http://blackvulture.thiscrappyband.com/files/archive/origin_promo15-david.jpg
The man... the legend... teh David Hodges.
It's high time he had an official thread in here.

Most people know how he fits into the history of Evanescence.
But he is also an amazing solo artist! I adore his solo album from 2000 and the work he's done on the Summit Church compilations. Now we're just waiting for his new solo album to arrive in the next few months. With the experience he gained while with Ev, I know his new album will blow the old one out of the water.
The first and only David Hodges fan site:
http://www.davidhodges.info/
Which is part of Ev is not a christian band.com (http://www.notachristianband.com/)
On there is a list of everything he's done solo thus far and complete lyrics transcribed by myself & posi. :)

-Kev

Kinda makes me laugh seeing notachristianband.com, then seeing David. Seeing as the music he rights is worship and there is no getting around that one.

Very much deserved! David is a a GREAT solo singer and every single one of his songs just is AWESOME! When his solo cd comes out you know I'll be the first in line to get my 3 copies! -Nate 8)

I am sooo glad to see David! It's been too long. :( I will definitely check it out, thanks for the site!

thanks for posting the linkage!
i love him!!! and can't wait to get his new cd!

well I guess I would have liked his solo stuff if it hadnt been for the fact that most of it is christian stuff

Oooooo! I wanna hear them. How can I listen to them?

I guess I'm the only one that doesn't like his voice? I've yet to hear any of his solo stuff, so maybe I shouldn't have an opinion, but I don't really care for the singing he does on Origin.

I guess I'm the only one that doesn't like his voice? I've yet to hear any of his solo stuff, so maybe I shouldn't have an opinion, but I don't really care for the singing he does on Origin.
:eek: wow! The songs he does backing vocals on, are my favorites off of Origin!!! Where Will You Go & Anywhere... I love those.

ow i love his voice, why else would i use this nickname?
I just love the songs with David in it, right now, "Before the dawn" is my favourite Ev song with David in it.
I haven't heard any solo works though

I guess I'm the only one that doesn't like his voice? I've yet to hear any of his solo stuff, so maybe I shouldn't have an opinion, but I don't really care for the singing he does on Origin.

I think that David has a great voice... it really blended well with Amy's voice. I will have to check out his solo stuff. Where can I listen to some?

oh the fallen vid thing what are the tattoo on his hands? ill check ulater
heather :twisted:

I guess I'm the only one that doesn't like his voice? I've yet to hear any of his solo stuff, so maybe I shouldn't have an opinion, but I don't really care for the singing he does on Origin.
:shock: wow! The songs he does backing vocals on, are my favorites off of Origin!!! Where Will You Go & Anywhere... I love those.

I guess I am the only one. Where Will You Go is one of my favorites on Origin despite his annoying "Yeah yeahs" but I'm not the biggest fan of Anywhere. Before anyone gets angry, I'd just like to clairfy, I have nothing against him, or any of his songwriting or anything, I just don't care for his voice.

I guess I am the only one. Where Will You Go is one of my favorites on Origin despite his annoying "Yeah yeahs" but I'm not the biggest fan of Anywhere. Before anyone gets angry, I'd just like to clairfy, I have nothing against him, or any of his songwriting or anything, I just don't care for his voice.

Don't be worried, everyone is intitled to one bad judgement in their lifetime.. NEXT time though, we won't be so nice *sharpens knifes* wahahaha

I love the two songs I've been able to find (breathe and fall into you) but I simply cannot find the rest, neither on CD or on mp3.

Is there a place to get it?

lyrics arent transcribed yet but we got the rest of the tracks David did for the first Summit CD.
http://www.notachristianband.com/david/
I should have the lyrics up for the 6 newest songs in the next day or two.

-Kev

Cool, thumbs up to you Kevin :)

I should have the lyrics up for the 6 newest songs in the next day or two.
okay lyrics are up for those too.
I think we got everything pre-new-album now. :D

"Make This Church Your Home" from 'Musical Demonstrations Pt1' leads to a 404 error.

"Make This Church Your Home" from 'Musical Demonstrations Pt1' leads to a 404 error.
lol oops :oops: sorry bout that. I'm surprised I didnt pick up on that sooner. I had a typeo in the filename.
All fixed now. thanks for the heads up!

Don't be worried, everyone is intitled to one bad judgement in their lifetime.. NEXT time though, we won't be so nice *sharpens knifes* wahahaha

Crap. I was saving my one bad judgement for something else...like hating coffee or something. Ah well. I suppose I should check out his other stuff.

How does David feel about the sharing of his music?

Also I was wondering, is he at age with Ben and Amy, or how old is he?

"Anywhere" is a very beautiful song I think, his voice fits good.

I have a newfound love of David Hodges so thank you guys SOO much for making that site...you Rock! It's not that I didn't like him before, but anymore I'm really feeling teh David, lol.

I made myself a CD of (almost) all the songs, and now I've had to burn a copy for my parents, and one for my brothers girlfriend. They be diggin it :)

David Hodges rulez1111!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111111

I made myself a CD of (almost) all the songs, and now I've had to burn a copy for my parents, and one for my brothers girlfriend. They be diggin it :)
Excellent job spreading the DHlove! I've only burned a CD for one person at my church. But I try and pimp it to all my online friends (non-Evboard) too.
I was wanting to burn one for myself but now there's more than a CD's worth so I dunno what to do. lol

David Hodges rulez1111!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111111
:D hell yeh! I'm waiting for a big tour for his new album. hehe

Some good news....
Looks like we will be getting his new album soon rather than later.
October or November!
He will be doing distribution himself, meaning no record label to get it to Christian Bookstores, and there will only be 1500 copies made.

-Kev

I hope he's willing to send it to Europe.
Is he going to put up a website where you can order it from?

I dont have specifics on ordering yet. when I do I'll let you know.

Some good news....
Looks like we will be getting his new album soon rather than later.
October or November!
He will be doing distribution himself, meaning no record label to get it to Christian Bookstores, and there will only be 1500 copies made.

-Kev

I can't wiat!!! :D I hope that I get a copy, I really want one!

Some good news....
Looks like we will be getting his new album soon rather than later.
October or November!
He will be doing distribution himself, meaning no record label to get it to Christian Bookstores, and there will only be 1500 copies made.

-Kev

Thanks for keeping us updated BV! Sign me up for 2 copies! -Nate 8)

Thanks for keeping us updated BV! Sign me up for 2 copies! -Nate 8)

What he said :D

Some good news....
Looks like we will be getting his new album soon rather than later.
October or November!
He will be doing distribution himself, meaning no record label to get it to Christian Bookstores, and there will only be 1500 copies made.

-Kev

It's probably not a huge chance I'll get one, but I really want one...::sniff::

Better snatch them up while they're hot off the presses! cuz before you know it, it's gonna be OOP and RARE! and it's gonna be goin for 800 bucks on Ebay! :D Yay! I'm stoked for his REAL album to come out. No more mp3s. I can't wait for a real CD. Thanks to Nate for introducing me to David. Cuz ever since I was nearly falling asleep at the wheel from listening to his music, I've been in LOOOVE :P it's good stuff. I'm not into the whole christian thing right now, but its bearable and the piano is just mmmmm yummy.
Is that Amy that harmonizes with him on some of his songs from Musical Demonstrations (im not just talking about Fall Into Me- I hear a female on a lot of songs). Cool beans! Go David! :D
Sign me up for a copy! Plllease!

