Reviewed by Ian Hayter

David is a musician with roots in Florida and a growing career in Nashville, where this debut album was recorded. He has a Master's degree in music composition and is influenced by a wide range of composers from Bach through to Michael W Smith (his website lists his current listening as Bach, Rutter and The Beatles). David has already recorded an album of piano music to be used as therapy and four of the songs on this album appeared on a 2007 EP. It has to be said that his education has more than paid off. The music in this selection is carefully constructed and very well played, accompanying heartfelt words of witness, worship and longing. There's a good mixture of anthemic songs ("Lift Up Your Head" and "I Need A New Heart" being just two of them) and more reflective offerings, of which "Why Not Believe" is the standout track. My copy of the CD had no performer credits other than Tom Holt as producer, and he has clearly managed to get the best out of this young performer. This is well produced, contemporary music with real heart.

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