Hey Guys!

Today I'm officially releasing "Aly's Song", the 8th track from my new self-titled album, and this month's free download! I wrote this song when I was 18 years old for a girl named *** (take a wild guess) who at the time played Snow White on Disney Cruise Line.

Here's your "Aly's Song": Free Download Link ...any issues with that link then CLICK HERE and just scroll to the last song.

Growing up I loved songs that mentioned girl's names. "All For Lena" by Billy Joel, "Little Jeanie" by Elton John, "Jamie's Cryin" by Van Halen ...etc. They (and the girls) were probably the biggest influence on the girls name songs that I've written like "Hey Julie", "Jade", and "Aly's Song". I've always written in the styles of my heros.

I recorded a guitar/vocal of myself playing "Aly's Song" in my hotel room in Macau (Where I'm performing at The Venetian this month). So after you download the studio recording of the new single go check out the Live performance by clicking HERE! :)

David

Hips Don't Lie

Hey Guys,

Here's your free download link for Aug. new single "Chocamos, feat. Luci"!

http://www.nimbitmusic.com/daviddimuzio/promos/chocamos

As most of you know, I have a passion for music in other languages. I feel like every word has its own melody, and therefore new languages/words = new melodies!

I've always been a fan of both Shakira and Enrique Iglesias (especially their first US album releases), so when I met a talented new singer/songwriter named Luci from Peru I immediately felt like this would be the perfect opportunity to write a Spanish/English song that would someday make Shakira want to settle down and have beautiful children with me ;)

FACTOID: I love the song "Collide" by Howie Day ...the word "Collide" just totally makes that song! ...though it's already taken in English I figured there had to be a Spanish version of the word "Collide" ...the closest thing I could come up with was "chocamos" which means "we crash". From there Luci and I sat down and in a couple of hours had written this duet.

If you were afraid you'd never be able to "salsa" to a David DiMuzio song ...toss your fears aside, crank this little diddy tonight, and tell the truth ...cuz your hips don't lie! ;)

David

PS: Since working with Luci she's become one of my new favorite up and coming female artists. After listening to this song I'm sure you'll definitely want to look her up on Facebook as well... http://www.facebook.com/pages/Luci/272772070632

I've had a really strong desire lately to lock myself in a room for year with just my guitars and YouTube.

House Concerts/School Shows

Hey Guys,

I'm going to be performing mostly overseas for the next year and half, but as to not leave anyone out I've scheduled a few trips back to the US for blocked groups of shows ...and I have one such block coming up November 5th - 18th.

If you're interested in having my "Koala Effect" presentation at your school/conference then those would be excellent dates to book me for an assembly/event.

I've also decided to try something new ...House Concerts! I have a BOSE Sound System that is perfect size for house concerts, and there are certain parts of the US that I get a lot of requests to do shows in, but haven't yet made it to. If you're in one of these areas and you're interested in hosting/promoting an intimate house/condo style concert to the people in your network of friends then let me know and I'll send you the requirements.

Nov 5th-18th are the available dates. Look forward to working with you! :)

David

PS: I'm already booked on Nov 15th at the University of Louisville, but all the other dates are available

http://DavidDiMuzio.com
http://YouTube.com/DavidDiMuzio

Runaway Train Lyrics, the new single by Brandon Boyd

I couldn't find these lyrics anywhere posted online and I wanted to do a cover of this song so I thought I would post them for other Brandon Boyd/Incubus fans...

"Runaway Train" Lyrics by Brandon Boyd

Presently, the future is in the middle of a love triangle,
With calamity and me in the corner starting to feel uncomfortable.
Should I douse the spark or fan the flames
Or merely think of clever things to say?
The more I try to separate, the better it feels to get right in the way.

And I try so hard to get out of the way of that runaway train.
Oh, how I do love the rain.

Seems to me that being the middle is starting to get me in trouble.
I tried to run away but they have a talent for making trouble seem enjoyable.
The more I try to separate
The better it feels to get right in the way.
Should I douse the spark or fan the flames or merely think of clever things to say?

And I try so hard to get out of the way of that runaway train.
Oh, how I do love the rain.

Runaway train...

And I try so hard to get out of the way of that runaway train.
Oh, how I do love the rain.

Runaway train...

