Feelings

No matter what our  age is, we all started off as children. We cried, we laughed and we were pretty unaffected by social protocol. Then we eventually grew up, matured and kind of learned how to still have fun within the confines of the social system around us. But,  deep inside, we still had our feelings. It seems that when we hear good songs or see good art, this brings out those hidden feelings again...and we tend to live again and feel again. That's important and that's a lot  of what the music of the David Hamilton Project is all about.

From the textbook of Orthodontics

"Growth in size is accompanied by growth in internal structure, enabling the 8 year old child to function mentally at nearly the same level as an adult." from Textbook of Orthodontics by Samir E. Bishara

So what this is basically saying, is that an 8 year old has the brain capability to mentally function as an adult.  The point being, that what these children are exposed to influences them (sometimes for a lifetime), when they are in reality perfectly capable of thinking on their own.  So we are influenced by the school system, by our friends and by the music we listen to.  I think we are basically all good people, however negative influences can distract one from being a positive influence in society.

I was doing my Sunday walk on South Beach, when I noticed a driver of a car having an argument with some kids on skateboards.  I watched for a few minutes and when the scene escalated I ran across the street and yelled to hold off, and basically prevented a fist fight.  Everyone went their own way and I continued walking.  I wonder in todays media thirst for exciting videos how many people might have recorded the confrontation, and rather than preventing it, root for a fight.  I think we need to do more of the right thing and I try to express this in the music that I've created for the David Hamilton Project

Holiday

Those of us involved in the David Hamilton Project hope that our readers had a fantastic holiday weekend... Good times, with good friends and of course a good soundtrack.  We remain hard at work here on making the project a reality, and thought this was the perfect  opportunity to reflect on our choice of date for the concert.  One of the fundamental aspects of the music is that it is truly heartfelt and genuine.  If you haven't already, you can freely listen to any of the songs here.  With sentimental music, what better day for a show than Valentines Day?  Its an opportunity to celebrate a holiday for love the way it is meant to be: with loved ones doing something enjoyable and even romantic.  This will truly be a holiday to remember

(Im)Possibilities

A concession to the naysayers:  Yes, this does sound impossible.  Selling out a major venue for an 'unheard of' artist has never been done before.  The entire basis of the David Hamilton Project is alien to the music industry as we know it.  There is an established protocol for a band to 'make it big' and it is very different from what we are talking about here

And here's a revelation to the naysayers: So was flight, so was electricity, so was space travel, so was the ability to 'record' music and so was pretty much everything else you do and encounter on the average day

Everything worthwhile was once impossible.  It just takes a good, sound idea and a lot of determination.  There will always be obstacles to overcome, and it won't come easy... but the end result is worth it.  We've worked hard on fine tuning the concept of a 'Mutual Fun' and all thats left to do is share it.  Think of the possibilities

Summer job

I had an appointment with a physician a few days ago and a young lady came in the room to get some information from me. She was a student at Vanderbilt University who was spending her summer time to see how this  neurology office worked.  I wondered how interesting this summer occupation was for this girl. Instead of spending her time this way, she could be making money and getting people involved in a revolutionary music project  that would make a lot of people happy and maybe wealthy... the concept of mutual fun with the David Hamilton Project. I think that helping people in a doctor's office is a noble thing but I also think that life is short and spending your  youth  dealing with pathology is not too exciting.
I must add a caveat to this... my computer tutor in order to not alienate  people  (especially pathologists)
encourages me to not say that pathology is not exciting.

Musical Motivations and Memories

Music is such an integral part of life if you think about it.  Our lives all have soundtracks.  Many find that certain songs inspire them to work out, or at work.  Many have a long list of songs that remind them of things.  Maybe its the lyrics of a song that remind them of their first date, their first kiss, of any memorable moment in their lives.  Or maybe its just that a particular song happened to be on the radio at that time.  Regardless of what it means to us, or why, the reality is that music plays a very significant role in our lives.   Try to imagine your life without music!  Personally I can't even imagine such a scenario

One of the aspirations of the David Hamilton Project is the concept of fan participation/involvement/ownership.  Why not take something that is so central to our lives, and give all of us the opportunity to be involved to a greater extent.  Music has been a significant part of society for a very long time, and will remain so for generations to come.  Let's all have a stake in shaping it, enjoying it, profiting from it and sharing it.  All of us, not just a select few, deserve the ability to be involved in this pillar of civilization

My Dream

I had a dream a few nights ago that people were responding to the idea of a " mutual fun " and the David Hamilton Project.  Everyone involved was so excited that they were part of something that was  positive. Something invigorating and instrumental to the evolution of music. People were happy that they were having an impact on the music that they loved and at the same time having a positive impact on society.
The church congregation that now had funds to build their new addition. The social worker that could now
have the extra funds to bring their needy clients to the dentist for much needed therapy. The public schools that  instead of having to limit music programs could now offer kids the chance to participate in bands, orchestras, choirs and drama programs. It was amazing to see what people could do together to make this a reality...to really change the world and make it a better place.