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"The song 'Undone' is
incredible. His voice gives
me chills; you can hear the
pain in his words and tone.
This isn't some "emo"
affectation designed by a
record label to market to the
legions of dispossessed
youth hanging out at Hot
Topic. This is real. I love
incredible. His voice gives
me chills; you can hear the
pain in his words and tone.
This isn't some "emo"
affectation designed by a
record label to market to the
legions of dispossessed
youth hanging out at Hot
Topic. This is real. I love
how there is an extended pause between the plaintitive
starkness of the verses before the drums kick in for the
chorus. I got the same feeling upon hearing this that I did
the first time I heard 'Heart Shaped Box' by Nirvana.
Phenomenal."
- Sol Leistner, Music Director, CBS, Manhattan, NY
starkness of the verses before the drums kick in for the
chorus. I got the same feeling upon hearing this that I did
the first time I heard 'Heart Shaped Box' by Nirvana.
Phenomenal."
- Sol Leistner, Music Director, CBS, Manhattan, NY
| What I Cause |
"All my life I have been around gospel and blues music,
and I have never heard that song played so well. This guy
is a guitar virtuoso. "
- Phillip Connally, Sound Engineer, Texas Blueberry
Festival - referring to Davis's cover of Robert
Johnson's "Crossroads"
and I have never heard that song played so well. This guy
is a guitar virtuoso. "
- Phillip Connally, Sound Engineer, Texas Blueberry
Festival - referring to Davis's cover of Robert
Johnson's "Crossroads"
"Filled with raw emotion, which is obvious from the first
listen. "
- Marie Leonard, Managing Editor, The Pine Log
Nacogdoches, TX
listen. "
- Marie Leonard, Managing Editor, The Pine Log
Nacogdoches, TX
Nowadays, when the
summer temperature is
pleasant and you're looking
for an appropriate
soundtrack to go with it,
your first thought would not
be Ryan Davis. This
singer/songwriter/guitar
player, perhaps better
described as melancholic
summer temperature is
pleasant and you're looking
for an appropriate
soundtrack to go with it,
your first thought would not
be Ryan Davis. This
singer/songwriter/guitar
player, perhaps better
described as melancholic
person, is marketing his debut album "Soul's Tide". This
record leans toward the sounds of Robert Johnson, Dave
Matthews and the Allman Brothers. Intense and reflective,
it is well suited for a slowly approaching evening when the
kindling in the fireplace lights up. There is a good chance
that especially the calm reflective songs may bring a lump
to your throat. The typical slightly hoarse and whispering
voice of Ryan Davis grabs you by the throat. A good
example of that is the intense and moving song "Blue
Clouds". But there is more than just calm music. The title
track and songs "Engines Running" and "Rescue Me"
have a much faster rhythm. As a result, there is no
shortage of variety on this record. Ryan Davis' strong suit
is his intense performance. When he plays the calmer,
more melancholic songs, such as "Fallen", he comes
close to a Matthews-like performance. However, we prefer
Davis to tear up his guitar with a song like "Do Her Wrong"
or to bounce through the studio like a maniac while
playing the title track "Soul's Tide", a song with an
appropriate title. Before you realize it, his songs, which
are a mix of roots, rock and blues, have passed you by.
Fortunately Davis touches the hearts of his listeners with
his melancholic and tastefully arranged songs. He buries
his whispering voice into his music, which is loaded with
ideas, sounds and different melodies. On warm summer
evenings, be ready to be moved by this renowned
songwriter.
- Freddy Celis
President of the Belgian music organization ROOTSTIME
record leans toward the sounds of Robert Johnson, Dave
Matthews and the Allman Brothers. Intense and reflective,
it is well suited for a slowly approaching evening when the
kindling in the fireplace lights up. There is a good chance
that especially the calm reflective songs may bring a lump
to your throat. The typical slightly hoarse and whispering
voice of Ryan Davis grabs you by the throat. A good
example of that is the intense and moving song "Blue
Clouds". But there is more than just calm music. The title
track and songs "Engines Running" and "Rescue Me"
have a much faster rhythm. As a result, there is no
shortage of variety on this record. Ryan Davis' strong suit
is his intense performance. When he plays the calmer,
more melancholic songs, such as "Fallen", he comes
close to a Matthews-like performance. However, we prefer
Davis to tear up his guitar with a song like "Do Her Wrong"
or to bounce through the studio like a maniac while
playing the title track "Soul's Tide", a song with an
appropriate title. Before you realize it, his songs, which
are a mix of roots, rock and blues, have passed you by.
Fortunately Davis touches the hearts of his listeners with
his melancholic and tastefully arranged songs. He buries
his whispering voice into his music, which is loaded with
ideas, sounds and different melodies. On warm summer
evenings, be ready to be moved by this renowned
songwriter.
- Freddy Celis
President of the Belgian music organization ROOTSTIME
| Soul's Tide |
| contact: info@ryandavismusic.com |
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"Davis's captivating sound and distinctive voice ranges
from soft melody to intense raw emotion, providing a
riveting live performance experience. "
- Walter DeLaRosa, SFA University Film Dept.
from soft melody to intense raw emotion, providing a
riveting live performance experience. "
- Walter DeLaRosa, SFA University Film Dept.