CD Reviews:
"The day ‘A Delicate Joy’ was released I immediately
purchased the digital download, before placing my multiple cd order ~ I just
could not wait another day to listen to my favorite pianist/composer’s new
compositions! Being a passionate flower
gardener, sky watcher and enthusiastic dog walker (who is eager to be shown the
world through the eyes of a Sheltie) I felt an intimate connection to David
Nevue’s new material. Having no children
I cannot realize the joy of parenthood, yet I do indeed live a life filled with
the love of creation.
Listening non-stop to ‘A Delicate Joy’ for two weeks I
discovered each piece to be fresh, original and played with the familiar “Nevue
touch”. The tracks are amazingly varied
yet consistent with the theme. With no
titles to read from the cover and choosing not to peek online at the track
list, I created my own descriptives to match the joys I’d experienced for each
beautiful composition. I entertained
myself while being entertained! ~:)
As “The Garden Swing” played I marveled at a monarch
butterfly dance at my verbena. “Happily
Ever After” can be the soundtrack to the exuberant greeting I receive from my
Sheltie when I walk in the door (the sentiment is mutual)! I hear “A Vision in White” while taking in
the ray’s of the dawn sun filtering through the mist in the trees in my
backyard. “Tiny Heartbeat” is so
expressive that it can bring me to tears since I feel David is playing MY
heartbeat. It’s my ultimate
favorite! In the bluesy & hauntingly
beautiful “Under the Setting Sun” the prevailing melody of the composition
transforms and becomes dramatic & bold.
David captures the essence of a gorgeous sunset – the drama & splendor
occur AFTER the sun sinks below the horizon!
The cd cover is superb! It is absolutely perfect for the subject
matter in ‘A Delicate Joy’ – on so many levels!
David Nevue is genius is in composing absolutely
beautiful melodies. He is also a
perfectionist in his art. ‘A Delicate
Joy’ will leave the listener relaxed AND energized. Every piece is uniquely
beautiful. Might I add that I love the
final chord played on the last track, “Jesu Joy Canon in D”? It’s played as if David was tipping his hat
to the fabulous piano he played for this recording!
Thank you, David ~ your music has filled THIS fan’sheart with joy!"
- Daria Murphy