David Wheeler
David Wheeler
San Jose, NM
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I uploaded a BRAND NEW SONG Called "Hope"!! NOT from the archives! A must hear! Only on http://www.reverbnation.com/davidwheeler
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I sang and played guitar in many bands including Om's Law, Petting Zoo and Big Rock. Now I record my original songs myself from my home on guitar, vocals, bass, drums, keyboards, flute and more and post them here among other places. My music has been featured in local newspapers, TV and radio stations and on compilation LPs and CDs and I have performed throughout the US and Europe. Musicnation.com writes of me on their home page, "This indie rock artist from San Jose, NM keeps listeners guessing as he explores new musical styles on every song".
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Musicnation song reviews
..for “Small Hometown Blues”;
Very Nice Song David!
love always Pop Dolls
love always Pop Dolls
Daryan says
i like the way the intro is simple and sparse, so i hope you don't cut it out for radio, as it helps to contrast once the bass and other instrumentation comes in for the verse. the lyrics are awesome, and very true. it's so weird how simple problems can become so huge, simply because of perspective.
Avalon Parade says
I really enjoy the flow of the this song, very nice lyrics
beautiful songwriting David :-)
beautiful songwriting David :-)
Robert Tiernan says
Nice unique blues that somehow takes me back to somewhere past. I just moved to a small town semi-recently and they're already talking....heehee.
MiuMa says
good stuff having original blues feeling!
V E I N says
this is a great song!! cool lyrics!...
GARY SPARKS says
DA BLUES BABY !!!!!! COOL ! VERY UNIQUE APPROACH TO DA BLUES...
I'M KIND OF EMBARRASSED NOW TO PUT UP MY 'SAMEOLD SAME OLD ' BLUES SONG " dem GRAVEYARD SHIFT blues".........maybe you'll find it amusing.. YOURS IT GREAT.....LYRICS VOCALS MUSIC SUUUIIIIITE!!!!
I'M KIND OF EMBARRASSED NOW TO PUT UP MY 'SAMEOLD SAME OLD ' BLUES SONG " dem GRAVEYARD SHIFT blues".........maybe you'll find it amusing.. YOURS IT GREAT.....LYRICS VOCALS MUSIC SUUUIIIIITE!!!!
..for “Up a Creek”;
Daryan says
the beats make it sound almost like a dance track, which is awesome to me. the synths also keep the song lighthearted and fun. you have a deft ability to craft melody from almost any lyrical phrase, and you do that quite well here. almost jason mraz-like phrasing, which is very cool.
The Plastic Duo! says
This is nice. I really love the music, and like ben said, it's catchy. Kind of reminds me of Stephen Malkmus and the jicks. very cool song, man!
nice sound
4,000 stars. simple and classic sounding.... ween meets warren zevon?
Rock Out! ---B
Rock Out! ---B
Nice sonics w/ this song ~ love the vocals David ~ & as always It's quite catchy !!!!
"Up a Creek" is a wonderfully playful tune ~ Ohhh! To be in love again . . . Like riding a bike ~ you don't wanna forget . . . It reminds me of my old song ~ just teasing David ~ I love it !!!!!!!!!
"Up a Creek" is a wonderfully playful tune ~ Ohhh! To be in love again . . . Like riding a bike ~ you don't wanna forget . . . It reminds me of my old song ~ just teasing David ~ I love it !!!!!!!!!
..for “Clearing Acequia in Springtime”;
GARY SPARKS says
GREAT GROOVE....YOU GOT A WEE BIT O WICCAN IN YOU LAD !!!!!
I'll put it in the
Very Nice category. * * * * *
Very Nice category. * * * * *
Bern-1 says
I think that should be a new category....diggin tha track!
Scientific Method says
I still like Clearing the best. That's just my opinion. It has a great feel to it and very visual lyrics.
..for “You Say”;
GARY SPARKS says
...A GREAT "DEAD" GROOVY SONG BRA !!!!!!
walker/brown ent. says
Bob Dylan revisted.Keep up the good work. Right back at ya.
i do say, it's an official hit. love the harmonies, like blue oyster cult or Meat Puppets.
