Down the Rabbit Hole

A Musical Journey Down the Rabbit Hole

Much like Alice tumbling down the rabbit hole into a world of wonder and discovery, Dana Gillespie’s Lost Songbook Project invites listeners to journey into the hidden corners of her storied musical past. In this whimsical yet deeply emotional adventure, Dana, a legendary musician with over 60 years of experience, uses the magic of AI to unlock songs from her treasure trove of forgotten lyrics and melodies—songs that, like Alice’s adventures, have been waiting to be rediscovered in a curious and imaginative way.

What is The Lost Songbook Project?

Step through the looking glass with Dana as she unearths songs from decades ago, written for and with close friends like David Bowie, and brings them back to life through AI. In this wonderland of music, long-lost demos are revived, including an iconic "lost demo" of the song "Andy Warhol," with Bowie himself on guitar. For the first time, listeners will be able to experience these hidden gems, as though finding a new adventure every time a song is revealed.

Just as Alice found herself face-to-face with past, present, and future versions of Wonderland, Dana uses AI to duet with her younger self in the heartfelt track "I Stand Alone with Just My Dog," bridging the years in an emotionally resonant conversation between then and now.

Highlights of the Adventure

• Uncovering Musical Treasures: Like Alice stumbling upon tea parties and chess games, Dana uncovers never-before-heard tracks. One such moment is the revival of a lost demo featuring David Bowie, offering a glimpse into a chapter of music history that felt as distant as Wonderland itself.

• A Journey Back to 1966: Just as Alice retraces her steps through Wonderland, Dana recalls a key time in her life—her moments with Bob Dylan in 1966, as recounted in her autobiography Weren't Born A Man. A song inspired by this time, never recorded until now, has been brought to life through the magic of AI, much like finding a hidden path back to a forgotten adventure.

Why AI?

Like the mysterious creatures Alice encounters, AI is both curious and wondrous in its ability to transform and amplify human creativity. Through AI, Dana has been able to dive deeper into her creative past, bringing forgotten songs and collaborations back to the surface for new generations to experience. This is not just a revival—it’s a reimagining, where technology and emotion collide to create something entirely new yet familiar.

Join the Adventure

Dana Gillespie’s Lost Songbook Project is a portal into a musical Wonderland, where forgotten songs, hidden stories, and lost moments are given new life. Much like Alice's adventure, this journey offers surprises at every turn—blending nostalgia with innovation, and reminding us that no matter how much time passes, some adventures are timeless.

So, take the leap, follow Dana down the rabbit hole, and discover the Lost Songbook Project—a journey of music, memories, and magic.