Monday, August 25, 2014

Painting The Music - Live Art Meets Live Music

I had the pleasure of playing with some great local artists this weekend at a unique event called Painting The Music.  Imagined and organized by Innovation Station Music artist Dan Fisk, Painting The Music brings together local musicians and area painters for a showcase whereby the visual artist paints an entirely new work of art on stage with the musician, using inspiration from the first song performed. The viewers’ energy becomes part of the art as audience members are encouraged to interact with the musicians and artists. After a round of one song each, the musicians play full sets in turn.  At the end of the event, paintings are made available for purchase via a silent auction.

It's incredible to see the visual manifestation of a song come to life before your very eyes.  The first song performed was one I co-wrote and produced for Dan Fisk called "Disappear".  It's a heart-wrenching song about attending the wedding of someone who once loved you.  You can check out that song and others from the "Drifiting" album here.

Dave Mallen, Dan Fisk, and Eugi
Dave Mallen, Dan Fisk, and Eugi

This weekend's event was part of Leesburg, VA's Artful August series, and featured performances by Ken Francis Wenzel, Justin Trawick, and of course, Dan Fisk and Dave Mallen

If you haven't been to a Painting The Music event, it's a real treat.  Email dan@danfisk.com if you are an artist or musician interested in participating in the next event!


Monday, August 18, 2014

New Monday Morning Blog / Les Mis & The Power of Music

Hi Folks, Dave here!  I'm pleased to announce I'll be blogging every Monday morning!  Whether you're a musician interested in music industry news, an aspiring music producer looking for studio tips, or just someone who wants to hear some insights on what inspires me in making music every day, I think you'll find something to like about the Innovation Station Music blog.

This weekend I went to see Les Miserables on Broadway with my family.  It reminded me of the power of the song, and how the right lyric paired with the right music can change lives.  This musical has everything - love, greed, patience, justice, war, peace, faith, duty, passion, pride, sacrifice - it's incredible how they packed so much into just a few hours.

This may sound idealistic, but I wonder what would happen if we brought everyone in Ferguson, MO into a theater to see Les Mis right now.  Would anyone feel more hope and optimism?  Or love?  I continue to believe in the power of music to change the world for the better.  No matter how much our world seems to be falling apart, music can put us back together.

'Til next week!

Monday, August 11, 2014

New Innovation Station Music Website Launched!

Innovation Station Music website
We're excited to announce the newly redesigned Innovation Station Music website!  The website has a fresh look-and-feel, with much more content, automation, and interactivity.

Finally, a website that explains in detail the many services we offer artists, including:
  • Studio Services (Recording, Producing, Mixing, Mastering, and Custom Music Creation)
  • Virtual Production - work with us remotely from anywhere in the world
  • Music Business Strategy - hourly rate consulting and personalized Strategic Business Plans for artists and bands
  • Studio Training & Solutions (Music Production Training and support for your studio)
Plus, we've got new sections such as Featured Artists, Testimonials, and Photo/Video Galleries.

Visit www.innovationstationmusic.com to check out the new site and feel free to contact us with your feedback!