Rock Out! ---B
Rock Out! ---B
perrga says
good harmonies
good luck thanks perrga
good luck thanks perrga
Love the bass intro. Nice harmonies. Cool sounds. It feels good and makes me feel good throughout. Thanks for your vote, David. You got mine. Wild Bill Austin
Robert Tiernan says
This is SO 60's! Groovy baby!
groovy....kinda "Smashmouth" like, "Walkin' On The Sun" ....very cool.
Lizzie ~ "Gems"
Lizzie ~ "Gems"
Signo Nata says
Now it's playing from the top for the 2nd time.
It's definitely happy, gotta rock the head and everything. I like it =D Yely
It's definitely happy, gotta rock the head and everything. I like it =D Yely
Pedestrian X says
I think this is your best track Dave. I love how happy this one is.
Daryan says
it's like the monkees with the happy hums! i like the ending vocals with no background instrumentation to mess with the harmony.
I think it's a catchy little diitty. That must be why I've let it play over & over while I've been ( Ben ) practicing my typing. Besides, he kind of looks like me. 30 years ago! Peace & Love, cu BV
John Dennis Dickey (stereofame.com)
Tight Sounds Exemplary close harmonies, David. Truly nice melody and lyrics...big thumb up for this
one in particular.
901 Pine (stereofame.com)
Ditto on those niiice harmonies! Smooth sound all around!
…for “Nightdance”;
GARY SPARKS says
LIKE A YOUNG DAVID BOWIE ........A GREAT SONG DW !!!
Vincent Thomas Rey says
Great song my friend !
Avalon Parade says
I really love this song david
i like how you recorded it a lot have a good night great lyrics too
i like how you recorded it a lot have a good night great lyrics too
..for “There’s a Rhythm”;
Got my vote David...peace,
Lizzie ~ "Gems"
Lizzie ~ "Gems"
1 says
5 Stars for you
Blessings Flick
Blessings Flick
Otto's Jacket says
Otto's Jacket really likes this song.
MOn says
Love the originality. Ur voice is what makes the track and I enjoy the lyrical work. 60s style guitar is fresh. Keep pushing.
MOn
MOn
..for “Wake Up”;
Pedestrian X says
for some reason I can't quite describe...this song is bringing me back to my childhood days watching cartoons with dark underlined meanings I didn't quite understand. It might be the bouncy nature of the song, but I keep thinking of Puff the Magic Dragon, The Last Unicorn, and the old Hobbit cartoon.
I guess your vocal style hits a nerve in my cortex that hasn't been hit in a loooong time. Simply awesome
I guess your vocal style hits a nerve in my cortex that hasn't been hit in a loooong time. Simply awesome
Daryan says
the laid back feel during the verses are quite cool, especially how they help build to the chorus and accentuate the "wake up, wake up, you've grown complacent... you've slept too long" lyrics. the harmony is very nice as well. different from your other songs, which shows how versatile you are at creating music!
ChristyJones says
Hey David I am awake!! Christy
This one is cool.
This one is cool.
perrga says
good job
V E I N says
It's got that ancient dark ages rythm' very nice!...Cool lyrics! like it a lot! :)
deM Boys Madgnap says
this is sweet
has like a old meat puppet or YOUNG man crazy i like it!
has like a old meat puppet or YOUNG man crazy i like it!
GARY SPARKS says
MY FAVORITE BAND OF ALL TIME IS JETHRO TULL/IAN ANDERSON-MARTIN BARRE....
AND I LOVE THIS KIND OF MUSIC.....READ MY BIO.....YOU WOULD BE A SUPERSTAR IN LIVERPOOL OR DONEGAL......... YEA THERE'S A SPRINKLE OF NEIL YOUNG.....BUT ALL IN ALL THIS IS THE MOST UNQUE SOUND ON THIS SITE...YER A BETTER WRITER THAN ME FER SURE !
AND I LOVE THIS KIND OF MUSIC.....READ MY BIO.....YOU WOULD BE A SUPERSTAR IN LIVERPOOL OR DONEGAL......... YEA THERE'S A SPRINKLE OF NEIL YOUNG.....BUT ALL IN ALL THIS IS THE MOST UNQUE SOUND ON THIS SITE...YER A BETTER WRITER THAN ME FER SURE !
