It has been said that music is at its best when it’s created from raw, intense emotion. Nothing rings more true when speaking of the recent endeavours of globally renowned DJ and Producer Alex Gold.

Following an accident in 2002 that...

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It has been said that music is at its best when it’s created from raw, intense emotion. Nothing rings more true when speaking of the recent endeavours of globally renowned DJ and Producer Alex Gold.

Following an accident in 2002 that injured his spinal cord, Alex spent a good part of the next year and a half in rehabilitation.

At the time of the accident, Alex was in the dance music limelight. An accomplished entrepreneur and DJ, he was running the successful Xtravaganza label and held residencies at globall renowned clubs such as Privilege in Ibiza (the world's largest night club) and Space in Miami.

Following the accident, Alex was forced to give up his hectic life. During his recovery, he channelled all of his emotions GOOD and bad into his first passion producing his artist album, "BACK FROM A BREAK" which is due to be released in spring 2005.

Deviating subtly from his progressive and trance roots, his new album embraces all genres of electronic music, resulting in a breathtaking mosaic of sounds. Tracks like 'Flying', a downtempo delicacy with atmospheric inflections and a bottomless bass line moves below emotive, stirring vocals. 'I didn't want to record just an album,' said Alex. ‘I wanted to make an album that’s appreciated by a wider audience that comes from all genres for all cultures. It's really diverse—you can hear influences from so many artists from Deep Dish to the Stone Roses.'

With his new album on the horizon and selected International appearances, Alex is back in full force. This summer saw Alex perform at the world famous open-air theatre at Red Rocks Denver, Colorado for the Global Dance Festival. Such a venue normally associated with major concerts with bands such as U2.

Alex was also honoured to be asked to appear at the GRAMMY AWARDS "Best Electronic Album" event recently at Cro Bar in New York where he performed along side Electronic music legends Paul Van Dyk, Sasha, David Morales, Ken Jordon (crystal Method) and DJ Rap.

Alex is once again producing hits for his Xtravaganza label which recently held 2 records in the UK top 40, including 'Holding on to Nothing' by trance producers Agnelli & Nelson. Alex's New single "Stranded in Paradise" is also already promoted and due for release soon.

But perhaps the most significant mark of Alex's return is his remix of Annie Lennox's 'Into the West,' her Oscar and Grammy Award-winning song from 'The Lord of the Rings _ The Return of the King.' Driven by a deep, moving breakbeat, the 'Into the West' remix has Lennox's mesmerising, ethereal voice hovering above intense, dynamic layers of symphonic sounds.

Alex is already generating widespread praise from critics. Billboard Magazine's Michael Paoletta who described Gold's remix of 'Into the West' as:

"overflowing with haunting synth patterns, hip-hop shaded beats, cinematic trings and Lennox's unmistakable voice. Gold's epic remix sits somewhere between the music of U2 and Massive Attack. Though 2004 is still young, consider this one of the year's best remixes."
...Michael Paoletta 2004

With a flourishing label, a critically acclaimed remix and a much-anticipated debut album, there’s no doubt the dance music world is experiencing the monumental return of Alex Gold.

Prior to 2002, thousands of Alex’s fans had the pleasure of witnessing his ingenuity and skill on the decks in more than 20 countries, such as Australia, Japan, South Africa, the Philippines and Russia and the United States. But it was the United States that embraced Alex’s unique brand of music the most. His legendary sets invoked ecstatic reactions from crowds in the most celebrated clubs in the country, including Exit NYC, Giant LA, Buzz and Glow DC, Spundae San Francisco and Avalon Boston.

For two years, Alex held a bi-monthly residency at the Dancestar Award-winning Club Space in Miami, playing to a sold-out venue each night.

From 1998 to 2002, Alex had a Friday night residence at the world's largest and most respected clubs, Privilege in Ibiza. It was there that he held his own Xtravaganza night. Crowds packed the club’s three dance floors to witness Alex’s famous six-hour sunrise sets, as he drove the fans into rhapsodic frenzies by carrying them through an eclectic journey of pounding progressive house and intense linear trance. His Xtravaganza sets at Privilege truly captured the cosmopolitan spirit of Ibiza the world where jet setters and models mingle with tourists and clubbers and hedonism and diversions abound. It was this early experience at Privilege that proved to be the most valuable catalyst in launching Alex Gold’s enviable career.

Before his residency at Privilege, Alex displayed an early knack for spotting talent, which played a major role in his success and led to his involvement with top-selling artists such including Princes' New Power Generation's (NPG) by collaborating on 'The Most Beautiful Girl in the World,' which held a number one chart spot in 1994. This led to Alex’s co-production of NPG’s following hit, 'The Good Life.' Alex also collaborated with hip-hop legend, Public Enemy' Chuck D by working on Public Domain's high-selling hit single, 'Operation Blade.' Successful hits like these enhanced Alex’s record sales to the five million mark.

After his rendezvous with New Power Generation, Alex became one of the most successful entrepreneurs and producers in the dance music industry. Having founded leading UK dance label Xtravaganza, Alex has been responsible for, and involved in, more than 55 UK top 40 chart hits as well as enjoying tremendous success in the overseas markets.

Founded in 1995, the Xtravaganza label saw early success with the release of Chicane’s critically-acclaimed “Offshore,” which reached number 12 in
the UK Top 40 and went on to be a global hit. Alex is credited with spotting and developing progressive act Chicane, who also released Xtravaganza’s number one hit with Bryan Adams, “Don’t Give Up.”

Xtravaganza’s success continued to accelerate through the mid- to late-90s through hits such as “Give Me Rhythm” from Black Connection, which topped the US Billboard Dance Chart in 1998, and releases from artists like Agnelli & Nelson.

As well as selling millions of records, Xtravaganza experienced even more success with advert soundtracks, including an Irish tourism T.V.
commercial that used Chicane’s “Saltwater,” featuring Clannad’s lead vocalist, Marie Brennan. The ad was so popular; it was seen on numerous
channels in Europe, Australia and the States.

Alex’s career gained even more momentum in 2002, when he released an outstanding mix of Agnelli & Nelson’s Ibiza classic “Everyday,” which
received considerable honors, including a number two position in Music Week’s 2002 “Best Of” club chart and simultaneously topped three number one
UK chart positions in RM, Music Week and Mixmag— an impressive accomplishment that few artists have managed to achieve.

2002 also brought the achievement of Alex’s single “L.A. Today,” this featured the vocals of one of the world’s most influential electronic artists, Human Leagues Phil Oakey. The collaboration between one of the great innovators in dance music, combined with the most distinctive voice in groundbreaking 80s Electronica, produced an effortlessly uplifting and dynamic track.

“L.A. Today’s” lyrics were heavily inspired by Alex’s relentless touring of the states, particularly his sold-out shows in the City of Angels.

Alex Gold has managed to achieve worldwide fame and respect as one of the most exciting and innovative DJ and producer. The future looks bright for Alex Gold--2005 and beyond will hold an infinite amount of possibilities for Alex, including global tours and additional productions and collaborations.

With an impressive resume under his belt, a flourishing label, a critically acclaimed remix and a much-anticipated debut album, there’s no doubt – the dance music world is experiencing the monumental comeback of Alex Gold.

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