Slim Chance Recordings

If you were wondering about the meaning of my latest song “Swing of the Pendulum” and if it had anything to do with the group Pendulum, here’s my official explanation:

If you would ask me what the music of Alan Steward is all about, the answer would be: “It’s about a return to music”. I feel this change is in the air right now. People want more than just blips and beeps, more than just ‘turntabelism’. Deep inside every person there’s an appreciation for rhythm and melody. That’s been like that for thousands of years.

I can’t believe that concertgoers will continue to be satisfied by watching a bunch of “DJs” who’s act consists of nothing more than sticking their right hand in the air every 45 seconds. Can that really be called a “live concert”?

The success of the UK/Australian Drum and Bass group Pendulum is a perfect example of this trend. Here is a group that actually plays Drum and Bass music and not just spins CDs. Pendulum has been consistently on the top of the electronic music charts. Another example is the Prodigy. No longer just two DJs spinning discs, the Prodigy live show features vocalists, guitar players and more. It’s a return to music and it’s a good thing, believe me.

Personally, I always seem to be a little ahead of the trends with my music, using breakbeats before that word even existed and using loops and samples before anybody even heard of Fruityloops and Acid. But this time, I don’t mind being a groundbreaker and pioneer. I see new fans enjoying my music every day. People from Uruguay and Poland, from Japan and France are forwarding my songs to their friends. The change is in the air.

At the swing of the Pendulum . . . your fortunes will turn.

Have a listen: http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/1806839