I decided to wake up despite the prognosis. If I can never play music anymore, I can hear great music. I think the vocal is superlative in clarity, quality. Very stark but necessary theme. I think you have a good pick here for the H2H. Looking forward to more frequent visits. Wow!!
Jami says
You have an almost medieval sound. I could imagine this song along the side of a Kings court. Yet the lyrics are timeless. Great song.
Jesse Kinch says
Cool Song. Love the Flute Parts..Your Passions Dead?...Not with this song. Peace, Jesse
Avalon Parade says
This song is awesome
Love the guitar progression and garage type drums it gives me a frank zappa feel Nice James
Love the guitar progression and garage type drums it gives me a frank zappa feel Nice James
Great instrumentation. Like the vocal and lyrics as well.
benschlomo says
Genius!! Like Neil Young mated with Heidegger and ate too much pie!!!
Ricky Sparks says
Love the lyrics and message of this song, David!
SOLARMAGIC says
Makes me want to WAKE UP! Great tune David!
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Love Sex n Death says
classic yet new-soothing yet eerie-light hearted but deep-layed back but in your face!!! How can you not take notice and respect music that is a complete paradox anyway u look at it??? ......FUCKING BRILLIANT! you've earned my vote!
1 says
Blessings David
I Love the message We need a lot more of your spirit in this world 5 Stars Much Love and Respect Flick
I Love the message We need a lot more of your spirit in this world 5 Stars Much Love and Respect Flick
Dina Cribbs is back says
wake up!!!!!!!!! yep, we must!
David makes a good point about laying too low ~ in this unique ~ as always ~ sounding song!
I love the vocals , especially when the harmonies come in. The open feel and sparse production on the verses would usually lead to more of a free association for the lyrics, but I think David has crafted this tune to do what he wants it to do, and he wants us to hear what he has to say. It's a well paced, conscience artistic statement, & a very good song !
I love the vocals , especially when the harmonies come in. The open feel and sparse production on the verses would usually lead to more of a free association for the lyrics, but I think David has crafted this tune to do what he wants it to do, and he wants us to hear what he has to say. It's a well paced, conscience artistic statement, & a very good song !
…for “Fundamental Truth”;
GARY SPARKS says
NAW....THIS IS STRAIGHT FORWARD.....AND THAT'S THE FUNDAMENTAL TRUTH !!!!!!!
Robert Tiernan says
It IS kinda mixed up, but makes perfect sense. Cooool.
Pedestrian X says
I like the rhythm mixup on this. Listening in headphones is great! All the parts mess together quite well. This is so original, I love it.
…for “Thorazine”;
GARY SPARKS says
AHH YES...THE BALLAD OF DWIGHT FRY meets JOHN LENNON.....VIA BLONDIE !!!
BRILLIANT ROCK !!!!!!
BRILLIANT ROCK !!!!!!
Justine Wilde says
You've captured a way cool 60s feel: the instrumentation and vox are reminiscent of the VU's, "The Velvet Underground and Nico" album (aka / The Banana album); in particular, "All Tomorrow's Parties." Good stuff; thanks for turning me onto it!
~ Justine ~
~ Justine ~
The medication of society is secondary to how cool this song really is ~ as more need less meds & some need more meds . . . unfortunate for me I like all the illegal ones best . . .
Great tune David !!!!!!
Great tune David !!!!!!
Poppermost says
Great musical job with a great message. Wish more people felt that way.
Justin says
Ya got that right. In my opinion, there are a lot of prescription drugs that shouldn't be legal. So many scrips will get a person high, and even if youre using them to get better, those drugs are still going through your system in the same amounts as if you were abusing them. Drugs damage the body, and i don't have a problem with that, but i do have a problem with people being delusioned into thinking that having a prescription doesn't make them dangerous. People using Heroin know they're killing themselves, but do you think teens whos parents dope them up on Aderol (?) Vivance and everything else know. They probably don't.