Better snatch them up while they're hot off the presses! cuz before you know it, it's gonna be OOP and RARE! and it's gonna be goin for 800 bucks on Ebay! :D Yay! I'm stoked for his REAL album to come out. No more mp3s. I can't wait for a real CD. Thanks to Nate for introducing me to David. Cuz ever since I was nearly falling asleep at the wheel from listening to his music, I've been in LOOOVE :P it's good stuff. I'm not into the whole christian thing right now, but its bearable and the piano is just mmmmm yummy.
Is that Amy that harmonizes with him on some of his songs from Musical Demonstrations (im not just talking about Fall Into Me- I hear a female on a lot of songs). Cool beans! Go David! :D
Sign me up for a copy! Plllease!

A couple of the songs I know it's David's sister Hanah that is singing with him. I used to have it writen down somewhere which songs had who singing... I know for use that It's Hannah on Lost in Decemeber. Let me see if I can find that list...


Sincerely,
The Master

Let me see if I can find that list...
I have it all listed out on the site.
Songs featuring backing vocals:
01. Lost In December f/ Hannah Hodges
05. Fall Into You f/ Amy Lee of Evanescence
10. Thursday f/ Hannah Hodges

08. I Exalt Thee / Your Name f/ Hannah Hodges
09. Better Is One Day f/ Hannah Hodges
13. Breathe f/ Amy Lee of Evanescence

Let me see if I can find that list...
I have it all listed out on the site.
Songs featuring backing vocals:
01. Lost In December f/ Hannah Hodges
05. Fall Into You f/ Amy Lee of Evanescence
10. Thursday f/ Hannah Hodges

08. I Exalt Thee / Your Name f/ Hannah Hodges
09. Better Is One Day f/ Hannah Hodges
13. Breathe f/ Amy Lee of Evanescence

I knew it was around here somwhere... Thanks Kev..


Sincerely,
The Master

Everyone throw some votes David's way!
http://misterpoll.com/poll.mpl?id=1704717498
:D

done.. ;)

how would one contact david if they wanted to

how would one contact david if they wanted to
If you send something care/of the Summit Church it would probably get to him


Those are some killer tats!
http://translucentreality.net/~christine/images/shows/juanitas/juanitas22.jpg

holy shiieeeiite. :shock:
:heart: :heart: :heart:

when does his CD come out? It's getting close to November! Me want! :D

when does his CD come out? It's getting close to November! Me want! :D
I want it too! I hope I can get one!

when does his CD come out? It's getting close to November! Me want!
The latest word from David is that it's "on hold". :?
But nothing long term, probably around December.
It's a little disappointing but it could be worse.
Just keep playin the older stuff :)

-Kev

omg, i totally saw david at barnes and noble tonite!!!!11!!2@#!@!@!! i ran up to him and i said, "d00d, i was just wonrdening if you cuolld tlel me if Evonesebnce is a Chrishtion badn or not???!!1?" and the he gave me the finger and had me escorted out.

ok, that didn't really happen. but i did see him and he was talkin to some ppl and i caught a little snippet of the convo!!! apparently, the latest radiohead album kicks ass. there ya go.

I found 2 songs "Breath" and "Fall into you" and I'm a bit confused...There's David and Amy ... who plays the piano?..and what's Summit Church?

David played the piano for Origin and Fallen. Amy from what I understand did piano on some of their earliest songs from the Whisper/Sound Asleep EP. I'm guessing David did the piano for Breathe and Fall Into You. As for the Summit Church... :?:

and what's Summit Church?

maybe it's ...um...a church...

Yeah, that's it :D
Thanks dev

LOL dev... :D

good answer.

Yeah...brilliant answer...I have to search for myself :D Maybe it's some band's name??

If I remember right, it was the name of the compilation CD project that he did it for...and i'm pretty sure it's a Christian compilation

Summit Church is actually a church..David goes there/plays in the praise band..I go there too :)

Summit Church is actually a church..David goes there/plays in the praise band..I go there too :)

omg, dev was totally WRONG!!!!1 boy, does he ever look like a total n00b!

Its all linked from the David website (http://www.notachristianband.com/david/)

You can check out the church here:
http://www.thesummitchurch.org/

nothing about DH on the site, if that's what you're wondering.

Thank's a lot ;)

I just found out about this:
buy The Genesis Project (http://www.summitworship.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=28)

Nice to see David again- *wishes him well with his solo career!!* ;)

There is a group called delirious (sp?) that has a song called "history maker"...anyway david has been singing it for the past few sunday's..he took it and kind of added his own little touches that only the D man can add..lemme tell ya- it is AMAZING. I wish that when they uploaded the sermons to the webpage that they would include the singing too.. My friend handles Summit's webpage so maybe I can try to convince him to do that! ;)

My friend handles Summit's webpage so maybe I can try to convince him to do that! ;)
I'd appreciate it! :D

where can i download some of his songs, or preview some of his songs, or buy some of his songs. I want to hear him, is his stuff like hardcore christian stuff, or can a non christian person like myself like him. I'm a religious person so I like when people make references to god, but dont like songs about jesus and stuff. Soooooooooooooo could someone help me

is his stuff like hardcore christian stuff or can a non christian person like myself like him. I'm a religious person so I like when people make references to god, but dont like songs about jesus and stuff. Soooooooooooooo could someone help me
If you check out the lyrics at http://www.notachristianband.com/david you can see if it's too "hardcore" for you.

-Kev

Like to hear some of Davids solo stuff. I used to play piano for about 2 years and got bored with it but am regreating quiting lately, though I could play both Guitar and Piano, now that'd be cool. *ends endless history lesson of himself*

not a huge fan of soft music in general, but love how Ev's MI and Hello are awesome songs. and knowing he played all the piano songs on Fallen, be interesting to hear some of his solo stuff.

Say, December is in 3½ hours. Any news yet on if it's going to come out this year or not?

Say, December is in 3½ hours. Any news yet on if it's going to come out this year or not?
Nothing yet. It's still "delayed" status last I heard.
Best guess I'd say January sometime.

delayed..yep. ;)

delayed..yep. ;)
...but just so he can include even more good stuff.
Not cause anything is wrong which is a good thing!

No respect!
This is from an Australian CD compilation with BMTL called "SO FRESH".
http://blackvulture.nessaholics.com/files/sofresh.jpg
hahaha BURN

:shock: Dodges? wtf?!?

hahaha... when you showed that to me I laughed real hard!!

I swear, some people gotta be a little more careful when they are editing things like that. When ya think about it, thats a pretty big screw up!

I attend the Summit Church (in North Little Rock, Arkansas) and had the privilege of seeing "The Light" which was an original Christmas production by the music ministry at the church. David wrote most of the songs in it (and was in the vocals), including a beautiful piece called "Lost in December". The "soundtrack" CD is available for $6 from the Summit--just give them a holler if you want it. I know quantities are limited so call soon (501-758-4822).

