I can't believe people like u still exist.....you are a very hardworking person that motivates me the most....be healthy and stay safe professor dave.
@Art_Vark_and_Rock5 жыл бұрын
You are a Renaissance man!!! Thanks for doing this thing that you do
@DaveHanson5 жыл бұрын
So I just discovered that my favorite science channel (you) is producing synthwave, my current musical obsession. Mind blown.
@WEdHarris2 жыл бұрын
You are truly a Renaissance man! We both share a compassion for music! I too am a Celtic Multi-Instrumentalist (just released my 10th album) and I can appreciate the hard work and commitment you have put into everything you do! I have subscribed here, and I most certainly will do so on your music channel as well! Thank You so much for all you do!
@elizabethdubinsky8364 жыл бұрын
Wow. It blows my mind that you learned multiple instruments. Your drum and piano playing is remarkable. When it comes to music, there are people who have to work super hard and can only get so far. Then there are others, which it seems like you, that are able to work hard and are rocketed into the sky!
@jerrypie5 жыл бұрын
You really are someone to admire. Smart, ambitious, great depth of character and a beautiful narrative. Not a lot of people have all these qualities.
@itsEpsilon5 жыл бұрын
I found your channel couple of weeks ago, i watched some of your videos and i want to thank you for doing this. I wish my teachers in school were like you.
@pbedu76585 жыл бұрын
I recently started watching you because of my org chem class. Thank you professor dave! You are a life saver. :D
@northoftoofar37725 жыл бұрын
I'm very impressed by Simulated Sun. Most of the science stuff is over my head, but I'm all about the art, and you, sir, are an artist. Have you considered composing instrumental albums? Synthwave is a particular love of mine, and I'd love to hear some great ambient tracks.
@ProfessorDaveExplains5 жыл бұрын
The Emergence is the only instrumental I've got, I'm hoping I can devote more time to music in the future as right now I've got my hands full with science communication, but anything is possible!
@northoftoofar37725 жыл бұрын
@@ProfessorDaveExplains Either way, keep it up. I'm digging your sound.
@Enthalpy--2 жыл бұрын
It's just basic Chemistry
@daughteroftheking32205 жыл бұрын
The most amazing teacher that ever existed. We will sure support you and subscribe to your band page. You a true hard working person!
@cdpalmo11 ай бұрын
Have been a subscriber for more than a year, i think of you whenever i have to think of a person i want to be like
@lauraweynants8224 Жыл бұрын
youd probly rather be a rockstar, but you make so many people so happy helping them with chemistry
@JayJohnson-rf8bz3 жыл бұрын
Music is life and the fact that you are an accomplished musician makes me dig ur content even more. The fact that u helped me to better represent myself and not look like an idiot in flat earth debates with my EX girl friend means yes I'll support you. Keep it up Dave you rock!
@Ishtarocha3 жыл бұрын
Simulated sun rocks! Futuristic, but doesn't causes me that sensation of a sad emptiness that some music of the genre has. You're a role model of wits and criativity, Dave.
@kylezo3 жыл бұрын
Graduates from college, several bands, nationwide tour: "I had nothing to show for myself by my early 30's" Me: 36, never went to college, fizzled acting career eaten by covid, literally fired from a band for my clothing choice: -_- Some people work very hard for much less success than you experienced by the time you had your 2016 moment. Just for some perspective. You're doing just fine in my eyes.
@robertschlesinger13425 жыл бұрын
Interesting background. I was also in a rock band years ago. I usually played rhythm guitar. I also went to college and graduate school, majoring in chemistry, and then law school (a big mistake). My current music interests are also in synthesizer generated music or synthesizer effects with world music. I taught college chemistry while building up a patent law practice. Eventually, I got fed up with the legal field and the dishonest and stupid people polluting the field, and went back into the sciences, where there is a better class of people compared with the legal field. Good luck, and follow you heart. Your videos are great.
@thomasruwart17224 жыл бұрын
I went to your Simulated Sun KZbin channel and listened to your music videos - they're great! I have been a big fan of electronic music since the late 60s (yes, I'm old) and really enjoyed your work. I also just signed up on Patreon to support your Professor Dave work. Your efforts are greatly appreciated!
@ProfessorDaveExplains4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words and the support!
