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David C Deal
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I live in Ohio where I am a practicing Psychologist. My favorite instruments are an array of keyboards, however I also enjoy playing acoustic guitar. I currently perform in several bands including a Trans-Siberian Orchestra tribute band named Siberian Solstice. www.siberiansolstice.com, and a contemporary church band. I recently finished a four year stint in a Pink Floyd Tribute Band named One of These Daze. I have released two CD’s, “Harmonic Space” and “Transformations”. “Harmonic Space” is a clinically based CD which aids people in coping with anxiety and sleep disorders. “Transformations” is a concept album which is both a spiritual autobiography and hopefully, a spiritual vessel. The songs from Transformations have deep, emotional and spiritual intent. I continue to write, record, produce and collab, and have posted many of these songs as well. My musical styles are said to range from those of progressive rock bands such as YES and Pink Floyd to Broadway musicals such as those of Andrew Lloyd Weber. I often adds a little bit of Jazz and Classical flavoring. A Word from David: I have been blessed with many artistic and musical friends who have offered their talents to my recordings. Some of the musicians who played on the posted songs include Les Brooke, Tom Hannah, Tim Vargo, Andrew Vargo, Cynthia Lugo, Andrea Bok, David Coonrod, Ned Clark, Kevin Peters, Kristin Sorensen, William O’Connell, Ked Deiter, Mack Sanders, Rob Hanlon, Richard Gonzales, Michael Duryee, Nigel, Joseph Rodriguez, Carol Sue Kirkpatrick, Bill Smith, Buddrumming, Rasmuth and “Jolee”. I want to extend special thanks to Arthur Kills Straight Putnam who wrote and recorded all of the native flute parts which follow each song in “Transformations”. Finally, I want to say a special thanks to David Coonrod. He not only plays incredible- bass on many of the posted songs but has been an awesome collaborator and friend. At this point I would hardly be willing to release any musical arrangement without passing it by his ears for suggestions etc. A talented, selfless friend and a musical compadre. Transformation Cover Message: "Sometimes, in the midst of a perfectly ordinary day, one is unexpectedly flooded by the magnificence of “what is.” Perhaps that moment of awareness and clarity arrives while watching a storm or absorbing a piece of art or kneeling with intention in a church. If blessed, echoes of the past and visions of the future fade from existence as the unknowing silence of the infinite present emerges. With patience and grace, one comes to know the incredible richness of “what is” as a revelation of God’s face and the mind is forever transformed into a mirror of creation." . . . . Transformations Cover Message - David C. Deal Transformations Is Available for Immediate Purchase at www.davidcdeal.com
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Contact Information
- 1688 Terrawenda Drive
- Defiance,
- OH
- 43512
- US
- 4197843393
Links
- Web Sitehttp://davidcdeal.com/
Awards
Mixposure.com Artist of the Month
Lafango.com (Talent Trove) Stage of the Day
Media
Graceful
Graceful in a classic, instrumental romance between flute and Piano.
