For Morales, the Grammy represents industry recognition of his life's work. Having remixed heavy hitters such as Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin, and Jocelyn Brown, David Morales has a r sum that reads like a Who's Who of the diva circuit. When Morales checks into the recording studio or DJ booth, he doesn't spend time blueprinting. We have a live session, like playing records in a club. Theory goes out the window.
Production is about heart and soul.
My ear knows what makes people dance. I have the Pop card, the World card, the Techno card, the Piano card. . . . But live musicians also play an important part in Morales's high-powered remixes. No matter how good the keyboard sounds, the essence of a flute sound is all about the breath. Some have a cheesier, rougher edge.