David's latest album 'End of the Strangers' is mix of rock'n'roll, garagerock, psychedelia and folk-rock and was recorded at home and entirely self-produced.
Debut album 'One Way Ticket' was produced with a local producer between 2004 and 2006 and features some of David's most catchy pop/rock songs such as "Satellites", "Outside The Window" and "Come and Go".
A quick follow-up single alongside my latest album release '2020', "All The Same" is not on any album currently. The track came together quickly in the last month and I felt it was the right time to put it out as a single. It also includes the original acoustic demo from back in 2003 when it was written.
"All The Same" is available for download from Bandcamp and soon Spotify and other streaming services.
I have opinions about many things but usually try to stay away from airing my views publically and let the Music do the talking. Not because I'm afraid to speak my mind and stand for Truth but because through experience I've seen its not always the most effective way to change things in this world and bring more Consciousness. Also, the world (and particularly the internet) is full of opinions and people making public every thought they have about everything. I'm often reluctant to add to the noise that is already out there.
Yesterday, however, I watched an interview with David Icke on the London Real YouTube channel. I watched Brian's introduction hours before the interview started, the interview itself and then the consequences of that interview. Given what's come to light, I cannot ignore this and feel I must do my bit to make people more aware of what is going on.
As I just recently released my new album '2020', in the notes for that I mentioned it deals with the ever growing Orwellian control around humanity and points the listener back to their true nature. So this topic is nothing new to me and any true spiritual being, true free being, would find it intolerable in their heart to allow this kind of control and suppression of our rights to continue to unfold.
Let me make it clear, I have taken an interest in David Icke on and off since late 2006. The core of what he expresses has always resonated with me because it is the same core message that Bob Marley, Eckhart Tolle, John Lennon and countless others have expressed throughout history. It is not a philosophy nor religious teaching, it is a living birthright that lives this very moment in each individual's heart - whether they choose to recognise it or not. That doesn't mean I agree with every opinion David Icke has on every subject. I will also admit I have never been sure of what to make of Brian Rose. I've watched a few interviews over the years on his channel and I think he is a good interviewer but as a person, some of his views and way of life didn't resonate with me. However, my respect and admiration for him went up considerably on seeing this video he posted before the Icke interview:
I have been saying for some time, in a musical sense, that I'd like to see a world where everyone does their thing freely and let those who resonate with it find it. Just do your thing honestly, whatever people think, put it out there and let it be found by those who it connects with. The rest can move on to whatever is appropriate for them. No need for control, censorship, dictatorships. Everything would find its natural balance this way. Everyone would find their "tribe" and respect the other tribes because nobody would be stopped from living their joy. So to hear Brian Rose talk the way he does in the video above about Icke was very pleasing.
Of course, since he posted that video and finished the interview, YouTube decided to delete the interview. Brian has said he has attempted to contact them about it but no response. It is the first time he has had a video deleted from his channel in the 9 years he's been doing London Real. Brian then posted a video talking about the deletion soon after the interview... YouTube removed the audio:
Today he had this to say about it all:
I am posting these videos because this affects us all. Whatever walk of life you are in, if this level of control and dictatorship continues it will have negative effects for all of us. As an independent musician, I am already very aware of the difficulties you face when you try to do your own thing, express yourself honestly and don't "play the music industry game". For me it has always been incredibly simple, right from the start. I am a guy who loves Music. I love to create Music and then share it with the world in the way that feels most right and true for me. The music industry as we know it is a system within the system - a smaller version of the same system these guys like Icke and Brian Rose are talking about. The same kinds of control and dictatorship go on within the music industry. That's why I have never wanted to be part of it. I want to make Music on my terms and share it and play it to my audience in a way that feels natural for us and where we both benefit and are able to thrive. So far I've been blocked from that because the way the system is set up makes it very difficult for someone like me to have their voice heard and reach their rightful audience. But not for much longer. In the interview, Icke made the crucial point that the system has no power of its own, we give them their power and that nothing is stopping humanity other than we need to stop acquiescing. That's all. I've always seen it like that with this Music. Its not about me having to do anything in particular to get it heard. Its simply about removing the articial blocks that are preventing it from naturally being discovered.
The David Icke/Brian Rose interview can be watched elsewhere, I believe, on the London Real website, on Bitchute, etc...
