The whole song flowed out of me in a day, on my 33rd birthday. It was a bit of a tower moment for me. I felt so cut off from everyone, but realised I was the only one doing the cutting off. I was closed to the world, and therefore the loneliness I felt was of my own creation. 33 marks the day I turned a wall into a door, and walked through it.

Produced and Mixed by myself. Mastered by Carl Saff.

A lo-fi remix of Ella Fitzgerald singing Gershwin's Summertime, with slow chilled jazz beats.

Solo on my Selmer tenor saxophone.

Birdland Summertime

A project for the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream #Dream40 - multimedia experience.
Samples are taken from Mendelssohn's: A Midsummer Night's Dream played by the Boston Symphony Orchestra with excerpts read by Dame Judi Dench.

Dream 40 (for the Royal Shakespeare Company #Dream40)

David Grigg is a composer and sound designer renowned for crafting immersive soundscapes that blend cinematic, electronic, and ambient elements with post-rock emotion. Rooted in the landscapes of Dharawal Country, along Sydney's Southern Coal Coast, David's compositions are inspired by the profound beauty of the natural world around him. Influenced by the timeless odyssey of the hero's journey, his music serves as a narrative, guiding listeners through the depths of human experience.
David spent his formative years as a member of Sydney post-rock group, 'We Lost the Sea,' where he honed his craft amidst Sydney’s music scene. His curiosity and pursuit of sonic innovation led him to a distinguished career as an audio engineer and sound designer, culminating in a nearly decade-long tenure at Sydney Opera House.
Yet, it was in the intimate exploration of sound's transformative potential that David found his next adventure. Delving into the ancient art of Sound Healing, he discovered a profound connection between music and healing, unlocking a new dimension of creativity and purpose. This spiritual quest reignited his passion for slow, instrumental compositions, drawing him back to his roots with a newfound clarity and depth.
With each composition, David Grigg invites listeners on a transcendent journey, where the soul finds solace in the ethereal embrace of sound. Through his music, he offers a glimpse into the boundless realms of possibility that reside within us all.

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David Grigg

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