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Daves music has been described as "A bit like Pink Floyd on Surfboards"!
As a composer, soundtrack producer and performing musician his principal instrument is the Chapman Stick. Invented by Emmett Chapman in the early 1970’s, the Stick is a combined guitar and bass instrument played by tapping the strings, enabling the two hands to play independent or interlocking parts simultaneously.
Dave’s atmospheric instrumentals are used in film, contemporary dance and his own multi-media performances. His focus is to tell stories through instrumental soundtracks.
A keen surfer, his music is inspired by the Ocean, surfing, the natural world and the need to care for our environment. Having spent many years filming in ocean surroundings, his live performances often incorporate on-stage projection of his video work synchronised to the music.
He performs his music internationally with Bowmer Holmes, a Chapman Stick and percussion duo featuring the percussion skills of David Holmes.
Great music, beautiful sounds”… Magredea
“Our surprise hit of the weekend” … Riverside Festival
“Just been to a great gig to see Bowmer Holmes … Innovative, different, skilful, subtle and inspiring … I want to go form a tribute band of him !!! Viva la difference” … Dr Simulacrum
“What a spectacular piece of music! Lovely melodic, bass and rhythmic content. The effects processing is so tastefully done with out over processing. Well done” … John Putnam (about ‘Surf Report’)
As a composer, soundtrack producer and performing musician his principal instrument is the Chapman Stick. Invented by Emmett Chapman in the early 1970’s, the Stick is a combined guitar and bass instrument played by tapping the strings, enabling the two hands to play independent or interlocking parts simultaneously.
Dave’s atmospheric instrumentals are used in film, contemporary dance and his own multi-media performances. His focus is to tell stories through instrumental soundtracks.
A keen surfer, his music is inspired by the Ocean, surfing, the natural world and the need to care for our environment. Having spent many years filming in ocean surroundings, his live performances often incorporate on-stage projection of his video work synchronised to the music.
He performs his music internationally with Bowmer Holmes, a Chapman Stick and percussion duo featuring the percussion skills of David Holmes.
Great music, beautiful sounds”… Magredea
“Our surprise hit of the weekend” … Riverside Festival
“Just been to a great gig to see Bowmer Holmes … Innovative, different, skilful, subtle and inspiring … I want to go form a tribute band of him !!! Viva la difference” … Dr Simulacrum
“What a spectacular piece of music! Lovely melodic, bass and rhythmic content. The effects processing is so tastefully done with out over processing. Well done” … John Putnam (about ‘Surf Report’)