Alan Hanslik is an American multi-instrumentalist musician, composer and producer. His early exposure to music was through accordion, piano and then drums. Gigging from an early age in a variety of groups, leading to tours across the US. Settling in LA, he began performing in a number of jazz groups through-out the area. Ultimately turning to piano and guitar, he began composing, releasing a number of Electronic albums. Alan started his own label & music publishing, OnaiMusic Recordings & Publishing - his music is widely distributed. He formed his band, Hanslik & Moniz Experiment, writing unconventional & experimental music - releasing a number of genre cross-over albums. Alan continues to produce albums across New Age, Ambient, Electronic and Classical Contemporary styles. Turning to composing for visual, Alan began scoring for Film/TV along with Video Games and Commercials.
Awards
Award for the best Ambient / Instrumental Album - 'Precious Memory'
‘This pensive ambient artwork is conceived around themes of memory and connection, and its style much reflects that preoccupation; Alan Hanslik has a genius for rendering the thought dimension.’
Award for the best Electronica Song - 'Kick It'
‘Ominous be expectant, ‘Kick it’ deftly deploys rumble filter effects and lucid synth arpeggiations to deck out a nervy, capable groove.’
Award for best Ambient / Instrumental Album - 'The Visitor'
‘Hanslik & Moniz Experiment’s ‘The Visitor’ is marvelously wrought, not just technically, but in its patient sensitivity to space and cadence – you will be hard pressed to find a more nuanced practitioner, and this album captures the best of their art.’
Bio
Moving from Ohio to Los Angeles was life changing. It exposed me to people from many
different backgrounds, cultures and lifestyles, enabling me to interact with established musicians,
and to grow personally as a musician and composer.
In LA I became a fan of New Age and World music, meeting and becoming best friends with
Charlie Adams, drummer for Yanni. At the same time, I played drums for Latin artist Darlene Yvonne, and studied with jazz drumming great Dave Weckl. I also had the honor of studying with Roy McCurdy of the late Cannonball Adderley, and I performed with bands throughout LA, playing Jazz / Fusion and performance rock art.
I became friends with a guitar player and songwriter named Steven Moniz, who taught me to play guitar. He also introduced me to song writing which I fell in love with, and we continue to get together today to produce experimental music on guitar and keyboards.
There were two events that were pivotal in changing my musical focus from playing drums to
song writing. One was my purchase of a grand piano, and the second was discovering the world of synthesizers. I love composing on piano and then developing the music further via synths and virtual instruments.
Meeting Diane Arkenstone has furthered my exposure to New Age, Ambient Smooth-Jazz,
and Contemporary Classical music, which has had an influence on my own musical style.
My earliest exposure to music was through my mother, father and siblings who all played musical
instruments. I learned to play accordion from my father, then switched to drums and piano.
I developed a love for jazz early on and studied drums with a locally renowned drummer, Bob McKee. My teens were spent playing in Top 40 bands and also my father's wedding band, where I grew to appreciate old standards, and got to experience different cultural wedding celebrations.
I moved to Houston TX and performed with Country Western groups, then later toured the US with British entertainer Jon Washington (of the Fortunes), performing a wide range of music and cabaret.
Writing and scoring for film/movies for the the last 5 years, has also be a passion. It allows me to express my deepest emotions through music, drawing on my collective experiences to define my unique musical style.