David Shaw

Scottish based professional composer | Twitch affiliate | Open for commissions - E-mail: [email protected]

[David Shaw @dscomposing]

I only discovered that uncommon instrument awareness day existed recently, and what’s more fitting than to showcase some uncommon instruments that I own.

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[David Shaw @dscomposing]

These bass strings will take a little getting used to after 20 years of Guitar! Got myself a new-to-me Bass Guitar to practice, play and record Bass myself. Wish me luck!

#BassGuitar #Bass #NewInstrument #DSComposing #ScottishComposer #Composer #Composing #MusicComposition

[David Shaw @dscomposing]

To celebrate the launch of The Macrobian Assignment we had a listening party with family and friends, it was excellent to hear and enjoy it fully on a big sound system.

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[David Shaw @dscomposing]

One week of the Macrobian Assignment, Thank you for all the love so far. We have a very limited run of CDs of the album, let me know if you are interested!

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[David Shaw @dscomposing]

Can't quite believe after all these years the album is out in the world, have a listen and let me know what tracks you love!

The album can be found on Spotify here - https://t.co/d50uuFAg5u

Other platforms available!

#NewMusic #NewAlbum #NewRelease #Spotify #Rock #Metal #Music

[David Shaw @dscomposing]

To accompany our next upcoming album I’ve been hard at work behind the scenes learning to edit video, creating lyric videos to tell the tale and enjoy alongside each song.

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[David Shaw @dscomposing]

Getting close to release day, just over 2 weeks left!
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[David Shaw @dscomposing]

With only three weeks to go until the album is out, I've been thinking back to March 2023 when we recorded the drums for it!

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[David Shaw @dscomposing]

Thrilled to reveal the fantastic artwork for our upcoming album The Macrobian Assignment! A massive thanks to Mykyta for bringing the idea to life.

https://t.co/rBSdyorNBz

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[David Shaw @dscomposing]

It’s buy a musicial instrument day!

I feel it’s only right to share my most recent musical instrument addition; A Nataraj Gopichand, found at secondhand shop, of course I had to bring it home with me!

#BuyAnInstrumentDay #WorldMusic #DSComposing #Composer #Composing

[David Shaw @dscomposing]

After years of work we are thrilled to announce that our concept album “The Macrobian Assignment” will finally be released on the 25th of June 2025 on all major streaming platforms!


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[David Shaw @dscomposing]

“Farewell”, my most recent composition, an emotional and personal Farewell, available to listen from the 5th of May 2025.

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[David Shaw @dscomposing]

Back at my nonsense acquiring new-to-me instruments to practice and play!

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[David Shaw @dscomposing]

Coming back to social media and composing after a two month hiatus to be with my family. Looking forward to creating music and sharing it with the world again.

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[David Shaw @dscomposing]

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!

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[David Shaw @dscomposing]

Thank you to everyone who has listened, shared, liked and saved to a playlist any of my music this year - it is so amazing to see it out in the world and being enjoyed by you all. Thank you!

#SpotifyWrapped #SpotifyWrapped2024 #Spotify #Wrapped #DSComposing #Composer #Composing

[David Shaw @dscomposing]

Recently had the pleasure of speaking about composing and freelancing at Abertay University with the AGDS - Thank you for the invite @abertaygds⁠
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[David Shaw @dscomposing]

I recently received the coolest gift from a friend, a keyboard personalised with my own emotes.

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[David Shaw @dscomposing]

Exciting next step - Artwork has begun for the upcoming Album and associated Novel!

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[David Shaw @dscomposing]

"Jessie and the Elf Boy" for which I composed the score, is now available to watch on STV player - highly recommend giving it a watch if you have not already!

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