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Why this name?
I have to to blame it on my parents...they're the ones who named me, ya know!
Do you play live?
I don't often play professionally anymore. But, if the right opportuinity came along, well....
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
MP3 and the Internet are the best things, professionally, for the aspiring writer/composer/performer. It allows almost anyone with a computer to hear your product. It can sometimes be a vehicle to bigger and better things if heard by the right person. You never know!
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
I'd sign a record or writing contract with a major label or publisher at the drop of a hat! Well, assuming the contract was close to fair, of course.
Band History:
Almost 35 years as a performer on stage and nearly twenty years writing songs. So far, no major cuts. But, there's always hope!
Your influences?
My greatest influence as a guitarist were Fred Newell and a local St. Louis guy by the name of Charley Tucker. Steve Wariner has also been influential in more recent years.
My songwriting influences include Skip Ewing, Harlan Howard, Tom T. Hall, Merle Haggard, Cindy Miller and Corky "Greydawg" Bernard.
My songwriting influences include Skip Ewing, Harlan Howard, Tom T. Hall, Merle Haggard, Cindy Miller and Corky "Greydawg" Bernard.
Favorite spot?
My favorite cities include Denver, Colorado; Austin, Texas and Tulsa, Oklahoma. I love Paris, France and Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. I lived in Europe for 12 years.
Equipment used:
Right now, I'm using a Washburn acoustic guitar, an Alverez Electric-Acoustgic, Fender Telecaster FMT HH electric guitar, and a Casio Keyboard..
Anything else...?
I like to play around and experiment with styles. I've never been a big advocate of the "expert rules" for songwriting. I think they're great guidlines but far from hard and fast impositions. If we all wrote religously by the same rules, a lot of what hits the airways would sound pretty similar after a while...don't you think?
For over 40 years I played lead guitar and did back-up vocals in various country bands. It has been one of the greatest thrills of my life. But, these days I stay at home and compose songs, both lyrics and music.
My writing style is much broader than just country music. I also write southern rock, a little blues, lots of smooth jazz and movie themes and even some latin music. I have been writing for about 20 years and hope to for quite a few more years.
My writing style is much broader than just country music. I also write southern rock, a little blues, lots of smooth jazz and movie themes and even some latin music. I have been writing for about 20 years and hope to for quite a few more years.
Comments
posted on Fri October 16, 2009
Vonnie,
Hi! And nice to meet you, as well. I am delighted you liked my song. And I do appreciate you taking the time to listen, comment so nicely and to rate it. I'll certainly be by to listen to you real soon. Looking forward to it! All the best...
Alan
Hi! And nice to meet you, as well. I am delighted you liked my song. And I do appreciate you taking the time to listen, comment so nicely and to rate it. I'll certainly be by to listen to you real soon. Looking forward to it! All the best...
Alan
Alan D David
http://soundclick.com/alanddavid
http://soundclick.com/alanddavid
posted on Fri October 16, 2009
I really love your guitar in Steady Rain
Great sound effects,Great song..
Vonee
Great sound effects,Great song..
Vonee
Vonee Rose Music
http://soundclick.com/VoneeRoseMusic
http://soundclick.com/VoneeRoseMusic
posted on Fri October 16, 2009
Hi David
It is nice to meet you
Love your song , Ride Cowboy Ride
Gave it five stars
Vonee,
It is nice to meet you
Love your song , Ride Cowboy Ride
Gave it five stars
Vonee,
Vonee Rose Music
http://soundclick.com/VoneeRoseMusic
http://soundclick.com/VoneeRoseMusic
posted on Fri February 6, 2009
Hi Al, thought i`d stop and snoop around, listened to this production, great sound. Lane
Lane1777
http://soundclick.com/lane1777
http://soundclick.com/lane1777
posted on Thu January 15, 2009
zup
idol..
aheheheh..
i love your trackz!
idol..
aheheheh..
i love your trackz!
posted on Mon January 5, 2009
Hi,
Nice pleasant relaxing tunes there.
I notice you like NEOCLUBBER i write some breakbeat dance.
Please check out BLUE SKIES.
If you find anything you don't like it,don't be afraid to tell me.
Thanks
Nice pleasant relaxing tunes there.
