DAW-Music.com: Home of David Andrew Wiebe and His Band

Whitewater

2012-11-20T03:47:26Z

From 2006, "Whitewater". If I were a RPG, this song would be playing in the river or waterfall sections.

Further to the point, I always thought that it was a shame that the Lethe River section in Final Fantasy VI didn't have any music. If something were to go in there, I thought a track like this would work.

Tower

2012-11-20T03:44:46Z

From 2006, "Tower". If I were a RPG, this song would be playing in the tower style dungeons.

Forest

2012-11-20T03:41:40Z

From 2009, "Forest". If I were a RPG, this song would be played in a forest section. Not a particularly dangerous forest, but not a safe one either.

Ecstatic

2012-11-20T03:38:45Z

From 2009, "Ecstatic". The composition reflects what the title is. It's a piece of music that encompasses fun, excitement, top-of-the-world kind of feelings.

Depths of the Cavern

2012-11-20T03:35:53Z

From 2006, "Depths of the Cavern". It doesn't take any guesswork to figure out where this track might fit in. If I were a RPG, this would be the cave dungeon theme.

Melodic Symmetry

2012-11-20T03:30:21Z

From 2006, "Melodic Symmetry", a rather emotive melody.

If I were a RPG, this track would be reserved for gentler moments.

Embarking Upon An Adventure

2012-11-20T03:26:05Z

From 2009, "Embarking Upon An Adventure". A rather eerie adventure at that.

If I were a RPG, this could be the opening theme, or it could be saved for later at a crossroads in the story line.

Power Propeller

2012-11-20T03:13:56Z

From 2009, "Power Propeller". If I were a RPG, "Power Propeller" would be the airship or boat theme.

The drums and the production work is rudimentary, so please excuse that. Listen purely for the composition.

Invermere, BC

2012-09-03T23:59:04Z

After leaving Wynndel, we drove to Invermere where we would make our return to Angus McToogles. With last year's tour, we made a stop in Kimberley instead of Wynndel, but other than that we basically performed at the same venues.

McToogles has always been good about feeding and watering us, and this time was no exception. With that out of the way, we could hit the stage for our final performance on tour.

The stage at McToogles has enough room for no more than three people. They have a great setup, especially with the sound system, but we were a tad cramped on stage. Still, Jonathan's performance went off without a hitch.

Andrew Riches followed Jonathan, and again due to circumstances, there was some extra time to fill. I was asked to take the stage again, so I was happy to accommodate. Finally, Luminé's Connor showed up a little behind schedule to wrap up the night.

The tour, at least for me, was kind of like a work vacation. 3 performances in the span of 2 days can take a considerable amount of energy to accomplish. However, playing music for great audiences, seeing the sights, and hanging out with friends was refreshing.

Wynndel, BC

2012-09-03T23:35:06Z

From Creston, BC we traveled onward to the small town of Wynndel - a mere 10 minutes away - but not without first paying a visit to our favorite breakfast place, Renee's Mainstreet Diner. They happened to have a Sunday brunch set up, and that was good with us!

We arrived in Wynndel shortly before our scheduled performance time of 11 AM at the Rutabaga Country Market. They had a medium sized outdoor stage set up for our performance.

Due to circumstances, one half of Luminé had to leave the tour early. This meant that there would be some extra performance time to fill. I was asked to do a set at the end, so I graciously accepted and got to play some of my songs for the onlookers.

We couldn't stay for long, as we had to move on to our next stop; Invermere, BC!

The Snoring Sasquatch

2012-09-03T23:24:30Z

The Snoring Sasquatch is likely one of the most acoustically pleasing venues I've ever played in. You can actually hear every little nuance of a performance, up to and including stage banter which is usually only heard by the performers (or we just like to think that you can't actually hear us). Add to that a captive audience that likes to listen, and you have a venue that's a real pleasure to perform in.

Andrew Riches, Luminé, and Jonathan Ferguson each performed two 30 minute sets over the course of the night. Riches - in case you don't know - plays his unique brand of instrumental music on acoustic guitar (mostly 12 string guitar). His two-handed tapping style (also known as 'dinosaur hands') is influenced by a variety of virtuoso players including Sungha Jung.

Luminé is comprised of a guitar and piano duo. Their music is moody and beautiful. And, of course, Jonathan Ferguson's folk styles are rooted in songwriting greats like Paul Simon and Jackson Browne. I played lead guitar and sang backup vocals for Jonathan.

In all, the performances went swimmingly. They were taped and recorded, so I'm sure there will be a video (or several videos) coming out of the Ferguson headquarters.

Hello, Creston!

