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Alex Liang Wong (born 1974) is an American record producer, multi-instrumentalist (including guitar, piano, drums, waterphone), and singer-songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee.

Alex Wong
Alex Wong performing at Rockwood Music Hall.
Background information
Birth nameAlex Liang Wong
Born1974 (age 47–48)
Palo Alto, California, U.S.
Genrespop, indie folk, chamber pop
Occupation(s)record producer, singer-songwriter, audio engineering
InstrumentsVocals, piano, guitar, drums, waterphone, percussion
Years active1997–present
LabelsBeverly Martel Records, High Ceilings Music
Websiteacityonalake.com

Wong released his first solo studio album, A City on a Lake, in (2012).[1] He has written, co-written, produced, and performed on numerous other albums; a partial list appears below in the Discography section.

For his engineering contribution to "Aire soy", track 2 of Miguel Bosé's 2012 album Papitwo, Wong received a Latin Grammy nomination.[2]


Career


Wong drumming at Bowery Ballroom
Wong drumming at Bowery Ballroom

Wong began his career in 1997 when he joined The Din Pedals. Chosen for his classically trained percussion skills, Wong replaced James Grundler on the drums, with Grundler becoming the front-man for the group.[3]

In 2002 Wong formed The Animators along with Devon Copley. They released a number of albums and were a force in the NYC music scene for five years.[4]

Wong went on to form The Paper Raincoat with Amber Rubarth. The band released an EP and a self-titled album, earning a cult-like following. Paste Magazine labeled them "Best of What's Next" in 2010.[5]

Wong has toured extensively with Vienna Teng. He co-produced her fourth album, Inland Territory, and co-wrote "Antebellum" (Track 3). Inland Territory won the ninth annual Independent Music Awards Vox Pop vote for best Folk/Singer-Songwriter Album.[6] He also appeared on Teng's fifth album, Aims, singing a duet with her on "The Breaking Light", a song they co-wrote.

In 2011, Wong collaborated with Paul Freeman on a project called Bellows.[7]

Wong has toured extensively with Ximena Sariñana. Sariñana sings on "Oceanside" (track 4 on A City on a Lake).

Wong remains active in the music scene, writing and producing with other artists as well as writing, producing, and performing for his own projects..

Alex Wong playing Melodica at Attucks Theatre, Norfolk, VA
Alex Wong playing Melodica at Attucks Theatre, Norfolk, VA

Discography (partial)


Alex Wong playing Waterphone at Attucks Theatre, Norfolk, VA
Alex Wong playing Waterphone at Attucks Theatre, Norfolk, VA

Megan Slankard


Produced by Alex Wong


Bellows


Produced and co-written by Alex Wong


Morgan Karr


Produced by Alex Wong. Track "Fall Blind" - Winner of Vox Populi Best Pop Song at 13th Annual Independent Music Awards[8]


Delta Rae



Martin Rivas


Produced by Alex Wong. Track "Your Heart Will Be Broken Again" - Winner of Vox Populi Best Adult Contemporary Song at the 12th Annual Independent Music Awards[10]


Chimes of Freedom


Compilation of Bob Dylan covers by various artists honoring 50 years of Amnesty International. Track 2 of Disc 3, "I Want You", produced by Alex Wong[11]


Vienna Teng and Alex Wong



Elizabeth & the Catapult



Ari Hest



Alex Berger



The Animators



The Paper Raincoat



The Din Pedals



Everyman for Himself (play)



Melissa Ferrick


Glide Magazine reviewed the album and specifically called out both tracks produced by Wong.


Libbie Schrader



Deadbeat Darling



Amber Rubarth



Mariana Bell



Wendy Parr



References


  1. "Reviews: A City on a Lake". Direct Current Music. 2012-04-25. Archived from the original on 2012-05-12. Retrieved 2012-07-17.
  2. "Summer/Fall Tour Dates, New Album, Impending Homelessness". High Ceilings Music. Retrieved 2013-06-27.
  3. "The Din Pedals Music". All Music. Retrieved 2012-07-17.
  4. "The Animators artist webpage". itunes. Retrieved 2012-07-17.
  5. "The Paper Raincoat are "Best of What's Next" at Paste Magazine in 2010". Paste Magazine. Retrieved 2012-07-17.
  6. "Album Nominees : 9th Annual Independent Music Awards". Independent Music Awards. Archived from the original on 2010-08-11. Retrieved 2012-07-17.
  7. "Bellows Band Webpage". bellowsband.com. Archived from the original on 2014-12-17. Retrieved 2014-10-14.
  8. "The 13th Annual Independent Music Awards Vox Pop Winners Announced". Independent Music Awards. Retrieved 2013-08-12.
  9. "Rolling Stone Debuts Delta Rae's Carry the Fire". Retrieved 2012-07-17.
  10. "Independent Music Award Winners". Independent Music Award. Archived from the original on 2013-03-24. Retrieved 2012-08-16.
  11. "Chimes of Freedom Compilation". Amnestyusa.org. Retrieved 2014-10-14.
  12. "On the Record with Elizabeth and the Catapult". Retrieved 2012-07-17.
  13. "Snow Globe Wins Best Story Song". Independent Music Award. Retrieved 2012-07-17.
  14. "LA WEEKLY Theater Award for Best Original Music". flemingartists.com. Archived from the original on 2012-04-19. Retrieved 2012-07-17.




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