#MusicExchange: MarcAlex
25 Jul 2017
Brothers' Alex and Marc Rantseli are band MarcAlex who exploded on the SA music scene in 1989 with the seminal song, Quick Quick.
After a long break of absence they’re back on stage at the GrandWest Arena, Cape Town on the 29 July 2017 in Rocking the City 2017 Down Memory Lane, featuring, Dawne, The Boyz, Da Ballies & Essential. Ticket prices range from R125 to R225 and can be bought via Computicket. I caught up with the duo last week to find out more about what music means to them and more…
Passion and indulgence.
What does music mean to you?
When we were doing a gig in Newcastle years ago, someone came on stage to say our clothes are being stolen backstage.Have you had any funny moments on stage?
Our Mother Yoli – a teacher all her life and fiercely independent.Who are your heroes?
Good wine or a rose cider.It’s your round, what are you drinking?
Careless Whisper by George Michael.What is the song you wish you had written?
Marc Alex – we sound like no one else when we sing.What would you say makes you stand out?
Run an artist management company.If you were not a musician, what would you be doing?
Always a gentleman and kind.Pick five words to describe yourself?
Quick Quick – it launched our music careers.What song changed your life?
A good suit when I’m in shape, and fresh sneakersWhat would you say is your favorite fashion garment?
To still be relevant.What is your greatest achievement?
My OCD makes me like clean spaces when that’s compromised, I complain a lot.What do you complain about most often?
Atlantis resort for a week, sipping on something nice with someone nice.Where would you like to be right now?
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