Been Busy...

Well, I've found that the busier I am, the worse at blogging I am. So much so, that I haven't updated my blog in over a year! I hope to elaborate in the future, but here is a short rundown of some of the projects that I've been busy with.



1) Josh Schicker's album, "Faith, The Poor, and Politics", which we tracked a year previous, was finally released. Josh is a fantastic singer/songwriter and it sounds amazing!

2) I produced some wonderful children's bible song demos for Elizabeth Kaufman (creator). Hoping to get them picked up and go into full production in the near future.

3) Fiddle Fire, a premier West Michigan bluegrass band, recorded their latest album at the studio during the fall of 2012 and the Spring of 2013. It was released in May and sounds fabulous!

4) New, upcoming indie/folk band "Spence and Friends" recorded their rookie EP with me during the spring of 2013. Great songs! Expect to hear more from this band as they get their name out there.

5) New music produced for the "Pure Ludington" ad campaign.

6) Fun, fan based Aquaman song written by Luke Daab, recorded during December of 2012 for the Aquaman "Fire and Water" podcast.

7) Original song in the works, co-written and co- produced by myself and Scott Vanderschel, for entry in the 2013 Art Prize contest in Grand Rapids, MI.

8) Original score and post work for Windmill Island in Holland, MI in the works right now.

9) A number of small, one off projects that have been a blast to work on.




Well, that a brief synopsis of what I've been working on. Fantastic projects, which were a pleasure to be a part of!

All the best,

Dave


Links to Bands- Check them out!

Josh Schicker

Fiddle Fire

Spence and Friends

TEDx Macatawa

I'm honored to be a part of the first ever TEDx Macatawa event in Holland, MI to be held on March 8, 2012. I will be one of the primary musicians performing in between speakers, along with local artist and friend Joel Tanis. In addition, I am serving on the entertainment committee for the event.

For those new to TED, it's mission statement begins: We believe passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and ultimately, the world. So we're building here a clearinghouse that offers free knowledge and inspiration from the world's most inspired thinkers, and also a community of curious souls to engage with ideas and each other.

Our theme this year is “Do More Good”. We have assembled local “Doing Leaders” to share their stories, ideas, hopes and dreams. It’s our belief that adventurous, passionate people are creating a collective “Good” in our community through the confluence of Technology, Entertainment and Design.

To find out more about the event and to order tickets click TEDx Holland

New Microphones

This December I gave myself a Christmas present of a stereo pair of Neumann KM184 microphones. They are awesome! I've very excited to start using them on my guitars and all manner of acoustic instrument. Here's a glowing customer review from Sweetwater's site.


"I have many, many mics in my collection and Neumann never seems to let me down. I have been using these mics extensively for several years now and when combined with a high end pre, I am never disapointed on guitars or brass. Amazingly fast yet warm transient response and no discernable coloration. When you want your accoustic to sound "real"... whether classical or steel string, use these mics". JLT Studios, Seatlle, WA

Resthaven Rehabilitation Commercial

I was hired this winter to write and record a theme for Resthaven Rehabilitation, in Holland, MI. As the project progressed, my duties grew to include producing the voice overs and to handle the video post production. I hope to offer more of these production services to my clients.

Pure Ludington WInter Commercial

Another quarterly rearrangement for the Ludington commercials.

Pure Ludington Fall Commercial #2

Here's the second version that is being aired this Fall.

Pure Ludington Fall Commercial #1

I've continued working with the the Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Zie Group advertising firm on quarterly musical rearrangements of the original theme I composed for the "Pure Ludington" ad campaign. Here is the first Fall tv spot.