Whisperings is a collection of vivid imagery and stories done in an instrumental form, as performed by a superb pianist. Sets the mood for a quiet time.Ī fine collection of a great solo-style artist Refreshing smooth and so peaceful to listen to. 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. 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. Can't wait to hear more.īeautiful solo piano music if you like artists like George Winston, Liz Story, Dave Eggar, and Alex Grant, this CD is an absolute must. Well he can be suttle and for me that was the hardest part of it. Had my own fingers smacked for that a few times. He sure has sensitive dynamics as demonstrated in Psalm 77. His sound is powerful and touches our hearts in places we didn't know still existed. This CD was my first experience with David and how glad I am to have found him. If you have his previously released albums, this is a really nice 'cream of the crop' collection." Most of the selections are original compositions, but a few are arrangements those are 'A Turn to Grace,' which evolves into a lovely setting of 'Amazing Grace,' 'I Wonder As I Wander' by John Jacob Niles, and the classic hymn 'Be Thou My Vision.' A few of my own favorites are 'No More Tears,' 'The Vigil,' 'Psalm 77,' 'Ascending With Angels,' and 'The Night Season.' If you are new to David Nevue's work, this is an outstanding introduction. Although the pieces are not in chronological order, it is very interesting to hear how this artist has developed over the years. The four albums that are represented are The Tower (1992), While the Trees Sleep (1995), The Last Waking Moment (1997), and The Vigil (2000). Nevue occasionally polls his listeners from his web site about what their favorite pieces are, and such a poll was done to help in the selection of which pieces to include in this collection (similar polls are done from time to time to help decide which pieces to release in sheet music form). Often thoughtful and introspective, Nevue's work tends to be positive without being sugary, and reflects the strength as well as the surrender of profound faith. Nevue's playing and composing styles are pensive and deeply personal, but communicate clearly to the listener in a gentle musical language. " Whisperings is a 'best of' collection of fifteen piano solos from David Nevue's first four albums (1985-2000) and two previously unreleased pieces. Also from The Vigil: "A Turn to Grace."įinally, included in this collection are two previously unreleased recordings Nevue’s haunting arrangement of "I Wonder as I Wander" and his original composition, "The Night Season." The title track has become a signature "David Nevue" piece, while "Home" and "Psalm 77" both capture the intimacy of Nevue’s early work at its best. Heavily influenced by the Psalms, The Vigil follows the events of a single, sleepless night spent in meditation and prayer. The last album represented on this collection is The Vigil, released in 1999. Also from The Last Waking Moment: "Ascending with Angels," "The Emerald Valley" and "The Gathering Fields." The lovely ballad "No More Tears" went on to become David’s bestselling download of all time. Standouts include Nevue’s classic interpretation of the Gaelic hymn "Be Thou My Vision," the first song Nevue recorded that was not an original composition. As with The Tower, the music on The Last Waking Moment told the story of the dream - one song at a time. Also from While the Trees Sleep: "Dance of the Muse."ġ997’s The Last Waking Moment was inspired by a lucid dream experience. "Solitude," one of Nevue’s first compositions, became very popular among young pianists eager to learn his music. The title track was the first of David’s compositions to receive airplay nationwide. The wintry themes of Nevue’s second album, While the Trees Sleep (2005), brought his music wider recognition. Also included in this collection: "Voice in the Wilderness." "Joy" and "Light" are both standout tracks from the album. The storybook text was included with the original album art so that the listener could read and follow along as they listened. Each song on the album tells one "chapter" of that story. Nevue’s debut album, The Tower (1992), was composed as a soundtrack for a short story he wrote while attending college. songs his listeners have chosen as their favorites from his first four albums. The music on Whisperings captures the "best of" David Nevue’s early solo piano work. Songbooks are spiral-bound! Listen to WHISPERINGS on.
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