Alan Freedman
New York Guitarist/Songwriter AKA “The Gator”
NEW CD Releases!
Now available on all major music platforms—or purchase directly (below)!
Two NEW collections of all-original, compelling story-songs from a veteran NYC rocker.
The songs outline a point of view and philosophy with diverse subject matter such as relationships, social-crisis issues, and a cast of characters drawn from life’s experience.
The CD packages include full lyrics for each song.
Both albums showcase a cross-section of today’s musical styles (alternative rock n roll, Latin, blues, world, folk).
Recorded at Freedacres and Big Twig Studios in Western Sullivan County, NY, and in NYC.
© 2024 Freedacres Music. BMI
“There’s a man of many chapters
Whose life’s an open book
It’s there for all to see
If you take a closer look.”
(Man of Many Chapters)
“Got her red shoes on, and
Caught deep in a trance
There’s an aroma of exotic perfume—
With romance in the air
You gotta strut your stuff and be tough,
Roll back those tables And chairs—
‘cause Baby’s gone mambo”
A musical expression and social commentary about our volatile political landscape.
“We need a leader, And not a fiasco—
To save our country, To keep its soul”
“Protect the Constitution” is available on YouTube and is accompanied by a full video.
© 2020 Freedacres Music
“There’s a man of many chapters
Whose life’s an open book
It’s there for all to see
If you take a closer look.”
(Man of Many Chapters)
“Got her red shoes on, and
Caught deep in a trance
There’s an aroma of exotic perfume—
With romance in the air
You gotta strut your stuff and be tough,
Roll back those tables And chairs—
‘cause Baby’s gone mambo”
A musical expression and social commentary about our volatile political landscape.
“We need a leader, And not a fiasco—
To save our country, To keep its soul”
“Protect the Constitution” is available on YouTube and is accompanied by a full video.
© 2020 Freedacres Music
Preview Tracks
from Freedom Bleed
1. Protect the Constitution | 0:46 | |
2. Man of Many Chapters | 1:20 |
Preview Tracks
from Baby’s Gone Mambo
1. Baby’s Gone Mambo | 0:48 | |
2. Wild Wooly Woman | 0:41 |
Preview Tracks
from Freedom Bleed
1. Protect the Constitution | 0:46 | |
2. Man of Many Chapters | 1:20 |
Preview Tracks
from Baby’s Gone Mambo
1. Baby’s Gone Mambo | 0:48 | |
2. Wild Wooly Woman | 0:41 |
Also available: Eco-Evolution addressing climate change
The solo debut of guitarist/songwriter, Alan Freedman explores a range of topics: Eco-Evolution, the title track, brings attention to the crucial subject of climate change and global warming in the world today; Back There in My Mind offers a special tribute to longtime idol, John Lennon; and They R Reggae Music toasts the pioneer stars of the reggae world.
Unique song-writing style, poetic lyrics, stinging guitar riffs, and catchy melodies—classic alternative rock and reggae from New York’s own journeyman.
Recorded at Freedacres and Big Twig Studios. Freedacres Music. BMI
Enjoy!
Featuring Back There in My Mind (Song for John Lennon)
Guitarist Alan Freedman reflects on the music rock scene in Greenwich Village and makes a special tribute to John Lennon.
Preview Tracks
from Eco-Evolution
1. Back There in My Mind (Song for John Lennon) | 5:10 | |
2. Fajardo | 6:41 | |
3. Keep On Where I’m Goin’ | 4:57 | |
4. Summer’s Luv Affair | 4:44 | |
5. Life’s for U | 5:01 | |
6. The New Age Blues | 5:06 | |
7. They R Reggae Music | 5:15 | |
8. ECO-Evolution | 8:18 | |
9. You Play with My Feelings | 5:46 | |
10. The One That Got Away | 4:31 |
Also available: Eco-Evolution addressing climate change
The solo debut of guitarist/songwriter, Alan Freedman explores a range of topics: Eco-Evolution, the title track, brings attention to the crucial subject of climate change and global warming in the world today; Back There in My Mind offers a special tribute to longtime idol, John Lennon; and They R Reggae Music toasts the pioneer stars of the reggae world.
Unique song-writing style, poetic lyrics, stinging guitar riffs, and catchy melodies—classic alternative rock and reggae from New York’s own journeyman.
Recorded at Freedacres and Big Twig Studios. Freedacres Music. BMI
Enjoy!
Featuring Back There in My Mind (Song for John Lennon)
Guitarist Alan Freedman reflects on the music rock scene in Greenwich Village and makes a special tribute to John Lennon.
