Speaking With Trees (featuring In - Q)

Sending Mark Home (The Human Experience & L0<3)

In honor of upcoming Thanksgiving and my good friend Amae Love's Birthday, I wanted to release this collaboration as a FREE DOWNLOAD, to express our gratitude for all the amazing people in our lives.  This song is called "Presence".  It was written over an older song of mine called "Entheos Regenerated"  We've been performing it for the last 2 years or so and it felt like it was time to release it out into the world!  

I hope this song inspires you to be present in your own life and reclaim your right to live your own personal truth.  

Dedicated to all those people in the world who are taking a stand for what they believe in.

Love and Light

-David & Amae

Lyrics by Amae Love and Sterling Solomon

Presence Ft (Amae Love) FREE DOWNLOAD

This is the first single from my 16 song remix album out Feb 11th, 2014!!!
What an incredible opportunity to hear the way other artists interpret my music!  Every song is different.  I gave each artist the option of picking ANY song from my catalog that most inspired them.  This remix of "Dusted Compass (feat Lila Rose)" is one of my favorites.  Huge love to all the artists involved!!! 

The Human Experience - Dusted Compass feat. Lila Rose (Phutureprimitive Remix)

By Anand from "www.TheUntz.com" - Time to take a journey, kiddos. We've been blessed with a brand new remix of The Human Experience's "Ritual" by Australian tribal trance shaman Kalya Scintilla. Deep, sexy bass ducks and weaves through intricately laced organic drums--thuds and reverberations of animal skins stretched tightly across warm wood. Darkness and light is balanced impeccably amongst hypnotic grooves. The close connection between David Block and Yaygon Lamagaia is instantly recognizable in the depth of attention and care the latter gives to the former's source material. You can catch Kalya Scintilla this Thursday, when he hits Cervantes with Kaminanda for Bluetech's Spacehop stop, and over the weekend at Gem & Jam Festival in Tucson, AZ.

Check the full 16 song remix album out Feb 11th, 2014 

The Human Experience - Ritual (Kalya Scintilla's Sacred Remix) featuring EveOlution

This is the mix I put together for "The Next Level Radio" with David Avatara on Glitch.FM

I wanted to put together something sensual, organic.

I've included songs from previous albums, some remixes, AND SOME UNRELEASED material :)

Check out "The Next Level Radio" on www.Glitch.FM every Wednesday!

TRACK LIST

1. "Dawn to Flight" - Wildlight (The Human Experience Remix)

2. "Nobody's Fault" - Soul Visions (Rising Appalachia & The Human Experience)

3. "Into the Mothership" - Earth Harp & The Human Experience

4. "Traveling Blues (featuring Mal Webb)" - The United (from Lucent Dossier by Atla and The Human Experience)

5. "Are you that somebody - Aaliyah (The Human Experience Remix)

6. "Body Language" - The Human Experience

7. "Medicina" - The Human Experience

8. "The Fire Inside - Quixotic and The Human Experience

9. "Swoon" - Soul Visions (Rising Appalachia and The Human Experience)

10. "LionHeart" - The Human Experience

11. "Rises in the East - Kalya Scintilla (The Human Experience Remix)

12. "Dusted Compass" - The Human Experience featuring Lila Rose

13. "Yum" - The Human Experience

14. "Mississippi" - Soul Visions (Rising Appalachia and The Human Experience)

15. "Love.Lost.Dust" - Quixotic and The Human Experience

"Wet Heat" Mix from (The Next Level Radio on Glitch.FM)

Jazzzz in ya bones!!! This song was written during my visit to New Orleans Jazz fest 2014.  One of my most inspiring trips/opportunities to share music thus far happened in May this year when "Soul Visions (Rising Appalachia + The Human Experience) were invited to play at the Sugar Mill with Thievery Corporation (live) and Galactic.  What an incredible opportunity to share the stage with such high level musicians.  Jazz fest BLEW MY MIND.  The city becomes completely inundated with music 24 hours a day.  New Orleans stole my heart.

I was staying at my friend Roc's house (Roc you are a LEGEND).  His house is incredibly inspiring (We recorded 2 of the songs from "Soul Visions" in a closet/bathroom at his home (and may I add that his Kitchen is one of the most magical creative zones EVER.  

