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Leonard Cohen’s New Album
November 22, 2019
Thanks For The Dance has been released to critical acclaim. David has a long history with Leonard, so when his son Adam Cohen approached him with the task of orchestrating and conducting the beautifully written single “Happens to the Heart”, David happily obliged. Watch the official video below!
“This posthumous album finds the poet and singer on reflective, insightful, deadpan form, ‘settling accounts of the soul’”
The Who at the Hollywood Bowl
September 24, 2019
On October 11, 13 and 24, David’s arrangements for the Who’s “Moving On!” tour come to the Hollywood Bowl! Get your tickets before they sell out!
The Goldfinch (2019 Film)
September 13, 2019
Just released, The Goldfinch follows 13-year-old Theo Decker’s life after it is turned upside-down when his mother is killed in a terrorist attack at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Confused in the rubble of the tragedy, he steals a priceless piece of art known as The Goldfinch. David orchestrated and conducted the score!
Pauline Frechette – An Intimate Story
July 27, 2019
It’s a very special occasion! David produced Pauline’s new solo piano album, which debuted at #3 on the Billboard Classical album charts!
Cyndi Lauper – Live at the Hollywood Bowl
July 7, 2019
Cyndi Lauper will perform on two special nights with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, featuring new orchestral arrangements by David Campbell.
Chrissie Hynde – Live at the Hollywood Bowl
July 2, 2019
Chrissie Hynde will be performing her new big band jazz album along with “The Pretenders” classics with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, featuring brand new orchestral arrangements by David Campbell.
Mark Ronson – Late Night Feelings
June 12, 2019
“Just for my own sanity, when I start off a record, it has to be a little bit of a statement—something that’s a little grand and foreshadows the rest of the record. David Campbell, the string arranger, came up with this beautiful, slightly Barry White Love Unlimited Orchestra-inspired arrangement—a little slowed down and psychedelic…” – Mark Ronson
The Who – Moving On! Tour
June 06, 2019
“David Campbell has been working specifically to get the orchestra to play like powerful rock musicians. He’s working the sections to get the horns or the strings to function like an electric guitar would – bolder notes, longer, bigger gestures.” – Brian Kehew
Cage the Elephant – Social Cues
April 18, 2019
Cage The Elephant has released their new album, featuring 5 songs with arrangements by David.
“… Social Cues took musical cues from ‘80s horror films scored by John Carpenter, and also benefited from a collaboration with Beck’s father, composer David Campbell… ‘What I’m Becoming’ shows off another fine use of strings that has Campbell’s name written all over it, building a cinematic dreamscape for Shultz’ apologetic lyrics.”
Iron & Wine – Our Endless Numbered Days (live) with LA Phil, NSO and CSO orchestras
March 24 2019
Iron & Wine’s Sam Beam performs his intimate, cinematic songs for the first time with orchestra to celebrate the 15th anniversary of his Our Endless Numbered Days, which was hailed as an understated masterpiece and named a top 50 album of the decade by NPR and Paste following its release in 2004. Featuring arrangements by David Campbell, who will be conducting at Disney Hall, National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center, and Cincinnati Symphony at the CSO Music Hall.
The 1975 – A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships
The 1975 has released their new album! David arranged and conducted strings for the final track “Always Wanna Die (Sometimes)”.
Muse – Simulation Theory
November 9, 2018
“Whether they’re fighting alien invaders, shadowy government conspiracies, or the Apocalypse, Muse always do it for love. On their eighth effort, Simulation Theory, they attempt to break through the virtual matrix in search of that human connection and freedom from the machine.” David contributed strings and brass to this end.
Hanson – String Theory
November 9, 2018
“There were so many questions that we really needed to have a partner that was at his level — that had his level of experience,” Taylor tells PEOPLE of Campbell. “And there are really very few people that can even say they match him. His career arc has been made up largely of collaborations between contemporary music and symphonies, so he’s the perfect translator, so to speak, between our world and the symphony world.”
