David Lanz, George Winston, David Nevue, Dax Johnson, Chopin, Beethoven, Dream Theater, Metallica, Evanescence, big hair metal bands of the 80s (seriously).
Sounds Like
Melodic, contemporary solo piano. Sometimes delicate, sometimes very energetic and intense. Similar artists: David Lanz, George Winston, Yanni, Michael Nyman.
Scott D. Davis is a self-taught pianist who lives in the little town of Dixon near Sacramento, CA. His influences include Chopin and Beethoven, David Lanz, George Winston, Yanni, and even Metallica, Evanescence, and the progressive heavy metal band Dream Theater. He recorded his first album (Piano & Woodwinds) in 2001, and has released three solo piano CDs since then, including his latest recording "Rockfluence", a solo piano tribute to some of Scott's favorite rock bands.
Discography
Pianotarium (2007)
This is Scott's piano tribute to Metallica, and includes solo piano interpretations of Enter Sandman, Until it Sleeps, Master of Puppets, The Unforgiven, Welcome Home (Sanitarium), Nothing Else Matters, One, Fade to Black, and a Metallica inspired three part original piece The Renewal. Hear and Buy the CD | iTunes Downloads
Rockfluence (2006)
A solo piano rock tribute, featuring piano performances of Sweet Child O Mine (Guns N Roses), Hotel California (Eagles), My Immortal (Evanescence), Nothing Else Matters (metallica), Smells Like Teen Spirit (Nirvana), Stairway to Heaven (Led Zeppelin), In the End (Linkin Park), Wanted Dead or Alive (Bon Jovi), Open Arms (Journey), The Final Countdown (Europe), White Wedding (Billy Idol), and one original composition Scherzo. Hear and Buy the CD | iTunes Downloads
Winter Journey (2004)
This is Scott's Christmas CD! Unique and fresh arrangements of traditional Christmas melodies, plus three original songs. Winter Journey (original), Away in a Manger, We Three Kings, Greensleves, Carol of the Bells, Snowprints (original), God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, O Holy Night, Coventry Carol, Silent Night, Enbrace the Journey (original), and O Come All ye Faithful. Hear and Buy the CD | iTunes Downloads
Tahoma (2003)
Scott's all original piano album inpried by the beauty and power of nature. Positive Altitude, Prelude, January, Dance in my Heart, Song in my Heart, A Simple Reflection, Swiftwater, LSF, View From Above, Lost in the Horizon, Interlude, Grove of the Patriarchs, Tahoma, Soul of the Storm. Hear and Buy the CD | iTunes Downloads
Scott: I can see why Metallica is impressed with your music. You are awesome! Miss you, and hope to hear you play again soon. Cyndi (missin northern cal about now, too). TS
Scott, thank you so much for playing at The State Theatre in Modesto. You were AMAZING. I had fantastic comments about you today. Talk to you soon. :) Angi
Did you get the new Metallica CD? Came out to stores yesterday. "The Unforgiven III" starts out with piano, so, naturally, the first thing that came to mind was "Scott D. Davis!" hah, naw.
you did an awesome job last night. I was watching some of your youtube videos and I couldn't believe how long your hair used to be! haha. catch ya later, Francesca
Thank you for adding me. =) .Your music is beautiful and amazing I really enjoy it (: . I am a younger piano-player and one day I want to play like you ! Keep it up... =)
Thank you for adding me. When I saw that you covered Metallica on the piano, it made me smile. Metallica is one of my favorite bands and you do it justice for all :). Keep rockin' the keys.