@thomasruwart17224 жыл бұрын
@@ProfessorDaveExplains - BTW, it took me 15 years to get my BS in computer engineering - I kept changing majors and ended up with minors in math, physics, and astrophysics. Another amusing story from my past: in about 1978 when I was working at a computer company in Minnesota, our group of software and hardware engineers would frequent a tiny bar across the street from our office. The bar hired the usual musicians for live entertainment. One time they hired a guy who played synthesizers whom I got to know because of my interest in that music genre. His name was Yanni. Interesting guy. Got to know him quite well personally. One thing I have always been curious about is *why* people like electronic music. For me it has to do with my type of synesthesia - I "see" sound - in my mind's eye - electronic music, for me, is a tremendous visual experience as well as audio. Do you have some similar sort of synesthesia that drives your attraction to synth? Or to music in general? One last note, I listen to a lot of trip hop of late and discovered a guy in LA who produces a 1-hour trip hop mix every week that I think your music would fit into nicely - check out his KZbin channel LoQDubious aka Lance's Dark Mood Party Mix if you're interested. Trip hop seems to place a lot of emphasis on percussion which is always fun. Cheers!
@ProfessorDaveExplains4 жыл бұрын
I do like trip hop! I'll have to check out. No synesthesia for me, at least not unless on hallucinogens or something. Then sound becomes a bit tactile. But I just love synths!
@randsolhub91025 жыл бұрын
Honestly, you are a legend.
@Zephoxi3 жыл бұрын
Really like knowing more about how you came about and looking back at older videos really helped. Glad you did what you did and what happened along the way. Love the science stuff. keep it up :)
@frvo4 жыл бұрын
How come musicians are all intelligent people... 😊. That's why I can play anything. 😞
@albertchen20205 жыл бұрын
Wow, the perfect combination of art and science. You are amazing!
@perfektpitch4 жыл бұрын
That's awesome!! Combining your two passions, music and science, was a brilliant idea!! Thanks for sharing.
@elliejohnson27863 жыл бұрын
This explains the hair so much. I love it! So much passion for many things, I can so appreciate it.
@bryandraughn9830 Жыл бұрын
I worked as a musician for 30+ years and I'm still not exactly sure why. I think I was too busy the whole time to reflect on my priorities or something like that. I remember everything being very difficult and demanding without much in return financially and even personally. Just thought I'd share my weird story. To be perfectly honest, I just thought I was supposed to be a musician, so I kept trying to be that. It never really occurred to me that I should look into other things even though I worked in the trades occasionally and did pretty well at them. It's strange how life really can "pass you by". Now what? I have no idea. Absolutely no idea whatsoever. Thanks for all your hard work man. I appreciate all of the knowledge that you offer. Seriously.
@pixelmasochist5 жыл бұрын
Really insightful, like really! I have been in various bands (was mainly the drummer), but after various projects didn't pan out I started simply using tech. Had a track (yeah... not 3 albums) released back in the late 90's early 00's, but the label folded shortly after so nothing really came of it. I still plug away every now and then, but I'm also very, very aware that what I write is so horrifically niche it's probably unmarketable and I'm okay with that.
@nowhereman43194 жыл бұрын
Well as I can tell, from the picture on your wall, you have good taste in music. We can all see the Beatles picture on your wall, which are the greatest band of all time.
@adriansalas71224 жыл бұрын
Dude, I totally connect with your story. Same thing without the channel, instead I did video and photography. I'm about to release my first solo EP.... I had no idea, this makes me an absolute fan of your channel. Keep rocking!
@Serlith4 жыл бұрын
I can see why you went into chemistry and hard sciences. They're quite a bit easier than music theory, after all.
@sirmarkkevin9545 жыл бұрын
What an inspiring story. Hope that it inspires more people.