December 19, it was one year ago today David left Evanescence and went onto bigger and better things :)

Which is why we haven't heard his name since, right? ;)

*waits eagerly for new material*

December 19, it was one year ago today David left Evanescence and went onto bigger and better things :)

That's interesting and the single for Bring Me to Life was just peaking its head through the window. It would have been very interesting if David had stayed with the band, but whatever.

I respect David for taking a different direction with his life if that is what he felt he needed to do. He didn't sell out to success, he followed his heart.

Lost in December is a really nice song!

I'm looking much forward to hearing more from him,

i'm sure David will get his succes he diserves!
he's so talented and he prolly has his reasons to leave Ev...

and i hope his work will reach out all the way to europe and beyond, just like it did with Ev

David was on Good Morning Arkansas (Thanks again Syd!) today..He sang 2 songs and revealed the name of his new band- Trading Yesterday. His sister, Hannah, sang with him on the 2nd song. Very nice. ;)

i saw your pics with David, Brittany!
they're so cool!!!

So far I've heard only the song w/ Amy (I think it was "Fall into you" but I'm not sure) and it's not that bad. And another one but I can't remeber the title *thinking*

That would be Breathe.

David was on Good Morning Arkansas today. He sang 2 songs and revealed the name of his new band- Trading Yesterday. His sister, Hannah, sang with him on the 2nd song. Very nice. ;)
:shock: WOW.
that explains the call this morning. lol

Trading Yesterday, this the DH/BM band or him with the praise group band?
And what were the 2 songs??

I missed it!! :( My friend called and told me about it, wish I would have seen it!

So far I've heard only the song w/ Amy (I think it was "Fall into you" but I'm not sure) and it's not that bad. And another one but I can't remeber the title *thinking*
call me strange, (it was the songs with Amy that hooked me) but I prefer the songs where Hannah does backing vocals over those Amy did.

I totally agree, Kev-O :D
When Hannah & David harmonize, it's amazing.

If you guys havnt heard his stuff before, I now have audio clips from a few of his older songs on the site. http://www.notachristianband.com/david/
One of the clips features Amy Lee. ;)

Thanks a lot, only heard the songs with Amy before.

Thanks a lot, only heard the songs with Amy before.

Me too, but I like the stuff with David - solo too.
I think a Collaboration with Ev again for one or two songs would be pretty interesting, I'd love to see (and hear) that.
And of course I'm looking forward to his work with Ben for the passion - soundtrack.

wow, just listened to the clips. I Looove it. And the christian stuff in the lyrics aint bothering, it was only short clips but if the rest of the song is like the clips then I'll love that. Does anyone know where I can get the full songs?

possibly ;)

i :heart: david's voice, when i listen to his songs featuring amy (fall into you and breathe) i feel something indescriptible, although i don't like those christian lyrics, hehe

David signed my The Light CD today:
"Kevin, Glad you are diggin the music that we are making. God Bless, David Hodges"

:D *happy vulture*

*waits patently by the mailbox for it to arrive now* lol

I need him to sign my Light cd..But he did sign my Origin one:
"Brittany, I'm glad you even like the old stuff. Just so you know, most of the album was recorded in our pajamas.. David Hodges"
:D

All lyrics have been posted from THE LIGHT CD
http://www.notachristianband.com/david/
1. Intro (no lyrics)
2. You Are The Light
3. World On Fire
4. Lost In December f/ Hannah Hodges (this new version gave me chills!!!)
5. Glory To God f/ Hannah Hodges

Thanks to Katia & Kev222 for all the help getting them down!

-Kev

Just got ahold of the The Light tracks, and am listening to Lost In December. This new version is really sweet!

I'll listen to the rest tomorrow, I need to get some sleep now!

David Hodges has an absolutely gorgeous voice. :) So far I've only heard "Breathe", "Fall Into You", and "Lost In December" - but I'm looking forward to hearing more of his stuff in the near future.

There's just something about the harmony between his voice and Amy's that manages to kill me every time I hear it. <3

"Just so you know, most of the album was recorded in our pajamas" <---- haha, that's great. :D

Oh, and muchos grazias to Kev and Posi for the awesome website. Pretty spiffy stuff.

Breathe is amazing. I still say David and Amy blend perfectly! However, the weird thing is Amy sings the harmony exactly the way I've always imagined it in my head! The extra chord progression tacked on at the end was also very nice.

Also, I have a question for Black Vulture (thanks again for the help via e-mail ;) ), Did David write "You Are the Light?" (Gensis Project) I love that song and want to do it at my church.

Also, I have a question for Black Vulture, did David write "You Are the Light?"
yeh I'm pretty sure thats a DH original.

Thanks to Katia & Kev222 for all the help getting them down!
Not a problem.

The new version of December is awesome :-)

-ToK

Wow, Im happy to found this thread, Ive just eaten all these 7 pages and now I know something more about David :D

Ive Fall Into You and Ive listen to Breathe and Lost In December, thanks to blackvulture website :)
I love David's voice, actually he's my favourite male artist now (ive never like male's voice, I dunno why...).
Fall Into You have gone into my fave songs now but I want to here more things!!

thx to all for your info :)

Congratulations David!!!
http://www.notachristianband.com/ev-grammy4-thumb.jpg (http://www.notachristianband.com/ev-grammy4.jpg)

I hope there will be many more for you in the future! :D

Yeah, Congrats to Dave, I'm sure he's going to have a good career *yayfordavid*

A question about his record - does anybody know if there's a chance to get it in Europe? And does david play shows in Little Rock and around? Just wondering.

Where the HELL can you buy his CD I've searched everywhere are none of his cds released? Where can i hear them if there not sold, and please dont tell me there in all stores because I searched TOWER, EBAY, AMAZON, everywhere but came up with nothing. I feel stupid too, I feel as if he hasnt officially released any cd to stores yet, but if he didnt where can I hear them.

Where the HELL can you buy his CD I've searched everywhere are none of his cds released? Where can i hear them if there not sold, and please dont tell me there in all stores because I searched TOWER, EBAY, AMAZON, everywhere but came up with nothing. I feel stupid too, I feel as if he hasnt officially released any cd to stores yet, but if he didnt where can I hear them.
I think you can still buy "The Genesis Project" from the Church's Merch page.
buy The Genesis Project (http://www.summitworship.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=28)

But basically all his stuff is out of print! You can't buy it in any store, not even Christian Bookstores. Best you can do is download the MP3s and burn em.

Once he has the "Trading Yesterday" CD complete, he'll shop it around to label's, see if he gets any bites. It may very well just end up being an indie release like the others. But it would be nice if he got some distribution. Time will tell.

-Kev

I guess I am the only one. Where Will You Go is one of my favorites on Origin despite his annoying "Yeah yeahs" but I'm not the biggest fan of Anywhere. Before anyone gets angry, I'd just like to clairfy, I have nothing against him, or any of his songwriting or anything, I just don't care for his voice.

