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News:
 declares David to be the Happening Person!

The power of music

People with developmental disabilities get a chance to make music
By Randi Bjornstad
The Register-Guard
Appeared in print: Sunday, Nov 15, 2009

Also: Picture of the Day

David Helfand composes and performs original and traditional music on Celtic Harp, mandocello, guitar, keyboards and percussion. Many of David's compositions were born through improvisation and drawn on the inspiration found in the power of music from many wondrous cultures. Since 2000, David has augmented his repertoire of original and traditional compositions with Israeli and Middle Eastern influenced music and has composed many pieces based upon his journeys to Israel and Britain. Since 1997, David has recorded and released six solo CDs. more...

 David Helfand

Compact Discs

At the Edge of the Cornish Sea

First Light

" First Light, " released in October, 2009 is my latest major production. Since my last fully produced album " At the Edge of the Cornish Sea," which was inspired by my first journey to Britain, I slowly cultivated and planted seeds for my latest work.
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At the Edge of the Cornish Sea

At the Edge of the Cornish Sea

As I returned from my maiden voyage from the land of Britain full of awe, unspeakable joy and deep reservoirs of inspiration, slowly the music started to speak. From the high craggy cliffs where the ruins of Tintagel castle lay overlooking the dark waters off Cornwall's shore, to the ancient majestic ruins of Glastonbury Abbey and the dark mysteries of the Tower of London, the swirling maze of the city's streets and the magic of the standing stones on Salisbury Plain, I swam deep in the waters of imagination. more...

Beyond the Sea of Reeds

Beyond the Sea of Reeds

As a child, as I heard the songs and stories of the ancient days of Israel and the journey of the Israelites, they were always a part of me. Through my journey to adulthood, as the stories of my ancestors weaved in and out of my being, they finally opened their secret door and whispered to me, as I first touched Jerusalem’s walls in the city of old. more...

Callings from the Quiet Grove

Callings from the Quiet Grove

In moments of describing the indescribable, of yearning to taste the waters of the deep well and hearing the callings from the quiet grove, I dedicate these pieces to you.... Reflections of moments in time. more...

Mythic Sky

Mythic Sky

Mythic Sky music explores the emotions evoked by the power of myth and epic quests into the unknown. A large tonal palette created by combining the latest in 20th century synthesizer technology with the timeless sounds of acoustic stringed instruments and percussion enables Mythic Sky to range from delicate atmospherics to primal depths. more...

 

Mythic Sky

Memories and Stardust

First all acoustic limited edition ( Extended Play ) CD featuring six solo musical pieces played on harp, mandocello and guitar and one duet with mandocello and flute. I had the great honor of having my dear friend, Bethel Evans play flute on Lakota's Song which is a piece I created while in Wales during my first UK tour. I hope you enjoy the album. more...

 

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