David Alter, Founder of Vigour Projects

June 10th, 2010

David Alter

After 34 years of school and 9 years of practice as a cardiologist and research scientist, Dr. Alter was left with one dream that he had been dying to pursue since he was a child – to become a musician. Having amassed hundreds and hundreds of songs since the age of 14, he began to more formally pursue his dream a few years ago, in response to the encouragement of his then 11-year old son: “Dad, you’ve gotta pursue your dreams”.

Much to the chagrin of his musician father (his hero) who always suggested he “stay the course” with music only serving as a hobby, he emerged himself into his life as a musician in full-force.

After a few radio releases (“Legend in the world (Jesse James)”, “Take me home”, and “I’m rollin’ in it”), he embarked on an even more ambitious quest – - namely, the creation of Vigour Records (now Vigour Music Projects) – - building on his two core passions: Music and Health. Not only will Vigour serve as a platform for himself, but will hopefully do so for others and in a way that benefits the specific health causes and the greater community at large.

Tracks

  1. Amy
  2. Legend in the world (Jesse James)
  3. Never Walk Away

David’s Connection to Health

David co-wrote the song, “Never Walk Away” with Aaliah Michaela for Vigour Music Projects’ social reconstruction in Haiti project. Learn more about this project.

Listen to Never Walk Away.