Whisperings: The Best of David Nevue

David Nevue | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 17, 2001)
• Original Release Date: October 17, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Midnight Rain Productions
• ASIN: B000090PEW
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,174 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Customer Reviews

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars from Solo Piano Publications, June 16, 2003

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Kathy Parsons (Florence, OR United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Whisperings: The Best of David Nevue (Audio CD)

"Whisperings" is a "best of" collection of fifteen piano solos from David Nevue's first four albums (1985-2000) and two previously unreleased pieces. Nevue's playing and composing styles are pensive and deeply personal, but communicate clearly to the listener in a gentle musical language. 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 occasionally polls his listeners from his website 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). The four albums that are represented are "The Tower" (1992), "While the Trees Sleep" (1995), "The Last Waking Moment" (1997), and "The Vigil" (2000). Although the pieces are not in chronological order, it is very interesting to hear how this artist has developed over the years. 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. If you have his previously released albums, this is a really nice "cream of the crop" collection.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Kept Secret, April 28, 2003

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"mcroy55" (San Angelo, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Whisperings: The Best of David Nevue (Audio CD)

I ran across David Nevue by accident while surfing the net late one evening. After listening to his free mp3 downloads, I purchased all of his CD's. This particular CD is a compilation of his greatest hits. I recommend this CD for your collection. You will not be disappointed. It is outstanding! The music is excellent. David Nevue is the best kept secret in contemporary piano music today. Buy the CD and you'll see what I mean!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Whisperings the Best, February 4, 2007

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The Pocket Rocket (Boston) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Whisperings: The Best of David Nevue (Audio CD)

I stumbled onto David Nevue's piano work while surfing the web. This CD is a compilation of (I presume) some of the best compositions from his other CDs. Whisperings is absolutely stunning and outstanding. Unlike a lot of New Age music where you hear it once and then you move on, David's original works tend to stay with you. The melodies are really quite intricate and his playing is superb. I guess the finest compliment I could offer up for this CD is that my 16 year old daughter (who can switch between rock stations on my car radio faster than a speeding bullet) mentioned to me the other day "Hey Dad, this music is really, really nice to listen to!" Enough said.