Alex Ebert

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/alex-ebert

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1. When was Alex Ebert born?May 12, 1978
2. Where was Alex Ebert born?United States
3. What is the key bands?Ima Robot, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
4. What is the film score?All Is Lost (2013)
5. Who is Alex Ebert?Alex Ebert is an American musician born on May 12, 1978. He writes songs and makes music for movies.
6. What bands has Alex Ebert worked with?He was the frontman for the indie rock band Ima Robot and later co‑founded the folk‑rock group Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros.

Singer-songwriter: An artist who writes and performs their own original musical compositions, often characterized by personal lyrical content.
Composer: An individual who creates original musical works, particularly for instrumental ensembles or specific media like film.
Original Score: The complete set of music composed specifically for a film, designed to enhance its narrative arc, emotional tone, and thematic elements.
Golden Globe Award: A prestigious international award presented annually by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for achievements in both film and television.