Rob Russell Davies

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Do you like piano music... or perhaps ambient soundtracks? If so you're gonna love Rob's new album: PIANOSCAPES...
Piano music for your imagination!
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SO WHAT'S ROB AND HIS MUSIC ALL ABOUT THEN???
Here's some reviews and comments from the second album: CROSSING THE RIVER
'Rob's music is like nothing you've heard before. It's easy listening with edge and bite!'
'Every song has a story to tell - these songs actually make sense!'
'You quickly grow into his music... they feel like the standards of today, and maybe even tomorrow!'
'The opposite of shabby writing. The words make sense, the melodies work and the arrangements and musicianship show sheer experience'
'The song 'Tipperary' could and should become as much a standard as the original!'
'At first it's quite gentle and non-assuming... but gradually you get sucked in and realise that there's a lot going on here!'
A songwriter who respects his audience... clever musical ideas and words that ask to be followed'
THE QUICK BIO
Now based the UK and South Africa, Rob grew up in South Africa where he studied classical music while playing in stage shows, orchestras and military bands. After a reasonable teenage rebellion he let the hair grow and headed down the rock and pop route. Early bands include the funky Flagship, show band Wizard and the duo Anthem.
He moved back to the UK to join Wozani (also known as Jester Turtle) and later formed the duo Sample This with Tim Delaney. In 1996 he was selected as the first duelling pianist from the north of England for the new Jumpin Jaks venues springing up all over the UK. He now performs live in cabaret venues, clubs and pubs under the name Rob Russell.
Rob began song writing in earnest in the 90s and his first musical 'The Garden of Eden' was premiered at The Playhouse Theatre in Durban / South Africa in 1995.
He's the first songwriter to win the Tipperary International Song of Peace contest twice winning in 2003 and 2006. A finalist and semi-finalist in the UK Songwriting Competition 2005 and 2006, he's had songs published in the USA and radio play in the UK, Ireland, USA, South Africa and Australia.
'Let Me Find Peace' was the winning song in the Tipperary International Song of Peace Competition of 2006. 'Turn Around' was a finalist in the 2005 UK Songwriting Competition while 'Haunted Eyes' was a semi-finalist for 2006. Click on 'lyrics' for words and more info.