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.

Innovation in music

The concept of  selling a hybrid ticket/security in a new music venture offers challenging opportunities.
The question is, can enough people be encouraged to participate. There  are so many "solicitations"
out there and everyone is so busy that when a new and exciting ( and honest ) project is proposed  adequate
numbers of participants are difficult to acquire. So, what's the answer. One option is to just give up. Believing in the benefits of this endeavor, the social benefits and the satisfaction of knowing that a lot of people are going to really enjoy this  novel adventure it becomes  an unstoppable challenge.
I believe we only live once and it is quite satisfying at the end of our journey to know that we gave everything we had. So there you go.
Please listen to the David Hamilton Music. There's true meaning in the lyrics. The idea of participating in a new music venture is what I like to call a mutual fun.

Opportunity, risk and reward

Some say when one door closes another opens.  Some say opportunity knocks just once.  I think there is truth to both of those statements, but its not that simple.  Maybe you regret not checking what was behind that first door, or the second, or the third and so on.  Maybe when opportunity knocks, you will lock the deadbolt and hide from the uncertainty.  I would be willing to bet anything, that everyone who is honest with themselves has wondered 'what if' at some point in time

What if I had made that investment?
What if I had gone there?
What if I had taken that risk?
What if I put it all on the line?

Maybe I could have been rich, and retired with a nice mansion on a Caribbean beach somewhere.  Maybe I wouldn't be.  But I can't help but wonder, what if...

Look at every success story.  They aren't wondering what if because they did.  Yes, there is the flip side, and some have not been able to achieve their dreams, but at least they can say they tried and be at peace with themselves because of it.  What if things had worked out better, is a very different question than what if I had given it my all.  I've missed opportunity before, and I will always look back and wonder what would have happened if I coulda/shoulda/woulda.  I believe there is nothing more painful than seeing someone else reap the rewards of something that you could have, should have and would have.  In those instances though, it's my fault.  I didn't.  Good for whoever did: they did.  That regret, that doubt, that wondering is not how I want to live my life.  I am a doer.  I am a believer that hard work, good intentions and good support will always be a rewarding experience.  I will not look back on my life 50 years from now and wonder what if.  I will live comfortably, with or without financial wealth knowing I tried, knowing I did everything I possibly could to make our world a better place.  I sincerely believe I will, and with that belief I will push forward.  No matter what

The road is long, but that makes the reward greater.  If it was easy someone would have done it by now.  I'm not suggesting you sell everything you own and buy hundreds of tickets to the David Hamilton Project.  That would be foolish.  But I look at this project and I see incredible potential.  Potential that any one can be part of with a moderate investment.  Great potential reward, with only minimal risk?  That sounds good to me!  Now add to that the inevitable changes this will usher into the music business. Changes that I truly believe will make music better for its fans and for its creators.  I don't need a beach house in the Caribbean if we've turned the whole world into paradise

In regards to the David Hamilton Project, just as in everything else in life, we all have opportunity.  We all must choose, do we take the risk and reach for the reward?  Do we let that opportunity pass and hope for a better one?  Do we do? Or do we wait idly as the world rushes by?  We will all have opportunities in life, I hope we all can make the most of them

Me... I'm gonna go out there and do.  I'm gonna fight the good fight, and when I am done, I can confidently say I did.  Only you can choose how you will proceed