Fear of Flying

David Karsten Daniels is a Seattle, WA based songwriter, with a diverse musical background. A childhood of hymn singing; a high school jazz band; formal university training in composition, theory, free improvisation and performance art - not to mention the broad range of influences and inspirations that have been embraced over the ensuing years. Following fairly swiftly in tow of 2007's incredibly accomplished FatCat debut, Sharp Teeth, Fear of Flying is nevertheless a somewhat different proposition. Spreading itself over a more diverse sonic terrain, Fear of Flying traverses a wealth of styles and ideas, presenting a more disparate yet immediate record, with David managing to pull the reigns in tight enough to give the album coherence, context and meaning.