-Jen Juneau People.com
Barbra Streisand – Walls
November 2, 2018
“Barbra’s first album of mostly new material since 2005, it finds her addressing ‘troubling times’. It’s not a hectoring protest record, but it doesn’t pull its punches.” Featuring strings by David on the single “Don’t Lie To Me” and “The Rain Will Fall”.
LA Phil 100: Celebrate LA and 100th Anniversary Gala
September 28, 2018
David is honored to create orchestral arrangements for two very special nights for the LA Phil. Gustavo Dudamel will be conducting David’s arrangements for performances by Chris Martin, Corinne Bailey Rae, Kali Uchis and Katy Perry.
classicalvoiceamerica.org, latimes.com
Roger Daltrey – Tommy (Tour)
June 1 2018
“I’m really looking forward to singing Tommy, not only with my great backing group, but also some of the finest orchestras in the country,” Daltrey said in a statement. “Pete Townshend’s rock music is particularly suited to being embellished by the sounds that an orchestra can add to the band. With the arrangements written by David Campbell, it should make a memorable night of entertainment for all those who love the arts.” – Roger Daltrey
-Martin Kielty ultimateclassicrock.com
Glen Hansard & The Los Angeles Philharmonic
Mar 15 2018
“I can’t describe what an incredible feeling it is to be driving in this big beautiful car,” Hansard said with a big grin a few songs into the hour-long opening set for which conductor David Campbell and the orchestra wrapped gorgeous arrangements around Hansard’s voice and acoustic guitar. “When the idea first came up I was so terrified and hugely excited.”
-Peter Larsen LA Daily News
Read the full review here
Sebastian Yatra’s Devuélveme El Corazón – 249 million views
Oct 19, 2017
David arranged the strings for Sebastián Yatra’s hit single Devuélveme El Corazón, which released on youtube Jun 15 2017 reaching 84 million views.
Café Tacvba with the LA Philharmonic
Oct 13, 2017
David arranged some of Café Tacvba’s most famous songs for the LA Philharmonic! These new arrangements are reworkings of the band’s classics and feature a full orchestra conducted by Gustavo Dudamel.
David Works With Dudamel & Iñárritu
Oct 10, 2017
A night of Mexican film music curated by Alejandro G. Iñárritu. David arranged a suite from the scores to his films Amores Perros and Biutiful, to be performed by the LA Philharmonic, conducted by Gustavo Dudamel. Music by Gustavo Santaolalla & Emmanuel Del Real.
Evanescence – Synthesis
Oct 6, 2017
Evanescence starts a 50 city international tour – with orchestra – from Oct 2017 through Apr 2018.
The orchestra arrangements are by David Campbell
Beck – Colors
Sept 20, 2017
David arranged strings for Beck’s upcoming album colors!
Café Tacvba – Jei Beibi
Sept 20, 2017
David did arrangements for Cafe Tacvba’s new album Jei Beibi!
Lady Antebellum – Hurt
Sept 7, 2017
David arranged the strings for Lady Antebellum’s track Hurt on their recent album Heartbreak!
Rules Of The Game Awarded by the Cultural Centre of Novi Sad The INFANT Festival Prize
July 2nd, 2017
Congratulations to the Rules Of The Game collaborating artists, Daniel Arsham, Pharrell Williams, David Campbell, Chris Stamp, Aaron Copp, dancers, Albert Drake, Laura Gutierrez, James Koroni, Callie Lyons, James McGinn, Szabi Pataki, Sara Procopio, Betti Rollo and co-producers The Dallas Symphony Orchestra, SOLUNA International Music & Arts Festival, co-commissioners: BAM | Brooklyn Academy of Music, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA, presentation supporters: La Biennale de la Danse de Lyon, Brisbane Festival (Australia), curators, cultural producers, and the crew on the INFANT Festival Award. The Prize was unanimously given by the Jury, which included Professor Zorán Deric´, PhD, Theatrologist (Serbia); Chairman Professor Hristo Petreski, PhD, Theatre Critic (Macedonia); Gorán Ibrajter, MA, Dramaturge (Serbia).
