In no particular order: Stravinsky, Beethoven, Massive Attack, Soft Machine, Foo Fighters, Howard Skempton, Laurence Crane, The Beatles, Madness, Geoff Smith, Green Day, Ska, Duke Ellington, JS Bach, Mozart, Ennio Morricone, Graham Fitkin, Steve Reich, Phillip Glass, Michael Nyman, Sting, Morrissey, Gomez, John Adams, Michael Torke, Portishead, The Cure, ELO, Theo Monk, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, They Might be giants, Moloko, Kula Shaker, John Williams.... and all the people who have helped and supported me over the years, my girlfriend Ali, my family and friends who encourage me and all the brilliant and inspirational musicians I have had the pleasure to know in some way.. thank you.
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"Spikey, irregular melodies, driving rhythmic pulse, jazz infused harmonies mixed with the restraint and poise of a classical chamber group"
I am a classically trained freelance composer and arranger, based in Somerset, UK. My music takes in a wide variety of influences, from classical, Indie, rock, Jazz, filmic, minimalism, free improvisat'ion, to World music and electronica.
I have worked with a number of eminent performing groups, including The Orlando Consort, The London Brass Ensemble and the Paragon Sax Quartet. I was also fortunate to have studied for a time with acclaimed English Composer Howard Skempton.
The SPNM selected my saxophone quartet ‘Metropolis’ for their 2001/2002 shortlist and his vocal quartet ‘4 Angels’ was premiered at the 2003 City of London Festival, with subsequent broadcasts on BBC Radio 3.
As well as concert music, I have written music for films, theatre and animation.
I recently completed the soundtracks for several short films; ‘9-5 Cowboy’ and 'Number Cruncher' for students of the London Film Academy as well as completing incidental music for a recent production at Strode Theatre, Somerset. I am keen to collaborate with other artists in a variety of areas and I am open to commissions of all kinds.
David's latest film soundtrack 'Number Cruncher' can viewed on the 'video' tab.
yeah i'm good thanks Dave...hows the producing going?? i'm off to get my acoustic restringed and sorted out when i get paid, wana start taking the guitar a bit more seriously.
Hey David, Thanks very much for the kind words. Glad the link worked, sorry about it not working on the player, most people seem to be able to play it but I may have to think of another player if it plays up anymore.
The piece was designed for a film but the film hasn't been made, :) I'm basically writing a book together with the music..it's meant to go together one inspiring the other kind of thing.
Basically just a project to get some meaning to the music I am doing!
It's going to be months before any of this is properly finished though but will keep you informed!
you took black and blue off of your page. way to go mate. i hate myspace but i actually used to sign in sometimes so that i could listen to the painstakingly fantastic music that was black and blue....there are few peices of music that reminds me that i should enjoy how hard life can be sometimes and your tune opitomised it!!! put it bck on there!! excuse the spelling B's
There may be a possiblity it could go online...so far it will be released as an educational programme. Will keep you posted, and will keep you in mind.
Hi David, great to hear from you too. I'm still tryna recouperate from filming in London.. was a short stay but a busy shcedule mixed in with a lot of play - too much perhaps lol I'm doing great at the moment, I hope to continue being busy. Enjoy your wk off,D!
Just the usual mate, tryin to figure things out. had a very strange week full of all sorts of emotions some welcome some not so much so....all good though none the less.......
