I must like solo piano a lot more than I realized.  I have found myself listening to the Internet radio station, “Whisperings,” a lot.  You can visit Whisperings on the Internet and learn more about them.  I play it through the VIP player found at live365, which is my absolute favorite player.  Tonight, listening to Whisperings, I found David Nevue. 

Nevue is a pianist who says, “I am a seeker - seeking after my God, striving to serve Him, to understand His ways and His Word. My music is kind of a soundtrack for that journey.”   This is a good summary of a musician and the gift of music.  You can learn the mechanics of a piano, for instance, but never have the gift.  It is much like an impressionistic painter - the portrait is seen through the eyes of the artist.  The music is written and performed through the talents of the musician, or in Nevue’s case, the seeker.

Nevue was not driven to music from a young age, but found inspiration when he heard George Winston during his college years.  “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. I found myself playing around with a few melodies at the piano and I just never stopped.”

We are very fortunate he didn’t stop.  His music is wonderful.  The first composition I heard of Nevue’s was, “When the Hard Rains Come,” and I am sure that piece of music would mean different things to different people, but to me it spoke of what we hold on to when life is a little tough and the obstacles seem a little high.  It was music of hope and endurance. 

Visit David Nevue’s site and you will find information about him, his music, sheet music, and a very plentiful supply of free mp3s.  I was very pleasantly surprised at the mp3 downloads and the availability of sheet music.  Checking out Nevue’s MySpace, you can find his tour schedule and other information of interest.

Stop by and listen to some samples of David Nevue’s music.  I am sure you will be downloading the mp3s.  I plan on listening to his music tonight as I wrap up my evening.  What a delightful way to close the day!

David Nevue Official Web Site

David Nevue at MySpace