Introduction

My name is Alejandro Castellanos. I'm a nonprofessional photographer studying Mechatronics in Germany. My greatest passion in life is M U S I C and everything that has to do with it: from playing the guitar to designing the circuitry of a pedal. Being an engineer has made me used to observe, analyze and quantify. I have been taught to systemize my life in order to achieve the maximum efficiency, constantly searching for the option that maximizes the output. I am formulaic, periodic, clyclic... almost a machine.

Music is a way to feel human again. Its the vehicle through which humanity pours back into me. Its the only way that I can feel my body connecting with my S O U L, and thus, feeling as complete one can be. One cannot quantify or mechanize art, because it breathes in a different dimension! One thing is sure: it can be appreciated. That's what this blog is about: Feeling the music, trapping the moment... Transforming Music into Images. Making it possible to experience a simple note, or a beautiful harmony, all inside the constant limits of pictures.

Dienstag, 20. Dezember 2011

Blind Guardian @Karlsruhe, DE

Date: 10.12.2011
Venue: Europahalle

Headliners for the Knock Out Festival, Blind Guardian made an amazing aparence playing all of the fans favourties. Starting with the epic Scared Worlds, the band began their massive performance inviting everyone in to the magic that is their music. Little by little, the band comes out to the stage, but when Hansi appears, the crowd roars: He is the lord of the scared world. An amazing performance, an amazing night! I hope you enjoy the pics!













Montag, 19. Dezember 2011

Saxon @Karlsruhe, DE

Date: 12.10.2011
Venue: Europahalle

With over 35 years of playing, Saxon made its appearance in the Knock Out Festival as the 5th band on the list. Their music spread like wildfire across the fans, inducing everyone to headbang to songs like Motorcylce Man and Princess of the Night. Euphoric, metallic, radiant and energetic would be the adjectives one would use to describe their performance. Simply awesome!














Dragonforce @Karlsruhe, DE

Date: 10.12.2011
Venue: Europahalle

Dragonforce make their aparence as the number 4 on the Knock Out list. You can inmediately see a wave of fans moving towards the front of the venue, to get a chance and see them just a little bit better. Partly because the heavy drumming, and the fastness of the music, one cannot distinguish pefrectly whats going on musicaly. But one thing is for sure: anyone can enjoy this show. Guitar antics, jumping, crazy solos and a perfect frontman. Dragonforce might not be the favourite power metal band of everyone but they DO know how to put on an entretainging show. I hope you enjoy the pics!















Mittwoch, 14. Dezember 2011

Stratovarius @Karlsruhe, DE

Date: 10.12.2011
Venue: Europahalle

Stratovarius was the third band to preform at the Knock Out Festival, being followed by Dragonforce. Personally, I would have prefered it the other way around, but thats life sometimes. Stratovarius are probably one of the most famous power metal bands. Every guitarist wants aspires to one day being able to play their famous instrumental: Stratosphere. Their technical abilities and incredible heroic songs make them a perfect band to watch live. I hope you like the pics!