ESCAPE FROM LIFE (2000)
Record Label: in the [gruv:] PONY CANYON

Music is as elemental to Alan Hewitt as his heart beat.  He lives music.  Alan was given a unique gift few others received; the ability to make a diversity of musical styles from rock to jazz to R&B to classical his own.  So varied are his talents that he's been dubbed "The Chameleon" for the amazing breadth of his talents by many respected professionals in music, film and television.

Alan Hewitt was born along the inspirational shores of picturesque northern Michigan. The drumbeat of his Native American heritage enchanted him by age ten. At twelve he was jamming with the best players in the region. Looking to expand his horizons, Alan attended famed Berklee College of Music in Boston. Exposure to a universe of musical experiences and world class musicians inspired Alan to become serious about cultivating his dream of becoming a multi-faceted artist/composer/producer. Chasing the American dream of getting a record deal with "Alan Hewitt & Eighty Eight," won Alan numerous performing awards. Eventually he landed a deal on Rockshire Records, but the label faded. Out of adversity, the doors to Alan's true path opened. A&M immediately brought him in to work with Jane Weiland of the Go-Go's and Vince Ely of the Psychedelic Furs. This led to Alan's involvement writing and playing on the multi-platinum, "Cherry Pie," by Warrant. Alan's reputation grew as he produced and re-mixed hits for Earth, Wind and Fire and Jonathan Butler. His interest in ecological projects led him to contribute two tracks to "Out of the Blue," a CD featuring tracks from Sting, Peter Gabriel and Sarah McLachlan. As Alan worked on behalf of other artists, he started establishing himself as a soundtrack composer, win-ning the prestigious Golden Planet Award and the ESPY Award for Excellence. Alan's music made it's way to musical entrepreneur, Karen Yoon in Korea. Acting as Alan's muse she convinced him that it was time to create something that reflected his musical vision. Combining lessons learned in his adventures as an artist/composer/producer, he created the beautiful melodies and pulsing rhythms for "Escape from Life."