Today I release my new album '2020'. It is available in three versions - two under the name David William and what I'd call the official version under the name David William & SoulJahm. The reason for this is when I pre-registered the album with the online distributors I had to give an artist name that couldn't be changed later. At that time, late 2017, it was looking like things were heading in the direction of having a little band, a continuation of SoulJahm. By the middle of 2018 that had all fallen apart and I committed to recording as a solo artist.
So this album will be available in these three formats on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music, etc as well as BandCamp.
David William & SoulJahm - 2020
David William - 2020
David William - 2020 [Bonus Edition]
The Bonus Edition features all the original band demos of each track from 2006, when most were written, and also the original acoustic demo of "Sunflower Girl" from November, 2014.
I've been waiting to record proper versions of these songs for a long time and have been working on these recordings on and off for a couple of years now so I'm really delighted to be able to release them out into the world and hope you enjoy!
Much of the uncertainty on the planet is now bringing people more directly to the understanding we have to unite as a species. To me, a true unification can only happen when we first respect and honour our differences and diversity. I've been saying for many years now that I see a kind of "fake unity" being banded about, particularly on social media. Its the culture of 'liking' and I'll like your thing if you like my thing. This is a weak form of unity. It's not built on anything truthful because there is a motive and agenda to it.
I was singing online the other night, just to some karaoke tracks for fun and something a little different to what I usually do. Someone commented that they enjoyed my voice but that maybe I should "try another genre". I wasn't sure what they meant by this because as far as I was concerned I was singing a variety of material from indie to 60s stuff like The Beatles and Donovan to 80s pop stuff. They further explained that they really liked my voice but that the song choices were not for them. I actually appreciated this kind of feedback. I never found out what genre they were looking for but what I appreciated was it clearly showed we were not meant for each other. There was no insult or disrespect, but I as an artist was not the right match for this person as a listener. I wasn't going to change my "style" because I just sing what I enjoy, what feels natural and right to me in any given moment. If I don't enjoy it then what is the point?
What I am looking for are people who appreciate me for what I am. My true audience would enjoy the songs I write, my voice, the way I present the songs. People are always trying to change you and so they miss what is there already in front of them. If its not for you, move on. You can compliment what you do like about someone but if overall they are not doing it for you, move on and find people who are a good fit for you.
This brings me back to society in general. I don't think you can force people to like each other. You can't create harmony like that because it will be built on a lie. If you change yourself to suit others then you are not being authentic (which is not the same as changing through the realisation you have been false with yourself) . To me true harmony will only come once people start being honest with their likes and dislikes and then allowing that to filter out who is not right for them and bring in who is. Of course, likes and dislikes can overlap but we tend to have a core of things we enjoy and things we don't. You may love folk music but really dislike heavy metal. Honour that love of folk music and let it bring the right people to you but don't try to change the heavy metal people. Let them also find each other. If everybody did this people would be happier being with similar beings, doing the things they really enjoy and so more tolerant of others who are different. We have to first find our rightful "tribes" (those we wish to spend most time with) before there can be any global kind of peace because only when people are happy and content within their small group will they be more tolerant of others.
In this case of the guy who liked my voice but not my song choices... Well, that's just something to be accepted and move on. Perhaps he'll eventually find someone who ticks both boxes.
I want to say, I would like to give you more online - songs, videos, live shows - to keep you connected and involved in what I'm doing. Due to circumstances - living conditions not being great these past years, no help from anyone - I've had to do what I can alone to keep this Music progressing. Since I was essentially playing for free live online and very few people were donating tips and very few were purchasing downloads of recordings, I found I was getting a fairer return for what I do playing out on the streets. This is the reason I've been away for so long. Since I was on my own, I had so much to do I couldn't keep both going so it had to be either online or in person, and in person provided the funding I needed to carry on. I would like to stay connected with my genuine online fans and not disappear for so long but its a two-way thing. I've explained many times to people (and on this website) why I don't want to play in pubs/bars. People who liked what I do outside on the streets would often say they wish they could listen to me in a better environment. Well, for now, this is the best I can do... to play live from here to live wherever you are. But to continue this I need your support. If I am supported sufficiently online I don't have to go elsewhere so much.
Previously there was a separate SoulJahm and David William website. Looking after these as well as the costs for the domains didn't prove fruitful and with the rise of social media platforms it no longer seemed necessary to have a website.
However, now in 2020 it feels right again and a chance to bring together all my work under one roof, so to speak. You can more easily follow the progression of the songs, some which started out under one artist name only to end up re-recorded under a new name. It's also a chance to more easily follow what I'm up to - whether it's playing live online or the latest video. This is where it all comes together. Hope you enjoy!