@carrotbowenthecollective79414 жыл бұрын
Cool stuff mate! Like your song Castles👍🍻🎸🎶
@earthrise36725 жыл бұрын
That is awesome Dave! That is very similar to my story in many ways, only in reverse, as I started as a drummer/percussionist, then in my teenage/early 20's started to play keyboard/piano (by the way, a piano is actually a percussion instrument :) ) But I would rather draw attention to the correlation between music, and science/math (or "maths" if you are in the UK)! So I really want to stress the importance of music in the sense of how it relates to "thinking outside of the box" , and how math and science have a symbiotic relationship with music. I already knew you had to be a musician, as people don't just decide to buy the type of equipment in your background as "furniture" lol :)
@turbobrain13425 жыл бұрын
I always considered myself a musician by heart and soul. But my intellect drew me into math and science. In my opinion, mathematics is intimately connected to music. This is beyond the technical aspect of sine waves and pitch and tamber. But, just the beauty, symmetry and the intellectual aspects. Well done, Dave. This rounds out your personality. I am off to subscribe and check out your other channel. We had a Mathematics professor here do an entire PBS series on the mathematics of music.
@ll0ydsan207 Жыл бұрын
As a drummer myself and a student of organic chemistry, I totally relate 😊 glad to see more of who you are!
@stargarden25775 жыл бұрын
You rock \m/ Both as a musician and as a teacher!
@TheCjbowman5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for not taking the traditional route in life. You are able to share your gifts more effectively this way. Don't undervalue your early albums and experiences! They made you who you are today.
@williamadams1375 жыл бұрын
I also play the drums 👍🏅💪you are a hardworking man.
@jomana11095 жыл бұрын
You’re one kind of a man, continue! 🥰
@scottdorfler25515 жыл бұрын
Wish I had an organic chemists in my band!
@a.od-reszki46743 жыл бұрын
I whish i was an organic chemists in a band, but there are 2 problems: 1. I'm not an ochemist yet, but i study hard to become one 2. I 'sing' death metal...
@milosit2 жыл бұрын
The amount of music practice and proficiency you gained from an early age explains a LOT about your ability to understand and teach on a variety of complex science concepts.
@alexmacneil46454 жыл бұрын
I like your videos because they are incredible, now I love them because you are incredible.
@asylum65794 жыл бұрын
Wow. Thats cool.... Sir, i'm a musician. Lead singer of Asylum ( Death core metal band) and also still study optical physics. I love you man
@abdulhai66463 жыл бұрын
I mostly happy for his assurment of not stopping teaching us!!!!!!!!😊
@Horatiusxa5 жыл бұрын
I listened to the simulated sun EP a few days ago, your sound is awesome!
@lemting22645 жыл бұрын
Music was your priority yet you are still so amzing in science wow
@Dan-tv1sm4 жыл бұрын
May the full force be with you.
@imteajsaimun41344 жыл бұрын
Sir salute you. you are a great guy and hard working.And a good teacher
@jeffchard18433 жыл бұрын
Holy shit! Good for you.. many of us would have loved half those chances you had... Hard work paid off for you.. as it can for us all. Great story.. true too!
@crazybass24 жыл бұрын
Hi Dave, just subbed your simulate sun site. Enjoyable, but not really my thing. With that said, I've done the band scene with original content before so I know the effort that takes. As such, I'm always happy to support local music, in whatever way I can.
@samhodge74602 жыл бұрын
Hey Dave! Your approach to teaching really clicks with me. Can we expect to see a series on music theory?
@ProfessorDaveExplains2 жыл бұрын
Yes one day!
@peels51722 жыл бұрын
sweet story! really loving all the stuff you’ve been doing on the channel. as a fellow synth nerd, i think you should consider giving us some sort of synth tour or maybe some videos on subtractive or fm synthesis (things i’m always looking to learn more about)
@edwardmeade2 жыл бұрын
Love your science stuff. As far as music I'm mostly into musketeer rock/metal (hurdy-gurdy, dudelsack, nyckelharpa stuff) and Baltic neo-pagan rock. Niche genres I admit. Any way, good luck with your music. In the words of the Duke of Ellington "If it sounds good, it is good."
@sgringo3 жыл бұрын
0:38 - I recognize that! It's one of the Clementi sonatinas. I learned it when I took piano lessons as a kid (although I doubt I learned it at as early an age as you).
@ReverendHowl6 ай бұрын
Waw, "Professor" Dave seems rili good at piano. I've got one, I don't play it much 'cos I don't especially like piano music. I've got 3/4 of a drum kit. I'm crap on it but the grandchildren have fun. "Prof" Dave appears way beyond competent, definitely skilled. Hei, have I just peer reviewed "Prof" Dave's music? I'm not educated specifically to critique Professor James Tour's chemistry, but how is Mr Tour qualified to judge Dave's sonic or visual art?
