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New collection for TV/Films (released by Sonoton GmbH) “Minimalist Steel Drums“ SCDV 603 30 tracks composed and performed by Daniel Diaz

“Réquiem + Himno” es la segunda pieza que escribí dedicada a mi madre, al día siguiente de su muerte (7 de Noviembre de 2016). La primera “In loving Memory” fue grabada rápido el día mismo, esta llevo mas tiempo. Quería grabar mi piano acústico en casa y una orquesta de contrabajos (unos 12 en total) […]

  Great review by ECM’s master reviewer  Tyran Grillo for Rootsworld: https://ecmreviews.com/2016/09/02/daniel-diaz-review-for-rootsworld/ http://www.rootsworld.com/reviews/ddiaz-16.shtml

This year 2016 I created a “catalogue” of my instruments and sonic possibilities as a multi-instrumentalist. For that purpose I recorded  several short snippets with each and every instrument I own and play, performed solo or accompanied by other instruments, but one instrument at the time clearly in the spotlight. The full set is available […]

This year 2016 I’m creating a “catalogue” of my instruments and sonic possibilities as a multi-instrumentalist. For that purpose I’ll record several short snippets (I guess there’ll be 50 in total) with each and every instrument I own and play, performed solo or accompanied by other instruments, but one instrument at the time clearly in […]

15  new tracks composed and performed by DD have been released in the CD “Equinox” , December 2015, by OMNIMUSIC (New York, USA) https://www.omnimusic.com/music_search/cd.php?c=YToyOntzOjU6ImNkTnVtIjtpOjEzO3M6MzoibGliIjtpOjExO30= LAE 13 “Equinox” – Pull your audience into your futuristic sci-fi docu-drama with these mystery-laced audio textures. Sixteen gradually evolving tracks with broadcast edits. http://www.omnimusic.com/

Mostly quiet, ambient, solo bass performances, with some additional FX . Reocrded in Paris November 2015.

“Swan Song” compact-disc arrived, pre-orders have been fulfilled as Nov 5th, thanks to all who supported this album buying it!! The albums is presented on a beautiful gate-fold sleeve with a 8-page booklet. Cover photo by Juan Hitters. CD includes 29 minutes of  bonus material. The special offer “free shipping worldwide” started on pre-order will […]

New album release; Swan Song by Daniel Diaz. Downloads (MP3, Hi Res FLAC) available October 15th 2015. CD (with bonus tracks) on pre order. http://www.dedeland.com/swansongshop.htm   Special guests: Steve Arguelles (UK) Drums Patrick Bebey (Cameroun): Fender Rhodes Gustavo Bulgach (USA/Arg) Clarinet Javier Estrella (Argentina): Drums Leandro Guffanti (Argentina/FR): Soprano sax Damian Jarry (France) Cello Line […]

Unaccompanied bass guitar. Yes, it is sad. Recorded July 14th 2015 in Paris. First solo electric bass performance using my Drake Diaz-Custom5 electric bass. Here the second one: solo bass and real time treatments: