Monday, August 30, 2010

The Very Start

Nick and I were very pleased to write and perform a song at Bob's wedding this past June. It was a warm, intimate event -- filled with music, poetry, and attended by the tight circle of eclectic, talented friends & family that surround Bob and Kenda.

For Nick and I, it was a rare opportunity to write a song together. Over the last few years, we've performed, recorded and arranged songs in collaboration. But, writing songs has been a solo affair. Neither of us are all that great at compromise, and being 5000 miles apart certainly doesn't help, so the writing process was not easy. But, it was important this song come from both of us. And, I'm proud of what we did and that we did it together.

So, congrats to Bob & Kenda -- and I hope you enjoy The Very Start. Written and performed by Dave McDowell and Nick Fryer. Recorded and mixed by Steve Shirk at Shirk Music & Sound, Chicago, IL. Featuring vocal harmony by Rodes Arnspiger.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Cover of 'Tracks'

Check it out, first-ever cover of my song 'Tracks' on YouTube...



Compare to the original...