Saucepan Bach
Who and what is Saucepan Bach ?
Decades ago I started writing poetry. This gradually changed until song writing became my main creative expression. In the process of doing this, I moved from being a lousy guitarist to becoming a mediocre musician. The songs got better and the lack of technical ability never mattered until........1995 which was the start of a few public performances.
At this time I started playing, briefly and with some reluctance, in coffee shops and at the local pub and joined The Songwriting Society of Australia. These performances were generally quite well received. In 1998 I crossed paths with Bob Spencer of Angels fame. Bob got involved. He liked the songs and agreed to produce, play and get creative. The end result being, a c.d. of 14 songs with fine musicians involved.
“Savage Folk and Primitive Blues” is the first c.d. by Saucepan Bach.
The title refers to the human condition rather than being a musical statement.
Saucepan Bach has only existed for the purpose of recording.
Music came to a near stop for a few years until the next group of songs could be recorded. It’s a matter of life and resources. The songs were the thing and not the process of becoming a performer.
“Whose say so” is the second cd by Saucepan Bach
A few more years go by and a few more songs bubble through. Life opens up again and I start playing a bit more. Another small group of songs ready to go and I got a bit better as a musician. Practice is a wonderful thing. So is aptitude, attitude and desire.
Along the way, I had a brief stint at acting - winning “best supporting actor” in 1988 at the Riverina Theatre Festival for my portrayal of a derelict. This was my first stage role and was followed by a few radio plays with the ABC and stage work with both the New Theatre and plays at the Bondi Pavilion.
Most of the time I lead a very ordinary and quiet life ... I work a fair bit and dont play much. I love my garden and, when at a loss, have been known to build dollshouses and castle turrets with spiral staircases..... creative madness of a kind....... David Griffith