2012-09-01T20:56:50Z

We have safely arrived in Creston, BC. It seems like we always manage to have more fun than you're actually supposed to on the road. Maybe the connotations attached to road trips are actually true. This will be my third time coming out here to play music. Everyone is so pleasant and supportive here - not that Calgary is any different - but it's a different kind of vibe. A small town vibe.

For example, there are posters all across town, in every store window, advertising the tour that we're on (the Bearded Folk tour; I'm a special guest). Supposedly there is a digital sign on the other end of town that has been promoting the tour as well. I have yet to see it, but I'm sure we're going to go take a look at some point.

There are people here that know us by name and we've probably only seen them or talked to them a couple of times in the last year. We've been on the radio station three times (technically I was not on the third time, but again I am a surprise guest). It's a cool feeling to be the headlining entertainment in town.

First show on the docket is at the Snoring Sasquatch tonight! It's a larger but intimate coffeehouse with a stage spanning the entire length. The acoustics are really quite good and the audience is usually captive; not a peep in the room while you're playing a song. It's going to be a fun night!

What I've Been Working on Recently

2012-09-01T20:49:32Z

I realize that there has been an obvious lack of updates on this end of the site. If you go over to the podcast blog you can check out a fair bit of new content that I have been developing, but it's no secret that my focus has changed considerably over the last year.

Last summer, not only did I perform at the Fringe Festival with my band, I also went on my first tour with Jonathan Ferguson. Although I have done a fair number of performances this last year, and I am on tour with Jonathan Ferguson again, my focus has gradually shifted from music to entrepreneurship (not that either of them are mutually exclusive). And even though entrepreneurship has taken a front seat, about 50% of it is still pertaining to music, even though my role is a little different.

I have started working with a company called TuneCity (particularly with the blogging side of things). TuneCity is a new concept that is one part online music store one part word of mouth marketing. Independent bands can promote their music to a larger fan base, and fans can also financially benefit from referrals. If it sounds confusing, that's only because there isn't anything else like it. I am really excited about this opportunity.

Regardless, I think there is a good chance I will be rebranding this site. Not that I want to make it an online brochure, but I'm not sure how much I will be able to update it. I don't think that this will be a permanent arrangement, but I know for the next 2 - 10 years I will be working towards the attainment of my dreams. Moreover, I'm excited about the people I'm going to be helping along the way.

Life Transitions

2012-08-31T16:27:17Z

It is a bit of an odd feeling as I embark upon - what might be - my last tour in a while. This does not mean that I won't be performing locally, nor does it mean that I won't be playing the occasional out-of-towner. What this does mean is that longer, extended tours of half dozen or more cities may not be part of the picture for the next two to five years.

As I enter a new season in my life, I look upon my 20s as a time of growth and development. Many of the skills I learned, picked up, or developed seem all the more relevant today. I have not stopped writing; if anything, I am writing more! I have not stopped playing music; I may be involved in a different capacity, but I am very much involved. I have not stopped working on websites; online business is now one of my main focuses.

It probably shouldn't come as any surprise; as life picks up pace, the seeds we've planted earlier in life have to bear a harvest. The countless hours of practice I put in to guitar now pay dividends; more than I ever thought it would! The time spent in the studio recording has now translated into becoming an engineer and a producer. I am beginning to surprise myself with the things I can do in the studio. The time spent creating websites and writing content has gradually turned into a means of making a living.

I could look upon those years of development as being scattered or disconnected. I feel like I was unfocused; I would sink my teeth into entirely too many projects, cut back, then rinse and repeat. In a way, I still do that. However, my goal, now more than ever, is to give the projects and businesses in my life the attention they deserve. I want to hear "you're still doing that?" and answer "yes" every time. I think that's what integrity as all about; fulfilling your commitments, and standing behind something you believe in.

For a long time, music trumped everything else in my life. I would choose music over just about anything and everything else. When I really started to think about the future that I wanted, I began to realize that there might be other ways of getting there. I began to concede that maybe there might even be better ways of getting there. I've decided to make a run at it.

Sweeter After Difficulties

2012-07-16T21:39:58Z

Another project that I've had the chance to participate in (besides Andrew Rich's 12 String Monster) is Jonathan Ferguson's Sweeter After Difficulties. I was invited to be a part of Jonathan's band as lead guitarist and backing vocalist over a year ago, and have been working with him ever since.

Once a part of his group, he asked me if I would play lead guitar on his album. He had been encountering some personnel issues (doesn't sound familiar at all), and once aware of my virtuoso-like guitar skills (just kidding), he asked me to be a part of the project.

The album has been out for a couple of months now, and as of June, it has been available through Jonathan's website.

Jonathan is a fantastic songwriter who cites artists like Paul Simon and Jackson Browne as his influence. If you enjoy folk music, this is definitely an album for you.