“RULES OF THE GAME unites the contemporary dance and dramatic expression as a coherent whole with a metaphysical, philosophical charge and distinctive animation of theatrical props and set design. For the most part, it evokes the best productions of this theatrical genre.”
This engagement was made possible thanks to a generous funding by TMU – Trust for Mutual Understanding.
B-52’s – Pacific Symphony
July 1st, 2017
“The B-52’s with full orchestra. All arrangements by David Campbell.”
Roger Waters – The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
May 9th, 2017
“Roger Waters played an orchestral, folk-rock version of “Deja Vu” on The Late Show. The song is slated to appear in June on Is This the Life We Really Want?, Waters’ first new album since 1992’s Amused to Death.”
“The Pink Floyd co-founder took the stage with support from a large string section, which brought drama to the track. Waters began singing over a placid strum, but by the end of the first verse, violins and cellos piled into the arrangement. The strings buttressed Waters’ vocals, adding gravity to the low end and tension during the second verse.” -Rolling Stone
Seu Jorge – The Life Aquatic: David Bowie Tribute – Hollywood Bowl
April 26, 2017
“Brazilian troubadour Seu Jorge celebrates Bowie’s catalog (with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra arranged by David Campbell) through the lens of his role and score in Wes Anderson’s classic film The Life Aquatic; his Brazilian samba sets the stage.” -Hollywood Bowl
Tickets here
Rules Of The Game at Royce Hall
Feb 1, 2017
On February 10th 2017 8pm Rules Of The Game will be coming to Royce Hall UCLA.
The epic 38 minute symphonic piece is composed by Pharrell Williams & David Campbell.
“This is a brand-new medium where movement is not only an addition, it’s essential to communicating the point… [It’s] like a whole entire medium moves — the sound moves; the body moves,” Williams told Rolling Stone. “I feel lucky to be working with such explosive, combustible ideas.”
Choreography Jonah Bokaer, Scenography Daniel Arsham
BAM 2016 Next Wave Festival
Nov 9, 2016
“This week Rules Of The Game primers at the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s (aka, “BAM’s”) Howard Gilman Opera House in NYC. The piece takes its title from a work by the great Italian dramatist, ‘Luigi Pirandello’.”
“From Dallas to the big city – this brilliant dance production by: Jonah Bokaer x Daniel Arsham with an original score by Pharrell Williams arranged and co-composed by David Campbell, comes out as an – OUT OF THIS WORLD – visual and sonic highlight of the week. The stage is set by artistic colors and movements that ebb and flow one through the evening, complete with the pulsing sonic visions of exalted masterminds of sound (Pharrell & Campbell), we take a dive into master choreography accompanied by soaring overtones at their finest.”
Read more here
Star-Telegram
May 11, 2016
“Campbell, whose resume includes collaborations with everyone from Adele and Miley Cyrus to Michael Jackson and Beyonce, is embarking upon another fascinating — and far from predictable — fusion Tuesday in Dallas, when Rules of the Game will make its world premiere as part of the second annual Soluna International Music and Arts Festival.
“In tandem with choreographer Jonah Bokaer, scenographer Daniel Arsham and composer Pharrell Williams — yes, that Pharrell — Campbell, who arranged Williams’ debut composition for live dance and theater, will conduct the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.”
Read more here
The Wall Street Journal
Jason Gay talks with Pharrell Williams, Daniel Arsham and Jonah Bokaer as they listen to David’s arrangements for the upcoming Soluna Festival. To find out more about the festival and the artists involved, click here.
Pharrell + David
Tickets to David’s new collaboration with Pharrell Williams, Daniel Arsham, Jonah Bokaer and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra are now on sale. Click here to reserve your seats.
Pharrell Williams
David is currently working on a collaboration with Pharrell Williams, Daniel Arsham and Jonah Bokaer. The production, titled “Rules Of The Game” will incorporate dance, art and music, and will be performed live with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
Academy Awards
Feb 28, 2016
David arranged “Blackbird” for Dave Grohl’s “In Memoriam” performance at the 88th Academy Awards
Grammy Week!
