Stay ConnectedComposer, producer, recording artist David Knight digs into his childhood record collection and pulls out classic albums, 45’s, 12’s, and cassettes, with their original, snap, crackle, pop, skips and tape hiss. Taking you, the baby boomer “Back in The Dave!”
Through Dave’s eyes growing up as a young New York musician. “Back in the Dave” reconnects the life, times and stories to the music that became the soundtrack of our youth.
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In this episode, I'll talk about the future of Back in The Dave, my music, and so much more. I can't wait to let you in on the journey and share my vision for what's ahead. There's a lot to look forward to, and I'm so grateful you are here with me…
In this episode, walk with me from my early childhood beginnings watching my opera-singing mom perform on stage, through the 1980s limited technologies, to present day real-life sounding instruments. The Awakening is my first attempt at composing and recording a classical-sounding song using contemporary orchestral libraries.
I've been on pens and needles since 2017 to release this song!
"The Awakening" goes back to my childhood, the years my siblings and I spent watching our mom rehearse the leading role of Daphnie Byfield with a full orchestra in Irving Burgie's original play- Ballad for Bimshire.
The Awakening is the culmination of my childhood influences growing up backstage, watching my amazing mom sing, and the artist I have become today.
Initially, I wrote The Awakening as a traditional orchestral piece. But not being a trained classical musician or composer, my love for Barry White kicked in, and I turned a pretty cool classical-sounding piece into a funk dance orchestration!
I love The Awakening! I'm proud of it. I believe it will open my creativity across areas of music I never imagined!
Come, listen to The Awakening with me as I release the single and premiere the video!
The relationship between the piano and me is a story that feels like a coming of age. I smile in amazement when I think back on how it all started.
The piano was the first instrument I was introduced to. I remember my siblings and I gathered around the piano one Saturday evening, watching my dad play Chopsticks and another song I can't remember the name of. I was amazed! My dad was making music right in our living room!
The piano was not my instrument of choice. Yet, it has become a staple in everything I do musically. I do not know what I would have done without it!
Some songs continue to top my list for bringing up my emotions. I can't explain the reasons why. I can only explain how they make me feel!
I genuinely know the connection between the vibrations of music and the vibration of the human body and our soul's energies are one. I sincerely believe it is because music comes from us, and we come from music.
I pulled several songs together to share with you; the stories and how each one affects me on multiple levels of feelings.
Today, April 11th is the 48th anniversary of the passing of my brother Marc. I like to do positive things on this day now as it was a traumatizing and painful experience for me, my family, and our friends and neighbors.
I have a short story I want to tell you that took place between Marc and me in the back seat of my mom's car while driving out to Long Island to visit our grandparents. It wasn't funny at the time. But has become a fun memory for me and something I now do to drive my family nuts, LOL!
Ah, the feelings of young first love! Having lived for multiple decades, I appreciate my youthful experiences of falling in love. Well, "in like" is more like it at that age. 1974, as I approached my 12th birthday. A new classmate entered Horizon School. Her name was Peri Belleman.
I think every hormone in every part of my body came alive! Every move she made, I watched, every word she spoke, I listened. But in those days. I was shy when it came to talking to girls. Somehow, I found a way to talk with Peri, and a friendship started. And that rolled into her and me, becoming boyfriend and girlfriend.
What I could have never known was our hormones were about to be put on blast!
oin me on this episode as I drop my latest single "Take It Higher"! 🎶
But wait, there's more! Right after the premiere, don't touch that dial. I'm here for an exclusive celebration of the song. 🎉 I'll be delving into the creation process and all the behind-the-scenes stories. It's not just a release; it's a journey into the heart of the music.
This marks my first release in three years, and I can't wait to share this special moment with you. Your presence will make it even more memorable! 🚀 #TakeItHigher #PodcastCelebration #BehindTheMusic
I believe that each year, life should move ahead in love and peace. Our life experience should not be of pain, anger, and enrage. I'm not suggesting we should all be tip-toeing through the tulips all day. But make a weekly conscious choice to find peace and joy.
The holidays bring a sense of peace, calm, and joy. Folks are nicer and less stressed. The energy of love throughout the world is felt by most.
My dream is for love, calm, joy, and peace to continue long after the holiday season ends and into everyday life. What does it take to make this a reality?
An awareness that it's possible. And the belief that you can do it.
Happy Holidays
It's that time of year! Time to be happy, full of joy and peace. Yet, Many of us easily fall into deep thought, thinking about those we love who have passed on. I'm there with you! For me, it's my dad, my older sister, my little brother, my grandparents and many more. And with all these holiday feelings bottled up inside of me. This year is compounded with local and global unrest.
Israel and Hamas, the war between Russia and Ukraine. Africa fighting back from oppression and colonialism, will there be another Civil war in America? Disease, healthcare, global warming, mass shootings, and growing inflation. These are the thoughts ruminating in our minds. For the first time since the existence of man, we have created a perfect storm of multiple simultaneous global self-destructive conditions.
How do we enjoy Holidays or celebrate a New Year with mankind spinning out of control around us?
I wish I had the answer. I prefer to share my thoughts, dreams, and things I do to remain sane and calm.
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