One night I couldn't sleep.  I was so overwhelmed with inspiration from going to concerts 12 hours a day, that the music in my head would not turn off.  The only thing I could do was work on music.  That night, I wrote this song.  I also had the vision of recording some especially incredible musicians while I was in New Orleans, yet had unfortunately not found the write players yet.  The following morning, I played the new song for Roc and mentioned to him that I'd really love some guitar.  He said (in his lovely Kiwi accent), "I know this pretty rippin guitar player from this band Trombone Shorty" (if you don't know who they are, do yourself a favor and check them out).  The band happened to be in town playing Jazz Fest (they tour 200 shows a year lol).  Roc called Pete Murano (you are also a LEGEND)  and he was super into the idea of us having a session.  

The day I went over to meet him I was a bit nervous.  A lead guitarist from a huge band can often be "not so approachable", but Pete could not be any cooler, down to earth, and over all an absolutely chill guy (and beyond ripping guitar player).  I love working with you Pete and look forward to creating a lot more music (look for another song on this album coming out soon)

Fast forward a couple months, I email Eric Oberthaler  (eO) with some horn section ideas (Eric, you are also a LEGEND) and here we are with a new song (which makes me dance in pants, and sometimes without pants).

I hope you enjoy this song and get some JAZZZZ IN YA BONES!!!

Love,

-David

Check out "Trombone Shorty" - http://www.tromboneshorty.com
Check out "eO" - https://eomusic.bandcamp.com
Check out "Roc" at - http://www.tryptaminepalace.com

Jazzzz In Ya Bones (feat Pete Murano and eO) full album out on Jumpsuit Records Sept 30th

This is the 4th single from my new album "Embraced".  It is a remix I did for the amazing Kyrstyn Pixton, who over the last several years has become a great friend.  

Kyrstyn's music is deep and uplifting.  Her improvisational skills are incredible, and if you've ever had the chance to see her live, she's quite the silly one as well.  I've had some of my favorite live jams with her (dinosaur song at Rootwire, absolutely legendary lol)

I'm so excited to share my rendition of "Beads on the Wind".  I was visiting Kyrstyn and our friend Theo Brama happened to be at her house when I was choosing which song I wanted to remix.  I dove immediately into writing the song and was adding some guitar parts when I invited Theo (also 1/2 of Entheo, who I recommend checking out)to lay down some guitar parts.  Very happy with the result.  This song melts my heart

I hope you enjoy 

Warmly,
-David

Kyrstyn Pixton -  Beads On The Wind (The Human Experience Remix feat Theo Brama)

1. Rising Appalachia - Caminando (The Human Experience Remix Feat. Shane Borth)

8. Pickin' On Series - Oppression (The Human Experience Remix)

This track was co-produced with fellow Jumpsuit records artist SaQi.  Luke Soleman (SaQi) has been one of my favorite people to write music with.  Not only do we have a similar work flow/production style, but we have A LOT of fun in the studio.  Luke did quite a bit of production on this one.  The result is a true fusion of our sounds.  Look forward to many more collaborations with SaQi.

If you haven't heard his music yet, check it out here! 
https://soundcloud.com/saqi

9. Silent Hi - Fi (feat. SaQi)

12. Beads On The Wind (Instrumental Feat Theo Brama)

In celebration of Valentines Day, I wanted to put together a special mix of some of my songs from over the years.  This mix spans 5 albums, several singles, and 3 brand new unreleased songs.  The intention is to take the listener(s) into a deep sensual space; a space that feels inspired, creative, delicious, and RAW in love.  I hope you enjoy.

Love,

-David 

Track List:

1. Swoon - Rising Appalachia + The Human Experience

2. Heavenly Bodies - The Human Experience feat Johnne Perez

3. 11.11.11 - The Human Experience

4. Calling you in (instrumental) - The Human Experience + Haley 

5. Elixer's Burden - Random Rab + The Human Experience/Ilya

6. Black Lipstick - The Human Experience + D'Answer & eO)

7. Rumble in the Jungle - Tha Cat's Pajamas + Subaqueous

8. Silent Hi-Fi - The Human Experience + SaQi

9. Sullen Sultry - Ill Esha (Knowa Lusion + The Human Experience              Remix)

10.  Drippin' - SaQi + The Human Experience + Worth

11. Two Tigers - The Human Experience

12. Chan Chan - The Human Experience + Ignacio Perez Borrell + Igor Rakuz-Izik

13. Here for a Moment (VIP edit) - The Human Experience + Danny Musengo  (part of 21 series with Matt Geraghty) 

Cover design/photo - David Block (Two Spirit Photography)
https://www.facebook.com/twospiritphotography

Download by donation

Raw Sugar (Valentines Day Mix)

I wrote the original music for this song years ago and could only come up with one line "Lead me into, show me what you got". My friend Charis actually came up with that lyric (to give her credit where credit is due) but we were never able to develop any other lyrics. I wanted a song that invited the listener into a deep sensual place of surrender. With all our effort, we just couldn't find the words. I tried several other vocalists but nothing stuck. 