I notice you like NEOCLUBBER i write some breakbeat dance.
Please check out BLUE SKIES.
If you find anything you don't like it,don't be afraid to tell me.
Thanks
MAXIMUM ACCELERATION
http://soundclick.com/maximumacceleration
http://soundclick.com/maximumacceleration
posted on Sun January 4, 2009
Hello, Alan! Thank you for your warm words about our music! It's very pleasant that you like some of our songs=)) In my turn I'd like to comment some of your tracks...Mmm... they are so assorted, so many various and vivid images you present by your music! And the names of your songs express themselves! Great job! Good luck! Happy Holidays! Marina, Neoclubber
posted on Tue December 2, 2008
Hi Kaley Girl!
Why, thank you so very much. I appreciate your kind words and encouragement. I spent quite a bit if time on this particualr piece, trying to get everything balanced/panned properly and the instruments to compkliment one another rather than compete.
Looking forward to seeing you in person again, hoepfully this summer. It is such a pleasure to visit with you and your family. All the best to you.
Oh, BTW, I'll try to contact The Weather Channel and ask how they go about screening for music. Thanks for that suggestion!
Alan
Why, thank you so very much. I appreciate your kind words and encouragement. I spent quite a bit if time on this particualr piece, trying to get everything balanced/panned properly and the instruments to compkliment one another rather than compete.
Looking forward to seeing you in person again, hoepfully this summer. It is such a pleasure to visit with you and your family. All the best to you.
Oh, BTW, I'll try to contact The Weather Channel and ask how they go about screening for music. Thanks for that suggestion!
Alan
Alan D David
http://soundclick.com/alanddavid
http://soundclick.com/alanddavid
posted on Sun November 30, 2008
Dear Alan...I really think your instrumentals would
be National Weather Channel Material!!.... Maybe not specifically this one...sounds like film material to me....
but many of yours...Have said that before...but I really
think so. You know how to put them together!....and when you're able to up that one area....I just can't see why you wouldn't get placements..... good luck to you....
best.....
Kaley
be National Weather Channel Material!!.... Maybe not specifically this one...sounds like film material to me....
but many of yours...Have said that before...but I really
think so. You know how to put them together!....and when you're able to up that one area....I just can't see why you wouldn't get placements..... good luck to you....
best.....
Kaley
Willow'nwind
http://soundclick.com/willownwind
http://soundclick.com/willownwind
posted on Tue January 1, 2008
Alan,
well, happy new year---I hope 2008 brings lots of joy and understanding to your side of the world.
God bless
JOHN PAUL
well, happy new year---I hope 2008 brings lots of joy and understanding to your side of the world.
God bless
JOHN PAUL
JOHN PAUL IMMORDINO
http://soundclick.com/johnpaulimmordino
http://soundclick.com/johnpaulimmordino
posted on Wed December 5, 2007
Hi Tee!
I am delighted that you enjoyed the songs that you listened to. "Cross-Eyed And Tongue-Tied" was a lot of fun to do. I was on a site listening to some folks trying to do some Seinfeld stuff and that sort of pushed me in this direction. I started playing around with some bass lines and drum beats and this is what came of that.
Appreciate the "favorite artist" add and well as having my song added to you station.
I noticed that your station is private. I would love to be inckluded among those with acceess to it, if that works for you. Will get back over to your site real soon and listen to more of your magnificent work.
My wife justgot out of the hospital...she was in a coma for almost 3 weeks and needs constant attention, so my appearances are hot and miss for a little while.
Take care and all the best to you!
Al
I am delighted that you enjoyed the songs that you listened to. "Cross-Eyed And Tongue-Tied" was a lot of fun to do. I was on a site listening to some folks trying to do some Seinfeld stuff and that sort of pushed me in this direction. I started playing around with some bass lines and drum beats and this is what came of that.
Appreciate the "favorite artist" add and well as having my song added to you station.
I noticed that your station is private. I would love to be inckluded among those with acceess to it, if that works for you. Will get back over to your site real soon and listen to more of your magnificent work.
My wife justgot out of the hospital...she was in a coma for almost 3 weeks and needs constant attention, so my appearances are hot and miss for a little while.
