David Mattocks is just a guy that lives his life with his wife, two children on the farm in the country lands of Central Florida.

I record at home and play covers for fun sometimes with friends.

The internet certainly helps unknowns get heard.

I must have my freedom with the final say, but am up for any and all suggestions.

My Songwriting

I write about what I know, have experienced, have an opinion on or what's entertaining to me. Sometimes I play drums first and do the rest of tracks around it. Sometimes I do guitar first, sometimes I write the words first. It just depends on the mood I'm in and how I'm inspired. I'm not where I want to be as a songwriter yet, but I believe I'm on the right track. The best advise I can give to new songwriters (from my personal experiences and from what I have learned from others) is to create a marriage between the lyrics and the instrument you use when creating a song. If its easy to remember when you're writing it, and it flows naturally, then it will probably be a catchy song that the music industry and any fans will like. Take your time and do it to please you. You're your own worst critic. After you make a song, let the song rest a day and hear what it sounds like with fresh ears. You'll probably hear more ideas or parts that need upgrading/ adjusting, etc.

I believe also that you should do what makes you feel good. My style has changed since I learned a few things and lost a certain uniqueness once I began to apply what I learned. It has also grown because of learning new tricks, techniques and styles. So don't allow new ideas to ruin your old ones if they have potential. But remember what you did in the past and apply it to the new ideas you have.

I believe that real musicians are a spiritual, philosophical, opinionated and a very vocal group of people, that true musicians are placed on earth by God on purpose to give the world a gift. Music is a relief and an escape for many people. I actually don't know anyone who doesn't like some type of music. Music can make people feel as though they can identify with others in this sometimes mean and cruel world. So, musicians are responsible for other people in a sense (if you want to take it that serious). Songwriters and musicians should be aware of this and understand that what they write can truly affect others in a way that nothing else can. Music is a powerful force and should be respected as such. It is recognized by doctors everywhere to have a therapeutic ability. Do your best at all times and be responsible.

Lynyrd Skynyrd, Pink Floyd, Old dirty-gnarly-gritty-lowdown-nasty (early) blues, Motown, Weezer, Dishwalla, Led Zepplin, Tom Petty, Eric Clapton, SRV, Eagles, G&R, Allman Bros, DP ... any music that is timeless, funky, has great lyrics and/or has a great beat. There's so many, i cant list em all.

In the country plains of Central Florida. Not much of a city person. there's more for me to do in the country. In the city I would say an outdoor concert somewhere on a cool dry day near a river, or the beach. Maybe the Bandshell if they did more stuff of interest there.

Gibson LPC
Gibson SG
Fender Stratocaster
Fender Super Reverb Amp
2 Hammond Organs
Yamaha and Alvarez Acoustic Gtrs
(anything I get my hands on)
Fruity Loops
Cool Edit Pro
Boss SE-50
Various Mics

Thank you for your interest, hope you enjoy this original music.
If you're not sure that you liked what you've heard here... please listen again. It will grow on you.

That about covers it.