David hope blends experiences and music into his own vehicle for story telling. He unites the intimacy of his rural coastal upbringing with a Nashville sound to create a unique sonic perspective that is original, yet familiar. combining the lyricism of Jason Isbell and the nostalgia of tom petty, he creates an alternative style that gains inspiration from rock, americana, pop, and fellow songwriters that fuses honest words with thoughtful melodies.
David grew up in Pescadero California, one of the few small towns that is nestled between the redwood forests of the santa cruz mountains and the pacific ocean. a mix of hippies, techies, farmers, and bikers supplied a wide variety of musical influences. "during summers when i was a kid, my parents would always open all the windows and doors and blast music. Allman brothers, ac/dc, the beatles, eagles, and linda ronstadt seemed to always be at the top of their stack of cds. i used to sing the beach boys in the car with my grandpa on the way to school and green day with my mom on road trips. it was a wild mix"
in 2016 he moved to nashville for nursing school but left shortly after his second year to spend more time songwriting and honing his craft. the music scene in nashville was it's own education and provided the right mix of stimulation and support for creativity.
He now resides back in pescadero where he continues to write and play.
Lyrics
VERSE If my mind is left unfocused And my heart goes unchecked I have found that the moment goes unnoticed It starts to fade and blend in with the rest
I have earned my right to reflection But I’ve burned my right to return And sometimes I find myself asking the question In the end when did I learn
CHORUS We all feed this fire scatters us like embers in the night We all need this fire But not enough to ever wonder why Oh, I wonder why
VERSE With my hands I’ve forged my fortune With my pride I’ve squandered it away Am I the only lonely broken soul Trying to find his place in all this gray
CHORUS We all feed this fire scatters us like embers in the night We all need this fire But not enough to ever wonder why Oh, I wonder why
VERSE I hope my name will be worth the memories And death is worth the wait Will my story span the centuries Carve my name upon the slate
CHORUS We all feed this fire scatters us like embers in the night We all need this fire But not enough to ever wonder why We all feed this fire scatters us like embers in the night We all need this fire But maybe we don’t need to wonder why