@MeistSonnig3 жыл бұрын
holy shit...The Lonely Wild, great freaking music! I had no clue my science teacher is also a musician :D, you are talented man, keep it up!
@mohitchaurasia71815 жыл бұрын
LITTERLY YOU'RE VERY HARD WORK PERSON AND VERY PASSIONATE ABOUT YOUR WORK . 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 QUESTION :- DO YOU USE ANY SOFTWARE FOR MAKING MUSIC ? 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶📱📱🎶🎶
@ProfessorDaveExplains5 жыл бұрын
Sometimes I use Logic!
@animangusz75052 жыл бұрын
Hey ive been loving your science content its truly helped me out a bunch (im a biology major), but I also love music and your stuff is actually really nice! Just wanted to say that :) Thanks a lot for the help!
@IFS5 жыл бұрын
Very nice music Dave! Unfortunately I'm only on your side of the planet only 2 weeks per year, and that is in the Nevada desert in Aug, so it's hard to catch a gig. Would you mind if I added your album to our camps playlist (non-commercial use) for house music? Will certainly give attribution. BTW, while I'm out in the desert I will have the opportunity to do some observing through a 9' tall 20" primary open frame newtonian. Hoping to see Saturn, Jupiter, and possibly Neptune...
@ProfessorDaveExplains5 жыл бұрын
Of course! I'm happy to receive any exposure. Sounds like a great trip, thanks for watching and of course for all the backup with the flatties!
@IFS5 жыл бұрын
@@ProfessorDaveExplains Cool, thanks! I'll let you know the feedback. It's an annual trip, and part of my time there is spent helping in operations of an airport we build. Just a small gathering )'(
@bobdagranny74312 жыл бұрын
You're a really good pianist!! I can't believe that you were playing Hungarian Rhapsody #2 at 0:49- I've been practicing for the last couple months and have only gotten past the first 4 pages of the Friska!
@ProfessorDaveExplains2 жыл бұрын
Hardest piece I ever played!
@ElLenadorLA3 жыл бұрын
I thought I wanted to be a professional musician then out of high school did a tour up and down California and realized I CAN NOT tour. Hated every second of it. Still do random shows with people around LA but that’s as far as I’m happy taking it.
@briannewton35355 жыл бұрын
A really interesting insight. And to think I first popped onto your channel due to a flat earth debunk. My son is musical, I have no talent at all in that area, I would have difficulty getting a 'ting' from a triangle. I will check out your music when I find a little time to chill with it.. I guess you may get me subscribing to that channel also :o)
@TylerHNothingАй бұрын
Love you Dave
@alwysrite5 жыл бұрын
very interesting story. You are very talented.
@monikachand88195 жыл бұрын
Hey I'm from India n seriously you are amazingly amazing 🙋
@thegoodlydragon74525 жыл бұрын
I’m way too broke to support anybody on Patrion, but I do let the adds run while I grab a beer or something. I hope that pays you a little money.
@ProfessorDaveExplains5 жыл бұрын
if you're ever up for it give the ads a click as well! i'm not positive but i think that's how i get the most money.
@thegoodlydragon74525 жыл бұрын
@@ProfessorDaveExplains Will do!
@randomxaos2 жыл бұрын
Dude... Simulated Sun is such an amazingly cool name. damn.
@nerosmith25785 жыл бұрын
Fantastically awesome guy!
@COLDMKULTRA3 жыл бұрын
A scientifically analytical and creative mind will always make a splendidly creative Musician ... (Tony Banks, Brian May, Thomas Dolby, Vangelis ... et al ! )
@itsashepubg89675 жыл бұрын
You got a haircut. Cool and its okay im your fan. In the band and you being a professor.
@hammalammadingdong62445 жыл бұрын
OK, homie. Subbed to Simulated Sun on YT. Also, found you on Spotify. Do you get paid for that too? So far, I’m digging your sound. Reminds me a little of Alphaville/Styx/Devo retro synth hybrid, but with reduced levels of cheese. But then I have an 80s reference frame. Do you do your own mixing/mastering? Looking forward to hearing more.
@ProfessorDaveExplains5 жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks! Yep I think I get a teeny tiny fraction of a penny per stream. I'm no good with music production, I just write the songs and play the instruments, and record at a studio with someone who can make it sound good!
