The latest offering by Elad David, “Teardrops” is a captivating acoustic fingerstyle guitar instrumental that showcases the artist’s impeccable musicianship and technical prowess. The song opens with a groovy guitar melody that is soon joined by subtle synths and wind instrument harmonization that add a layer of depth and colour to the soundscape.
Additionally, the excellent production quality and impeccable use of the stereo field redefine the way modern acoustic music is mixed and Elad David proves himself as an efficient producer in the global indie scene. The guitar resonates with an ‘airy’ touch in the higher register while the musician’s percussive style is crisp and defined with a steady pumping low end.
The intricate fingerpicking patterns on the guitar are reminiscent of the works of legendary fingerstyle guitarists such as Tommy Emmanuel, Andy Mckee and Jon Gomm, but Elad David’s unique style and musical personality shine through in every note. The track has a melancholic quality that is sure to strike a chord with fans of acoustic music.
In conversation with Elad David
Elad David, born in 1981 in Be’er Sheva, Israel, began playing the guitar at age 12 and performed with his own band at 15. After military service, he studied jazz and contemporary music at the Rimon School for 3 years, acquiring theoretical and technical knowledge. IMF got in touch with the session musician and producer to get an inside peek at his methods.
What was your artistic vision for your latest track?
The composition at its base came from a technical place, I tried to combine interesting techniques and create some kind of special sound. But as always it turned into an emotional and more melodic tune.
Teardrops seem to draw inspiration from the works of Jon Gomm and Andy Mckee. Who would you say were the biggest inspirations for this song?
In this case Andy Mckee was definitely an inspiration. but then again, I’m inspired by many different acoustic players and this mixture, I think, is creating at the end something that is mine 🙂
Being a pioneer of acoustic instrumentation, could you walk us through your recording and production process?
Thank you for the compliment. I first recorded the acoustic guitar, I used an Austrian audio OC818 mic, It’s an amazing microphone. The acoustic part is actually the main part. Originally when I composed it, I added some percussion on the guitar itself, but after I recorded the guitar I decided to try the UDU drum. and fitted amazing. Than I felt that there is something missing and that the melody isn’t strong enough on it’s own, My original idea was to sample some kind of whistle with my mouth and make a melody from that. but it was not successful at all. So I eventually recorded a keyboard and found that Pan flute sound that sounded cool to me. It’s supposed to be like a second voice/harmony to the guitar. And then I mixed and mastered it of course.
Do you have any tips for budding musicians who wish to explore fingerstyle guitar playing?
In these days there are a lot of amazing guitar players, and there are a lot of free information and places to learn from. But for me the emotion and the melody is the most important thing. There are a lot of technical players that do crazy stuff but at the end when I listen to it, without watching, it’s kind of boring musically. So my biggest tip is – Try to stay musical, and create melodies that are emotional and singable.
“Grass is Blue” and “Uke Fever” has already nurtured a global audience for you in the past few years. What do you have in store for your fans next?
Those 2 are instrumental albums. Most of my music is instrumental, but I also sing. Check out my original song – Be Water. Also, my next single (Due to be released in the 19th of May) is a song that I’m really proud of. with my lyrics and vocals of course 🙂
Finally, being a multi-instrumentalist specialising in composing on stringed instruments, which one do you enjoy playing the most? And why?
It’s like asking me who I like more? my father or my mother? Very hard to choose, but I can say that I always felt that acoustic instruments bring out more authenticity and emotions.
An Ode to Romance and Drama
This instrumental could work well in a romantic drama film, such as “The Notebook” or “A Walk to Remember,” where the music could enhance the emotional intensity of pivotal scenes. Alternatively, “Teardrops” could also be used in a contemplative and introspective film, such as “Lost in Translation”
In conclusion, “Teardrops” is a beautiful and evocative instrumental by Elad David that showcases his exceptional talent as a guitarist, producer and composer. It’s a must-listen for fans of acoustic fingerstyle guitar music and a perfect soundtrack for moments of quiet reflection and contemplation. Elad David is indeed an awesome new act to watch out for in the indie music scene of Israel.
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