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30 responses to "Dear Dave Tweedie"

1. # John commented on October 7th, 2009:

   I’m a big fan of Dave Tweedie’s music. I can’t believe how many songs he’s had on SYTYCD. That’s pretty amazing. Plus, they’re the songs that so many people want. Let’s hope Dave sees this and comes and helps us out.

2. # kathryn commented on October 8th, 2009:

   I’m so happy to see this post! Like many others, I’m sure, “Weight of the World” really resonated with me, and I’ve been going crazy trying to find it. Hopefully Dave will see this and respond!

3. # kathryn commented on October 8th, 2009:

   BTW, has anyone tried sending him a message via MySpace? I don’t have an account, but his page is here: http://www.myspace.com/tweedietones

4. # Emilie commented on October 8th, 2009:

   Hi Kathryn: Glad you like his music and the post. I did send him messages on MySpace and Facebook and so far, no response. This might be a way for us all to reach him, with any luck.

5. # Hazel commented on October 8th, 2009:

   I spent 3 to 4 hours trying to find the music that you used on Tuesday Oct. 6 2009 I caught the very end if a song and it sounded so beautiful. I wanted but I can’t figure out which one it was. I hope Dave will make his music accessible to us.

6. # Emilie commented on October 8th, 2009:

   And two more from the latest episode (#7). Allison Becker danced to “Moody” and Thomas Hamilton to “Out There.” And the both got cut. :’( But Hazel, you’re right, it’s really gorgeous music.

   @Hazel: There were two Dave Tweedie songs in that episode. “Something Sweet Now” with Oona (Ariana Rowley stripped to it earlier in the ep) and “Weight of the World” with Stephen Bradley (Pascal Nayigiziki, the delusional guy who spasmed rather than danced). So was it a guy or a girl dancing when you heard the song? That’ll tell you which it was and hopefully it’ll be available soon…

   Now that I think of it, neither Ariana or Pascal went through to Vegas. Are Dave Tweedie’s songs, while gorgeous, the kiss of death to dancers? Hmmmm….

7. # Lacey commented on October 8th, 2009:

   I have been searching for him and scouring the internet for whatever I can find out David Tweedie and am waiting for downloads…can’t wait! LOVE LOVE LOVE his music…absolutely!

8. # Kelsey commented on October 8th, 2009:

   Agree. Same with Various Productions cant download them anywhere.

9. # jacob cain commented on October 8th, 2009:

   OMG—I literally have spent 10 hours over the last week searching for a copy of “Gravity”!!!! I want it soooo bad……I pride myself on my internet savvy, and I am a standstill! The small snippet we here of that song on the show just melts me..It is so peaceful, and I have to have it! Please share it with us!

10. # Laura Farris commented on October 8th, 2009:

    I have to have “Weight of the World”! I loved listening to it and was so glad I had it on my DVR! I quickly copied the lyrics to do a quick lyrics search but obviously no luck! I went straight to PURE SYTCYCD because they always have it all! And they did (maybe not the download) but at least I had a connection! Please Dave, help us out!

11. # John commented on October 8th, 2009:

    Laura,
    So nice of you to say. We try to have it all;-)

    In fact, it looks like we might be able to get something for you. I see a light at the end of the tunnel. So, keep the stories and comments coming. All of it helps!

12. # Emilie commented on October 8th, 2009:

    @Lacey, Kelsey, Jacob Cain and Laura Farris: Thanks for writing in about the music! I can confirm that Dave Tweedie has seen our love letter and John’s working his magic, so maybe we’ll be able to access some Dave Tweedie tunes soon.

13. # Indie commented on October 8th, 2009:

    I too have been scouring the interwebs like a fiend trying to find a copy of “Gravity” to download and purchase. Hopefully, a happy ending is on the horizon.

14. # Leslie commented on October 9th, 2009:

    I’m wondering if SYTYCD is like Idol, in that permission has to be obtained to perform (or in this case perform to) a song. If that’s true, I would suspect the dancers may have to select from a provided preapproved list. If true, it is the producers who are selecting the songs you hear during the audition rounds. Could it be someone has decided to promote Dave Tweedie, a singer we would never know of otherwise?

15. # Emilie commented on October 9th, 2009:

    @Indie: Thanks for writing in. I hope there’s a happy ending on the way, too!