Feb 15, 2016
David arranged strings for “Girl Crush” for Little Big Town’s special performance at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards.Current Projects
May 2014
“Foxcatcher” performed well at the Cannes film festival, being nominated for the Palme d’Or, and winning the award for “Best Director”. David orchestrated the music for the film. It will be released on 14 November 2014.
August 2013
David will be conducting the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra for Willie Nelson August 9th and 10th. Lyle Lovett and His Large Band will open the show. For tickets, go to www.hollywoodbowl.com
February 2013
The Hello Again performance will be viewable at www.hello-again.com on February 10, 2013. Click here for a preview.
January 2013
David is currently working on the Hello, Again project with Beck. The performance for Hello, Again will be in Los Angeles on February 5th, and will be recorded with 360 degree cameras and binaural audio for later online viewing.
September 2012
David wrote arrangements for the RUSH Clockwork Angels Tour. He will be conducting select Cities on the tour including November 17th at the Honda Center Anaheim, and November 19th at the Gibson Amphitheatre.
August 2012
David is currently in the studio with Scottish rock band, Biffy Clyro. Shown here is, from left to right, James Johnston, Ben Johnston, Raven Kane, Alyssa Suede, (David Campbell) and Simon Neil.
July 2012
David is writing string arrangements for the upcoming RUSH Clockwork Angels Tour.
David worked with Muse several songs for their upcoming album, including “Survival”, which was chosen as the official theme song of the 2012 London Olympic Games
December 2011
Albums David worked on have received a total of 6 Grammy nominations this year, including Best Pop Solo Performance for Adele’s “Someone Like You”, and Best Country Solo Performance for Martina McBride’s “I’m Gonna Love You Through It”.
November 2011
Neil Diamond performed David’s arrangement of “Joy To The World” for the 2011 lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in New York City.
David’s arrangements can be heard at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in NYC! David did arrangements for U2’s Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark. The cast will be performing a medley of songs from the show.
February 2011
David Campbell will be conducting for Willie Nelson at the new Austin City Limits Moody Theater on February 13th and 14th. The performances will mark the opening of ACL’s new home, located on Willie Nelson Boulevard in Austin, TX.
September 2010
David Campbell is currently working with U2’s Bono and The Edge on the new Broadway musical Spider-Man:Turn Off the Dark. The musical stars Reeve Carney as Peter Parker/Spider-Man and Jennifer Damiano as Mary Jane Watson. Visit the official website here.
David Campbell did orchestral and choral arrangements for Josh Groban’s new album Illuminations, coming in November. Preview the single “Hidden Away” on Josh’s website.
August 2010
David Campbell arranged strings for “Ramona” by Beck, and also orchestrated arrangements by Nigel Godrich for the film Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, in theaters August 13th.
May 2010
David Campbell arranged strings for The Rolling Stones’ “Following the River” – a previously unreleased song which is now available on the reissue of Exile on Main Street.
David Campbell arranged strings for Meat Loaf’s new album Hang Cool Teddy Bear out now!
March 2010
David Campbell arranged strings, brass, woodwinds, choir and percussion for Dave Matthews Band’s live Grammy performance of “You & Me”.
Six Grammy nominations for albums and songs that David worked on:
Album of the Year – Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King, Dave Matthews Band
Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals – “Never Say Never”, The Fray
Best Pop Vocal Album – The Fray, The Fray
Best Hard Rock Performance – “The Unforgiven III”, Metallica
Best Rock Album – Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King, Dave Matthews Band
Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals – “Here Comes Goodbye”, Rascal Flatts
January 2010
Charlotte Gainsbourg’s album, IRM is now available! The album, produced by Beck, features David Campbell’s string arrangements on “Master’s Hands”, “Le Chat Du Cafe Des Artistes”, “In the End”, “Vanities”, “Time of the Assasins”, “Dandelion”, “Voyage” and “La Collectionneuse”.
David Campbell arranged “The Star-Spangled Banner” for Josh Groban and Flea’s live performance at the 2010 Citi BCS National Championship Game.
