"Piano For Both Ears"
is David's first solo piano
CD. While recording "Piano For Both Ears", David Alstead
found an outlet for the expression of his own style and numerous
musical quirks. He recorded this CD by allowing each song reflect
the time and emotional state in which it was written. This resulted
in songs that were not forced into a pre-defined style cubby-hole, yet
fit comfortably together as a cohesive collection.
And while there are no lyrics to the songs on "Piano For Both
Ears", you will find that the songs are about life, death,
happiness, sadness, wonder, fun, obsession, religion, self-reflection,
homage... one might say about the path of life itself. Who needs lyrics?
The music tells the whole story!
David
Alstead (feel free to call him "Dave") is currently living
in St. Paul, Minnesota, but was originally from Alexandria and has lived
in Minnesota most of his life. In a state well known for other pianists
like Lorie Line, Jeane Arland Peterson and Willie Murphy, David has
carved out a niche for himself that is unique. Determined to mix things
up a little, he starts with a classical music form, and using the
vocabulary of a myriad of musical styles, creates emotional
and stirring songs that are sure to surprise and captivate.
Listeners will appreciate the classical influences that are
obvious in David's musical style, which are the result of his many years
of classical piano training. They are very apparent on "Piano For
Both Ears". In addition however, with David's tendency to
encourage the inclusion of pop sensibilities and jazz chordal
elements and structures into the music, you are as likely to hear Billy
Joel, or Keith Green, Keith Jarrett or Dave Brubeck
hidden just beneath the surface. His writing has been recognized by
internationally renowned instrumental quartet Zeitgeist as a
winner of their Eric Stokes Song Contest.
