Progressive, Classic Rock - Dave Heffner

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Stevie Wonder - Higher Ground (BitFiter Cover)

The forthcoming new single 'Mesmerise' by Temples, taken from the band's eagerly anticipated debut album 'Sun Structures'.  The record is released by Heavenly Recordings on 10th February 2014 and 11th February in the US by Fat Possum.

The 12-track album was self-produced by the band’s James Bagshaw and mixed by Claudius Mittendorfer. The album will be available on CD, download and double vinyl.

Pre orders:

UK CD / LP: http://heavenlyemporium.greedbag.com/buy/sun-structures/

US iTunes: http://smarturl.it/templesitunes
US CD / LP: http://fatpossum.com/products/sun-structures/

https://www.facebook.com/templesofficial
http://templestheband.com/

Mesmerise

Temples - Mesmerise

N-Dimension (Original)

Dragon Age: Inquisition Theme "Epic Rock" Cover

Backing music mix soundcloud.com/aerogene

Have a Cigar (with Hiroshi Kohno)

Have A Cigar - cover-Aerogene070

Progressive Rock duet with synthesizer featuring Tim Breon on Electric Guitar doing some great "shredding" with a Fender Strat USA 1996. Written and produced by Dave Heffner. Copyright 2016 David B. Heffner. See DAVEHEFFNER.COM.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/yyHEIt1UJ3g

A Story (Guitar-Synth Duet) f. Tim Breon - Guitar

by Dave Heffner - Songwriter, Vocals, Keyboards
Tim Breon - Electric Guitar
Len Cagle - Saxophone, Backup vocals
Copyright 2016 David B. Heffner
In this political season, we all know some "big talkers."

Big Talker (f. Dave Heffner - vocals, Tim Breon - guitar, Len Cagle - sax/vocals)

Funky Pop! Fun lyrics celebrating all of our eccentricities. See lyric video at https://youtu.be/Z45fFKN3uE4
Anna Rader - vocals, Tim Breon - Guitar, Len Cagle - Saxophone, Dave Heffner - Trombone and Piano. Dave Heffner - song and production. Anna Rader and Dave Heffner - lyrics. See DAVEHEFFNER.COM. Copyright 2016 David B. Heffner 

Eccentricities (f. Anna Rader - vocals, Len Cagle - sax, Tim Breon - guitar, Dave - Trombone, Piano)

Watching loved ones take on new challenges.
Copyright 2016 David B. Heffner

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Climb The Mountain (f. Tim Breon - guitar, Len Cagle - sax, Anna Rader - vocals, Dave - synth)

Please Dear Momma
Words & Music~MMC
Video @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrFbVJ1eN_8
The fifth and last song to be featured on the upcoming "The Acoustic Chronicles" Album. Five songs to play in motion with poetry as well to tell a story of sorts.
This song is very personal and dear to my heart....Hope you enjoy this demo version and look for the studio release in the future.


Please Dear Momma

Youtube: https://youtu.be/-4W8HWYYfh8
See http://DAVEHEFFNER.COM. Copyright 2016 David B. Heffner
I really enjoyed the guitar/synthesizer duet that Tim and I did on the previous album, which motivated me to write a second one in classic heavy metal style. Believe it or not, the song is constructed in traditional verse/chorus structure, which takes some careful listening to detect. The initial heavy guitar is using a power stroke and chugging technique with some heavy processing. This is interspersed with a new additive synthesizer I programmed with stacked square waves that were detuned to create a very powerful and expressive sound, both wailing in the treble and heavy resonance in the bass ranges. There are two separate drum tracks playing many times, simultaneously with a core hip-hop beat that are entertaining to listen to by themselves. Tim skillfully plays in synchronization with his own delayed feedback during his solo, as well as doing some amazing “shredding” at the end of each chorus. Enjoy!

That Hurt! (Guitar-Synth Metal Duet) f. Tim Breon - Guitar, Dave - Synth

YouTube: https://youtu.be/j2uy7Gw2Y_U. Web: https://DAVEHEFFNER.COM.
Dave and Jan Heffner - vocals, Alfonso Llorente Sardi - 2006 custom Strat electric guitar. Dave - synthesizers, production.
The first verse, "I'm three-four in a four-four world" sums up the song. In other words, you might feel left out because you are different? This song was originally a challenge from a music producer's meeting on writing a song in a tempo other than the common four-four time used in almost all music today except classical and jazz music. Alfonso from Bogota, Columbia skillfully plays his 2006 customized Strat to help create a classic progressive rock sound.

LYRICS
FOUR-FOUR WORLD
VERSE1
I’m three-four in a four-four world.
I’m out of step, but it’s still real.
I’m three-four in a four-four world.
I’m in a fog. You know how I feel.
VERSE2
Are you three-four in a four-four world?
Waltzing through life to your own ideal.
Are you three-four in a four-four world?
It’s a real blessing. Do not conceal.
CHORUS
Together, we’ll find our way.
Together, we’ll have our say.

Four Four World (ft. Dave & Jan Heffner - vocals, Alfonso Llorente Sardi - guitar)

Fremantle Dockers Theme Song (POND cover)

Colorado Songwriter, Electronic Musician, Producer. ASCAP member. Ballads, Dance, Rock, Electronica, Jazz, Hip Hop, with a mix of everything else. All original compositions with live artists on most tracks. Piano study began at 5 years old, continued through university study and incorporated with electronic music since the introduction of MIDI. Have taught, consulted and composed electronic music. Primary platform is Pro Tools, with which I also do training and consulting. Open to collaboration. More information at my website.