@phonephun58494 жыл бұрын
This is awesome.
@douglasfurtek76374 жыл бұрын
Have people noticed that the great KZbin lecturers in the sciences, like Professor Dave, are not Ph.D.s? I guess Permanent Head Damage does not make one a good explainer.
@EducatorSharmin5 жыл бұрын
wow great, but your teaching style is awsome!
@ccuny13 жыл бұрын
At leat, I found the music. I think I heard some analog going on in the synths, but still not sure that was Little Phatty. Not on Facebook but will sub to the channel and Instagram page.
@rizanyt4 жыл бұрын
HI! I've been following since about an year. Would love some drum lessons. Where you write parts for songs. I play guitar and compose, so that would be a great help.
@calculatorguytheamerican26005 жыл бұрын
🎵🎶 dope as hell!!!1!
@amphungus5 жыл бұрын
ok but are you single?
@tastethejace5 ай бұрын
I wouldn't call them failed bands, Professor Dave.
@phonephun58494 жыл бұрын
Great bands etc
@foppishdilletaunt9911 Жыл бұрын
Picture of The Fabs on your wall. ⚙️ !!
@VaughanMcCue5 жыл бұрын
Lovely to meet the "human" side of Youtubulars-thanks
@TheToxicMegacolon5 жыл бұрын
That's a cool back history!
@mustafaali3333-q1m2 жыл бұрын
Simulated sun is an epic name
@711yada3 жыл бұрын
This explains A LOT.
@jdjk73 жыл бұрын
Ah, yes. Picking up your entire life and moving for the sake of a music opportunity only to have it fall apart almost immediately. Classic
@ProfessorDaveExplains3 жыл бұрын
Luckily several more were around the corner!
@itsashepubg89675 жыл бұрын
Waw professor! You're so cool! Notice me haha
@dhavzr23 Жыл бұрын
Firstly, I've learned a lot (not only in Physics which is my thing, but other areas of science too) from watching your videos so thanks for making such good content! Unrelated question, but do you have any interest in playing video games (say when you were younger)? If so, which ones did you enjoy the most?
@ProfessorDaveExplains Жыл бұрын
I grew up on SNES and N64 and still play Mario and Zelda games from time to time!
@dhavzr23 Жыл бұрын
@@ProfessorDaveExplains that's awesome! I've never played Zelda but I've always been a big fan of Mario games, although I grew up with slightly later consoles like the DS and Wii, with Mario Kart Wii being my favourite.
@madrums0072 жыл бұрын
Freaking incredible man
@chuckcluck78574 жыл бұрын
I checked out the music on Simulated Sun, and I loved it! Any fans of electronic music should check that out. Even more awesome found his music on spotify now I can listen to it in my playlists :D best song in my opinion is zero-point energy :/ it's gonna be on repeat a while... Best song for playing Sins of a Solar Empire.
@ProfessorDaveExplains4 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching and listening!
@chuckcluck78574 жыл бұрын
@@ProfessorDaveExplains your music is awesome! You guys earned it.
@nabilaa97494 жыл бұрын
You are very cool ❤️❤️👍👍
@DeadEyeJedi5 жыл бұрын
Kind of like a Piano version of Brian May ;)
@JanMarcGibertSales Жыл бұрын
PLEASE MAKE MUSIC TUTORIALS!!!
@a.od-reszki46743 жыл бұрын
I'm currently trying to study for olchem and keep my vocals...
@XraynPR3 жыл бұрын
Hey Dave, this is somewhat unrelated to this video, but seeing as this stuff tends to pop up in relation to the .. thing going around the world at the moment: Have you heard of MMS (Miracle Mineral Supplement) and would you eventually intend to debunk that nonsense? It seems that drinking Bleach is a growing trend, and sometimes it's even marketed as being effective against the current virus ...
@Boomge6664 жыл бұрын
I feel like Ned scheenbly from school of rock is based on you somehow.
@sarra5122 Жыл бұрын
dude is who i long to be
@davidozab27535 жыл бұрын
The MOOG bag brought me here.
@supporttheunderground54103 жыл бұрын
An hour a day is not really a lot mate ;)
@ProfessorDaveExplains3 жыл бұрын
It is when you also go to school for 7 and swim for 4