MR DAVID ,is it time for my mediaction?Or did i already get it? Cool cover art and cool song.THANKS FOR THE UPDATE ON THIS ONE KEEP ME POSTED,LOOKING FOR MORE TO COME I KNOW YOU HAVE IT.RICHARD ,SONG GETS BETTER THE MORE YOU LISTEN TO IT.I AM VOTING HERE NOW.
MiuMa says
this song makes me feel so good! added to my favorites. cool!
Love it! The instrumentation and mix are fantastic. Love the lyrics and vocals. Thanks for letting us all know about this gem.
… for “Big Blues”;
back fo some BB.......aaaahhhhhh yes
GARY SPARKS says
I APPROACH IT FROM A DIFFERENT WAY....."i need THE DYIN'"
but we both love our MOTHER...EARTH !.........GOOD MESSAGE...GREAT SONG ! "Blessed Be" DAVID !
but we both love our MOTHER...EARTH !.........GOOD MESSAGE...GREAT SONG ! "Blessed Be" DAVID !
Robert Tiernan says
What a great song to hear after an early evening surf in the wonderful Big Blue.
…for “Let it Go”;
GARY SPARKS says
THIS ONE IS BEAUTIFUL........I LIKE THE WAY YOU RESPECT THE ELDER GODS OF ROCK
THIS REMINDS ME OF "Teach Your Children" FOR EXAMPLE......NICE LEADS !
THIS REMINDS ME OF "Teach Your Children" FOR EXAMPLE......NICE LEADS !
Avalon Parade says
let it go is awesome
it sounds really cool and i love how you recorded it too your voice is very good -J
it sounds really cool and i love how you recorded it too your voice is very good -J
Mark Holman says
Alright David Wheeler in Let It Go reminds me of the earthy sounds I grew up with in North Carolina. Harmonies, guitar interplay that are skilled and complimentary make me feel as if the best remedy would be to just forget anything that has happened and focus on the now. You are who you are right now, anything in the past makes you less than what you are or can become. Nice David - Mark H
…for “Drink”;
here's to you! a toast, whole wheat with butter and jam. sweet, fattening, tasty, and highly nutritious. yummm. no artificial flavors or colours, organinc, no tropical oils, 100% USRDA of 9 essential vitamins and minerals. good as a main course, or as an amazing appetizer.
Rock Out! ---B
Rock Out! ---B
GARY SPARKS says
GREAT !!!! NEIL WITH CCR in JOE'S GARAGE band practicin' ...
my favorite favorite !!!!
my favorite favorite !!!!
Daryan says
i didn't get to hear the first version either, but i like this one! it has a breezy, classic rock sound, with good lyrics that evoke imagery as only a good song can. drink deeply, breathe freely, and open your eyes << very cool lyrics :D
DICARLO PRODUCTIONS says
I DIDNT HEAR THE OLD VERSION, BUT YOU SAID THIS ONE HAD BUTTER AND JAM ON THE TOAST!!!!! :)
I LIKE BUTTER & JAM ON MY TOAST!!!!!!!! :)
I LIKE BUTTER & JAM ON MY TOAST!!!!!!!! :)
Jami says
cool
Hey David, thanks for mentioning this in your comment. Glad I came by and had a listen.
Avalon Parade says
Love it
So artsy I lock the recording it remind me of Ryan Adams 29 So good David :-) James
So artsy I lock the recording it remind me of Ryan Adams 29 So good David :-) James
GARY SPARKS says
Blessed Be !........i believe in miracles too.... suite groove tastefull fx...olde skuul geetar !!!!
Poppermost says
Cool dirty guitar sound on your new version of "Drink." Definitely sticks to your ribs now!
…for “A little too late”;
GARY SPARKS says
LIKE ME YOU LEAVE AN ECHO OF HOPE INTERTWINED WITH THE LONGING....
APPROPRIATE VERSE FOR THE CHORUS.....WELL DONE !!
APPROPRIATE VERSE FOR THE CHORUS.....WELL DONE !!
…for “My Love”;
Daryan says
the harmonica is awesome! this song is really catchy, with honest and instantly relatable lyrics. the guitars really keep the song moving, and the guitar solo worked very well, too. the lady you wrote this for must be beaming at inspiring this song :)
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