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
Hey Scott..what's shakin! When are you coming up to Portland!? We could get a show going? You are something else and I would love to produce a show with you. Joseph is coming out from TN in October to play a show with me, you should come up for the weekend and check it out! He will be around the NW all weekend..! It's gonna be great fun! Take care, PJ:)
Hi Scott - thank you for the ADD. Great music you have here! A fresh view on piano music - very inspiring. piano and metallica - what an original idea! And your playing is absolutly excellent and beautifull....thanks! All the best to you and those around you! Regards Nicky Bendix
Hi Scott, Beautiful sounds here! It's inspiring to learn that you were self-taught. Thank you for the add - I am very happy to be on your friends list. Take care & have a fabulous week! All the best, Alice Kim
Dear Scott! i watched your videos on youtube and i was totally speechless...your piano playing is just amazing, and i'm so glad that i can be your friend..thank you so much! all my very best to you, Emily
Dear Scott! i watched your videos on youtube and i was totally speechless...your piano playing is just amazing, and i'm so glad that i can be your friend..thank you so much! all my very best to you, Emily
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