Testimonials and Press

The Stage Uprooted (Ephemeral Ensemble) Review by Paul Vale

“It features a haunting original score from Alex Paton.” Ayres’ (Director) bold, free-flowing direction shapes the story in many beautiful and exciting ways, while Paton’s rigorous score unifies each fragment of the narrative.

Ogo Okpue,”Director/Writer Adverto Films

“Alex is an extremely talented and competent musician and composer. His wide compositional palette and prowess with multiple instruments allows him to create any style of music imaginable, as this was very evident in the music he created for my film CAT FACE. His skilful production coupled with the unique perplexing vocals of Lori Secanska gave the film a whole new experience. Alex is really fast with his deliverables and his communication and attention to detail is impeccable. I won’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone. I am really looking forward to working with him on my next project.”

Gemma Hurley - Comedy Screen Writer and Producer, Box Step Productions

"Alex was an absolute professional to work with, tenaciously creating the entire soundtrack to our show, delivering to a tight deadline beautiful music with high production values." 

Steve Sale, Film Maker, Editor, Garage Sale Productions

"The music Alex produces is unique, timeless, and has a classic feel about it, something that is very rare in young musicians today."

The Guardian On ‘Rewind’ (Ephemeral Ensemble) article by Arifa Akbar

“… while Alex Paton, a fantastically fluid instrumentalist, plays the bouzouki, frame drum and caxixi (a type of shaker). There is also a variety of flutes and trumpets along with visceral vocals from the cast that sound like gulping intakes of breath and sobs.”

'Diego Pastor, Director

“I worked with Alex for the composition of six original songs and instrumentals for my theatre debut 'Maria Morena'. I couldn't be more pleased to work with Alex. Week after week, during many months he has been delivering outstanding compositions that have left me impressed. I'm not only talking about musical quality and production, but also for his professionalism and his ability to understand and improve with creativity all of the musical directions I give to him. Maria Morena features lots of different music styles fused with Spanish folklore and techno beats. I was scared of not being able to find the right composer capable to handle these sounds, but Alex proved that he can swim smoothly between all those styles and even bring up more challenging ideas and sounds! I can't wait for people to listen to his work, he created pure magic in each scene of the show. Thank you!”

Everything Theatre on Theatre of Dreams by Hofesh Shechter Company (article written by Wendy Fisher)

“But don’t think the performance is all about deep introspection. Here comes the band! Alex Paton, Sabio Janiak and Yaron Engler give us light, heat, samba and salsa all in one, paired with the cultural touches and influences of that world trip we’re on. It’s a feelgood section with the audience invited to get up, dance and feel free, and serves the purpose of an interval to give us a short break from the intensity of the dance – and it is intense, from the first steps right through to the end.”