Take care and all the best to you!
Al
Alan D David
http://soundclick.com/alanddavid
http://soundclick.com/alanddavid
posted on Thu November 29, 2007
Hiya Al,
I love your sound, consistantly smooth and entertaining. One of my favorite tracks is 'Crossed Eyed and Tongue Tied'. Funky, hip syncopation, makes ya wanna get your groove on.
I've added you on my 'favorite artist' list as well as added that track to 'my stations'. Thanks for your musical contributions.
Blessings and Miracles,
I love your sound, consistantly smooth and entertaining. One of my favorite tracks is 'Crossed Eyed and Tongue Tied'. Funky, hip syncopation, makes ya wanna get your groove on.
I've added you on my 'favorite artist' list as well as added that track to 'my stations'. Thanks for your musical contributions.
Blessings and Miracles,
Latteta Theresa
http://soundclick.com/lattetatheresa
http://soundclick.com/lattetatheresa
posted on Thu October 11, 2007
Juanita,
Thank you so much. I appreciate that. I was over at your site the other day. will mozy back over in the next day or two. Thanks again,
Alan
Thank you so much. I appreciate that. I was over at your site the other day. will mozy back over in the next day or two. Thanks again,
Alan
Alan D David
http://soundclick.com/alanddavid
http://soundclick.com/alanddavid
posted on Thu October 11, 2007
great music juanita ford
Juanita Ford Publishing
http://soundclick.com/juanitafordpublishing
http://soundclick.com/juanitafordpublishing
posted on Thu October 4, 2007
Rose,
So very sorry to be this late getting back to you. Thank you so much for adding "Six String Scratch" to your station. I am thrilled that you chose it from the thousands of possibilities! i crank up your station at least once or twice each week. thanks again!
Alan
So very sorry to be this late getting back to you. Thank you so much for adding "Six String Scratch" to your station. I am thrilled that you chose it from the thousands of possibilities! i crank up your station at least once or twice each week. thanks again!
Alan
Alan D David
http://soundclick.com/alanddavid
http://soundclick.com/alanddavid
posted on Sat September 22, 2007
Hello Alan,
It's an honor to play your wonderful song Six String Scratch on my new show which started today..keep up the excellence!
Hugs,
Rose
It's an honor to play your wonderful song Six String Scratch on my new show which started today..keep up the excellence!
Hugs,
Rose
posted on Tue July 3, 2007
JP,
Thanks for dropping in and taking the time to listen to a couple of my pieces. Glad you enjoyed some fo them! I just went to your page and took in a dozen or so of yours. Some good sounds over there. I left ya message about the ones i really liked.
Thanks agaian fior dropping in. I'll check you out every week or so. Best to ya!
Al
Thanks for dropping in and taking the time to listen to a couple of my pieces. Glad you enjoyed some fo them! I just went to your page and took in a dozen or so of yours. Some good sounds over there. I left ya message about the ones i really liked.
Thanks agaian fior dropping in. I'll check you out every week or so. Best to ya!
Al
posted on Tue July 3, 2007
I'm listening to one of your instrumentals and it is relaxing right down to the bass. CHeck me out too and be prepared for a CITY OF UNIQUENESS.
j.p.
j.p.
posted on Sat June 30, 2007
Hi Allan,
Love your stuff... very versataile (kind of like myself, actually).
And thanks for the nice coment on my board!
Mike
Love your stuff... very versataile (kind of like myself, actually).
And thanks for the nice coment on my board!
Mike
posted on Tue June 5, 2007
Vikki,
Thanks for dropping in to listen. And I do appreciate you taking the time leave a comment. I'll reply to you over at JPF once Sara has presented her critique. Thank you again!
Alab
Thanks for dropping in to listen. And I do appreciate you taking the time leave a comment. I'll reply to you over at JPF once Sara has presented her critique. Thank you again!
Alab
posted on Tue June 5, 2007
Hi Alan - stopped by to hear "Taking a Liking to Love" - charming!
posted on Sun April 15, 2007
Hi Anna Marie!
Thanks for stopping by to post a nice message. Glad you enjoyed that Bluegrass number. It's called "Out Of Love And Into Blue". I appreicate that a lot.
