David V. Gregoli - ProfilesArchive

About Me

New stuff is always happening here. Check the bloggies for updates on new and interesting projects. Be sure to drop by the website for a more complete experience. www.davigimusic.com - OM BASIC PROMO SHPIEL: David V. Gregoli (DVG) is a Composer/Producer/Multi Instrumentalist. His music is diverse & intense as well as passionate and romantic.Listening to the radio as a kid I enjoyed the diversity & the eclectic types of music that were easily accessible to all of us on FM radio. For many years radio was a great way to hear new sounds, songwriters, bands, etc. Unfortunately, times have changes & with few exceptions this is no longer the case. So at the turn of the millenium, DVG founded Da Vigi Music.One of the most exciting things about starting Da Vigi Music is working with these talented musicians/artists who have not yet been discovered or recognized. Bringing them into the studio & working together to produce something we are all really proud of, helping them to create a project showcasing their talent, is something I find very fulfilling. DVG believes that being a musician, composer & artist himself helps him respond more to the artists needs when hes producing. As he refers to himself, hes a sound painter & the music & musicians are the brushes & paint.Music is such an integral part of our lives & I want us to remain true to the organic process of creating. Not a lot of labels really allow artists this freedom. This void led to my creation of Dharmapala Records in 2001, the recording arm of Da Vigi Music.The word Dharmapala translates as guardian of the dharma, the teaching. Its actually the name my spiritual teacher gave me. This translates to guarding the artistic integrity of the artists Im working with. Thats a responsibility I take very seriously.I spend around an hour a day in meditation practice, I do hatha yoga regularly, I eat organic foods & stay away from red meat. Its good for the music & good for my soul. These things enrich my life experience greatly.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 8/25/2006
Band Website: davigimusic.com
Band Members: David V. Gregoli ...& friends.
Influences: Gandhi, Steve Roach, Crosby Stills & Nash, Alirio Diaz, Michael Hedges, Beatles [obviously], Yes, early Genesis, Ralph Vaughn Williams, Debussy, Bach, Heitor Villa Lobos, Michael Tomlinson, Shawn Colvin, Talvin Singh, Ravi Shankar, Michael Manring, Ali Akbar Khan, my sitar maestro Shujaat Khan, Jai Uttal, Yellowjackets, Jeff Beck, Duane Allman, Joe Walsh, Alex De Grassi, etc....
Sounds Like: Perception is 9/10s of experience, don't you think?
Record Label: Dharmapala Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Tell China to Free Tibet

So it’s been in the news for a while now.Tibet is protesting.Tibet is rioting.Monks are in the street trying to have their voices be heard against an oppressive regime.Sounds alot like Burma?The...
Posted by David V. Gregoli on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:45:00 PST

12 Days til Xmas...Gift suggestions

Well, it's actually now 10 days, but when i thought of the catchy headline, it was 12.So to the point:You have 12 (11) days to buy prezies for all your loved ones, and one of the best gifts you can gi...
Posted by David V. Gregoli on Sun, 16 Dec 2007 10:54:00 PST

Jumping July! :O

Hi everyone.Well, July has been a seriously busy month.As a matter of fact, the last 3 months have been very 'chock full of stuff'.First of all, at long last, I finished the long awaited latin guitar ...
Posted by David V. Gregoli on Sat, 28 Jul 2007 03:10:00 PST

April 3rd? Already?????

OK, it's april 3rd and i'm still feeling like it was just Xmas a couple of weeks ago.don't know where the year has run off to but it's already spring, can you believe it?A couple of more days and summ...
Posted by David V. Gregoli on Tue, 03 Apr 2007 02:08:00 PST

Holiday Gifts....

What better way to say you care about someone than to give them music to sooth their day [or nite]?In addition to what's here, please check out on my website www.dharmapalarecords.com "Winter, Snow & ...
Posted by David V. Gregoli on Fri, 08 Dec 2006 01:47:00 PST

you say it's your birthday....

well, i just turned .....hmmm.....a number higher than the one i was before.a year older.let's just leave it at that.in honor of it, i donated some money to one of my favorite causes, KPFK here in LA....
Posted by David V. Gregoli on Fri, 20 Oct 2006 10:19:00 PST

Really cool pics to share with you

this is the sky over north seattle after a flash thunderstorm.cool, huh.;)
Posted by David V. Gregoli on Mon, 09 Oct 2006 08:51:00 PST

Latest activities & upcoming stuff...

Just finished producing some material for a North Indian Kathak Dance Company for performance at the UN next month. Featured world reknown diva from Mumbai, Mala Ganguly. I'll post a link to some cuts...
Posted by David V. Gregoli on Fri, 29 Sep 2006 02:18:00 PST

first bloggie

well, having a blog means that you should have something relavent to say or something appropriately irrelevant. I have neither today but felt compelled to write something. Guaranteed that more will ap...
Posted by David V. Gregoli on Mon, 25 Sep 2006 02:49:00 PST