I dont really care for his voie on there either I like the Evanescence Ep on bette without him on it...Not that i have anything agianst him i just dont like his singing

I really like his voice, I think the tracks with him and Amy sound really good. Not that they don't sound good without him, of course.
Here's a pic that isn't on the David site. I think you should add it :D http://img3.photobucket.com/albums/v32/mylastbreathuk/Other%20stuff/bda.jpg
Amy looks really cute! Does anyone know if I can buy Musical Demonstrations Pt1 from ANYWHERE? I tried to buy the Genisis Project but the shipping was $45. There's no way I can afford that :(

Shame there's no "official" record of David, he's such a great singer (even I'm not so into the christian stuff).
Hm, how does David earn his money, I was thinking he's a Fulltime-Singer :o

btw, I love the last posted pic, it's one of my fave Evanescence - Pix in general. Would be great if those three guys will sit one day again together to work on new the "real" Evanescence - Stuff *sigh*

Congratulations David!!!
http://www.notachristianband.com/ev-grammy4-thumb.jpg (http://www.notachristianband.com/ev-grammy4.jpg)

I hope there will be many more for you in the future! :D
i'm sure there will be! the man is really talented and he totally deserves it!

I updated the site. Some new info about the Trading Yesterday album and the Passion soundtrack (or possible lack there of).

Also I added the old candid shot of Ev :p

http://www.notachristianband.com/david/

-Kev

David rox0rs. He deserves his own message board let alone his own thread. I wish I could get him to be in my band. =(

David rox0rs. He deserves his own message board let alone his own thread. I wish I could get him to be in my band. =(

OMG David should come sing for us!@$ That would totally rawk!$ We would be like uber cool1@$

for the LJ people, there is a new community.
http://www.livejournal.com/community/davidhodges/

peep it for some cool new screen caps.

-Kev

for the LJ people, there is a new community.
http://www.livejournal.com/community/davidhodges/

peep it for some cool new screen caps.

-Kev
those are great screen caps! thanks man! :D

Where has everyone heard "Breathe" ??? I am dying to hear this song, I'm sure it would be absolutely beautiful...can someone be of assistance?? :(

here's a pic that david took with my friend last week in some camp (i guess :confused: )
http://img14.photobucket.com/albums/v41/nath_moody/david_fernanda.jpg

OMG, David Hodges with a goatee :eek:

He's slowly but surely turning into Ben :p

here's a pic that david took with my friend last week in some camp (i guess :confused: )
WOW! awesome pic! I'd heard about the gotee but hadnt seen it yet!
Would it be okay to add to the site??

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh beard! Nooooooooooooooooooooo!

WOW! awesome pic! I'd heard about the gotee but hadnt seen it yet!
Would it be okay to add to the site??
yeah, it would be fine! :D

Does anybody have an image of the front cover artwork for David's "Musical Demonstrations Pt.1"?

Does anybody have an image of the front cover artwork for David's "Musical Demonstrations Pt.1"?
not at the moment, my friend keeps forgetting to bring it. lol

Cool, I was wondering if you could email or link me/us to a copy of the front cover of the album when you get it from your friend. Hope you have a scanner!

Cheers

(I would have used PM for this except it told me to log in when I tried to send it - despite already being logged in.)

Wow after searching through about 14 or so pages, it was worth it. Cheers and Hugs go out to all who set up notachristianband.com.I've downloaded most of the samples of DH's work from your site and I'm falling for it, can anyone pm me with full songs please? Amy's voice does work well with David's, but personally i think Hannah's works better. I only just noticed David's vocals in My Immortal, im so slow. Do all Arkies have close relationships with their families? mmmmm wish i could hug david, he looks so huggable. Who here has?

Wow after searching through about 14 or so pages, it was worth it. Cheers and Hugs go out to all who set up notachristianband.com.
cheers and hugs are always welcome!

I've downloaded most of the samples of DH's work from your site and I'm falling for it, can anyone pm me with full songs please?
Can't do that, it would be against copyright laws and stuff [/legaldisclaimer]
(check your PMs :) )

mmmmm wish i could hug david, he looks so huggable. Who here has?
lol, I'm sure the ladies agree.
I just hope to meet him someday.

mmmmm wish i could hug david, he looks so huggable. Who here has?

::raises hand:: I have I have many times!! He is an awesome hugger ;)

lol, I'm sure the ladies agree.
I just hope to meet him someday
Yeaaah! I agree! lol How lucky BrittanyQT you are!!
and I want to meet him too... :rolleyes:

Well, blackvulture... I visit very often your site to see if there are new news about David, congratulations and thanks for the page :)

And hum... as I don't want to bother about the full songs... do you know where can i find them?? If the answer is "nowhere, only I have some..." I need your help :p :rolleyes:

Well, blackvulture... I visit very often your site to see if there are new news about David, congratulations and thanks for the page :)
thank you!

glad I could help you.

Cool, I was wondering if you could email or link me/us to a copy of the front cover of the album when you get it from your friend. Hope you have a scanner!

Cheers

(I would have used PM for this except it told me to log in when I tried to send it - despite already being logged in.)

I would love to see it as well...is there any way to get a copy of Musical Demonstrations Pt.1?? :confused:

I can't find his songs anywhere, where did you people find them?

Yeaaah! I agree! lol How lucky BrittanyQT you are!!
and I want to meet him too... :rolleyes:

Well, blackvulture... I visit very often your site to see if there are new news about David, congratulations and thanks for the page :)

And hum... as I don't want to bother about the full songs... do you know where can i find them?? If the answer is "nowhere, only I have some..." I need your help :p :rolleyes:

Much of David's earlier work is not in print and is no longer available to the public. I do not know the extent to which Musical Demonstrations Pt. 1 was released, but it is impossible to find.

David performed extensively on the Summit Worship album put out by the Summit Church in Little Rock. Distribution of that album was apparently limited. I contacted the Summit Church recently to see if any copies were available, and I was informed that there were no copies left and that a decision had been made some time ago not to produce any more copies of that album because they were not satisfied with the quality of the recording.

David has also recorded on two other albums put out by the Summit Church -- The Genesis Project was one album, and The Light was the other. My recent correspondence with the Summit Church indicated that copies of those recordings might be available if you contact Summit Church. You may be able to contact the Summit Church from the link at the notachristianband.com website.

Of course, as recently reported by BlackVulture, David is due to complete a project very soon under the band name Trading Yesterday. Hopefully, it will be distributed widely and soon. I hope that David's fame as being part of the grammy award for best new artist will expedite the production and distribution of the Trading Yesterday album.

k_enn

David has also recorded on two other albums put out by the Summit Church -- The Genesis Project was one album, and The Light was the other. My recent correspondence with the Summit Church indicated that copies of those recordings might be available if you contact Summit Church. You may be able to contact the Summit Church from the link at the notachristianband.com website.



k_enn

Yeah.. There are plenty of copies of The Genesis Project and The Light cds available.

