of his lyrics question and attack the status quo, Legg’s songs are, at times, angst-ridden. While a healthy cynicism permeates more than a few tunes, his original work is never bitter to the point of hopelessness. His Caledonian brogue carries the anguish of his Celtic forefathers as his voice rails against the senselessness of waste and warfare. There is an intelligent thread in his lyrics that forces the listener to pay attention and to ponder. This guy really does have something worthwhile to say.
Alex Legg is as passionate about people as he is about politics. His body of work contains references not only to global and social concerns, but also to the challenges faced by families and individuals. His songs are finely crafted statements of purpose. Protest songs sit comfortably alongside songs of love and loss; memorable melodies underscore uplifting lyrics in works of humour and grace.
Legg’s unique playing style has intrigued audiences on different continents. Fascinated musicians and attentive punters often find themselves looking for extra players on the stage, even though they know there is only one bloke up there with a guitar.
In concert, Alex Legg is much more than a world-travelled troubadour. He is a master wordsmith, an accomplished player and an engaging storyteller. But he does more than entertain with amusing anecdotes and clever phrases. He communicates with an audience because his songs reflect their life. The pain, the pleasure, the passion. Suffering, sensuality and a sense of justice. Alex Legg is no ordinary songwriter. Listen to his songs. They will do you no harm.
Links
alexlegg.com
myspace.com/alexleggmusic
myspace.com/thewonderfuls
