The violin has been played the same way with the same sound for hundreds of years. But the instrument has evolved, and technological advances have recently allowed violinists to explore exciting new possibilities with the application of a pickup to a solid-body violin. Alex's stunning NS Designs CR5 electric violin, combined with an array of effects

pedals originally designed for guitarists, can make a plethora of sounds; from concert hall reverb to phaser synthesis to multi-octave ensembles to screaming distortion, the sonic range of the electric violin is virtually limitless. Few artists have challenged the traditional, classical position of the violin, and the skillful use of effects defines the next stage of the electric violin's evolution.

Everything on this album was recorded live; that is, absolutely no studio overdubbing was used to create multiple parts. Alex employs the method of "looping," in which one part is recorded and then looped on the fly. In a sense, every song on the album is an evolution, starting with a simple bass line and evolving into a virtual ensemble. Each song is unpredictable, with new effects and loops thrown in at every corner. The soothing album takes the violin to places it's never been, and Alex's unique style captures the true value of the electric violin.