"You know I love ya baby ...but not like I love my guitar" - Prince
(genius)

My First Major Label Recording

Hey Guys,

In July I'll be starting to base myself out of the Philippines part time. I've been doing a lot of shows around Asia, so I've decided I'd like to have a home base on that side of that world as well. Splitting my home base up between the US and the Philippines will enable me to play more shows for everyone. I was in the Philippines playing and meeting with labels three times last year and the islands are incredibly beautiful. At some point I'd like to organize a trip for my fans around other parts of the world to come visit for a week or two as a sort of "Rock'n Roll Cruise", but on land. It would be the trip of a lifetime!

Last week Filipino Acoustic/Pop star Nyoy Volante released his album on "Universal Music/MCA Records", and my song "So Hard To Let Go" is track #5! He's known worldwide as one of the pioneers of acoustic music in Asia, and I couldn't be happier with Nyoy's version. Yesterday I recorded a YouTube video of me singing "So Hard To Let Go" in my condo in Nashville.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3YmRMnwP3o

The next "free single of the month" will be coming soon, but while you wait in anticipation here are a few interesting facts about the Philippines that you might not expect.

"The Philippines"
Population: 92 Million
Worlds 12th most populous country
Number of islands: 7,107
Primary Language: English/Tagalog (most used; English)
Average price of a 1hr massage at a professional spa: $4 US
Religion: 90% Christian
Worlds largest supplier of nurses.
Price of a 15 minute cab ride: $1.50 US

You Rock! :)

David
PS: Those of you that already have my debut album "I Wanna Save The Last Koala Bear" It'd be cool to read your review of it it on iTunes :) ...thx!!

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-wanna-save-the-last-koala/id366479041

I just made an iMix ...that was fun. Feel free to comment or rate it :) http://ping.fm/6IyY2

Back from a really fun show at the LA HOBY Youth Leadership Conference. One of the most all fulfilling shows I've done lately. Thanks LA HOBY!

http://TheKoalaEffect.com

http://DavidDiMuzio.com

Flying to Istanbul to perform on a cruise in the med for two weeks.
Current mood: Turkishly Delighted! ;)

5 Things That Are Making My Life More Awesome

5 Things That Are Making My Life More Awesome

1. TED Talks

TED Talks are conferences where people who are gurus in their field; inventors, environmentalist, health specialists …etc. speak for 5-20min. They are my new favorite things to spend time watching. Not only will they completely entertain you while they make you smarter, but they’re completely free. Subscribe to download the video podcast on iTunes or go to http://TED.com …my three personal favorites are Kevin Bales: How To Combat Modern Slavery ( http://FreeTheSlaves.net ), Dean Kamen: The emotion behind invention, and Pranav Mistry: The Thrilling Potential Behind Sixth Sense Technology

2. Bose QC2 Noise Canceling Headphones

Did you know the main reason you feel so tired after a long flight, drive, subway/train ride etc… is because of the constant low rumbling noise that we don’t notice but is actually fatiguing our hearing and draining us of energy?

I put off buying these for years because they seemed too expensive ($300), but you can find like new ones now on Craigslist and Ebay for about $125-150. They’ve changed my life. I have so much more energy after long flights, and if you have the noise canceling on but you’re not listening to music you can still hear people talking, announcements …etc, but the rumbling/pressure is gone.

3. Trader Joe’s "Pound Plus Dark Chocolate”

1.5lbs of 80% cocoa content mmmmm dark chocolate, for $5.00!! Their blueberry pie is also amazing and pretty healthy! Check the ingredients!

4. Matt Wertz “Under The Summer Sun”

This is my recommended summer album of 2010. I wasn’t a big Matt Wertz fan up until this album, but Universal decided to release this compilation album of basically every great song Matt had put out up until this …and it’s perfect! Every single song will have you singing along. Matt’s vocals are awesome, and is his current guitar player (my friend Nathan Dugger) has been playing on a lot of my new recordings and is one of the most talented all around musicians I’ve ever met.

5. “Jacked" pre-workout drink. Only recommended if you’re 18 and up, and check the label/directions for specific instructions regarding age, dosage …etc.

I’ve been taking a scoop of this before working out the past 6 months and my workouts have been sooooo much more fun. A couple of my workout partners are hooked as well. It’s mostly caffeine …which I normally wouldn’t recommend, but if you’re gonna put in a hard workout after taking it then I think it’s pretty reasonable. You’ll be able to workout longer and harder than you ever have before …the energy it gives you is amazing. If you’re not going to workout hard after taking it then don’t take it.

I hope a few of these things make your life more awesome as well!

Love,

David