Thanks k_enn

I have some more stuff :D

But, I've clicked this link and didn't work for me... I'll try again! I'll look for that,

BTW Brittany.... how have you changed!! :p

Thanks k_enn

I have some more stuff :D

But, I've clicked this link and didn't work for me... I'll try again! I'll look for that,

BTW Brittany.... how have you changed!! :p

Sorry, but I forgot to mention that the link at notachristianband.com under the David Hodges page merely takes you to the Summit Church home page. They do not have a direct email link on their site, but under the page for leadership they do post some email addresses and phone numbers. Based on prior communication, I believe that Kristen is the person to contact.

k_enn

there's some news about the new CD in the LJ community.

That's some great news! I'm looking forward to hearing it.
I bought the passion CD that TY's song should've been on, but it wasn't on there. Wonder why. Oh well, as long as it's on their own CD it's all good :)

Has David released any of his Trading Yesterday material yet? or is he still working on it? ohh no fair, I wanna hug David. How come Summit Church wasn't happy with the quality of the recording?

Really good news... I'm already waiting the CD!!

Has David released any of his Trading Yesterday material yet? or is he still working on it?
not yet, very soon!

How come Summit Church wasn't happy with the quality of the recording?
when you compare the old stuff with the new stuff, there's a HUGE difference in production quality.

I completely agree :) David does deserve his own thread. :)

I have only had the privelage of hearing a handful of his songs, but I must say that Breathe is my favorite. Coming from someone who is not Christian, for this song to touch me in any way emotionally is remarkable.

Even though the song is clearly about God, I can still connect with his emotions. He is a very intense vocalist with his emotions. I really admire that.

I can't find his songs anywhere, where did you people find them?

yes, I would like to know that too, I've tried different sites, and kazaa, and I couldn't seem to find anything..

David and his band "Trading Yesterday" was on our local good morning show today. I think the bass players name was Steven and the percussionist was Mark (didn't catch the last names). They sang two songs. I didn't get the title of the first one, but it had the line "her name is always Elizabeth". The second one was titled "What I'm dreaming Of". He described their music as "coldplay gets run over by John Mayer". They are looking to get signed and go on tour. They are having a cd release party this Saturday night (May 15th) at Summit Church in North Little Rock at 7 p.m. Just thought some of you might like to know. :)

I saw that, too. :)

I thought they did a good job.

Wow, I'd like to see it... Thanks for tell us.

I'm really waiting the CD :)

I think the bass players name was Steven and the percussionist was Mark (didn't catch the last names).
band member names are on the site already. :)

They sang two songs. I didn't get the title of the first one, but it had the line "her name is always Elizabeth". The second one was titled "What I'm dreaming Of". He described their music as "coldplay gets run over by John Mayer".
ooo good stuff, thanks!

band member names are on the site already. :)




And who hooked you up with those names, Mister Kev-O?? ::ahem::
=)

2 more days and I will have the Trading Yesterday cd!!!!! I.Can't.Freaking.Wait!!

And who hooked you up with those names, Mister Kev-O?? ::ahem::
=)
yep yep! *hugs*

2 more days and I will have the Trading Yesterday cd!!!!! I.Can't.Freaking.Wait!!
Meanwhile the rest of us have like 2 days + a week in the mail. pft haha

Meanwhile the rest of us have like 2 days + a week in the mail. pft haha
And what about 2 days + a week + finditoninternet time + international shippment... :( But I'll get it! :)

David in action =)

http://members.aol.com/missbrittanyqt/hodges

Is he left-handed or is that picture reversed? I forget which hand had the big tattoo.

Is he left-handed or is that picture reversed? I forget which hand had the big tattoo.


he's a leftie like me =) And he's got big tattoo's on both of his hands.

he's a leftie like me =) And he's got big tattoo's on both of his hands.

Ahhhh...Okay.

(Didn't see you last night:( )

Okay I just got home from David Hodges Trading Yesterday cd release concert....wow. Thats all I can say. Simply amazing. I took lots of good pics but some of the band members specifically requested that I not upload them to the internet..so.. I have to respect their wishes...but for anyone in central arkansas that wants to look at them, thats cool. Anyway, im too tired to post a full review...i'll do that soon..but they did a kick-ass cover of Oasis Wonderwall. It RAWKED!

I still cant believe the PassionOTC song didnt make it. :(

I still cant believe the PassionOTC song didnt make it. :(

I KNOW!! =( I was so looking forward to that...hey maybe that can be an interview question..we can ask why it wasnt put on the album..or...something like that...sorry im tired...im making no sense. I wish the wonderwall cover would have been put on the cd...it was soooo good. David added his own unique twists to it.

I KNOW!! =( I was so looking forward to that...hey maybe that can be an interview question..we can ask why it wasnt put on the album..or...something like that...sorry im tired...im making no sense. I wish the wonderwall cover would have been put on the cd...it was soooo good. David added his own unique twists to it.
Wonderwall would have been nice to hear!
The tracklist is up on the site:
http://www.notachristianband.com/david/
Thank you so much Britt! :)

Evanescence Member Launches Trading Yesterday
Saturday May 15, 2004 11:11pm Posted By: Angela Rachels

Little Rock, AR - More than 500 Arkansans gather at the Summitt church to hear the music of Trading Yesterday.

That's the name of a local pop group including David Hodges, a former band member of Little Rock's Evanescence. Hodges used to play keyboard and perform back up vocals for the rock band- he also shares two Grammy's with Evanescence.

Saturday night, Hodges along with friends Mark Colbert and Steven McMorran debuted songs from their new album. It's set to hit stores in June.

The band says their lyrics are meant to tell a story to the audience. It's a story they hope those listening appreciate.

(Hodges)"Tonight is an opportunity to hear songs that we have been working on for a whole year."

The group says tonight is about the music, but the goal is possibly moving to Los Angeles to do more work on their album in a studio.

http://www.katv.com/news/stories/0504/147064.html

Cool! Maybe we'll hear some stuff from them soon.

he's a leftie like me =) And he's got big tattoo's on both of his hands.
I'm a lefty to ya lefty's rock!!! lol

I just updated the site.
All the lyrics from the new CD are up *phew, that was a massive task* and some 30sec clips from the first 5 songs.

http://www.notachristianband.com/david/typromo1-thumb.jpg (http://www.notachristianband.com/david/)

And if you like the clips, BUY THE CD (http://www.summitworship.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=65).

*listens. likes. makes sig. buys cd*

:D

Hey, I like this sig ;)

I was at a step from buy it (and The Light) some days ago but... I have no money :rolleyes:

*goes to listen some Trading Yesterday*

Thanks bvulture :)

They sound excellent. It sounds like his voice has matured and it sounds even better than the clips that I have heard from the Musical Demonstration album.

there's a small pic of David on the Summit Church site
http://www.thesummitchurch.org/staffimages/10448.jpg

How are we supposed to get this album, those of us not in the US?
The webpage says my only option is to pick it up in Little Rock, and that's a bit far to go...

How are we supposed to get this album, those of us not in the US?
The webpage says my only option is to pick it up in Little Rock, and that's a bit far to go...
that's exactly what I was wondering... :(

Can somebody post a review of the album?
I'm very interested but i can't buy the CD. I'm not from U.S. :(

Can somebody post a review of the album?
not a bad idea! I'll see about adding a News/Reviews page to the site.

i really love David's voice and i wanted to know if the album of "trading" is gonna be released in the whole world?? coz im french and here if you want a rare cd: "have fun to find it!!!!!" and i really want to support them...

