DAVID NEVUE: Whisperings - The Best of David Nevue

David Nevue

Whisperings - The Best of David Nevue

© 2001 David Nevue (743801250020)

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Take a bit of George Winston's piano stylings, mix it up with a dab of Tori Amos, Chopin and Pink Floyd, and you get the haunting, yet melodic, solo piano sounds of David Nevue. 'Whisperings' is a compilation of fan favorites from David's first four CDs.

tracks

1 While the Trees Sleep
2 Home
3 Ascending with Angels
4 Light
5 Solitude
6 A Turn to Grace
7 The Emerald Valley
8 Joy
9 The Gathering Fields
10 I Wonder as I Wander
11 Psalm 77
12 Dance of the Muse
13 Be Thou My Vision
14 The Vigil
15 Voice in the Wilderness
16 The Night Season
17 No More Tears

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An Excerpt from the Liner Notes...

"With a piano style somewhere between Chopin and George Winston, David Nevue brings melody and heart back to instrumental music. His neoclassical piano stylings reflect his wide musical influences - Clannad, Chopin, Pink Floyd, Rachmaninoff, Renaissance, George Winston and Rush. David's music also reflects his love of literature, quoting
numerous influences from C.S. Lewis to The Bible.

David's artistry is demonstrated not only in his music, but in his thematic approach to each album. Rather than creating collections of unrelated compositions, David treats each individual work as but one chapter in a much bigger story that stirs the imagination and carries the listener to a gratifying conclusion."


A Review...

"David Nevue has a wonderful way of taking a simple melody line and filling it with meaning. His elegant playing style is never overly showy, preferring a direct and honest approach over showmanship. Nevue¹s compositions and interpretations are deeply personal as well as spiritual and inspirational...His music is so heartfelt and sincere that not a note seems out of place." - Kathy Parsons / Solo Piano Publications


About the Artist...

With a piano style somewhere between Chopin and George Winston, David Nevue brings melody and heart back to instrumental music. Perhaps Heartsong Review said it best when they described his music as "hauntingly romantic." David's music introduces us to a wilderness of musical ideas which the listener becomes anxious to explore.

Interestingly enough, if you ask David about his musical background he might surprise you. He comes not from a background of polished piano music, but grew up a typical 1980's teenager strongly under the influences of such progressive rock artists as Rush, Pink Floyd, and Kansas. David pursued rock music as a career throughout his college years, playing keyboards for a number of garage bands.

It wasn't until David's college roommate introduced him to the piano music of George Winston that he began to consider a career as a pianist. "Prior to hearing George Winston, my idea of 'solo piano' went no further than classical music, a form a music I've never felt much connection with. Winston's impressionistic style was at that time unlike any music I had ever heard. My roommate played Winston's music all the time, and it just sort of seeped in. As a result, I found myself playing around with a few melodies at the piano and I just never stopped."

In 1992 David released his first album, 'The Tower.' "At the time I recorded The Tower I was listening to a lot of the band Renaissance. I was really going for that very poetic, artsy, dramatic piano sound." David promoted 'The Tower' via mail order and at performances. Building on the support of his small but growing fan base, David put the profits from 'The Tower' back into his music. His efforts eventually resulted his next project, 'While the Trees Sleep' released in 1995. Since that time, Nevue has released several more CDs, including 'The Last Waking Moment,' 'The Vigil', 'Postcards from Germany' and a 'best of' collection called 'Whisperings.'

Today, David markets his music almost exclusively via the Internet. He is the author of the book 'How to Promote Your Music Successfully on the Internet,' and founder of the Music Biz Academy, an online resource for independent musicians selling music on the web.

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  • Perfect for Relaxing
    author: Linda Pearson

    It only takes a few seconds to listen to David Nevue's music playing for my stress to melt away. Over 7 years ago, a coworker introduced me to Nevue's music, since then I've loyally kept my work laptop's CD player loaded with his music, ready to help me work through stressful times. Recently, the CD was damaged and I replaced it through CD Baby (a great buying experience) - my carpenter who was working at my house immediately liked Nevue's music and appreciated listening to his Winston-like style. This CD will become a part of your life!