Alan
Thanks for stopping by to post a nice message. Glad you enjoyed that Bluegrass number. It's called "Out Of Love And Into Blue". I appreicate that a lot.
Alan
posted on Sat April 14, 2007
HI ALAN HAD TO VOTE THE BLUEGRASS SONG BUT FORGET THE TITEL HA. SORRY SOMETIMES THE OLD MIND GOES BLANK FROM PAGET O PAGE HA. ANNA MARIE
posted on Thu March 15, 2007
got three hot new joints...check it out....
Music
The Pleasant Surprise When Love Sneaks Up On You And You like It!
Violins And Guitars Play Out Amy's Secret For You.
Photo by skittlerboy @ flickr.com. A Funky Jazz Vocal.
It's tough to stay on one of those bucking beasts for 8 seconds! Being a professional cowboy isn't an easy job.
The rhythm and melody of falling rain.
Marriage just isn't a good thing for some folks.
You can't stop the 'love bug', no matter how hard you try!
The excitement of falling in love.
A Pop-Rock look back at the heyday of street crusing. Lyric by John Hoffman.
Looks can be deceivng! All that's beautiful isn't necessarily wonderful!
Lyric by Michelle Chapman
Update on 5-25-09. I'm just getting over laryngitis and my voice breaks at 0:27 and 2:41. Will correct that when my voice is better.
There's that discomfort of being in a crowded elevator with a lot of people you don't know. Then there's the temporary relif as the elevator stops and people shiffle in and out. Then, you're back with that crowd you don't know until the next stop.
Lyric By Donna Devine. Music and Vocal By Al David
Sometimes it seems ya just can't get a break.
A Gypsy Heart can never settle down!
When you look in the mirror, you're seeing the truth...like it or not.
Photo by pedrosales at flickr.com. A worktape for jy friend Joe Wrabek. Here it is Joe...come and get it! I wrote and recorded this in about half an hour.
Are those signals from outer space?
A strange blend of agogo, sitar and percussions.
The flight of a bird expressed in music.
The anxiety and fear as the stock market plunges.
Sounds like bad Russian-Jewish music performed by a couple of Italians after a little too much vino. And then this Elextronixa guy comes along and insists on doing the chorus. Yeah, it's that unusual!
Makes you want to light one up...even if you don't smoke. Photo by BerberCarpet at Flickr.com
The pressure of having to beat the clock, or else...........................
The stress of working under pressure. Photo: Richard-o at flickr.com
A passionate song of reflection in Traditional Japanese style with a small dose of Western influence.
Salsa with very strong percussions. This is a worktape that will see some changes in the near future.
Life on the streets ain't easy. I tried to capture that in music. Photo: chrisboyd259@flickr.com.
The sounds of winding down the week on a Fickle Friday.
An uptempo, funky R&B track. Photo: chinobrown@flickr.com
A little spooky...a little sad
A blend of traditional mid-eastern and western instruments in an effort to capture the feeling of waking up in Baghdad.
Photo: Gooma Gloy Goo Gun @ Flickr.com. Percussion driven, modern symphonic piece.
Photo: Eddi 07 @flickr.com. A modern, symphonic rock piece.
Photo: ladyinpink at flickr.com. The sounds of a city asleep.
Photo: law7355
Phot: h_molnar at Flickr.com
Just a little song I wrote. If you like Merngue, you might like this one.
The eerie, spooky feeling of being alone in the swamp at midnight, under a full moon.
Photo: Cedrick Sam at flickr.com. A silly little thing that just happened.
A very simple tune that I wrote and recorded in about an hour and a half.
After placing her ballet shoes beside her bed and saying her prayers, ten year-old Anya crawls into bed. Within minutes, her eyes gently surrender to the secret world of dreams. As her eyes close, the curtains on the stage of her dreams slowly open.
Hot Day In Havana
(c) June 2007, Alan D. David, BMI
All Rights Reserved
Just a little something I threw togther a couple of months ago and then forgot about. I ran across it while looking for something else and decided to post it, warts and al
A Cold November Day
(c) May 2007, Alan D. David, BMI
All Rights Reserved
The music of a broken heart.
