Alexander Schaedler has played
the guitar since the early eighties, taking regular lessons since 1984 and
studying at the Stuttgart State University of Music and the Performing Arts
from 1999 to 2006. Ever since, the multi-instrumentalist (he plays the guitar,
drums, bass, piano and banjo) has worked as a guitar instructor and freelance
live and studio guitarist. Between 1994 and 1995, he was also a member of the Brunswick
group, Shifty Sheriffs, teaming up three years later with Love Like Blood, who
enjoy great international renown on the strength of their numerous releases.
His first solo album Temporaris sees
Schädler blend different musical styles and techniques in new ways, combining –
as he calls it – “guitarist and compositional skills with the benefits of
modern technology. I like to explore my musical
vision and discover new forms of expression through the multi-layered
application of all available media.”
The only thing with instrumental
albums, no matter how talented the individual is ( and Alexander is one
talented dude ) is that they can be so hard work to listen to and to review.
Song after song of drivel and widdly-wankery. And thats from some of the
legends!

There are no taboos on Temporaris
and all boundaries are blurred in the context of this diverse and interesting album.
Schaedler produced himself, on which he played and programmed all instruments
himself, at his own studio, before entrusting the result to Ralf Dietel
(KrashKarma, ex-Nine Inch Nails) in Los Angeles for mastering.
Honestly, its not an album I
could listen to all day, but put on my ipod on random I wouldn’t be reaching
for the ‘next’ button on my steering wheel.
On reflection, Schaedler is a talented and interesting musician whose
music holds no boundaries and you don’t need to be a rocket scientist, or
student of Berklee to be able to appreciate his music. Id just prefer to see
him play live as per the clip below
Score 70/100
http://alexanderschaedler.de/
Alexander Schädler – Guitar
Klaus Webel – Keyboards
Friedrich Kienle – Bass
Al Sauer – Drums
Tracklisting -
Summerside
Freakk Phunk
Creepy Cheese
Aus Boehmen Kommt Die Musik
No Need To Practice
Pertubardo
The Machinist
Potpourrix
Irish Tune
Temporaris
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