All songs
copyrighted
by David Rood
except as noted.
News
3/9/06
Consonance guest!
It's official: I've been named Interfilk guest for Consonance 2007. Hope to see you there.7/2/05
GaFilk Toastmaster!
It's official: I've been named GaFilk's 2006 Toastmaster. Hope to see you there.Bands!
It's been a busy half a year since the last update. I'm now a member of two more bands, the After Hours Quintet and the Cool Note Jazz Orchestra. See the umbrella page for schedule details.Lyrics
Again, yes, it's been a long time. See the lyrics sections for the new songs I've performed since the last update.Original: Colours Against Her Skin
Original: I Can't Fall In Love Right Now
Original: Magic In the Air
Original: Parts of Me Are Excellent
Original: The Shadow Elf's Lullabye
12/1/04
Bands!
This sort of thing just doesn't get official, but I am now a member of the men's auxiliary to Three Weird Sisters, apparently as some sort of weird cousin. I'll be on stage with them here and there.Also coming soon: Mary Crowell's Banquet Band at Gafilk. Tickets are going fast!
New page
You may have noticed the new umbrella page at surrdave.com. It's
a way for me to tie together my various musical activities. A
cynical person might call it cross-marketing. Coming soon: a
calendar, and watch for updates to the CD page.
Mailing list
Since the calendar isn't up yet, why not sign up for my mailing
list? You'll get notification of stage appearance--regardless of
what band or venue--and maybe a special bulletin if something is
newsworthy. Expect a couple messages a month at most. Drop
me an email at surrdave@surrdave.com;
this is an informal list.Confluence
It was fun! I was a filk guest at Confluence in Pittsburgh, along
with such luminaries as Mark Bernstein, Pete Grubbs and Filk GOH Chris
Conway. It was a short but full weekend. Thanks, Randy!9/1/04
MP3s!
I've updated my MP3 page with more demos.6/15/04
MP3s!
Thanks to Yahoo's decision to give users extra space, I'm able to post several full songs. I've created a new MP3 page with links. Enjoy!3/3/04
Sound clips
The CD page now has samples of songs from upcoming releases. These are demos of tracks, not final versions, but enough to taste the song.2/27/04
CD page update
The CD page now shows two planned releases. Keep watching this page for sound samples!Lyrics update
The name has changed from "Where's My Starship?" to just "My Starship".MP3s removed
Due to space limitations, the free songs have been removed. There may be more posted at a later date.11/3/03
MP3s!
I have posted three songs in their entirety:Mr. Brown
My Starship
Winterland
10/30/03
New Lyrics
Original: Once In A Blue MoonOriginal: Star City Blues
OVFF Con report
A summary of the trip's highlights.9/16/03
Sound clips
I've added short samples of three songs to the CD page:New Link
The links page now has two links about me: my LiveJournal and my trumpet work site (with sound clips).In-line chords
More done, more to go. Also, while there, I added an acknowledgement for the reviewed on Passing Joys8/17/03
New lyrics
Original: I Can't Fall In Love Right NowOriginal: Passing Joys
In-line chords
I'm sweeping the site to add chords to songs that don't have them and change others to brackets rather than parentheses. This work is partially done and will be completed in another update.7/19/03
New lyrics
Original: Mr. BrownRevised: Ceci N'est Pas Une Chanson (This Is Not A Song) has been revised to correct two factual errors, one historical and one technical.
CD information
The short list for the second CD has been updated on the CD page.
Updated Schedule
I added items to 2004, but my schedule is becoming complicated. Paying gigs take precedence over conventions, and often they aren't scheduled as far in advance. I'll try to keep it updated, but it may be easier to link to the schedule on my trumpet page when it goes live.
Updated Links
I've changed the format and content of the links page. Among the new links is my weblog, which has rare updates on my actual life and occasional bits of poetry or observation.
5/22/03
Mirror Closing
The mirror site at smyrnacable.net will be closing this weekend. Sorry for the short notice. www.surrdave.com will remain in place.Updated Schedule
I've added one item for 2004 and corrected the link to Sci-Fi Summer.New Sites Coming
Soon I'll be launching websites for trumpet work specifically and for a jazz trio. This site will remain focused on filk.New lyrics
Original: When I Get To PhoenixOriginal: The Thing In The Bass
Original: Back to the Old Writing Board
2/23/03
New lyrics
Original: The Green Leaf
11/5/02
New lyrics
Original: WeightlessOriginal: Love Circle
Original: Ose Bunny
10/25/02
New lyrics
Original: Threshold
9/29/02
Site Redesign
The site got a slight makeover to a look and feel based on the first CD cover. In addition, I've removed the frames, changed the navigation, eliminated some extraneous pages, and fixed some links. Also, chords in the lyrics are now in-line.
New lyrics
Original: TelescopeOriginal: All the Little Fishes
Original: Faith and Belief
Original: Strange and Beautiful
Original: The Feline Solution
Filk: You Know Who
Filk: I'll Follow Your Song
Filk: Two Of Me
6/10/02
New lyrics
Original: Only One Way to Live
5/26/02
New lyrics
Original: Between the Wind and the Rain
4/22/02
New lyrics
Original: WinterlandOriginal: Adventure 101
Essay
Here's something new. This is an essay on how I wrote "Adventure 101". Danger: verbosity with gory technical details.2/27/02
New lyrics
Original: After The FallOriginal: Rainbows In Your Dreams
Semi-Original: Last of the Brunen-G
CD information
The short list for the second CD has been updated on the CD page.
1/14/02
CD information
The short list for the second CD has been updated on the CD page.
New lyrics (GaFilk 2002)
Original: SirensOriginal: The Hero's Appeal
Filk: Just A Moment Away
Filk: Broken Mirror
12/09/01
New lyrics
Original: Every Song Is A JourneyOriginal: Lovelight Night
11/18/01
OVFF Con Report
A summary of the trip's highlights.
New lyrics
Original: Play This Guitar For MeOriginal: Sci Fi Eye Candy
Original: Skaith, The Dying Planet
11/4/01
CD information
The short list for the second CD is on the CD page.
New lyrics
Original: feathersOriginal: Closer On To Ten
10/29/01
CD Sells At OVFF
The first CD, Breaking Out Of Prism, went on sale at OVFF. It is available from me at any cons I attend. You may request details on ordering by email.
New Lyrics
Original: I Wanna Be Filked By the Three Weird SistersFilk: The Leader Has Been Banned