You've been foretold about the danger that's coming...but you didn't expect this

The Tower Falls

When you're kicked to the curb (or "let go,") it really can put things in perspective

Done Living By Default

When you're starting to realize that nothing you do works (even when you have the best intentions,)how do you proceed?

For Once

The heart can not help what it feels - regardless whether the person wants you there or not.  
(The vocals were essentially done in one take.  I was toying with harmonies but felt better to leave it alone.  Recorded/finished in a hotel room in Chicago - Feb. 20, 2023)

Renewed Hope

First time I’ve ever written a track like this. ￼ no instruments. Recorded a cappella while driving back from Chicago. I did not write any lyrics for this. All the lyrics were sung on the spot. ￼

Not Giving Up On You

These lyrics came to me during a hard day at work...and in my current state of life.  When things/people shut me out, it makes me reassess.  Went for the AIC sound here as best as I could.

Maybe I Am

Sometimes you get a feeling you know a motive.  When you usually want answers, you sometimes don't.  Is that fear?

Really Don't Wanna Know

#davidkavmusic #davidkav #fawm2023 #farfromoverdemo #hope #awe #inspired #moved

While taking a shower, this song popped into my head.  I had to do this low-key since it is past quiet hours where I am.  Hence, demo (but I had to lay this down.  I had to.)

Far From Over (demo)

When an abrupt end doesn't feel like an end at all...there is a glimmer of hope.  The ball is not in my corner...

What Should I Do?

Dedicated to Jennifer Hall - an old singer/songwriter friend from Chicago whom I had the privilege to see perform tonight.  (I couldn't really sing the way I wanted to since it is LATE here...and me belting right now would be BAAAD.  haha.)

IF you ever get a chance to see Jennifer perform live: GO!  Her passion is one that can't be described.  This is meager in comparison to what she can do (thanks, Jennifer!)

A Walk Through Your Hall (very rough demo)

I'm adding this as a bonus since I have already met my goal for FAWM 2023.  This is an older tune (so, I'll count this as .50...or .25 as new.) The music - I had.  Some of these lyrics were rewritten for my current status in life.
I'm uploading this here for your expertise and thoughts.  I am working on a new album (in addition to the EP that is already done.  CDs are pressed and vinyl is being pressed as you read this.)
I am thinking that this is on the next album for sure.  Thoughts?

I Can’t Help You

When motivation strikes, grab it!  This song came out of nowhere and spurred a lot of memories for me  as well as mirrors what I'm feeling as of late

Flood (Jars Of Clay cover)

A song that I wrote during FAWM (February Album Writing Month) earlier this year (2012.)  Quite happy with this tune.  :)


DARKROOM

(Music/lyrics by David Kav)
Copyright 2012. David Kav Ltd. All rights reserved.

How can colors of the rainbow be there
When all I see is red throughout the air?
Crimson darkness fills my decay
It’s no wonder I’ve got nothing nice to say

Sort through all the negatives
That’s how I see the light
If I lose this space of darkness
Will my creative soul take flight?

CHORUS:
In this darkroom, I have spent this disarray
Just to make sense of what I have to say
And all the while, nothing can escape
No soothing balm will save the day

Darkroom

I wanna come out but blinded - what I see
This light consumes me in revelry
The warmth, the glow, the touch has overcome me now
I’m not sure if I should run or if I should take my bow?

Pointing at my heart, you speak
With a voice so full of grace
You state, “happiness is what refuels
You create from this warm space.”

CHORUS:
From this darkroom, I will sort this disarray
How could I make sense from all this shit I had to say?
And all the while, nothing could escape
Now this soothing balm has come to save the day

This darkroom - my master of disarray
Now it makes sense - this is what I had to say
Now all the while, the past will not escape
But your soothing balm will help to save the day

Darkroom

Copyright 2012. David Kav Ltd. All rights reserved.