I heard an mp3 (She Is The Sunlight) a few days ago from someone on aol...pretty good stuff.

I like his music :D it's really good...I would buy the album if it was at a local store, but being that it's online and that I only trust major sites like amazon T_T I'll consider purchasing it later, in the near future tho..

HODGES, AVION, FADER,
MxPx, ROCK-N-ROLL SOLDIERS:
WHEELS & DEALS TELLS ALL

Your Intrepid Weaselboy Lays Down the
Week's Juicy Bits

May 27, 2004

By Rodel Delfin
THE PASSION OF THE CHRISTIANS: Don’t forget that church people still like to buy those shiny little discs. Does it say anywhere in the Bible, “Thou shalt not download unauthorized music from P2P networks”? So, when a Jesus-loving artist becomes a free-agent—enterprising weasels hear cha-ching! The phone calls are coming in and starting a derby for the Dennis Rider-repped David Hodges. The former Evanescence member, who co-wrote, performed backing vocals and keyboards with the band, has been pursuing a solo career since his departure from the group. Who’s in pursuit? Stand by...

He had the first story mentioned on Hits Daily Double (That's where I get unofficial news sales totals from).

I guess this answers the question that I asked him lol.

By the way, Hits is a site that's known for those music articles with cheesy humor :rolleyes:

HODGES, AVION, FADER,
MxPx, ROCK-N-ROLL SOLDIERS:
WHEELS & DEALS TELLS ALL

Your Intrepid Weaselboy Lays Down the
Week's Juicy Bits

May 27, 2004

By Rodel Delfin
THE PASSION OF THE CHRISTIANS: Don’t forget that church people still like to buy those shiny little discs. Does it say anywhere in the Bible, “Thou shalt not download unauthorized music from P2P networks”? So, when a Jesus-loving artist becomes a free-agent—enterprising weasels hear cha-ching! The phone calls are coming in and starting a derby for the Dennis Rider-repped David Hodges. The former Evanescence member, who co-wrote, performed backing vocals and keyboards with the band, has been pursuing a solo career since his departure from the group. Who’s in pursuit? Stand by...

He had the first story mentioned on Hits Daily Double (That's where I get unofficial news sales totals from).

I guess this answers the question that I asked him lol.

By the way, Hits is a site that's known for those music articles with cheesy humor :rolleyes:

Adding to this, Wind-up is scheduled to release music inspired by "The Passion of the Christ on August 31st. Perhaps, it'll include the Hodges/Moody project. I know that they have one with Scott Stapp, but I'm not sure about others.

Adding to this, Wind-up is scheduled to release music inspired by "The Passion of the Christ on August 31st. Perhaps, it'll include the Hodges/Moody project. I know that they have one with Scott Stapp, but I'm not sure about others.
OHHHHHH SWEET!
Thank you so much for that!

OHHHHHH SWEET!
Thank you so much for that!

They mentioned it in the MTV.com article of Creed breaking up.

http://www.notachristianband.com/david/pics/cdparty.jpg (http://www.notachristianband.com/david/pictures.shtml)

Got some great new pics from the CD release party last month. A huge thanks goes to Daniel(Billy's brother).

Thank you blackvulture for posting that pic and thank you to his brother for actually taking it :)

After that Hits article I posted, wouldn't it be hysterical if David actually wound up being signed to Wind-up after all that happened? He was originally supposed to be on the same contract if I'm not mistaken. LOL!

He could just as easily go to a label with a lot more pull in the Christian music industry like Curb Records. I wish I could find out what label he gets on :-/

i can't believe i just found this thread!
this is great...thanks for the pics and all the info and that website!
m

i can't believe i just found this thread!
this is great...thanks for the pics and all the info and that website!
m
6 months.... scary. lol
glad you liked it.

http://www.notachristianband.com/david/pics/cdparty.jpg (http://www.notachristianband.com/david/pictures.shtml)

Got some great new pics from the CD release party last month. A huge thanks goes to Daniel(Billy's brother).

Thanks alot! :) Great pic!

Hey, thanks a lot for the great pics!! :D

And I haven't read that about the music inspired by... Hope that we could find the song there ;)

Thanks again!

http://www.notachristianband.com/david/pics/cdparty.jpg (http://www.notachristianband.com/david/pictures.shtml)

Got some great new pics from the CD release party last month. A huge thanks goes to Daniel(Billy's brother).
oh the pics are amazing! thanks for posting!!!! :D

Wow, thanks for that pic BV, DAVID IS SO CUTE!!! Tee hee it looks like he's looking to heaven. BV, are you obsessed with DH? That sounds kinda rude but I've just come from the Obessions thread in C.O.T. I rekon it'd be really really funny if he did get signed to Wind-Up but I don't think he will. It'd be a bit weird, esp. if somehow Ben, Ev and him were miraciously all in one place at one time.
C.O.T==I heard a comment on the radio a couple of weeks ago, where the dj was dissing WU, Creed and Ev about 'having christian music and being and bringing out Christian bands'. I felt like calling them up and abusing them about how Ev isn't a christian band but I thought it'd only encourage them.

BV, are you obsessed with DH? That sounds kinda rude but I've just come from the Obessions thread in C.O.T.
If you think it sounds RUDE then dont fucking say it.
Everyone is here because they like Ev, are you obsessed?
I like David's stuff too if not more. So what?

Bye (check the LJ community for updates from now on.)

If you think it sounds RUDE then dont fucking say it.
Everyone is here because they like Ev, are you obsessed?
I like David's stuff too if not more. So what?
Bye (check the LJ community for updates from now on.)
OH CRAP. I'M SO SORRY EVERYONE!!Please someone BAN ME NOW!! I'm stupid ok, I type things before thinking. I'M SORRY!!!I'M TRULY SORRY that it offended you or anyone else here.I'll delete all my DH mp3's and never mention him again just to make you all happier. I'M A FUCKING IDIOT.*goes and dies in a hole*

Bye (check the LJ community for updates from now on.)
oh man you can't leave us... :(

What? You've done so much here... I'd have not know anything about the David Hodges afterEv work if I hadn't found this thread! (and the site :))

I'm with ms_channy!

Does anyone know if David and Ben's track Only Human, Only God is purely instrumental or does it have vocals?

I hope this track finds its way to Wind-ups The Passion of the Christ: Songs of Inspiration soundtrack.

Does anyone know if David and Ben's track Only Human, Only God is purely instrumental or does it have vocals?

I hope this track finds its way to Wind-ups The Passion of the Christ: Songs of Inspiration soundtrack.
Wow, I've never thought about that. :\ I have no idea, but I really hope that David sings in it. (or Ben to prove his voice :p)

I still need to post my pics of the last big trading yesterday concert. Oh and this might just be a rumor, but ive read on several of kelly's fansites that she is dating "some guy named david hodges".. She took him as her date to the Princess Diaries 2 premiere. There are like 2 pics of them together. I knew they'd been hanging out a lot but I had no idea they might be dating! Cute couple if its true!

