Album Notes

From the New Kids on the Block to Me'Shell N'degeocello, Dyson is a bona-fide force in the bass world (in my opinion, a criminally lesser known name to many, tho. Every bass player should be well aware of David Dyson). I had the pleasure of meeting Dave through a mutual friend (and killer bassist Steve Jenkins) at a NAMM show a few years back and am happy to report that he's also a VERY cool guy. Do a search on youtube or visit his myspace page and you'll find a plethora of wonderful videos showing us all what the pocket is really about. I was very excited to hear a mix of his upcoming CD "Unleashed!" and I wasn't disappointed in the least!

Right from the get-go, we are hit square in the jaw with David's deep pocket and Funky-as-it-gets grooves. Part of David's unique voice comes from his unusual right hand technique (watch the Vid's or ask him yourself via this website!). He has really captured a unique sound and perfect balance of the rhythmic booty factor and melodic statement.

While the production and instrumentation is a little Marcus-esque, the playing and over-all statement is all David. Beautiful melodies, nice compositions and some nasty pocket. I will be listening to this album repeatedly just to take a lesson in groove from the master. Some of the best bass lines I've heard in a long time! Dyson very well may be the funkiest dude around, but he's also very much got something to say here and I suggest you take a listen!

Review by Damian Erskine-Bass Musician Magazine


Guest musicians featured- Russell Gunn, Rick Braun, Marshall Keys, Vince Evans, Eric Valentine, Jay Jay Williams, Dwight Sills, Alvin White, PJ Morgan, Will Rast, Justin Young, Fred Yonnet, Lorenzo Johnson, Bryan Mills, & Deandre Schaifer

David has previously occupied the bass seat with artists "Chuck Brown", "Jonathan Butler", "Me'shell N'degeocello", "New Kids On The Block", Kirk Whallum to name a few and is currently with "Lalah Hathaway" & "Pieces Of A Dream", but does spot dates and studio work with various other artists as well. Fast gaining a reputation as a producer/songwriter(checkout "Pieces Of A Dream's" previous releases "No Assembly Required", their upcoming february release "Soul Intention" and "Tim Hagan's" grammy nominated "Animation/Imagination" as well as Hagans/Belden Band's "Animation Live"), David continues to grow as one of today's most prolific artists.