Oddball Musicworks - Darkness in the Heart of Your Soul

darkness in the heart of your soul

This was the first CD I produced and released of my own music.

But before I even conceived this project, I had spent my whole life listening to music, practicing my instruments, playing gigs, joining and then forming bands, and dreaming of the day when I would make my first album.

When the time came, it finally came about through my own hard work and the belief others had in what I was trying to do. I had spent years trying to interest major record labels in what I was doing, and there were times when a record contract seemed close, but ultimately it never happened.

So, with the never-say-die DIY work ethic, I formed my own record label, Oddball Musicworks. And released my first record on it, "Darkness in the Heart of Your Soul". I am very proud of it.

I hope you like it.

- David Thomas Peacock

On February 10, 1991, my sister Linda committed suicide by overdosing on psychotropic drugs and alcohol. I loved her very much, although we had never really been close. We grew up in a world where madness, violence & neglect were our reality, and instead of drawing us closer together, it drove us apart. We each built our own worlds, where we would retreat, safe from the nightmare that was our day to day lives.

These songs were written in the aftermath of this event, from a very dark place indeed. Although I believe in this material strongly, it was very difficult to finish. I feel it is a tribute both to my sister and to all those whose lives are touched by mental illness.

This music is dedicated to those who have been lost in the darkness, yet continue to search for the light.

process...

Well, first I had a burning desire to express myself through music. Then I spent 14 years or so learning everything I could about music and recording. I practiced untold hours on 2 instruments, and played in many, many bands. Then several revolutions occurred in the music industry, which ultimately allowed musicians access to the previously secret world of "pro" audio recording...

This cd was done using 2 blackface adats and an old Atari ST computer running Dr. T's KCS sequencer. At the very end of the project, I built my first PC and entered the modern era. Since the cd was already done, and running way beyond the the timeframe I had set for it, the only real contribution my new computer made was that I was able to master it on "Wavelab", an amazing and revolutionary program...

welcome to oddball musicworks!

My name is David Thomas Peacock, and I started Oddball Musicworks in 1999 as a way to bring music I produced to a global audience. The internet has made this opportunity possible for me, and has created countless possibilities for other artists as well. I write and produce my own music, as well as producing the music of other artists that I believe are important, and might not be heard otherwise. This music at one time existed on the fringe of the traditional music industry. Today there is no music industry, but that's a whole other story. I hope you will listen to, enjoy, and hopefully purchase music on this web site, as it is not available anywhere else.

Thank you for visiting, and please come back soon.

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