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Keep On/Where Light Shines featuring Zach Davis
The new single, "Keep On/Where Light Shines"! Listen to, share and SUPPORT this MUSIC! You can purchase this track from this gdworldblues.com link on a "Pay What You Like" basis.
As an instrumental track, this music represents two things: Perseverance and the struggle for morality in a decadent society.
The accompanying painting was created
The new single, "Keep On/Where Light Shines"! Listen to, share and SUPPORT this MUSIC! You can purchase this track from this gdworldblues.com link on a "Pay What You Like" basis.
As an instrumental track, this music represents two things: Perseverance and the struggle for morality in a decadent society.
The accompanying painting was created specifically for this music by Zsuzsanna Davis and inspired part of the title "Where Light Shines". This track is actually a part one and two and are greater as a whole. "Keep On" is part one and it's "A" section is based on a purposeful walking pace, the rhythm is decidedly funky. The "B" section of Keep On portrays tension, doubt, violence and fear. The "breakdown" or "C" section contains Zach's expression of healing, rest, meditation before going back into the fray and "keep going". There are strings underneath that serve to soften the harshness and starkness within the music.
Part two, "Where Light Shines", was based from the guitar riff that repeats throughout the entirety of the piece. So much "grows" from the simple repetition that is immediately joined by the gorgeous and comforting chimes which sound like rays of light. The melodic guitars offer comfort and direction on this brief journey. The African drums drive everything dynamically forward.
This release is my first new offering toward what will be the next body of work I call "The Dignity Project". I'm so grateful to have Zach's talent on display here as well as 3 other tracks that will be included in this project. I always had a lot of fun working with my son recording and performing music. It's probably to stand up as the greatest inspiration I could have ever experienced. I will continue my quest to be "his favorite guitarist" through continuing my work and praying for Zach's musical guidance for the rest of my days. - Garrick Davis - World Blues
"World Blues" - Acoustic Live: At The Freight
"Acoustic Live: At The Freight" is a 2-track recorded production of Garrick Davis World Blues acoustic set performed for the John Lee Hooker Foundation Benefit Concert at Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse in Berkeley, CA. on June 14, 2019.
I have been been involved within the organization by way of working with the students in the music program at
"Acoustic Live: At The Freight" is a 2-track recorded production of Garrick Davis World Blues acoustic set performed for the John Lee Hooker Foundation Benefit Concert at Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse in Berkeley, CA. on June 14, 2019.
I have been been involved within the organization by way of working with the students in the music program at Eastside College Prep in East Palo Alto, CA. Many of the students I am blessed to work with opened this star-studded multi-act show as an ensemble, I was proud to witness.
Following the high schoolers, I was joined yet again by the masterful young tabla drum player Tanmay Bichu who I began working with in 2016. Tanmay has performed with me in different lineups of the World Blues configurations, including the full 8-piece as well as appearing on the "House Full of Friends"(2018) live album.
In this simple setting of guitar and tabla(often with piano) is where the combination really shines as you will hear for yourself. Thanks to Lou Judson for releasing this recording to me so I can bring it to the public. It is very clear, dynamic and punchy!
I look forward to recording a full album with him someday, which will display more of the improvisation wonderment that comes out when given the time and space.
As in keeping with the spirit of the "benefit event", the John Lee Hooker Foundation will receive 10% from the sales of this production for the first year (8/22/20).
A Thrilling Tabla Solo - Grey Sky
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Artist's Choice Track
The current "Artist's Choice" and the photo that was taken during the performance was the direct inspiration for naming this styler of music "World Blues". Enjoy the adventure!