David Moore On the Making Of ‘Get The Led Out!’
Can you talk about any specific themes or motifs that run throughout 'Get The Led Out!?'
If there is any theme to the album it would be that you won't know what to expect from the next song as you listen through. Although I tend to write a lot in the folk/rock genre, I like to experiment with many different sounds. This is my third release since the end of 2022 and I did want to go more uptempo with this album...thus the title of ‘Get The Led Out!’ is in reference to the uptempo style and, on the side, as a nod to my favorite band which influenced me growing up.
How did you work with the producer or engineers to bring your vision for this album to life?
That was pretty seemless because I produced, recorded, and mixed the album.
Can you talk about any standout tracks on 'Get The Led Out!' and what makes them special to you?
Sure. Of the 10 tracks on the album only 3 of them I wrote recently....the rest I wrote 20 to 30 years ago. Most of them were originally just played on acoustic guitar with my best friend Jim Patterson. "Empty Man" is one of those tracks and features Jim playing the backing electric guitar part, Wayne Jarvis playing drums, and Bill (Beldar) Malloy playing the lead guitar parts. Jim and Wayne were very dear friends with whom I played in a band back in the 80's...unfortunately they have both passed away. I am pleased with the way "Paid My Dues" came off. I feel it kind of resembles the style of CCR and features another friend of mine Brian Patterson on bass. Brian has many notables including playing with Chuck Berry, touring the US with various acts, and currently working on a project with Tom Petty's drummer. Brian also played the bass on "Hully Gully". And the title track "Get The Led Out!" is a collab with a friend of mine in the UK Chris McConville. Chris also played drums on the track. While touring Europe with The Bishops Chris had the experience of opening for Oasis. He now plays with Vesu and works on his solo projects.
What inspired you to pursue a career in music?
My friend Jim Patterson. He was not only a very gifted musician but an exceptional human being who believed in me. I took some piano lessons when I was a kid and was given an acoustic guitar when I was 16, however my passion was soccer. As a teen, I played in a couple of all-star games at Texas Stadium before Dallas Tornado games. I scored 2 goals in the city championship game my senior year in high school and got to start a game in college with the 17th ranked team in the country as a walkon. However I tore up my ankles and that was the end of the soccer. I'm telling this because it was at this time that I met Jim. It could have been a tough emotional time but my interest in music provided a needed outlet. I went from writing songs on acoustic guitar to playing in bands and discovered what a special experience it is to play live in front of people. I was hooked.
How do you approach collaborations with other musicians or artists?
Honestly writing with Jim was just a natural thing. We were essentially brothers and would sit around playing acoustic guitars and writing songs for hours. I have had the pleasure of collaborating with Chris McConville on a few tunes including the title track on this LP. But mostly I work alone; not so much that I desire it to be that way but I live in a very rural part of Texas and there are not a lot of musicians around here.