MP3 SAMPLES

CANDESCENCE, TALES OF A SUMMER PAST,
ECLIPSE and TEARS OF THE MOON
(samples are in album order)

Candescence is romantic and passionate. The charming chamber music quality that characterised many of the compositions on Tales of a Summer Past is still prevalent, however Nick has delved more deeply into complex orchestral arrangements and developed musical ideas and concepts to a far greater degree. This has certainly not been at the expense of the music's accessibility. Candescence will appeal to a broad spectrum of music lovers.

The following 128 k bit samples are in album order and are between 500 kb and 1.2 mb in size and 30 seconds to 1 minute 15 seconds in duration. To avoid long pauses during streaming, those with slow connections should right click, 'save as' and download the samples before listening.

MP3s of all tracks from 'Candescence' are available for download at itunes and cdbaby

The following quotes are extracts from reviews

Forever More
"a positively Mozartian feel" - Robert Hugill
"a joyous piece" - Kathy Parsons
"gleefull" - John Pitt
"a spirited cadence...whimsy and fun" - R J Lannan
Available for purchase as an MP3 at itunes, cdbaby and Soundclick

Flight to Freedom
"I like this one a lot" - Kathy Parsons
"drama and passion...gets one’s blood pumping" - Bill Binkelman
"I really liked the piano in this piece" - Michelle Taylor
"a highlight" - William Yoeman
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La Mamselle
"a lilting melody... both playful and regal...wonderful" - Bill Binkelman
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In My Heart
"delightful" - Glyn Pursglove
"a lovely, lyrical Irish-sounding ballad" - Robert Hugill
"just gorgeous...the melody is haunting " - Kathy Parsons
"deeply romantic piece of music" - Bill Binkelman
"lovely" - John Pitt
"Brahmsian" - William Yoeman
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Yearning
"stunning" - Michelle Taylor
"very expressive" - Kathy Parsons
"haunting...one of the best tracks on the album" - R J Lannan
"Albinoni-meets-Piazzolla dreaminess" - William Yoeman
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A Lover's Lament
"lovely" - Michelle Taylor
"cinematic" - Kathy Parsons
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Return of the Brave
"paints a vivid picture...triumphant and proud" - Kathy Parsons
"grandeur... gravitas...a sense of heroism" - Bill Binkelman
"brilliant" - John Pitt
"jauntily welcoming" - Glyn Pursglove
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Sojourn
"warm flowing melody...twinkling piano prowess" - R J Lannan
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Lullaby for Madeline
"real charm and elegance" - Glyn Pursglove
"a lovely piano solo" - Robert Hugill
"tender and delicate" - Kathy Parsons
"soft and subtle" - Michael Woodhead
"sensitive" - John Pitt
"a charming work" - William Yoeman
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The Fallen
WINNER - BROADJAM SOUNDTRACK CONTEST
FINALIST - 2006 MUSICOZ AWARDS
"an intense and powerful work" - Kathy Parsons
"dramatic...tragedy suffused with power" - Bill Binkelman
"mighty finale" - John Pitt
"Nick saves his best for last" - R J Lannan
"an exceptional final statement" - Roberto Vales Fernandez
"celestial and majestic" - Michelle Taylor
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The time and care he has taken to craft Tales of a Summer Past is evident from the very first track. It is skillfully orchestrated and tastefully textured. Punctuated by moments of introspectiveness, it exudes positivity. It is a crossover of contemporary classical and World music styles and is far more settled in the one genre than his previous CD. Nick has attempted to re-capture the energy of Tears of the Moon yet produce an album that explores the neo-classical far more deftly than did Eclipse.

The following 128 k bit samples are in album order and are approximately 700 kb in size and 40 to 50 seconds in duration. To avoid long pauses during streaming, those with slow connections should right click, 'save as' and download the samples to their hard drives before listening.