Duration: 02:40I Don't Know What
I Don't Know What is from the CD "Transformations". The lyrics of this song are based on a poem by a 17th century, Carmelite monk named St. John of the Cross. They express the total peace one feels in the experiential presence of God and the loss of interest one experiences toward worldly desires. Cynthia Lugo sings the vocals and puts incredible power into them. The song structure tends toward progressive rock with a touch of Broadway Musical. For more information please visit http://www.DavidcDeal.com or write drde@defnet.com
Duration: 04:52Where Are You Now (a rockorian chant)
Where Are You Now is a vocally heavy composition, mixing a chanting structure with modern form. It also uses acoustic guitar to bring the lyrics home. The music is complex and feels epic. The lyrics express the theological confusion one feels after former beliefs have been overwhelmed by a powerful, spiritual contact. For more information please visit http://www.DavidcDeal.com or write drde@defnet.com
Duration: 05:53Dark Night of the Soul
Dark night of the Soul is a haunting, disturbed blues composition. The vocalist expresses the agony and despair of not being able to relocate the Spirit which once illuminated. It has been called "Floydian Blues" The structure is piano, vocal, guitar blues with a twist. For more information please visit http://www.DavidcDeal.com or write drde@defnet.com
Duration: 04:40Help Me Fly
Help Me Fly is from the CD, Transformations. It is a father-daughter ballad, sung by Cynthia Lugo. While the lyrics express the daughters words, the sentiments are more from the father's perspective. THIS IS A TEARJERKER! For more information please visit http://www.DavidcDeal.com or write drde@defnet.com
Duration: 04:39Flowing Deep In The Night
Flowing Deep In The Night is from the CD, Transformations. This composition is smoky Jazz, almost sensual with piano, bass, drum, female vocals and saxaphone. The lyrics are based on a poem by a 17th century, Carmelite monk named St. John of the Cross. They express total immersion and satisfaction in the presence of the mystical Spirit. For more information please visit http://www.DavidcDeal.com or write drde@defnet.com
Duration: 04:47Transformation
Transformation is from the CD "Transformations". This is the final composition in a concept CD. As such it both recapitulates the total CD and brings it to a joyous conclusion. The absolute excitement and joy of experiencing the oneness of God/Spirit and creation is expressed with the help of a Progressive Rock Structure. For more information please visit http://www.DavidcDeal.com or write drde@defnet.com
Duration: 07:38Silent Words David C Deal Jolee Carol Kirkpatrick
Classically based female vocal ballad. Romantic
Duration: 03:20With Eyes Of An Angel
With Eyes of an Angel is a symphonic rock song dedicated to my four year old granddaughter Jocie. With Eyes of an Angel David c Deal, Ph.D.In the dark of space,Bursts a star of light.Dressed in human form, A girl by type.And she shines,And she sees With eyes of an Angel She smiles of secrets known,The world her toy.She giggles flowing streams Of crystal joy.And she shines And she sees With eyes of an angel.With eyes of an angel.
Duration: 05:50Blood Money
I have uploaded a song called Blood Money. I live in auto manufacturing country (Northwest Ohio) and have experienced incredible suffering throughout our area. I read an article in Rolling Stone about Goldman-Sachs and how they have siphoned so many resources from the common man since the 1920's. Blood Money is a reaction to this article. If you'd like to read the article, it is available at http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/story/29127316/the_great_american_bubble_machine Thanks, David c Deal
Duration: 03:30Fading Stars Mp3 4
This song was written in honor of my good friend who was suffering from a long term illness. Following its production he made a full recovery which led to a joyous, if somewhat awkward, debut. It is an acoustic guitar composition with lots of vocal harmonies. While I wrote, produced and performed guitar and most vocals, David Coonrod contributed bass and Mack Sanders added vocals as well.
Duration: 03:04Prelude DcDeal BSmith JsBach
Based on a Bach's Prelude Number 1 in C Major I took liberties with the rhythms, instrumentation and added melody. Bill Smith then added lead guitar. I hope you enjoy this heart wrenching instrumental.
Duration: 02:44Shepherds Awakening
Christmas, reflection piece using Arabic scale, male vocal. A desert soundscape created using sheep, wind and authentic Arabian instruments. The lyrics reflect the questions a Shepherd might have asked after Angels announced the birth of Jesus.
Duration: 05:39Another Way of Being (collab)
Credits DcDeal (keys, prod, lyrics), Billbozo (guitars, prod), DCoonrod (bass), Nigel (vocals), Buddrumming (drums) Info The creation of this song began in Fall of 2009. Bill Smith (Billbozo) sent a guitar section he had recorded and asked if I'd write an introduction. I was immediately blown away by the composition he sent and after I wrote the introduction, I found the music just kept flowing and flowing. Next thing you know we had lyrics and a plethora of musical "sections", but the chord progressions and changes that I added were not coming together well. That's where David Coonrod comes in. I asked him to compose a bass line for the piece and his inspired creation pulled the song together and allowed Bill and I to "get back to work". As the song increasingly took shape my vocals sounded more and more anemic (at least in my ears) until I felt we needed "a real vocalist" for this production. Nigel kindly agreed and despite personal tragedies sent the vocals in no time. Of course, after all of this it just felt like we needed "real drums" and Buddrumming offered his immense talents. We all hope you enjoy this song.
Duration: 05:14
