Alec Randles trained as a finger-style guitarist strongly influenced by Celtic and classical music. He then started writing songs, pop songs coming first, and then songs more and more connected to his Celtic and classical training. In our discussion Alec describes how he needs to be inspired by an issue he wants to "say" something about to write a song. He often starts with a guitar melody which conveys an emotional energy and the lyrics build on that. When he shares new songs with his bandmates the songwriting process becomes collaborative and that is always interesting for Alec, sometimes challenging, often funny and always rewarding. He is passionate about the music community he has met and become part of through songwriting.
Alec plays his song "These Days" live in the studio. He wrote the song in 2016 when he was in the USA studying politics - right in the middle of a well-known election campaign! Plenty of emotional energy comes through in the dramatic guitar licks and accompanying lyrics.
It was a pleasure to meet Alec and hear his story about the pivotal role songwriting and performing plays in his life.
To find out more about Alec and hear his music:
https://www.alecrandles.com/about
https://www.facebook.com/alecrandlesmusic/
