To experiment ,explore, and push the boundaries of representative art, that is the energy and rush of the creative process. I don't think a painting formula that works commercially again and again is true Art. My style is personal experience.
My 9/11 Memorial contribution is a song that is titled: "The Day America Cried." It is a sad slow ballad with just keyboards and vocals telling the tale. Not only is the melody haunting...but the lyrics are quite
profound!
I love the translate what I see into two dimensions or three dimensions. I gain new personal insights from execution of this work. interpretations of others. I also enjoy the craft of production both in small details and more broad expressions.
Like most, I watched in horror as the terrorist attacks against the United States unfolded on Tuesday, September 11th, 2001. A native New Yorker now living in Dallas, I wanted to help.
For 7 years in the 80's I lived in New York and came to identify with the city and its people. I was not present at 9/11, but after the attacks, the shock and confusion seemed only to grow as time passed.
Towers was released before completion of Dave's second album, to coincide with the 5th anniversary of 9-11. The song is emotionally charged and rings with a poignant message of peace and praise for the true heroes of that fateful day.
“I Will Remember” was written for my younger cousin Mark Hindy in the months after September 11th. Mark worked for Cantor Fitzgerald and was only 28 years old. There was something so indescribably special about Mark. He was a kid in a 6’4” body.