notes from vivace: Song Spotlight: Alexander Biggs' Mostly I Feel Nothing (a night at The Fable)

Monday, July 6, 2026

Song Spotlight: Alexander Biggs' Mostly I Feel Nothing (a night at The Fable)

Alexander Biggs took to The Fable stage where he played a number of new songs that will likely end up on a new album. It was a Ryan Pollie showcase night and his set was a sublime way to begin the night. He started off the set on guitar, letting his tender vocals shine.

Alexander Biggs at The Fable

For those who are unaware of Alexander Biggs, he comes to Los Angeles via Australia. Per Concord, his debut album Hit or Miss "was written and recorded in many places — from blanket fort hideaways in a noisy city to a suburban kitchen . . . " That is a true DIY effort.

His sophomore album is titled Stay with the Horses. It is possible that his second album will also stick with the animal theme. Before launching into his song "Greyhound," he told the audience, "I'm playing a bunch of songs and most of them mention dogs. Don't worry about, don't think about it. Think about how it makes you feel." It is a song that has you relaxing in a bar that often times has people talking loudly during a set, but during this particular set there was not a word spoken. Later in the set, he even brought up the topic of the rapt attention from the audience as he joked about using AI to write his song "Motorbike." "I wrote it on ChatGPT. I stole in from Small Forward [the band that was playing next]. Why don't you sit in silence and think about that?"

Alexander Biggs at The Fable

For a couple songs, he switched from guitar to keyboards. His playing of chords focused the mind on an atmospheric reflection where memories rushed in (wonderful and maybe some sad ones, as well).

The song spotlight goes to "Mostly I Feel Nothing." He was on the keyboard on this particular song. He said it was a love song, but is it? A singer songwriter tune with melancholy vocals.