October 2009
David Campbell will be conducting the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for Ray LaMontagne October 15th and 16th.
July 2009
David Campbell wrote orchestral arrangements and will be conducting the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra for Faith Hill at the Hollywood Bowl on July 17th and 18th!
David Campbell wrote orchestral arrangements and will be conducting the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra for Ray Lamontagne at the Hollywood Bowl on July 12th!
David Campbell wrote orchestral arrangements and will be conducting the Los Angeles Philharmonic for Death Cab for Cutie at the Hollywood Bowl on July 5th!
David Campbell wrote orchestral arrangements for John Fogerty’s performances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic July 2nd – 4th!
February 2009
David Campbell arranged Radiohead’s recent rare TV appearance on the Grammy Awards. The performers were Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood from Radiohead, backed by the USC Trojan Marching Band, playing David’s arrangement of “15 Step”. That night, Radiohead won a Grammy for their album In Rainbows
Metallica wins Grammy for Best Metal Performance for the song “My Apocolypse”!
David worked on the song “The Unforgiven III” on this same album.
Ninteen Grammy nominations for albums that David worked on:
Record of the Year — “Bleeding Love” Leona Lewis
Song of the Year — “Love Song” Sara Bareilles
Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals — “If I Never See Your Face Again” Rihanna and Maroon 5
Best Pop Performance (female) — “Bleeding Love” Leona Lewis
Best Pop Performance (male) — “All Summer Long” Kid Rock
Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with vocals — “Won’t go Home Without You” Maroon 5
Best Pop Collaboration with vocals — “If I Never See Your Face Again” Rihanna and Maroon 5
Best Rock Instrumental — “Suicide and Redemption” Metallica
Best Metal Performance — “My Apocolypse” Metallica
Best Rock Album — “Rock ‘N Roll Jesus” Kid Rock
Best Rock Album — “Death Magnetic” Metallica
Best Alternative Album — “Modern Guilt” Beck
Best Alternative Album — “Evil Urges” My Morning Jacket
Best Female Country Vocal Performance — “This is Me You’re Talking To” Trisha Yearwood
Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group — “Every Day” Rascal Flatts
Best Country Album — “Heaven Heartache and the Power of Love” Trisha Yearwood
Best Latin Pop Album — “La Vida…Es Un Ratico” Juanes
Best Latin Pop Album — “Tarde O Temprano” Tommy Torres
Producer of the Year — Rick Rubin
February 2007
Eleven Grammy wins for albums that David worked on:
Record of the Year — Dixie Chicks “Not Ready to Make Nice”
Album of the Year — Dixie Chicks “Taking the Long Way”
Song of the Year — Dixie Chicks “Not Ready to Make Nice”
Best Dance Recording — Justin Timberlake “Future Sex/LoveSounds”
Best Contemporary R&B Album — Beyonce “B’Day”
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration — Justin Timberlake feat. T.I “My Love”.
Best Male Country Vocal Performance — Vince Gill “The Reason Why”
Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals — Dixie Chicks “Not Ready to Make Nice”
Best Country Collaboration with Vocals — Bon Jovi & Jennifer Nettles “Who Says You Can’t Go Home”
Best Country Album — Dixie Chicks “Taking the Long Way”
Producer of the Year — Rick Rubin (David worked on all albums except Red Hot Chili Peppers)
December 2006
Twenty-six Grammy nominations for albums that David worked on:
Record of the Year — Dixie Chicks “Not Ready to Make Nice”
Album of the Year — Dixie Chicks “Taking the Long Way”
— Justin Timberlake “Future Sex/LoveSounds”
Song of the Year — Dixie Chicks “Not Ready to Make Nice”
Best Male Pop Vocal Performance — McCartney – Jenny Wren
Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals — Sheryl Crow & Sting “Always on your Side”
— Nelly Furtado & Timbaland “Promiscuous”
Best Pop Vocal Album — Justin Timberlake “Future Sex/LoveSounds”
Best Dance Recording — Justin Timberlake “Future Sex/LoveSounds”
Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance — “Beck Nausea”
Best Female R&B Vocal Performance — Beyonce “Ring the Alarm”
Best Contemporary R&B Album — Beyonce “B’Day”
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration — Justin Timberlake feat. T.I.