Several months ago, I had given Nadine (Colibri) a folder of instrumentals that I hadn't released. One day, she surprised me and sent her first take at what was to become "Into Your Wild". Her voice is enchanting, and her choice of melodies and harmonies were exactly what this song needed to give it the breath that it now contains. It has been a pleasure writing songs with her and we have three more in the works, including a new original song/collaboration between myself, Colibri and Phutureprimitive (coming very soon). 

I hope this song....takes you....into your wild. 

Warmly, 

-DB
credits
released 30 September 2015 
Music written, composed, arranged, mixed and played by David Block 

Lyrics/vocals written and recorded by Colibri (Nadine Casanova) 
www.facebook.com/NadineCasanovaLovesYou?fref=ts 

Mandolin solo is Noan Aharon (Rorschack). www.facebook.com/rorschackmusic?fref=ts 

Mastering by Chris "Omega" Cox 

Album art by "Two Spirit Photography - David Block"

"Pay what you want"

Into Your Wild (feat. Kalibri)- The Human Experience

I'm so excited to share my brand new collaborative remix with @soul-potion of Ali Farka Toure's + Toumani Diabaté "Savane".  I've been so inspired by African music and it was such a pleasure rework two of Africa's most celebrated musicians.  

Savane is the final solo album by Malian musician Ali Farka Touré. It is the third and final part of the Hôtel Mandé Sessions, featuring Touré and Toumani Diabaté (Kora)

Download

Savane (Soul Potion & The Human Experience Remix)

Let The Clean Water - SEMES

Medicina is a song about deep journies… This sample was provided by an artist in Pucallpa who is the son of a powerful shamanic matriarch of the tribe and has inherited her medicine ways, often painting the visions he is gifted from the plant medicine.  The sample was collected by Critical Beats as part of a collection of recordings aimed at preserving the magic of the Amazon.
In "Medicina", he is speaking specifically about the journey into the song of Ayahuasca. The journey brings you inside yourself. So, close your eyes and embark on a voyage of self discovery. Feel the words speaking of ancient wisdom… Words that transcend language. You don’t need to understand the magic to feel its power. Que le vaya bien..

La Medicina

Gone Gone Beyond - You Can't Go Wrong (Feat. Kat Factor)

Let The Clean Water - Gone Gone Beyond

By The Sea - Gone Gone Beyond

77 - Gone Gone Beyond

Slow Down (Ft Elijah Ray And Rohne)

Passing Clouds (Feat Pete Murano)

Little Moon - Gone Gone Beyond

Looking back at the night we wrote “Coast." We were on a tour stop in San Francisco and decided to take some time to sing under the moon. The lines of the chorus “it’s out of my control, so I’m gonna coast for a little while,” were a reference to our gypsy lifestyle. Little did we know that 7 months later, on the day we release the song, they would be emblematic of our collective psyche. 

While we firmly believe that there are things you CAN control (your heart, your mind), the lyric serves as a reminder that sometimes you need to put down the paddle and let the river take you where it leads. And that’s something a lot of us need to hear right now. ❤️ -Gone Gone Beyond

Sending everyone so much love and safety. "Coast" is out 4/16. ❤️🙏 🌊

Coast - Gone Gone Beyond & Moontricks

This is the first song from my upcoming EP collaboration with "Rising Appalachia".  If you dont know who they are, I recommend that you educate yourself swiftly as they are the JAM;  Beautiful, elegant, sultry sisters from the South.  

Leah and Chloe play Fiddle, Banjo, Guitar, and create eloquent vocal harmonies that melt my heart.  We met 4 years ago in India and have reconnected to blend our sounds together.

They compose original music as well as traditional music from around the world.  This song "Sunu" is an african/appalachian fusion piece.  

We have had several rag tag recording sessions around the US (pictures coming soon hehe) and have had some of the most fun I have ever had in my life collaborating.  The Joy I have in my heart when I create this music is inexplicable in words.  This project makes me feel bliss.  