MP3s of all tracks from 'Tales of a Summer Past' are available for download at itunes and cdbaby

The following quotes are extracts from reviews

A New Season Dawns
"full of optimism and warmth" - Kathy Parsons
"dramatic" - Bill Binkelman
"cinematic" - Michael Woodhead
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Heart's Desire
"has a sense of adventure and fun" - Kathy Parsons
"stately...genteel" - Bill Binkelman
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Train to Vienna
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The Harvest Feast
"one of the better selections" - Bill Binkelman
"makes you want to get up and dance" - Michael Woodhead
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Moonlight Rendezvous
"a favorite...very beautiful and tranquil" - Kathy Parsons
"graceful" - Bill Binkelman
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Summer Rain
"has an agitated energy that is infectious" - Kathy Parsons
"my favorite song on the album" - Bill Binkelman
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Farewell to a Friend
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Unrequited Love
"tugs at the heartstrings...lovely!" - Kathy Parsons
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Reminisce
"lovely" - Bill Binkelman
"musically playful" - Michael Woodhead
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When a Caged Bird Sings
"the harmonies and counter melodies are amazing" - Kathy Parsons
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First Embrace
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A Moment With You
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Farewell to a Friend (reprise)
"bittersweet...heartfelt" - Kathy Parsons
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Eclipse can best be described as a fusion of musical styles with New Age, contemporary classical and Celtic overtones. Jazz influences add colour to a rich tapestry of wonderful instrumental mood music. Eclipse is an album of highly original music.

The following medium resolution streaming samples are in album order and are between 350 kb and 580 kb in size and 25 to 40 seconds in duration.

The following quotes are extracts from reviews

Anthem of the Heart

Many Years Past
"Wistful" - Kathy Parsons
"wonderfully lush...softly romantic" - Bill Binkelman
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Yearning
"a favorite...tugs at the heartstrings" - Kathy Parsons
"has the sweetest piano chord voicings" - An'R issue 18

Emerald Hills
"I enjoyed the sprightly melody and cheeriness" - Bill Binkelman
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Nine Lives
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Falling for You
"a very lovely piece" - Kathy Parsons
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Contemplation
"I especially liked Davis's warmth and feeling" - Bill Binkelman
"sublimely ethereal" - An'R issue 18
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Spring Garden

Picnic in Provence
"very uncluttered, clean, and beautiful" - Kathy Parsons
"delightful piece played with great dexterity" - An'R issue 18
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The First Born

The Seafarer
"a very effective piece in its simplicity" - Kathy Parsons

View to the Bay
"one of the album's strongest cuts" - Bill Binkelman
"wonderfully evocative" - An'R issue 18
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Crescent Moon
"floating ambience" - Kathy Parsons
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Tears of the Moon is still regarded by many New Age music lovers as the best album Nick Davis has ever produced. The instrumental ambient compositions are influenced by Celtic melody and rhythm and fashioned with contemporary flair. Evocative, powerful and skillfully crafted, it is a unique collage of styles. With much light and shade and considerable texture, it is an album that grows in stature with every listen.

The following 64 kb low resolution samples are in album order and are between 250 kb and 380 kb in size and 30 to 50 seconds in duration.

The following quotes are extracts from reviews

Sea to Shore
"very serene, peaceful" - Kathy Parsons
"beautiful and gentle" - Nova Magazine
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Minstrel's Tale
"my favorite song on the CD" - Janet Boyer
" a charming piece" - Kathy Parsons
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Claddagh
"charming" - Janet Boyer
"dances for joy...pure fun and merrymaking!" - Kathy Parsons
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Time & Place
"very gentle melody" - Janet Boyer
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Reflection
"Ethereal and soothing...a wonderful song" - Janet Boyer
"peaceful" - Kathy Parsons
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Last of the Free
"dramatic...triumphant" - Janet Boyer
"an anthem to the struggle of the human spirit" - Kathy Parsons
"marvellous...majestically dramatic" - Nova Magazine
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Tears of the Moon
"strong...many layers of emotions" - Janet Boyer
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Letting Go
"wistful melody" - Janet Boyer

The Light Beyond
"uplifting...wonderful" - Janet Boyer
"warmly introspective and optimistic" - Kathy Parsons

Coming Home
"a joyous song " - Janet Boyer
"a celebration of triumph over adversity" - Kathy Parsons
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