Interview with Grammy® Nominee David Dyson
"Thus (this) is actually a great question. I have never gave it full thought about whether or not any of my melodies were conceived as stolen because in the process of have other musicians hear and learn them.... noone has said "Hey! This is the melody from......"
Never crossed my mind to check."
What are some habits that set you apart?
"I don't know if they set me apart, but when I write I consider which instrument to start on. If I write from the bass my songs tend to be heavily groove oriented and intricate bass lines. If I start from the keyboard or guitar...I tend to write slow or medium tempo songs that have more intricate changes and movements."
What are some crazy experiences you have had as a musician?
"Too many to mention. But once performed in Mc Allen, Texas with New Kids On The Block for a concert outside and the installed a tall see through fence between the stage and the audience. Once we started the show the crowd of mostly girls rushed the stage and the fence collapsed so we ended the show. Many girls were hurt."
When did you first become interested in making music and when did you first get serious about it?
"I have always had the passion for music. But my college days were when I really started honing in on my songwriting and taking productionn and engineering courses."
How much do you practice bass?
"I definitely don't practice as much as I should. I gig alot and learning songs in between. Usually I get a little practice in before I start learning and charting music for the gigs."
How long does it usually take for you to create a song?
"It all depends. No set time. Depends on the genre and how intricate or simple the song is. If it is a contemporary jazz or fusion song it is usually more intricate and takes longer. A pop song may take a day or two to write but the production and lyrics take weeks or months to complete."
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