Unabashedly inspired by Daft Punk's technologically divine Tron: Legacy Soundtrack, this is my sonic story of the volatility of the world's Oceans. Set in the not too distant future, we begin with the digitized voices of the deep trying to tell us their story. Unable to communicate with us properly, the Ocean instead plies the piano into its consciousness. It is through this instrument that the Waters try desperately to speak its plea. It seems the status quo is pleasant enough, if not, perhaps, a bit sad - tranquil if you will. But as we soon find out, the voice of the Ocean is viciously challenged by unseen forces and struggles to share its voice in the face of impending doom. The victor remains undetermined. Or does it.....  Enjoy "Oceans Of Tranquility & Rage."
~David


Oceans Of Tranquility & Rage

You wanna dance? Take a groovy throwback song complete with a cheeky backbeat and sexy horns and turn it into a bouncing, thumping, synthing ball of madness. Despite the massive kicks, the digital trickery, and the pumping synths Katie's vocals are still what's taking this thing to the next level. Straight up dance fun, no glitching out here (well, ok, there's glitching - but just enough to keep things interesting). And if you're not jumping around by the end I suggest you see a doctor - cuz you ain't alive. Enjoy "Getting Back Wi You (Winter Club Mix 2011)"!

Getting Back Wi You (Winter Club Mix 2011)

Long hot day. Sun's going down. Time to unwind. Thoughts drift to good times, those that were and those that will be. Relax….

Sunset Chilldown

Honoured by Debbie to be asked to write a song in her memory, we find ourselves on a maritime coast at dawn. Pipes declare the passing of one of all of our favourite friends and relatives. But soon enough, the memory of Debbie tells us to stop feeling sorry for ourselves and have some fun in her name. 

Stemming from Debbie's fascination with maritime and Celtic culture, the inspiration for this song was the habit of maritimers (friends, foes and strangers alike) gathering in the kitchen, pouring a drink and picking up an instrument. This was Debbie's kitchen, and our instruments were our voices.

Thanks West Coast Mom.

Highland Morn (Debbie's Song)

Written exclusively for ZAGG Ontario's Hammer & Drop test video. Hard driving and randomly changing to convey the power of ZAGG's invisibleSHIELD Glass protection. Watch as neither a hammer nor a 5 foot drop harms an iPhone5s while protected by the nearly invisible and stylish invisibleSHIELD Glass. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_37V6xWrDk Pretty cool song on it's own though too.

Hammer (Drop It)

Ever wonder what it would be like to walk upon the spine of the very Earth herself? To journey from near to far to find that the destination was simply the journey itself? Take a listen and see where this walk takes you, while letting Water, Air, Soil, & Sun be your guides. In its infant form this was written on the shores of magnificent Alouette Lake in beautiful British Columbia 8 years ago. Today it lives in its fully breathing orchestrated form. Enjoy a Walk Upon The Crux Of Earth.

Walk Upon The Crux Of Earth (Solitudes)

As I'm always looking for a reason to write a new song, the affable Mr. Bradley Spence suggested we write a country song together. The kicker being that I hate country. But what to write about? Well, after years of hearing about the famous Shuswap Lake, I finally braved not 1, but 2 trips up there. After a slightly crazy first 4 days, a country song was born. If the lyrics don't make complete sense to you, don't worry, they are in a bit of a code for obvious reasons (see note above about "slightly crazy"). For a song with exactly ZERO real instruments it ain't half bad now is it? And for never having recorded before I think Mr. Spence did a fine job on them there lead vocals. Y'all come back now, y'hear!!

Back In My Boat

A young French girl is desperately trying to communicate with us from the the other side. What is she saying? Blocked by mist, mirrors, and shadows, her message is slowly lost. A track heavily influenced by Portishead, Morcheeba, & Air, this song features a dirty, fuzzy piano, a wobbling gritty bassline and a kick drum that will rattle your teeth out. Enjoy Le Ingénue Troublée.

Le Ingénue Troublée

Often described as my "Avatar" song, I'd like to think that this song came before the movie. And in fact it did - I just forgot to ever post it. Think lush forests, hanging vines, massive cliffs spilling even bigger waterfalls over their edges. I'm still immensely proud of the sounds and mixing in this song and to this day use it as example to myself of what is possible with a little patience. And a fun fact? Think those are real and/or sampled drums? Nope, but I'm not saying what the source of that sound is. Sorry.

Drowning In A Sea Of Time

You all know the Ram Jam classic "Black Betty." You all know that this song was way too short and was just begging to be turned into something more. Bigger! Better! LOUDER! And perhaps bouncier too? So, you will begin with the first known recording of the traditional workman's song from 1933, enter into Ram Jam's 1977 outing all morphed up with a hefty dose of today's synthesized world. In other words, rock out!

Black Betty (78 Year ReMix)

Slowly but surely making it in the world of film composing, songwriting, and sound editing. If you can't find me in my studio chances are I'm watching some kind of sport. And that may include darts.


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