Best Female Country Vocal Performance — Gretchen Wilson “I Don’t Feel Like Loving You Today”
Best Male Country Vocal Performance — Vince Gill “The Reason Why”
— Keith Urban “Once In a Lifetime”
Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals — Dixie Chicks “Not Ready to Make Nice”
— Rascal Flatts “What Hurts the Most”
Best Country Collaboration With Vocals — Bon Jovi & Jennifer Nettles “Who Says You Can’t Go Home”
— Trisha Yearwood & Garth Brooks “Love Will Always Win”
Best Country Song — Gretchen Wilson “I Don’t Feel Like Loving You Today”
— Rascal Flatts “What Hurts the Most”
Best Country Album — Dixie Chicks “Taking the Long Way”
Best Rock or Gospel Album — Sarah Kelly “Where the Past Meets Today”
Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media — “Brokeback Mountain”
Producer of the Year — Rick Rubin (David worked on all albums except Red Hot Chili Peppers)
September 2006
David conducts the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl in a performance with Willie Nelson.
For more details and tickets, visit:
Hollywood Bowl/ LA Philharmonic website – info/ ticket purchase
Hollywood Bowl/ LA Philharmonic website – David Campbell bio
March 2006
“Brokeback Mountain” (Orchestrated by David Campbell) wins an Oscar.
From Gustavo Santaolalla’s acceptance speech:
“…I want to thank a few people. I want to thank Ang Lee for his vision, his support, his guidance. I want to thank…My orchestrator, David Campbell, Bob Bernstein, Ron Goldstein. I want to thank my family, my wife Alejandra, my kids Anna, Luna and Don Juan, and last but not least, I want to dedicate this to my mother, a mi madre, to my country, Argentina, and to all the latinos. Para todos Latinos, muchas gracias, thank you.”
December 2005
The new Celestial Navigations CD gets released.
November 22nd, 2005
David conducts the string section for Lindsay Lohan at the 33rd American Music Awards.
November 15th, 2005
David arranged and conducted the strings section for Keith Urban and Gretchen Wilson at the 39th Country Music Awards in New York.
October 2005
Live in Berlin, Germany with Robbie Williams, featuring a string ensemble and choir.
October 2005
David and his string ensemble performing on Sheryl Crow tours across the US and in London.
February 2005
Three Grammy Awards won for projects that David worked on:
Best Country Song — “Live Like You Were Dying” Tim Nichols & Craig Wiseman, songwriters (Tim McGraw)
Best Male Country Vocal Performance — “Live Like You Were Dying” Tim McGraw
Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical — John Shanks, worked with David on:
— “Autobiography” Ashlee Simpson
— “Breakaway” Kelly Clarkson
— “Fly” Hilary Duff (worked on album)
— “Shine Your Light” Robbie Robertson
December 2004
David worked on projects that received 7 Grammy Nominations this year:
Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal — “My Immortal” Evanescence
Song Of The Year — “Live Like You Were Dying” Tim McGraw & Craig Wiseman, songwriters (Tim McGraw)
Best Country Song — “Live Like You Were Dying” Tim Nichols & Craig Wiseman, songwriters (Tim McGraw)
Best Male Country Vocal Performance — “Live Like You Were Dying” Tim McGraw
Best Country Album — “Live Like You Were Dying” Tim McGraw
Best Latin Rock/ Alternative Album — “Mi Sangre” Juanes
Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical — John Shanks, worked with David on:
— “Autobiography” Ashlee Simpson
— “Breakaway” Kelly Clarkson
— “Fly” Hilary Duff (worked on album)
— “Shine Your Light” Robbie Robertson
December 9th, 2004
David Campbell conducts for Evanescence, “My Immortal” at the 2004 Billboard Music Awards.