David Bloom Books
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Peace in Pages
Explore the world of David Bloom, musician and author of two compelling books. Discover stories, insights, and bold lessons from his life and music. Read, connect, and enjoy a journey filled with creativity, reflection, and genuine experiences.
Insights, Experiences, and Songs in One Place.
David Bloom is a longtime musician, first-time author whose life has mostly been an adventure in music. From spinning his father’s 78 rpm collection of Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Schubert, Rossini etc., while still in diapers, to singing harmonies in kindergarten, learning guitar chords at five and then four years of piano lessons from the age of eight.
First, writing songs on the guitar, David starting writing songs on the piano after hearing Laura Nyro’s recordings. This led to being offered a management and recording contract when he was sixteen from Doug Weston, owner of The Troubadour in Los Angeles, to record for his fledgling label, Troubadour Records. Soon after, he met Glenn Frey and J.D. Souther who, at that time, were Longbranch and Pennywhistle, a duo signed to Weston’s label and management company before the formation of The Eagles. One night, the two of them sat David down in the bar at The Troubadour and strongly recommended that he not sign the contract; advice that was heeded. This was one of the first of many close encounters with some of his favorite recording artists, record producers, and singer-songwriters at auspicious and interesting moments in modern musical history. Some of those moments occurred at the original Record Plant recording studios on 3rd St. in Los Angeles near La Cienega Blvd., and also A&M Records, originally Charlie Chaplin’s Studio
Others occurred at The Troubadour and at The Great American Food & Beverage Co. in Santa Monica, California where many of the servers, hosts, hostesses and folks behind the bar were entertainers. He started working at The Great American first as a singing and piano playing busboy, because he wasn’t old enough to serve alcohol, and eventually became a waiter. There was occasional time off for good behavior so that he could play in two different bands with Link Wray.
A lifelong musician and first-time author, David Bloom splits his time between California and Merida, Mexico. He has collaborated with legendary artists like Mick Fleetwood, Art Garfunkel, and Rodney O, leaving his mark both on stage and in the studio.
As the former owner of Hollywood’s historic Boulevard Sound, he helped bring countless recordings to life. Through his books, including the bold How To Live A Rotten Sex Life, David now shares his stories, lessons, and reflections. His work connects readers with decades of musical experience, creativity, and real-life insight, offering an engaging and relatable journey into the mind of a seasoned artist.
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Inside the Creative Soul of David Bloom
David Bloom’s journey from musician to author reveals a mind driven by curiosity and authenticity. His creative voice captures the rhythm of life—its struggles, beauty, and complexity. Each story and song reflects his deep understanding of human emotion and experience.
Through his work, David invites readers and listeners to explore their inner worlds and rediscover what it means to truly connect—with art, with others, and with themselves.
Books
David Bloom’s first book shares the insightful teachings of Frances Ring, offering guidance, reflection, and inspiration. His second, How To Live A Rotten Sex Life, delivers bold, thought-provoking lessons. Together, both books showcase his creativity, experience, and unique perspective on life and music.
David’s Music Journey
David Bloom’s music carries the same honesty and emotional depth found in his writing. Each performance seamlessly blends soulful melodies with stories that resonate with the heart. Influenced by decades of collaboration with legendary artists, his sound is rich, timeless, and human.
Whether live on stage or in the studio, David’s music connects people through shared emotion, reminding listeners that rhythm and reflection often come from the same place.
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The Rhythm of Connection
David was a co-founder and co-owner, along with Richard Barron, of Boulevard Sound, a recording studio located in the first commercial building built in Hollywood. He engineered and mixed recordings that were in the Disney film “Honey, I Shrunk The Kids,” a song called “Fire” by Planet Ten. And in the film “Deep Impact,” directed by Mimi Leder and starring Robert De Niro and Elijah Wood, a song by Larry Dean that Larry had co-written with Larry Weiss called “Angel Day” was featured. Larry Weiss had previously written “Rhinestone Cowboy” for Glen Campbell. David also recorded and mixed Rodney O and Joe Cooley’s first album, “Me and Joe,” which included such fan favorites as “Cooley High,” “This Is For the Homies,” and “Everlasting Bass,” which, in 2015, Rolling Stone named one of the top 20 greatest West Coast Rap Songs released before N.W.A.’s 1989 album “Straight Outta Compton.” Six years later, he recorded and mixed Rodney and Joe’s “Humps For The Boulevard,” one of two singles that were eventually released from their “F__k New York” album and were both in the Top 100 singles chart at the same time from their own label. A feat which, up to then, had not yet been accomplished. Both David and Richard Barron had the opportunity to work with Edgar Winter while Edgar recorded the songs for the feature film “Netherworld” at Boulevard Sound. David recorded and mixed most of Paul Zollo’s first solo album “Orange Avenue,” including the duet Paul sang with Art Garfunkel “Being In this World.” David also contributed vocals and piano to that album.
Currently, David lives most of the time in Merida, Mexico with his wife Hilary, where he continues to have too much fun playing music, mostly with local musicians whom he claims, no doubt, are some of the best musicians on the planet. They occasionally spend time in their original hometown of Los Angeles, CA, visiting a quickly expanding family and friends.
Blog & Article
Explore reflections on music, life, and human connection—insightful blogs and articles that inspire deeper thought and emotional understanding.
