David Vaters passion as a singer/songwriter is something he could not hold back any longer. With years of honing and perfecting his songwriting skills, working with great players on two continents, David decided to release Volume 1 of his most recent songwriting as a solo artist.
David has worked with some well-known musicians and producers in Canada, UK and USA including Henri Spinetti (Eric Clapton, Tina Turner), Dave Markee (Eric Clapton) Skip Procop (Lighthouse) and Norman Barrett (Paul Young. Larry Norman, Cliff Richard) and Dan Cutrona.(Joe Cocker, Bee Gees) as well as Canadian musicians Gene LaTour, Seppo Salmenin, Greg Atkinson and Kai Siltamaki.
This first solo effort on Volume One features a roster of well known players Tom Hemby (Vince Gill, Michael McDonald) Kenny Loggins) on guitars and mandolin, John Hammond (Amy Grant, Vince Gill) and Brian Fullen (Peter Frampton) on drums and percussion and Jeff Cox (Trisha Yearwood) on Bass, David Vest (Bob Carlisle) on keyboards, Johnathan Brown on Keyboards, Charles Owens on Harmonica, Michael Whittaker on Accordion, Susie Vaters and K.J. Raney on background vocals, David Vaters on Acoustic Guitar and Vocals with Dave Vest and David Vaters co-producing the album. Thank you Kai for your input and advise!
Volume Two was recorded with the guys stated above and also Scott Farris helped to co-produce 4 songs, Prepare, Resurrection Day, Service of the King and Prepare at Amusement Park Studio's in Lubbock, Texas. Tom Green on Bass and Sean Frankhouser on Bass & Stand up Bass, Phil and Scott Farris on Guitars, Jason Robinett on Drums and Background vocals. Tom Hemby produced and played on Godly Man of which proceeds to FCM and its Honor Your Father campaign.
A Voice in the Wilderness Volume 1 is a collection of compelling pleas, prayers and poems all with a raw sense of urgency and compassion that is a direct reflection of both the wonder and grace of God towards humanity. The first radio release to CCM markets is BRIGHTER THAN THE STARS.
What people are saying about David Vaters and A Voice in the Wilderness Volume One ...
"What a total breath of fresh air! This record is unique and original, and full of an element seemingly missing in music in general, it is the honest heart cry of a man in search of the heart of God. Birthed from the soul of David Vaters, this recording is full of songs about real life. our struggles and victories, and even the grief of saying goodbye."
"It is my pleasure to recommend this collection of songs from one of the most original artist I've ever produced. David Vaters is a truly gifted man of God."