The Colonels Journal//Alec Benjamin

Introduced to music young, learned multiple instruments. Studied Audio Technology at AIM, aced electronic music production. March '99 I kicked off SpinFiX: a digital 4trk, 2 guitars, keys, drum samples, a mic'd up MD, a $10 mic for vox, a built-in synth. Experimental, built on limitations and tricks, forward motion and no way back. 1st 3 years gained airplay on JJJ and RN under 3 other names, a mention of 23krecords, and a moment on ABC TV. In '02 silenced by mental illness, later my father's death, followed by 3yrs of nothingness. A move north. Restarted on a 16trk under SPiNFiX. Studied music industry business twice. Quit drugs 28/12/08. 1st 6months of '09 living in a psyche-ward, a detox and med' overhaul for my mental health. Since '11, been designing and operating sound & lights for a live theatre, in '16 I became their tech manager. '18 I released a spoken word album 'intangible brightness'. '19 now using recording software. Currently working on a new album.

I'm just putting out random shit that you can't find anywhere else on here for free. These songs and audio clips are not mine. All credit goes to the artists

The Colonels Journal//Alec Benjamin

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