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About Me

I know some people who serve others unknowingly. It's something in their smile, or in their eyes. Their laughter forces you to do the same. And I know some people who ask how you are doing, and they are genuinely interested, and not repelled by an honest answer. They, in fact, expect one. I know some people who always have the wisest words, and some who continually give out of love, and do so regardless of what's returned. There are still some people who walk in a room and bring it the light of life. And I know others who will sit near you, possibly silent at the opposite end of your sofa or table, or in the chair across the room, and their presence inspires awe.

I woke this morning and went through my usual routine - sat down to have coffee on the front porch and read for a bit. But the breeze was a little stronger than usual, and the air cooler. And I couldn't help but think of how I want to be one of those people.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 12/18/2005
Band Website: ryandavismusic.com
Band Members:
Ryan Davis - vocals, guitar, piano, mandolin

Christopher Rains - cello, mandolin, backing vocals

Xavier Gil - drums, percussion

Influences: I'd like to think that if I met you, you'd be an influence.

Sounds Like: 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 person, is marketing his debut album "Soul's Tide". This record leans toward the sounds of Robert Johnson, Dave Matthews and the Allman Brothers. Actually, it sounds more like a calmer variation of Dave Matthews' music. Sensitive songs, during which the clouds demonstrably move in front of the warm sun. Intense and reflective, more 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

If you'd like to buy a CD, just click on one of the photos. If you'd like to hear more, feel free to send a message.

Record Label: Is it necessary?
Type of Label: None

My Blog

a window

I've been running into your eartha downhill racemake a place for me, there in the dirtwhere I can't escapeI've been playing in your sandit's warm to touchand flows slowly through my handand warms mean...
Posted by Ryan Davis on Thu, 06 Dec 2007 08:33:00 PST

distance

It is easywondering over a day. I remember us. I remember her whisper and she still does.She rides the current of my thoughts till she finds the perfect sense with which to playWell I don't need this ...
Posted by Ryan Davis on Thu, 06 Dec 2007 08:29:00 PST

Christopher Rains

If you haven't already, be sure and check out www.chrisrainsart.com. His sculptures are fantastic. ryan
Posted by Ryan Davis on Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:41:00 PST

undone

her city streets, and the way she breatheswill pull me down. pull me down.there's a coming storm, it won't be longprepare your shelter from the weather it's an ending, and a beginningshe tears a...
Posted by Ryan Davis on Sun, 04 Nov 2007 01:20:00 PST

building a fire

I'm building a firecareful with the coalssome are warm, some are coldthey all burn with desire I'm laying them downcarefully placedall they want is just the wastethey all lie on the ground it growswhe...
Posted by Ryan Davis on Mon, 29 Oct 2007 07:53:00 PST

still belief

- a song I had written but have since forgotten - In the waking lightcould you bring your voice'cause my morning sun is burningand I'm not strong enough to stand At the dawn of our dreamsWill you forg...
Posted by Ryan Davis on Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:05:00 PST

Beaumont

It's a beautiful morning herethere's a hint of doom in the cloudslooming, ominousbut the sun seems to be trying to peek her way throughI guess the day is still waiting its fate And this is not a ...
Posted by Ryan Davis on Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:54:00 PST

rebound

I'd like to believein the tenderness of her handslowly moving against my skinlike a stranger here to free the chainsthat bind exile but my desire is hurtfrom a past that blurred my beinginto a pr...
Posted by Ryan Davis on Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:45:00 PST

jottings

Apologies that I haven't been keeping up with my writings. I just realized that earlier today, and so thought I'd post a few things. It's mostly from a while back, but I'll see if I can't ...
Posted by Ryan Davis on Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:37:00 PST

About Me - "Search for Light"

Ryan Davis? He's made mistakes. Brutal ones, and he's felt the agony and torment that only self-inflicted pain can bring. The resulting darkness was hell, he swore, and there was no convincing otherwi...
Posted by Ryan Davis on Mon, 20 Aug 2007 03:20:00 PST