keep it simple
July 18, 2025
Already my 5th song today! We’re halfway through the year and I’m grateful for the consistency I’ve been able to maintain despite the fact that my songs are nothing fancy. I’m just happy to work on my songs, without any expectations, and share my art to you guys who are somehow reading this.
Today is the turn of “keep it simple”. I’ve decided that for this first chapter of my adventure, the titles would be in small type from now on, and that the covers would be blank, without titles. I think it fits in better with this first universe I’m trying to create.
This new song was originally written in August 2021. It’s another intimate indie folk piece, in the continuity of that authentic movement I’m trying to create. With its lo-fi sound and the fact that it was recorded in one go from my little Switzerland, I think it reflects the simplicity described in the lyrics, a gentle reminder to love what you have and not overcomplicate life. It’s perhaps one of the songs I’ve played to myself the most, when I’m on my own. It almost feels weird that other people will be able to listen to it whenever they want -David
Cool
June 27, 2025
It’s 8pm, I’ve been practising this new song ‘Cool’ all day. I haven’t eaten yet, which is very bad (can you name an artist who can record on an empty stomach?). I leave the studio, walk home, eat three big slices of cake that my wife has made (she’s the best), then head out again. On this beautiful night I get back into the spirit of the song and its meaning. I press ‘record’ and play the song.
The adventure of this song ‘Cool’ is a bit special. When I decided to revisit this song, originally written in 2018, I said to myself that I was going to do a lot of production on it, just like the last chorus of ‘Close Your Eyes’, with 4-5 voices, 2 guitars, but with even more effects etc. In my head, it was a lot of production. In my head, it was the logical evolution, a more polished and polished sound.
A few days later I stumbled upon the audio file again, and my morning got ruined. I realised that the result didn’t sound like me at all, I wouldn’t be able to reproduce it live, I’d lost the essence of the folk I loved along the way. So I cancelled the whole thing, scrapped the distribution and went back to my Bob Dylan classics, which were recorded in one go, but I also stumbled across Alek Olsen’s drift. It’s a marvellous piece of music, even though it’s very simple. Or Banana Pancakes by Jack Johnson, or Dream of You by Tyler Burkhart. There’s so much life in these tracks! Intimate, authentic, simple, real, just great songs. This is what I’d like to work on and improve!
I’d like to spend more time writing/rewriting a song than on editing/production. This notion really speaks to me. I’d like to do that for future releases. We’ll see.
About the song itself, it’s that kind of song I like to play when I’m on my own. It gives me peace when I’m full of worries.
May God bless you, and keep you at ease -David
Close Your Eyes
May 23, 2025
Today I’m releasing my third chapter, ‘Close Your Eyes’, a folk ballad on a slightly sadder and more melancholic note, for late-night listening. I wrote this song almost 5 years ago, and it felt good to be able to re-work on it, record it, and put it out into the world.
I wrote this song during a summer camp I did as a group leader in the Swiss countryside. One day I noticed a group of girls, one of whom was particularly sad. I asked her what was wrong, and she shared with me how much she was dreading her return home, because of all the name-calling and mockery she had to endure at school
It really upset me at the time, I found it so unfair, I remember being moved myself as she explained to me what she was going through. Unfortunately, she has a lot of her shoulders, and all I could do was pray for her, asking God to give her courage and help her forget what’s waiting for her.
This little lullaby is for those times when we’re short of words to comfort.
May you have a lovely spring, I hope life treat you well, wherever you are. Many thanks to all those who are supporting me. -David
Always Behind
April 25, 2025
The adventure continues with « Always Behind ». This second single is from a very old melody I had going on since I’m a teenager, but finally recorded the demo in January 2020.
This song is about the march of time, and our eagerness for the futile, which causes us to miss the more important things. Growing up, I was keen to get a ton of things done quickly, either by taking shortcuts or by doing an insane amount of (stupid) chores. Sometimes I still have that productivity stress. I feel like a failure. I’m actually deeply disappointed in myself. So I chase after what might make me proud, what might make me feel good, but many times I’ve been wrong about where to find that validation.
I’ve recently discovered that the antidote to many ills is service. To serve and love unconditionally. Just as Jesus taught us. If you regularly stress about how to make better use of your time, a great step would be to give it away. Giving your time in writing a letter for example, as mentioned in the second verse, is a lovely and powerful form of love. A respite from the relentless race.
I conclude the song by reminding the one I love that I care. Despite my prolonged absence from work, and the periods when I have less time. I’m sorry. I hope this makes some sense to you. -David
« Worst of Monsters » is out today
March 21, 2025
Today is the day of my debut release! Worst of Monsters is now available everywhere. I originally wrote this one in the summer of 2018 in Neuchâtel, in my little one-room flat I had at the time.
We all tend to judge very easily, and this song reminds me of the importance of having compassion for my fellow man. We each have our problems, our struggles, and just because yours are less apparent or obvious doesn’t mean they’re any less harmful to ourselves or the people around us. One person’s weakness may seem ridiculous to another. It’s about humility. It’s about showing grace. The choice of forgiveness and compassion is always the right one. Anyway, I hope that makes sense to you, thanks for tuning in. -David
Debut Single coming soon
March 5, 2025
Just a few more days ! I know it’s been weeks and even months, but I’m finally back with some news. The first single is set for release on 21 March ! I’ve spent the start of the year wondering what the sonic signature of this music project should be, how I should rework my lyrics and melodies, with what instruments and arrangements, as well as the visual identity. Too many questions, too much unnecessary pressure. I’m finally going for it, first track comes out next week. – David
photo – Vaud, Switzerland. Writing songs can be liberating, but it can also drive you mad.
Happy 2025 – The Beginning
January 2, 2025
Hey there, If you are somehow seeing these words, I wish you a happy new year !
This year marks the beginning of a little but wonderful adventure for me. I’m finally going to start putting my songs out there. They’re not particularly amazing and perhaps don’t deserve much attention, but it’s something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. I’ve been writing and recording demos since I was 15, and even if they are a bit rough I don’t have the words to describe how much I love writing songs. So I’m going for it, and we’ll see what God has planned ! – David
photo – Valais, Switzerland. I spent New Year’s Day with a friend sledging through the mountains, the view was delightful and inspiring.
