While some people simply play music, junior Ali Berger actually makes it himself. Known for producing funk-inspired electronic-dance music, Berger, a music major, has produced tracks for years and plans to turn his passion into a full-fledged career.
A self-taught producer, Berger started making music as a bass-playing high school freshman. He began listening to a new wave of funk and experimental dance music and decided this was the genre for him.
"It was this sort of West-Coast hip-hop, very digital, electronic sound, and I said 'I have to do that.'"
Taking inspiration from musicians such as Eliot Lipp and The Glitch Mob, Berger began playing around with the mixing program Ableton Live on his computer and has been producing music ever since.
Unlike many DJs and producers, Berger's music is wholly his own.
"I don't use any pre-recorded loops, it's all original music. Composition, sound design, and the engineering," he said.
Furthermore, when Berger performs live, instead of simply laying down a DJ set, he mixes his tracks during the performance, giving each show a very unique vibe.
"When I play live, I actually have the different parts of the track accessible.
I sort of arrange the track live, and develop the sounds."
Having performed across the Boston area at venues such as Wonder Bar, All Asia and the Middle East, Berger also releases his music online, one of his latest works being the fantastic "110 Love."
Ali Berger's music can be heard online at alibergermusic.com or through his Facebook page, facebook.com/alibergermakes music.
