David has been playing classical piano as early as the age of five, and it wasn't until he turned 15 that he was asked to become professional by his piano teacher who had been with him 10 years. David had film projects and other interests and decided to quit his piano lessons. An obsession with film making replaced his piano lessons until he heard on the radio The Moody Blues' song "Land of Make Believe". David was intrigued by the style of the track with its juxtaposition of flute, guitar, melodies and mellotron. He bought "Seventh Sojourn" and "Blue Jays" albums and began to write his own music in a similar style. He was awarded a degree in film with honours and became a freelance producer and director for production companies in LA. Occasionally David was able to create soundtrack music to films and here is where his musical interest flourished. His theme for the Kris Kristofferson motion picture "The Joyriders" would became EMI's single release from the movie's soundtrack album.
David recorded some demos including his first "Words and Whispers" with lyrics by Ed Metcalf. This led to a number of studio works with well known pop entities such as The Captain and Tennille. David was able to record three high quality demos of his own work, however disco and punk had shovelled prog under the carpet, and the industry was not ready for David's progressive music.
David continued to record independently as lead vocalist and keyboardist/composer/producer and eventually recorded a symphonic prog album "Tales of Heroes and Lovers" during the turbulent 80s, when prog was swallowed up by the onslaught of new wave and electronica. David produced and directed a comedic music video for "It's Driving Me Crazy" from the new album, complete with the surrealist imagery of floating cats, sea creatures swilling beer, girls falling over cliffs, and an attractive girl putting suntan lotion on a monster. MTV picked it up and played it often giving David the exposure he so desired at last.
The video attracted the attention of Three Dog Night who became interested in David's film making and requested he work on the video for Three Dog Night's "A Shot In The Dark" as writer and director. The video was a success for the band and David was gaining some notoriety. David had the opportunity to record with Influence, a local band featuring guitarist Jeff Burton.
Pasha/CBS Records was aware of "Tales of Heroes and Lovers" and requested David to record a new album. David teamed with Australian singer Chris Lloyds under the name Plan B for this latest release, however after recording an album worth of tracks the project was shelved.
During the early 90's David collaborated with singer William Drews to release an independent album "It's Not Too Late". In 1996 David began his association with Camel Productions, that led to the producing and directing of Camel DVDs including "Coming of Age", "Curriculum Vitae", and "The Opening Farewell". This collaboration sparked a lasting friendship with Camel guitarist and visionary Andy Latimer. Seven Camel DVDs were produced by David in total.
In 2009 David, with the encouragement of Andy Latimer, recorded his new album "Random Acts of Beauty", with David on keyboards (grand piano, harpsichord, mellotron, moog, and orchestrations), 12 string acoustic guitars, bass, and lead vocals. He was joined by his son Justin on electric lead and rhythm guitars, and a special guest artist who appears as guitarist on "Masquerade", Andy Latimer himself.
David describes the album as, "lush, symphonic, melancholic, melodic, classically-tinged progressive rock". Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues, David's initial muse and inspiration, even commented on this stating, "the guitar solo sound is fabulous and it's very Moody... I'm sure it will be a great album for David."
The music focuses on lush keyboard orchestrations, soaring melodies and extended length compositions with an emphasis on classically influenced symphonic prog rock. David's music is inspired by the likes of early Genesis, Yes, Jethro Tull, melodic Pink Floyd, early King Crimson, Renaissance, Strawbs, Barclay James Harvest as a four piece, and of course Camel. There's a strong prominence of mellotron in addition to harpsichord, which adds a medieval flavour. On top of all this, the soaring lead work of Justin Minasian and Andy Latimer on "Random Acts of Beauty" is the icing on the cake to one of the most innovative artists of recent years: David Minasian.
Masquerade
David Minasian Lyrics
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And the leaves will fall from the branch
Now we are free to spin in a final dance
All along the road promises are made
Will they survive or to rest will they be laid
Then she turns to walk away
Is there something I should say
Hold a place in my heart
Then I for a moment hesitate
I reach out but it’s too late
Will I see her face revealed
In this masquerade
Then she turns to walk away
Is there something I should say
To let her know she’ll always
Hold a place in my heart
Then I for a moment hesitate
I reach out but it’s too late
Will I see her face revealed
In this masquerade
The lyrics to David Minasian's song "Masquerade" tell the story of a moment between two people, perhaps at the end of a relationship, where they are unsure of what to say or do next. The first verse sets the scene of a restless autumn day, with leaves falling from the tree and the wind blowing through. This sets the tone for the uncertainty that the two characters are feeling as they contemplate their future. The singer reflects on the promises that have been made along the way, and wonders if they will be kept or forgotten.
The chorus repeats twice, with a clear sense of the singer's hesitancy and regret at not acting on their feelings. They want to let the other person know that they will always hold a place in their heart, but the moment is fleeting and the other person turns to walk away. The second chorus is particularly poignant as the singer reaches out but it is too late, leaving them unsure if they will ever see the other person's true face revealed beyond the mask of their emotions.
Overall, the lyrics of "Masquerade" are a bittersweet reflection on the complexities of human relationships and the difficulty of expressing our true feelings in the right moment. They capture a moment in time that is both beautiful and fleeting, leaving the listener with a sense of empathy for the characters and their struggles to navigate their emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
The wind will blow through restless tree
The wind represents change and uncertainty that will shake things up, just like a tree. The tree's leaves falling down represent that change is constant and inevitable.
Now we are free to spin in a final dance
Life is unpredictable and we are free to live it to the fullest. 'Final dance' refers to the end of life, implying the importance of cherishing one's time on earth.
All along the road promises are made
Throughout life, people make promises. It's not the making of the promise that is significant, but the ability to keep it.
Will they survive or to rest will they be laid
Promises tend to hang in limbo, never being fulfilled. The question raises whether these promises will come true/or simply be forgotten and never fulfilled.
Then she turns to walk away
A feeling of loss or regret is imminent, as someone important to the artist is leaving.
Is there something I should say
The singer has an urge to speak up, express his feelings, or leave a memory before she leaves.
To let her know she’ll always Hold a place in my heart
The singer wants to ensure his love interest that she will always be special, regardless of the circumstances between them.
Then I for a moment hesitate
Despite the urgency of the situation, the artist hesitates to speak up, perhaps out of fear of rejection or regretting his words later.
I reach out but it’s too late
The artist has missed his chance to speak up, and the woman is already moving away. He can no longer express his feelings for her.
Will I see her face revealed In this masquerade
The woman is not showing her true self in front of him; thus, the artist is questioning whether he will ever get to know her true emotions and feelings.
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Written by: David Minasian
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