David Alan Smith
David Alan Smith is a composer of original ambient and new age music (for the lack of a better genre...some of the music is not really relaxing). David uses both acoustic and electronic means to create timbres that are highly unusual.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
I have been composing experimental music since the early 80's. As a studio musician, I have been utilized as a vocalist, keyboardist, and bass player on many other people's recording projects, commercials and whatnot.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Not often. Thinking of the possibility of creating some live shows involving lights and special environments...a total sensory experiment. Who knows?
Your musical influences
I have been greatly influenced by Peter Gabriel, Brian Eno, Thomas Dolby, Harold Budd, Kate Bush and the like.
What equipment do you use?
Keyboards - Roland Fantom X (my fav), Korg MS-2000, Equinox 88, Numerous software synths, Ensoniq TS-12, Ensoniq ASR-10 and lots of recording software and hardware.