Darkroom

A song I wrote with the inspiration of a loved one.  Plus - definitely some Journey influences in this tune (which I'm sure you'll hear at the end.) ;)  MANY thanks to Bill Syniar for his help in the arrangement of this tune.  I am forever grateful, my man!  


WHEN LOVE HAS FOUND YOU (Music/lyrics by David Kav)
Copyright 2012.  David Kav Ltd.  All rights reserved.

When love has found you
Better listen and hold on tight
This gift that you’ve received
You’ve been needing all your life

When love has found you
Be the strong one for the two
The pains that you may be feeling
Is giving credit where it is due

When love has found you
You feel you need nothing else
But leave the grip you hold loose
Or you’ll lose it in pretense

When love has found you
Be the reason she believes
While she’s out there in the night
Looking for what she says she needs

CHORUS:
When you see the light
And her eyes shine bright
You see Her smile - her warm phenomena
You try to make sense - but all you hear is na na na na, na na na na na na na

When love has found you
It’s hit you sideways in the game
The moment you’ve stopped playing
You’d’ve found her sitting just the same

When love has found you
You better take your stand
For in the tests and moments
Is where the boy meets the man

When love has found you
Be the reason you believe
Before you go out in the night
Looking for what you have - indeed


When Love Has Found You

New song.  I've had the title for a while.  However, recent events made it easier for this song to come to the surface.  This was thrown together.  Wanted to release it out "into the ether."  Still a work in progress.  Hope you enjoy.  :)


TIRED OF APOLOGIZING FOR WHO I AM
(Music/lyrics by David Kav)
(Copyright 2013.  David Kav Ltd.  ASCAP.  All rights reserved.)

Taking this blame for your letter tonight
I could’ve waited for the stars to fall
But I knew it was coming, so it was no surprise
No pit in stomach when you dropped that ball

But over and over, I’ve been told on the sly
You told me that I’d always caused this stall
With all of the greetings, your sentiment was a lie
You swore that you were genuine through it all

CHORUS:
Now I’m not sorry for what I have done
Nor will I take back all the times I would call
Because my heart has always been on my sleeve
No shame is hiding in my pages at all

Tired of apologizing for who I am
For now I know that I have done nothing wrong
For every time I stumble, I can pick myself up
and run...from the place I’m hiding from

You told me “you missed me” the last time that I stayed
I had this feeling that you’re already gone
And I know that I’ve held on to something so tight
‘Cause something inside told me that I was wrong

But no one admits it when they’ve been played the fool
By someone who is better skilled at this game
No matter what’s said these words will fall on deaf ears
You never listened to me, anyway

Tired Of Apologizing For Who I Am

Originally by Bread.   Written by David Gates.

I've LOVED this song ever since I was a kid.  Somewhere - it popped back into my head and I don't know why.  (Guilty pleasure...)

Everything I Own (cover)

With two solo albums, one album with KAVUS and 2.25 albums with Classical Blast, David Kav is no stranger to the music world.  He has been playing acoustic guitar and singing for nearly two decades.  David has collaborated with other artists and is featured as a guest musician on other recordings as well to include Dawn Xiana Moon, Ian Narcisi.  David has been featured on WGN Channel 9 Morning News as well as featured on Pretty Late with Patti Vasquez on WGN Radio Chicago.  David has opened for many national acts with his last band Classical Blast to include Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Michael McDonald, Eric Burdon & the Animals, Don Felder of the Eagles, Burton Cummings of the Guess Who, The Orchestra (former members of ELO & ELO II.) As a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan (and David would like to point out that he has always been a Cubs fan - EVEN when they were the "butt-end of MANY a joke,")David had the utmost pleasure and privilege to play the National Anthem at Wrigley Field three times with his aforementioned former band.  David's next step is new music to (HOPEFULLY) be released in (early) 2017.  David's musical path may have changed.  However, it is just beginning with the next chapter that will unfold in the coming year.  David is thankful for the friends, family and tribal members that have tirelessly supported him - both quietly and with gusto.
With eternal gratitude and many thanks,
David Kav

David Kav

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