    @Leslie: In my understanding of the process (which is not expert), the short answer is that yes, SYTYCD has to get permission to use music. If they can’t get the rights to a dancer’s particular song, they might switch out the song with something they have rights to (i.e. the montages). I don’t think it’s coincidence that so much Dave Tweedie music has been used this season. I suspect that it has a lot to do with the song he and Oona had in last year’s auditions. In my flawed opinion, what happend is maybe a) the music supervisors fell in love with Dave Tweedie’s music and got rights to use a lot of his songs this season to replace music they couldn’t get rights to or b) lots of dancers were turned onto Dave Tweedie last season and searched out his music or c) some combination of both. But what I wonder is how so many dancers would have been able to find versions of Dave Tweedie’s music when none of us can. So I suspect it’s more along the lines of a. If any of y’all know (or suspect) something different, I’d love to hear it!

16. # John commented on October 9th, 2009:

    I’m not sure if it’s just the music supervisor that fell in love with Dave Tweedie. They are all about producing a great show so I’m sure there were a number of people that loved Dave’s music.

    Also, you guys might want to read this interview I did with someone who actually clears the music for SYTYCD: http://www.puresytycd.com/2009/06/25/clearing-the-music-for-so-you-think-you-can-dance/

    Last season we also found a song where they had switched the music since they couldn’t get permission. Someone did an overlay with the correct song and it was amazing how it matched the correct song. Although, it was even more amazing that it matched the replaced song quite well also.

17. # Leslie commented on October 9th, 2009:

    Thanks, John. I remember reading that post now! My only other question is how were they able to clear the Dave Tweedie songs when he’s so hard to get a hold of? Thanks again for all the hard work you and your cohorts do identifying the songs-that’s what brought me to your great site in the first place.

18. # John commented on October 9th, 2009:

    Leslie,
    I imagine it’s not that hard to clear the music. Imagine if someone called saying we want to pay you money. Not too bad I’d think. Plus, even a small site like this one has been able to reach him.

    The problem I have with it is if SYTYCD has a good copy of the song for the show, what’s holding up the process of distributing that copy to the rest of us.

    Let’s hope my contact can pull through and hook everyone up like they did before with the Oona and Dave Tweedie song.

19. # kathryn commented on October 12th, 2009:

    I just wanted to stop by again to say THANKS to Emelie and John for staying on the case. I’m with previous poster “Laura Farris” when it comes to “Weight of the World”. It’s simply a ‘must have’. Will check back soon…

20. # kathryn commented on October 12th, 2009:

    (oops, my apologies, Emilie for spelling your name incorrectly in the previous post)

21. # Emilie commented on October 12th, 2009:

    @Kathryn: You’re welcome and no worries about my name. That’s not even the weirdest way someone’s misspelled it. I’m sure somebody spells it that way. Lol. And thanks for adding your voice about Dave Tweedie and that particular song, “Weight of the World.”

22. # John commented on October 12th, 2009:

    Good news. We have some information I’ll be posting soon. Although, since my wife’s out of town and I’m left with the 2 kids by myself, it might not happen until tomorrow.

23. # Dave Tweedie Letter and “The Weight of the World” Free MP3 Download | Pure So You Think You Can Dance pingbacked on October 13th, 2009:

    [...] will be very happy to know that the letter Emilie wrote to Dave Tweedie on behalf of SYTYCD music fans WORKED!! In response to the letter and a little bit of outreach to Dave Tweedie and Oona we got the [...]

24. # Kevin commented on October 23rd, 2009:

    We need to get louder!!!………..the song performed by Micha Mixon that is. That is a boss track!

25. # Andrea commented on November 28th, 2009:

    Just heard a full length version of “Tore My Heart’. Loved it! Make sure to watch this Tuesdays SYTYCD. The fans of Dave Tweedie and Oona will be pleased.

26. # Emilie commented on November 29th, 2009:

    Thanks for the head’s up, Andrea!

27. # Dave and Oona on SYTYCD Tonight! | Pure So You Think You Can Dance pingbacked on December 1st, 2009:

    [...] and on it, as I was just telling John earlier today. On the 28th, Andrea wrote a comment on the Dear Dave Tweedie post to tell us: Just heard a full length version of “Tore My Heart.” Loved it! Make sure [...]

28. # Ashley commented on March 27th, 2010:

    So has anyone been able to locate the song “Gravity” yet? I have been searching for it for at least 5 months! Can someone help me?

    Thanks,

    Ashley

29. # John commented on March 27th, 2010:

    Ashley,
    I still don’t think that Dave Tweedie has released a full version.

30. # Moni commented on September 13th, 2010:

    I am in desperate need of Majesty, the song that Edward Spots used to audition. It is sooo beautiful. Please, please Mr. Tweedie, let us download it!

    Thank you kindly