Alex Monakhov
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Biografía
- Alex Monakhov was born in Moscow. In 90’s as all teenagers he was totally absorbed by electronic music, new trend which came to Russia from Europe and it had a profound influence on his musical preferences. In 1997 Alex began experimenting and writing..Alex Monakhov was born in Moscow. In 90’s as all teenagers he was totally absorbed by electronic music, new trend which came to Russia from Europe and it had a profound influence on his musical preferences. In 1997 Alex began experimenting and writing his own compositions. Among his first works which became popular on Russian dance-floors and radio stations was a remix of Vadim Zhukov’s track “Evolution”. Year 2005 was marked by Alex’s introduction to European music industry. It was only after the release of “Sunset Breeze” track on the largest Dutch record label Armada Music. This track received its second life in June 2011 on Markus Schulz’ compilation Global DJ Broadcast Top 15 as Classic Bonus Track. In 2006 tracks “Roundabout” and “Feel Lonely”, also released with record label Armada Music, blew up dance-floors all over the world and were recognized by the world’s top DJs. In 2008 Alex together with deejay Serge Que founded Monaque Project, which rapidly develops and wins its recognition of world’s audience. Indeed, tracks, created by Alex for Manaque project, are on rotation on famous ratio stations and radio shows of eminent DJs, such as John Digweed-Transitions, Pete Tong-Essential Selection, Dave Seaman-Radio Therapy etc. Besides Monaque has its own radio show on world-known Frisky Radio named “24 Million Seconds”, where you can hear tracks and remixes, created by the musician. At the same time together with the work for Monaque project Alex begins his career as a DJ. He becomes a resident in one of Moscow famous clubs “Arma17” and conquers the dance floors in different countries not only as a talented musician, but also as a deejay. Over the last few years Alex worked on one stage with a lot of famous DJs, such as M.A.N.D.Y, Sasha, John Digweed, Hernan Cataneo, Dave Seaman and others. In 2010 Alex was listed in the TOP 100 Russian DJs as part of Monaque Project. Alex takes part in many large-scale festivals among which are Outline, Renaissance, Viva Music and others. In 2009 on closing Kazantip show Alex and his partner ran one-hour live set, written specially for that occasion. Tracks, created by Alex as part of the Project, appear in the mixes of world’s top DJs such as Luciano, M.A.N.D.Y., Sasha, John Digweed, Faithless, Anthony Pappa, Hernan Cattaneo and many others. A lot of tracks are released on different record labels Renaissance, Sudbeat, MicroCastle, Audio Therapy, Vapour, eVapour8, Forensic, Highway, etc. Reneissance, one of the most famous labels of Progressive House Music, released a CD-compilation, which was supported by world tour in 2010. At present Alex works in cooperation with famous German labels Traum and GET PHYSICAL, to support the release of his new disc Get Physical – Russiа, musician with his partner organized another world’s tour. Alex also works in studio, where he creates his new tracks and remixes.