We're working on a full live performance also which is....dare I say.... mucho legendary

Love,
David 

Our 6 song EP "Soul Visions"

SUNU

A remix I did for my good buddy Yaygon.  He is legend.  One of the sweetest guys I know.  Its always a pleasure when the person making the music you love is as cool as the music :)  He's one of those guys.  When I did this remix, I worked until I fell asleep and then dreamed of working on it.  It was sweeeeet :)

Kalya Scintilla - Rises In the East (The Human Experience Remix)

"Soul Visions" is a collaborative album by The Human Experience and Rising Appalachia.

Name Your Price for the album here: http://thehumanexperience.bandcamp.com/releases

“Rising Appalachia" is a genre-bending force of sound that uses vocal harmony, traditional instrumentation, roots music, lyrical prowess and diverse artistic collaborations to defy cultural clichés and ignite musical rebellion...

“The Human Experience” is David Block’s principal project as a live 
electronic composer, multi-instrumentalist, producer. Listeners 
experience a delicious symphonic blend of prismatic soundscapes and
sultry beats.

Rising Appalachia and The Human Experience met many years ago on the shores of southern India. After spearheading each of their own unique musical paths, they have joined forces to birth a soulful new electro/acoustic collaboration, merging sounds from around the world in an elaborate artistic love-child of beats, voice, banjo and bass. "Soul Visions" is their first step in the long journey of bringing together electronic music and soul, folk and ballads, bass rhythms and swamp-womp in an effort to bridge worlds through aural exploration. "Soul Visions" speaks to the lover and the dance floor, the ritual holder and the song collector and the visionary and the shadow-worker... bringing deep root sounds into a highly mechanical world.

Swoon

Mississippi

Pretty Little Foot

Downtown

Nobody's Fault

Canyons

Thank you so much to each and every one of you for your continued love and support. You mean the world to me.

All of my music is available at "name your price" at www.thehumanexperience.bandcamp.com 

BAMM TV SHOOT!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S5SQ54OEtM

Video of what I do live with the Roland Fantom X8  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSaPZwa98cI

BOOKING:
Contact David - HumanExperienceCreations@gmail.com

COLLABORATION
Contact David - humanexperiencecreations@gmail.com 


David’s music is the soundtrack to my soul.” – Zan Roberts

“The Human Experience” is David Block’s principal project as a live
electronic composer, multi-instrumentalist, producer. Listeners
experience a delicious symphonic blend of prismatic soundscapes and
sultry beats.

David is constantly pushing the boundaries of live electronic music. Playing, composing, and conducting his own electronic symphony live on stage, his performances are brimming and layered with human emotion, world exploration, and sacred sounds. Whether performing by himself, or with a live band, “The Human Experience” always delivers an emotionally charged show.

“The Human Experience” aims to cross cultural barriers through music. David has collaborated with artists all over the world including Ignacio Perez (Buena Vista Social Club), William Close (The Earth Harp), Random Rab, Govinda, Amae Love, Rising Appalachia, and many others.

Since his debut album “Inaudible Sounds” in 2010 , he has released nine other albums and has new projects planned for release in 2020.  Each song is a sonic journey; interweaving psychedelic layers of melody and harmony with organic grooves and international vibes.

Composing and performing live with the Audio/Visual/Dance projects “Phadroid” (Andrew and Phaedra Jones), “Quixotic”, “Lucent Dossier”, and “Seraphim” David is expanding his sounds into the mixed media world.

David has performed all over the world sharing the stage with renowned artists such as, Thievery Corporation, Bonobo, Tipper, Emancipator, The Polish Ambassador, and many more.

Over the last three years he has toured in UK, Europe, Russia, Israel, Central America, Canada, and all over the United States at a variety of events including festivals like Burning Man, Boom, Coachella, Electric Forest, Wakarusa, Lightning in a Bottle, Sonic Bloom, Symbiosis, and Envision.

His music has been featured on NBC prime time TV and is beginning to make its way into the world of cinema.

David is consistently redefining himself as an artist, performer, and human being. Moving and traveling around the world, meeting people from all walks of life and realms of consciousness, he is continually learning, growing, and sharing inspiration with those around him.

“We don’t play music, music plays us” – David Block

At a fundamental level
We are more than just billions of atoms
We are all vibrations
We are all sounds
Everything in the universe
Is a sound
One's thoughts
One's intentions
Are sounds
Our love
Our fears
Are sounds
Our Hopes
Our Dreams
Are sounds
Vibrations
Inaudible sounds

All songs are the original compositions/productions/arrangements/mixes of David Block
(The HumanExperience).

Songs listed as “live” were performed, mixed, orchestrated, and recorded live on the Roland Fantom X8 by The Human Experience and are unedited. All parts played by The Human Experience unless otherwise noted.

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