Improvising the Moment: David Leikam Performs on 6-String Electric Cello

In this episode of Silicon Valley Spotlight, we feature composer-improviser David Leikam performing with the NS Design CR 6-string fretless electric cello — a uniquely engineered instrument paired with high-fidelity sound technology.

Born with cerebral palsy, David experiences the world in a way that has deeply shaped his artistic voice. For him, music is a primary language of expression, a way to communicate emotion, curiosity, and imagination through sound.

In this performance, David composes purely improvised music in the moment, drawing on the vocabulary of contemporary composition and experimental sound techniques. Using the expressive range of the fretless electric cello, he creates evolving textures and sonic landscapes that feel like living audio environments.

🎧 Experience a performance where technology, improvisation, and human expression come together to create something truly unique.

🎥 About Sparknify SV Spotlight

Silicon Valley Spotlight is a live studio performance produced by Sparknify, broadcast across the Comcast network in Silicon Valley, and distributed across social and digital platforms. The show shines a light on creative and innovative performers who push the boundaries of sound and expression — from artists mastering exotic musical instruments to performers inventing entirely new ways to merge technology and art. Each episode celebrates originality, experimentation, and the human spirit of creativity that thrives in the heart of Silicon Valley.

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