I still need to post my pics of the last big trading yesterday concert. Oh and this might just be a rumor, but ive read on several of kelly's fansites that she is dating "some guy named david hodges".. She took him as her date to the Princess Diaries 2 premiere. There are like 2 pics of them together. I knew they'd been hanging out a lot but I had no idea they might be dating! Cute couple if its true!

I'm assuming that Ben would be the matchmaker. How cute :)

I'm assuming that Ben would be the matchmaker. How cute :)


possibly....but david has been working with kelly too, on her new album.. so ya never know ;)

Yes, I saw that on the Kelly Clarkson message boards.

David, Ben and Kelly wrote 3 songs for her upcoming album.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/kellybclarkson/PD2TowerofTerror.jpg

I REALLY don't know what to say... :confused:
Don't bash but i'm a litlle bit upset about these news :o .

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/kellybclarkson/PD2TowerofTerror.jpg
lol this pic is hilarious! LMFAO at his face!! :D
if their relationship is true, well...go David! I can't say anything about Kelly, I don't know her at all, all I can say is she has a nice voice

That picture just made me spit water all over this desk. Hahahahaha!

I still need to post my pics of the last big trading yesterday concert.

You would make my day if you did. I am craving some Davidness.

Got some great new pics tonight.
http://www.notachristianband.com/david/pics/DCP_2401-thumb.jpg (http://www.notachristianband.com/david/pictures.shtml)
http://www.notachristianband.com/david/pictures.shtml

Got some great new pics tonight.
http://www.notachristianband.com/david/pics/DCP_2401-thumb.jpg (http://www.notachristianband.com/david/pictures.shtml)
http://www.notachristianband.com/david/pictures.shtml

*drools* I wonder how mad kelly is going to be when i steal him from her. JUUUUUUUST kidding. ;)

Got some great new pics tonight.
http://www.notachristianband.com/david/pics/DCP_2401-thumb.jpg (http://www.notachristianband.com/david/pictures.shtml)
http://www.notachristianband.com/david/pictures.shtml

Thank you!! Those are great!

wow! those pics are awesome!!! *drools* man... he's hotter than ever! kelly's a damn lucky girl...

He is looking hot and I have to say he's looking damn happy! Good for him.

wow! those pics are awesome!!! *drools* man... he's hotter than ever! kelly's a damn lucky girl...

Nah she's just a decoy. David is here with meeeee! ;)
Lucky girl!

Official TY site launched. Its run by Epic Records, just barebones information but its a start!
http://www.tradingyesterday.com/

-Kev

Awesome, so they're signed now? That's great news :)

Awesome, so they're signed now? That's great news :)
Yep, EPIC! Meaning the album will be available in every music store worldwide when its released, no more indie Summit Church releases. lol

Yep, EPIC! Meaning the album will be available in every music store worldwide when its released, no more indie Summit Church releases. lol

At least I'll actually have a better shot to buy it :D

Knowing that that one sold out before I got the chance to get to it :(

Epic is a pretty big label! That is great for them! I can't wait to hear their music and for David to get the recognition he deserves. Thanks for the link.

Yep, EPIC! Meaning the album will be available in every music store worldwide when its released, no more indie Summit Church releases. lol
That's great! Hopefully I'll be able to buy the album here, I can't wait to listen to this new cd. I got the older version last week, my friend who just came back from Arkansas bought it to me, and oh I'm sooo happy and so proud of this little thing!!! <3

Wow, thanks for bumping this thread up! I was reading it a while ago, and lost track of it. lol I can't wait to hear his new stuff.

I got the older version last week, my friend who just came back from Arkansas bought it to me, and oh I'm sooo happy and so proud of this little thing!!! <3

What does it sound like for all of us who haven't heard it and just read the lyrics?

Is he on a label?

20202

Epic is a pretty big label! That is great for them! I can't wait to hear their music and for David to get the recognition he deserves. Thanks for the link.
yeah... maybe the Grammy persuaded them to sign them a little bit, lol.

Anyway, from the little I have heard on Kev's site, I know I'll be buying this CD.

I'm sure the fact that the lead is a Grammy winner helped. David is just very talented, so I'm happy for him.

Hey that site also has a message board for them up. If you feel like dropping by.
http://forums1.sonymusic.com/eve/ubb.x?a=frm&s=8581093&f=158102497

For some weird reason I can't get on that board, I registered myself, they sent me an e-mail with a link to confirm but it doesn't work, I asked for another e-mail and it still didn't work... :confused:

For some weird reason I can't get on that board, I registered myself, they sent me an e-mail with a link to confirm but it doesn't work, I asked for another e-mail and it still didn't work... :confused:

The link they sent in my email didn't work either but if I went back onto the board and logged in with the info I had given, the log in worked. So even if the confirmation link shows you an error, you should still be registered.

The link they sent in my email didn't work either but if I went back onto the board and logged in with the info I had given, the log in worked. So even if the confirmation link shows you an error, you should still be registered.
yep, it's working now! yay :D

yep, it's working now! yay :D

Glad it's working! I reacted the same way at first, thinking there was an error

i had the same problems too....
i cant wait to see the site done, we all know about David but not the other members....it should be really interesting
plus now the whole world can expect their album... ;)

I'm having a problem with the TY board...I try to register, and once I fill in my information, I'll click the link to send it, and then it'll say "Illegal access !" :confused:

I'm having a problem with the TY board...I try to register, and once I fill in my information, I'll click the link to send it, and then it'll say "Illegal access !" :confused:

That's weird. That part worked fine for me but the only problem I had was with the confirmation email link. Have you tried doing it with a different user name etc.?

Ahh, I figured it out now! It seems as if my password was one letter too short. I wish I would have known that a few days ago...lol

Ahh, I figured it out now! It seems as if my password was one letter too short. I wish I would have known that a few days ago...lol

Glad it worked! I registered but I have yet to post on there. We should come up with great topics and get people talking.

There is a new Q&A with David on the Trading Yesterday website.


Q&A WITH TRADING YESTERDAY'S DAVID HODGES

What are the names of each of the Trading Yesterday band members and what instrument does each of them play?
mark colbert (drums)
steven mcmorran (bass, bgv's)
david hodges (vocals, guitars, pianos)

How did Trading Yesterday form to be a band?
mark and i met through mutual friends in 2001. he was moving to la and looking for a gig. at the time, evanescence didn't have a drummer, and ben and i were talking about him playing with us. mark's la trip fell through and we reconnected a year and a half later in little rock right after i finished recording "fallen" with ben and amy. he and i clicked instantly and started working on some projects together. we had a great musical chemistry and really understood each other in the studio. in may of 2003 over dinner at ihop, mark and i decided to start trading yesterday (which at the time meant buying a protools rig, getting an apartment together and beginning to record the music that was naturally flowing through our lives). we had no idea where God would take it, but we were willing to pour everything we had into it. as the months wore on, trading yesterday started to take a more definite shape, and a mutual friend of ours (steven) seamlessly fit in place with the vision (both musically and spiritually) of the band.

