David Elias is an independent acoustic folk singer and song writer. In 2003, when he released his album entitled "The Window", he became the first independant artist to release a surround sound SACD.

In 2005, Elias released his second SACD entitled "Crossing" which has recieved great reviews.

"From the first note, it is apparent that this [Crossing] is an extraordinary recording...." - Kalman Rubinson, STEREOPHILE, Mar. 2006