Preview Tracks
from Eco-Evolution
1. Back There in My Mind (Song for John Lennon) | 5:10 | |
2. Fajardo | 6:41 | |
3. Keep On Where I’m Goin’ | 4:57 | |
4. Summer’s Luv Affair | 4:44 | |
5. Life’s for U | 5:01 | |
6. The New Age Blues | 5:06 | |
7. They R Reggae Music | 5:15 | |
8. ECO-Evolution | 8:18 | |
9. You Play with My Feelings | 5:46 | |
10. The One That Got Away | 4:31 |
Purchase Options
Purchase Options
$20.00 for each CD! Shipping included.
Available for sale digitally on Amazon, Apple iTunes, Google Play.
Listed on popular music streaming platforms like Spotify. And watch the video on YouTube.
To purchase any CD package directly, including the full lyrics, send a check and your mailing info to:
Freedacres Music
PO Box 45
Kenoza Lake, NY 12750
$20.00 for each CD! Shipping included.
Available for sale digitally on Amazon, Apple iTunes, Google Play.
Listed on popular music streaming platforms like Spotify. And watch the video on YouTube.
To purchase any CD package directly, including the full lyrics, send a check and your mailing info to:
Freedacres Music
PO Box 45
Kenoza Lake, NY 12750
Photos courtesy of Ed Watkins. Click on thumbnails for larger images.
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About Alan Freedman
Alan Freedman, aka “The Gator”, is a veteran NYC rock guitarist. He hails from Hastings-on-Hudson, a stone’s throw from New York’s downtown music scene. His affinity for folk-rock-reggae-rhythm & blues has been consistent throughout his career.
Alan’s musical studies began at age 9 on violin and soon expanded to viola and classical guitar. But his true love of the guitar became evident by age 11 and paralleled his education at Mannes College of Music on viola. By the early 60s, he was developing his own style and songwriting skills. As a guitarist, he emerged on the music scene of Greenwich Village’s underground forming different garage bands and projects that became part of the circuit. By the late 60s, he was accompanying many artists, both established and on the rise.
In a 50-year musical relationship with Garland Jeffreys (“Ghost Writer”), Alan arranged, toured nationally and internationally, both as a duo and band, and appeared on a dozen albums through 2017. As a duo they opened shows for Lou Reed, Jimmy Cliff, Toots and the Maytals and many other artists. In 2003, Garland and Alan were selected to record one of the seven segments of Martin Scorsese’s documentary series, “The Blues” which aired on PBS.
His solo CDs of all original tunes include the 2018 “Eco-Evolution”, a message-oriented album that advocates for human rights and environmental action, and two albums in 2024: “Freedom Bleed”, an observation and exposé of timely, critical issues in our country, and “Baby’s Gone Mambo” which displays Alan’s songwriting versatility and love of good old rock n’ roll.
For an in-depth timeline, see—Gator’s Music Chronology (click on + symbol to reveal timeline)
About Alan Freedman
Alan Freedman, aka “The Gator”, is a veteran NYC rock guitarist. He hails from Hastings-on-Hudson, a stone’s throw from New York’s downtown music scene. His affinity for folk-rock-reggae-rhythm & blues has been consistent throughout his career.
Alan’s musical studies began at age 9 on violin and soon expanded to viola and classical guitar. But his true love of the guitar became evident by age 11 and paralleled his education at Mannes College of Music on viola. By the early 60s, he was developing his own style and songwriting skills. As a guitarist, he emerged on the music scene of Greenwich Village’s underground forming different garage bands and projects that became part of the circuit. By the late 60s, he was accompanying many artists, both established and on the rise.
In a 50-year musical relationship with Garland Jeffreys (“Ghost Writer”), Alan arranged, toured nationally and internationally, both as a duo and band, and appeared on a dozen albums through 2017. As a duo they opened shows for Lou Reed, Jimmy Cliff, Toots and the Maytals and many other artists. In 2003, Garland and Alan were selected to record one of the seven segments of Martin Scorsese’s documentary series, “The Blues” which aired on PBS.
His solo CDs of all original tunes include the 2018 “Eco-Evolution”, a message-oriented album that advocates for human rights and environmental action, and two albums in 2024: “Freedom Bleed”, an observation and exposé of timely, critical issues in our country, and “Baby’s Gone Mambo” which displays Alan’s songwriting versatility and love of good old rock n’ roll.
For an in-depth timeline, see—Gator’s Music Chronology (click on + symbol to reveal timeline)
Album Notes
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Album Notes
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