What previous music experience does each Trading Yesterday member have?
mark (the old one), spent five years in the nineties playing drums in a christian indie band called "nickel and dime". i was a member of evanescence (writing, producing, and playing pianos, keys, and strings) from the winter of 1999 until the winter of 2002. steven, mark, and i have grown up playing in worship bands at church and college, so we are very used to adapting with each other and with the environment of the music. i think one of the reasons we mesh well together is because the song is more important than any of us. every part should promote the song, not the player.

Who are the musical influences of the band?
the beatles, sting, u2, toad the wet sprocket, coldplay, nichole nordeman (her lyrics will change you)

How does the writing and recording process work for the band? Who is going to produce the album?
when we made "the beauty & the tragedy", i produced and mark mixed the project, and both happened simultaneously as we went along. the songs we started the project with were more of a springboard for the creative process because most of the songs that ended up on the record were written during the months of recording. typically, i would write the music and melody and the lyrics would be collectively written by whoever happened to be walking through life with us at the time. that's why lyric writing credits are from steven, myself, and friends of ours. especially when it comes to capturing the concept of the song with words, i really feel that two (or more) heads are better than one.

Where is the band recording their album? Can you talk about the differences between the new album you're recording for Epic Records and the debut album Trading Yesterday self-released?
we are recording in la in october and november with dave fortman (the producer for the evanescence record). we feel like he will be perfect for this project. we had limited funds and resources on the self-released albums, so it was more ideas than really what we wanted the songs to sound like. this time around, we are able to go the distance with our imagination for each track. there will also be some new songs on this release that we are very excited about. i love the evolution process of our music.

Do you want to mention any specific songs that will be on the album and what they mean to you?
the writing process for this record came very organically; no deadlines or anticipation built by labels and fans because there weren't any. trading yesterday started over a dinner and built itself in an apartment studio over hours and months of writing, forming songs and living life into something that we never could have planned or mapped out. trading yesterday exists because it had to exist - a musical representation of our lives, of our experience to now. whether the world hears these songs, or they stay in that apartment; the cathartic purpose of the band is found in the project simply being completed. if others connect to where we are and (more importantly) where we're going, then that is just added blessing to the journey. because this record is our personal journal on disc, each piece of it connects to us. songs like "one day", "love song requiem", and "she is the sunlight" are about her (or should i say about the many hers); "revolution", "world on fire", and "what i'm dreaming of" are reminders of who we are made to be; but the song that seems to sums up the record the most is "the beauty and the tragedy" - for i am finding out that love will kill and save me - that line probably captures our year the best.

Awesome Q&A...thanks for bringing it over! I just love him. :D

David just posted on the Trading Yesterday website

In case you want more screencaps from the Making Of Fallen video some are being added here: http://p078.ezboard.com/fkellyclarksonanddavidhodgesfrm10.showMessage?topi cID=1.topic

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Just a heads up for those interested. You can hear 90 second clips of TY on their website www.tradingyesterday.com and David posted there twice also.

i just found some other songs from david, like those from "the summit worship" and im even more impatient now to have the new trading yesterday album... david is really an amazing writter and singer

i just found some other songs from david, like those from "the summit worship" and im even more impatient now to have the new trading yesterday album... david is really an amazing writter and singer


That's great. Which songs are they?

Also, if anyone is interested, david posted again on the TY website and asked fans to partake in a fun and random little conversational game on the TY board.

That's great. Which songs are they?

Also, if anyone is interested, david posted again on the TY website and asked fans to partake in a fun and random little conversational game on the TY board.
i have like 20 david's songs including those with Amy Lee... :D
thanks for the info about David posting, i'll take a look right now....

David posted again. This time on the message board. He's taking part in the discussion about the Top 5 Lists. He's cool. I hope the other guys will too :)

david just posted again on the official TY website, apparently the studio part will be over tomorrow.... :D
cant wait to hear it, i hope we will soon have a date for the release of the album

Dave Fortman is doing something completely different as far as producing goes.

He's always done producing for punk/hard rock/heavy metal bands.

This entire project should be interesting. I'm going to guess that the album will come out between February and April.

If you're a diehard and need to get your David fix, listen to the two Kelly Clarkson songs he worked on with her and Ben when her album drops on Nov. 30th. The songs are amazing. David's a beautiful pianist, Ben is a genius, and Kelly has the voice of an angel.

If you're a diehard and need to get your David fix, listen to the two Kelly Clarkson songs he worked on with her and Ben when her album drops on Nov. 30th. The songs are amazing. David's a beautiful pianist, Ben is a genius, and Kelly has the voice of an angel.
i just heard the 2 songs, i have a big crush on "because of you"... but "addicted" is very good too
what's your favorite one, everybody???

i just heard the 2 songs, i have a big crush on "because of you"... but "addicted" is very good too
what's your favorite one, everybody???

I'm so addicted to "Addicted". :D

Ew, that was so cliche.

i just heard the 2 songs, i have a big crush on "because of you"... but "addicted" is very good too
what's your favorite one, everybody???
*feels stupid*
where can I listen to those songs??

lonely defines me...

I am not sure if anybody has noticed/said anything.. But it's funny to listen to the beginning of the song 'Because of You' because theres a very small piano part that sounds exactly like a part from the beginning of the song 'Breathe' that David did with Amy.

I am not sure if anybody has noticed/said anything.. But it's funny to listen to the beginning of the song 'Because of You' because theres a very small piano part that sounds exactly like a part from the beginning of the song 'Breathe' that David did with Amy.
yeah it really does!
by the way Because of You is really beautiful, even though I'm not a Kelly's fan I really love that song!
damn I keep writing Because of Me!!! seether's fault... :p

Because of You is great, i love the work he did on the Kelly CD (Ben too!)

Trading Yesterday is awesome, can't wait for the new stuff =)

Trading Yesterday is awesome, can't wait for the new stuff =)
I cant wait for the new stuff either! Probably around April give or take.

If anyone still hasnt heard the first independant Trading Yesterday album, email me or PM me and I can accomodate you!
blackvulture@hotmail.com (include something about TY in the subject would help)

Meh, I heard them on Good Morning Arkansas back earlier this year.. they did a live performance on there, and I thought it was pretty okay.

I absolutely love Trading Yesterday, they are definitely one of my favorite bands ever. I just heard The Beauty and The Tradgedy, and I honestly love every song. My favorites are probably Elizabeth, What I'm Dreaming Of, Shattered and Love Song Requiem.

I bought Kelly's CD as well and all I have to say is WOW. The whole thing is phenomenal, but Because of You and Addicted are especially amazing (and when you consider she wrote BOY at 16... it blows you away). Ben and David did an awesome job writing the music and producing the song. Ben, David and Mark (from Trading Yesterday) also play on those two songs, I'd say it's a must have for any fan. David plays the piano masterfully... I love it!

I got a new domain for the David site! :D

http://www.davidhodges.info/

both old and new URLs will work, but from here on out the new one will be the one I list everywhere.

I really like what i've heard of the song one day on the homepage. I'm really looking forward to the new cd.

Blah, wish I had gotten that CD before they ran out.

Can't wait for the new CD though :)

I updated the site tonight.
More song clips.
Best of all covers of most the albums!
http://www.davidhodges.info/

A huge thanks to Billy! :)