Uncovering the Heart of Home with Eric Alexandrakis - Episode 148

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“Home ­– dedicated to those of you who have managed to pull yourselves out of the quicksand and find happiness and not forget where you’ve come from.” ― Eric Alexandrakis, about his latest single “Home”

Lisa and Michael are thrilled to host the incredibly talented Eric Alexandrakis, a two-time Grammy-nominated artist whose work spans music, storytelling, and historical exploration. Eric’s journey is a testament to the power of resilience and the quest for happiness, themes that resonate deeply in his latest single, “Home.”

On this episode, Eric shares a poignant story about his family’s history in Crete during World War II, a narrative that has profoundly shaped his life and artistic expression. We delve into the incredible project that Dr. George Alexandrakis, Eric’s father, undertook in the summer of 2024 —uncovering and honoring the legacy of 18 civilians, including his family members, who were executed by Nazi forces during World War II. The project to match the massacre remains to surviving family members through DNA analysis has been hailed as one of the most important in Greece in the last 50 years. The effort was led and sponsored by the Alexandrakis family, is a collaboration between Dr. George Alexandrakis, the University of Crete, and the Foundation of Technology and Research (HTE). The project not only helped to bring closure to an 83-year-old wound, but to also created awareness of many forgotten injustices that have taken place, not only in Greece, but worldwide.

This moving episode explores the intersection of music, history, and personal growth. Our conversation touches on the emotional process of creating music that reflects personal and historical experiences. Eric’s single “Home” has received rave reviews for its depth and emotional resonance. It is a heartfelt narrative that serves as a tribute to those who have overcome adversity and found happiness without forgetting their roots.

Eric Alexandrakis’ journey is a reminder of the enduring power of love and the importance of remembering where we come from. We know you will find inspiration in Eric’s story, which is not just about personal discovery and artistic expression, but also about the broader message of love and peace. As Eric eloquently puts it, “Home is a metaphor for happiness. Wherever you find happiness, you find home.”

Eric Alexandrakis
Singer-Songwriter-Composer-Producer Eric Alexandrakis has one steadfast rule: strive to constantly be uniquely creative, and create ripples. He is a two-time Grammy® Nominated songwriter, and founder of Minoan Music. In 2019, Eric earned a Grammy® Nomination in the Best Spoken Word Album category for his album I.V. Catatonia: 20 Years As A Two-Time Cancer Survivor. In 2022, Eric earned his second Grammy® Nomination in the Best Americana Performance category for Silver Moon, a cover tribute to one of his heroes, the late Michael Nesmith of The Monkees.

Eric’s music has been licensed in numerous commercials, TV, and film productions. He has collaborated with and created content for dozens of his musical and film heroes including John Malkovich, David Lynch, Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, Yoko Ono, Sean Lennon, Delores O’Riordan, Ric Okasek, OMD, and many more. He contributed to the film “Psychogenic Fugue,” (a tribute to the characters of David Lynch) which was shortlisted at Cannes Lions in 2017. On the technology side, Eric participated in the development of the digital watermark with inventor Scott Moskowitz and is a music industry contributor to Recording Magazine.

2024 yielded results from a personal family project which the Greek press have called “The most important thing to happen to Greece in 50 years.” Some years ago while researching for a project on his family, Eric had the idea to perform DNA analyses on 18 civilians who were executed in his father’s village of Adele on Crete, as reprisals for Cretan resistance during the WWII Battle of Crete. Four of the victims were Eric’s grandfather, his great-grandfather, and two uncles. With the help of scientists from the University of Crete, the family funded the analysis matching victim remains to living relatives.

To discover more about Eric, please visit, ItsABeautifulDayToday.com

To learn more about the Identification of WWII Victims in Crete through DNA Analysisplease visit the following link:
Identification of WWII Victims in Crete through DNA Analysis

Lisa LeRose is an internationally respected natural health advocate, wellness educator, speaker, and eternal optimist and is the founder of One Wisdom, a healing arts collective focused on creating life-changing transformations.

Michael J.. Russ is a keynote speaker, the author of Zero Adversity and the founder of Life Moves Podcast. Learn more about Michael J. Russ at LifeMovesPodcast.com.

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