  • Yeatts' comment about Neuve

    Could not agree more--in fact, Yeatts hits it out of the comsic ballpark--the music is pressured, but smooth, elegant, but not Yanni-esque so much, like listening to the lunar cires of birda at some lost dawning of a world... the only CD that comes close by a long shot is Not a Closet Drama, another fabulous tour de force,or even the ballad of Johnny Canaleas (sic) and Mr. Yeatts is to be thanked for seeing so deeply into this too.

  • Nice escape from the hectic scene in Iraq
    author: PFC Lauren Bentley

    I love it! It's exactly what I was looking for. His playing creates such imagery...no words needed! I'm currently serving in Iraq and its nice to be able to take my mind into David's CD at the end of the day. Thank you!

  • helps me feel soothed after a day ):
    author: blb

    everyone I let hear it loves it. Helps to sooth the wild emotions that can get you stressed, but its not like rain or nature sounds. thanks"

  • Love it.
    author: MJ

    After hearing this for the first time on the radio, I promptly ordered it. It's very relaxing; my kind of music.

  • Love IT!
    author: Michelle

    I love this CD. It is relaxing and is easy to transend to a relaxed space. Highly recommend. Meditation, relaxation, massage, background for health office. AWESOME!

  • Music for the Soul
    author: Stephanie

    This CD was my first experience with David and how glad I am to have found him. His sound is powerful and touches our hearts in places we didn't know still existed.

  • Like Winnston, but with Dynamics!
    author: www.rolandbowman

    He sure has sensitive dynamics as demonstrated in Psalm 77. Had my own fingers smacked for that a few times. Well he can be suttle and for me that was the hardest part of it. It just comes out sounding so easy. Can't wait to hear more.

  • Terrific solo piano artist
    author: DB

    Beautiful solo piano music; if you like artists like George Winston, Liz Story, Dave Eggar, and Alex Grant, this CD is an absolute must.

  • Test Review
    author: Chhavi

    great CD

  • Soothing, lovely, soul-stirring
    author: Kim L

    This cd is my first introduction to David's music, and it is really amazing! The music will take you on a journey into the depths of your spirit if you allow it to do so. Thought-provoking, skillfully composed and with an incredible amount of introspection and passion, this is a treasure of an album that you will enjoy tremendously. Try it!

  • Beautiful
    author: pg

    Refreshing smooth and so peaceful to listen to. Sets the mood for a quiet time..

  • A fine collection of a great solo-style artist
    author: Ed Beck,

    Whisperings is a collection of vivid imagery and stories done in an instrumental form, as performed by a superb pianist. An artist and writer that gets the listener lost in his own world, as David creates the scene and setting. The recordings has been clearly preserved for this collection with outstanding tone and resilliance.

  • The most soothing, beautiful music I've ever heard...
    author: G.S.

    David Nevue is the most gifted piano player I've ever heard. I love this CD. I can't seem to listen to it enough! This is the CD I play when I'm reading my Bible, or cleaning the house or trying to fall asleep at night. It is simply beautiful. God has certainly gifted David! Don't debate one second over whether to buy this CD...buy it, and get one for a friend too! :)

  • Masterpiece collection!
    author: Scott Hay

    If you're not sure exactly what to expect from an artist like David Nevue (or any solo pianist for that matter), this is a great place to start. Practically every song chosen for this greatest hits CD is a memorable gem and encompass all of Nevue's first 4 albums very evenly. So you'll get a little taste of everything here. If you're looking for a great instrumental artist (and a Christian one no less), look no further! Here is your answer.

  • Beautiful...
    author: Irene Tran

    I just love this CD. I listen to it all the time and even my family asked about it. Its moving notes puts me at peace.

  • Fresh moving style
    author: Al Sneed

    Very moving style. Fresh relaxing approach to a more spiritual side of life. Great discovery!

  • Wonderfully, relaxing original music
    author: Kathleen Ayala

    I bought this CD having never heard the artist at all, but was wonderfully surprised. It has been in my CD player ever since. I highly recommend this CD. Hope you will be pleasantly surprised also.

  • Peaceful music for a hectic world. Just what the doctor ordered.
    author: Stan Yeatts

    This cd will be the first of all Mr. Nevue's music that we will obtain. It is serene and calming after a hard day. This beautiful music may be compared to George Winston's music. However, I notice that Mr. Nevue's playing touch is intentional but not so pressured as others. This gentle style differentiates his cd as it promotes what we all need...peace.

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