Teach4Endurance

"Drifting Off" is the 7th song on my upcoming album release, "Bare". I really like this song a great deal. I think the true essence of this song is the bass line. It really anchors this piece, allowing the the strings, backing vocals and keys to shine on their bedrock. Enjoy!

"Ballet of Angels" is the next track on my upcoming (stripped down) instrumental album, "Bare". This track is a bass run at heart. Everything on this track was built upon the bass lines. In essence, it's a spiritual dance to get lost in. Enjoy!

"Mystic Blue" is the newest track, which will part of my upcoming instrumental release, "Bare". As with all the tracks on "Bare", they're stripped back of all drums and percussions. Just guitars, bass, and some keyboards. This is a pretty laid back track that has a nice ambient feel to it. I hope you like it.

This is quite the eccentric track. As its part of my upcoming "Bare" instrumental album, it's devoid of percussions, drums, etc. However, that doesn't mean the song lacks depth. "Make Believe" is a fairly ambitious track filled with woodwinds, guitars and ethereal appeal. So, chill out and take trip into the land of "Make Believe"!

"Learn the Way" is another track that will be on my next instrumental album entitled, "Bare". Tracks on this album are more minimalistic, but still have some of that ethereal vibe I'm becoming known for. At heart, this song is a piano piece; however, listen closely for multiple guitar tracks and let them guide you to "Learn the Way".

"Spheres" is the second track on my upcoming "Bare" instrumental album. No beats, drums, percussions, etc. Simply guitars, bass and some ethereal elements (which is the theme of this entire upcoming album). That being said, this track is pretty trippy (if you listen closely). In the end, it all comes full circle . . . hence, "Spheres".

"Summer's End" is the first track on what will be my 6th instrumental album release. The album is entitled "Bare". It will be filled with tracks that are stripped down, acoustic if you will. There are still some of my ambient vibes, but as with this song, far more minimalistic than my other work. Think of it as "Brian Dalton-Unplugged"! Hope you enjoy it!

"Closing Fast" was actually inspired by my podcast episode, "No Return to Syndication." https://shows.acast.com/623daf7026ae2900133636e8/episodes/no-return-to-syndication Essentially, this life is our one shot. It is not a sitcom where we get an opportunity for a rerun . . . hence, our lifelines can and will close fast. Grab onto life and live it for all its worth! Musically, it's an ambitious tra...

"Weight of Circumstance" is a proud moment. It's weird; it's trippy; it's mind-bending. However, it didn't start that way. I just had a simple riff in my head that I had no idea where to go with it. Over time, it began blending together into this mind-warping journey. Put on headphones, lay back, close your eyes and go on an epic trip!

"Chasing Shadows" is a fairly stripped down track (at least in my catalog of music creations it is). Simple layered guitar tracks with a gentle layer of harmonics to float along the backside. It's a pretty calming track . . . so, lay back and enjoy!

The track "Solaris" is an ode to the sun. The name "Solaris" is both a boy's name and a girl's name meaning "of the Sun." This song's title came from how the piano chorus makes me feel while listening to it: bright, warm and free.

"Longing" (in my opinion) is my masterpiece (up to this point). I love it! Beyond being my "long"est composition, it simply takes the listener on a journey. The title comes from when I was putting together the second piano section (at the 5 minute mark). This entire sequence reminded me of missing somebody. Wanting or wishing for them to be in your life again. Hence, the title. Hope you all enjoy...

"Memories Fade" evokes a sense of solace and serenity. In my mind, it's a reminder that when we think someone/something we love is gone, they really aren't. We just need to pay attention. From a musical standpoint, my favorite part is the conga break at 2:27! Make sure to check that part out:)

Oh, where to start with "Questions Outweigh My Answers"? The track title says it all. This song took me longer than most to reach its final form. I kept asking myself "What if?", which can often lead to running in circles on a hamster wheel. -What if I change the tempo here? -What if I alter the piano keys to violin strings? -What if I add a CODA at the end which leads to a crescendo? . . . and on...

"Bedtime Stories" is kind of a juxtaposition. You have a very ambient feeling bedrock with piano and ethereal effects. However, you also have a more rock n' roll feel electric guitar doing simple runs throughout. The guitar runs are in the realm of David Gilmore (Pink Floyd). No, I'm not nearly as good as him; the point is the runs are not flashy; as I've learned, often it's in what notes are left...

I'm gonna' be honest . . . I love this track! "Leap of Faith" was inspired by thinking of the challenges that humanity has been able to conquer by having the guts to simply take a "leap of faith" and go for the gold so to speak. When we truly put our minds, hearts and souls into an endeavor, there's not much we can't accomplish. So, what are you waiting for? Take the leap!

What started as a simple piano run in D major turned into quite the experiment. While intended to be a ballad, this track took a mind of its own and developed into a far more upbeat song, with a concentration on electronic beats and heavy guitar reverb. In the end, I'm really happy with how "Imagine a Day" turned out!

"Hard to Find" is the first song I've written for the next album, "Processing." I'm really proud of it. It's a piano piece at heart; but there's some majorly layered guitar tracks. Not to mention there are two distinct/separate bass lines, as well. Hope you all like it!

Ahh . . . where to start with "Cosmic Harmony." Well, its intro and exit have a very Seattle feel; but then out of nowhere, you'll hear some REM inspiration . . . and then when you think you have it all figured out, off we go to church with the angelic voices and harmonies. It's a cosmic ride!

"Familiar Change" is honestly a piano piece at heart. The piano lays the foundation. However, as with many of my tracks, that's when layers of the cake are added. With an eclectic, funky bass line, along with multiple guitar tracks . . . this is a track perfect for closing your eyes and taking a nap in the gentle breeze of summer.

I felt like it was time to rock a bit again. I've been on the laid back, ambient, shoegazer kick (which I do enjoy); but sometimes, I need to simply let it rip. And rip (my friends) is exactly what "Repeat Transmission" is all about. Powerchord heaven and a bass line waiting to chew on your face (in a good way!) Enjoy.

"It Won't Be Long" is pretty unique for me in a couple of ways. One is I'm starting to play around with piano runs. Secondly, there's a bass line where the notes bend to a new octave (similar to the guitar bends in "In My Life" by the Beatles; or Eddie Van Halen in "Runaround".) It's a longer song that feels like you're longing for something and hopefully . . . "It Won't Be Long" before it appears...

"Fall From Grace" is a moody little thing. It has tempo changes; it goes from standard tunings to sharp chords and back again; it even has some techno nuances in the background (if you listen closely). Hell, there's even a choir in there:) The title comes from the A A/G A/F# A/F run . . . falling down, down, down. Yep, that's show my mind works:)

"Soul Searching" is a song on a musical journey that is longing to find "home." Its tempo changes, multiple backing tracks, spirits speaking, and then some are all culminating together to reach the end of their journey (or "search" if you will).

"Clear as Day" stems from how this creation makes me feel. While writing and recording it, it just had a simplistic clarity to it. However, listen closely (seriously, listen closely), and you'll hear there's lot to be discovered hidden in the clarity!