Old Style Big Band...a la Tommy Dorsey & Glenn Miller
Photo: Amadika @flickr.com. A song about saying goodbye in so many ways. Lyric by Alan D. David, BMI / Music by Bob Pickens. Vocal by Bob Pickens.
Straight Ahead Jazz
This will be the first cut from a CD I hope to finish late this year (2008). Contemporary Classical music in the style of Baroque piano. (c) February 2007
Just an easy going instrumental.
The flavor of the Orient in a percussion heavy instrumental
Written for a specific movie. A young Japenese couple is playing and frolicking in a topiary garden in the scene for which this was written.
A romantic love song with a dash of Japanaese flavoring.
A Sweet Blend Of Distortion Guitar With Mellow Strings
An emotional, smoky vibe about a love that could have been.
Photo by temp13rec. at flickr.com A Soft Melody & Smooth Groove.
Acoustic Guitar Instrumental
An intriguing blend of acoustic guitar and mystical strings.
Just kick back and enjoy the sootheing sounds!
Photo by Blue Ridge Laughing at Flickr.com. A light and lively Christmas song.
Smokey, Vampy And Subtley Sexy. Photo by Leneke at flickr.com
Soft and gentle Bossa Nova
A Sad But Pretty Melody.
A gentle blend of acoustic guitar and mellow strings.
A little chicken pickin' on my Telecaster.
Another Chicken Pickin' Thing
Percussion bass getting its time in the spotlight!
What The Title Says
Guitar Instrumental Blues
Thinking about the beaches of Jamaica on a cold winter day back in St. Louis.
Photo by sugarpie-honeybunch at flickr.com
Just a light, easy going instrumental that reflects the leisure of the islands. The title means 'Wonderful Jamaica'.
The Sound Of The Big Bands In The 1930's & 1940's.
Not over-done...cooked just right!
The laid back attitude of a day on the beach.
Having fun while going crazy! Phot by Keneer-Michael at flickr.com
Photo by Betesda at flickr.com Kind of a teenybopper song...think Hillary Duff...written to be sung by a young lady such as Hillary.
It's never too late to find faith!
This is a contemporary guitar instrumental. It's the kind of music I played for many years. Phot by Jus'fi at Flickr.com
Sad song about a sad disease. Photo by rustyrhodes at flickr.com
Just Taking Life Easy
It is often sad when the heart thinks for the brain.
Pure traditional country. Pic by Thismeik at Flickr.com
Exploring the moods of the human soul.
Photo by Carf @ Flickr.com
Soft, pretty and mellow...much like Tricia!
What lies on the other side for musicians?
My Telecaster Working on a Chicken Pickin' thing.
Just having a little fun...nothing to fret about!
Just a little bit of Boogie Woogie fun! The 3rd verse ia very slightly suggestive; but I did not feel it needed an advisory. Tell me if I am wrong!
A nice little love song that Diane started and asked me if I could add a little something to it.
Straight forward Jazz with a lot of acoustic bass.
Two classical pianos 'fight it out' on the home turf of Funky Jazz. It was quite a duel, but 'our' piano won!
Alternative Rock Instrumental. Just a little heavy on the bass and drums. So what...it's rock!
A Funky Rock Blues with Classical Piano. Yep, that's what I said...classical piano!
This one is a nice and easy Bossanova. Translated from Portugeuse, the title means 'Memories of Rio'.
Classical Baroque Piano Gets Lost In The World Of Easy Upswing Jazz
Just a reminder to not lose your faith...even when everything seems to be unbearable and it would appear that God is not listening.
A Sad Conversation Between A Woman And Her Broken Heart
A Little light and easy Reggae with some classical piano thrown in...just for fun!
When you keep telling those same old lies, she knows it's just a bunch of bull all over again!
Nice and easy - guaranteed to make you feel good!
Sometimes only the ocean can soothe a broken heart




Thank you again. I do appreciate your time to listen and comment. I'm glad you are enjoying some of my music. By trade, I am a lead guitarist. Songing is more an avocation rather than a vocation. I sing because I cannot afford to pay a real singer to sing! Glad you enjoyed this guitar instumental. All the best!
Alan
http://soundclick.com/alanddavid