Kenny Davidsen
Goodnight, Baby
© 2003 KDavidsen
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CD REVIEW: Kenny Davidsen - "Goodnight, Baby"
By Stacey Board - 09/15/03 - 10:54 PM EST
This CD is a collection of piano-based pop highlighted with Davidsen's vocals. He sounds to me a little like a younger Michael McDonald. He's got good power and range and a bit of that full soulful sound and that makes him not sound like everyone else on the radio right now. Yay!
I hear many influences in his songwriting. I first heard 'old school' Elton John influence which is a good thing. Davidsen has a talent for melody and the unpredictable in his arrangements.
I also like it when he gives a nod to what I call, for lack of a more accurate term, 'old fashioned' ballad style. There is an innocence to the melody and structure of "If You Belonged To Me". I could close my eyes and hear Fred Astaire crooning this song sweetly to his love interest and it works with this song because its a very sweet plea.
But he happily doesn't fit neatly into any one style. He stretches pop in all sorts of directions. He is not missing a sense of humor, as he shows in songs like "Conversation Killer". Fans of a wide range of piano based pop will be happy with this CD.
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ELECTRONIC LINK JOURNEY:
KENNY DAVIDSEN'S debut CD, "Goodnight, Baby," should be
dedicated to those who have loved and lost and loved again. Songs driven by the hope or promise or disappointment of love are almost like anthems to the human spirit. Each has a concise, gentle beat manipulated by Davidsen's high and passionate voice; there's a
folksy aspect to this endeavor. "Conversation Killer" and "Start Anew" are almost playful, while the sincerity in the title song and "I've Touched Your Life" comes through loud and clear. "Falling Down (Won't Let You Out)" does a clever slide from blues into rock.
"Goodnight, Baby" is an interesting first album by a multi-talented performer you'll probably be hearing more from in the future.
- Laurie Lawson -
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BACKSTAGE:
...Kenny Davidsen...has his own verve and turn of mind, and that combo gives this collection of love-gone-wrong and love-gone-right songs distinguishing oomph. The instrumentation and backup singing is elaborate. In another time and place, when radio play was somewhat less controlled than it is today, more than one of these cuts would be programmed. "If You Belonged To Me" is one, along with the absolutely beautiful "Float Away." He does that one without anything supporting him but his own echo-chambered voice and nimble piano fingering.
David Finkle, Bistro Bits
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Great!
author: Tony DiLerniaEach time you play this CD you will enjoy it more and as you learn the words you'll find yourself singing along. The infulence of the Beatles, Billy Joel and Elton John clearly are all over this CD. A great work by a great artist!
Good Music Is Alive And Well...And On This CD!!!
author: Elizabeth DavaI first heard this CD and could not believe my ears. Kenny Davidsen could well be the next "Big Thing" to come out of NYC. The songs are great, the singer is great, the harmonies are great, the production great and overall I was pretty blown away and very inspired. Particularly favorite cuts of mine are the emotional Falling Down (Won't Let You Out), the sarcastic Conversation Killer and the very haunting Stop Your Bleeding. Wow, blown away and in shock that something this cool could happen in todays hodgepodge of misguided notation and rythm. Saw him live at his CD release party in NYC and this guy has PRESENCE, too. Buy this or you'll be wishing you had. There is something for everyone who appreciates good music on this CD.
Holy ****
author: JohnThis guy is unbelievable. His music is awesome and he has an incredible ear for beautiful melodies. His arrangements are unpredictable, playful, soulful.. something for everyone.. Wow!!!!!! Keep your eyes and ears open for this guy.. he is going places
Great recording. Very catchy. Highly recommended. Can't wait for the next rel
author: Drew SalzanThis up and coming performer gives a fresh new sound to audiences. Really loved
author: Sharlene Lustigexcellent music with really good expressive words
author: Diana ShelleyKenny Davidsen obviously has really good musical training, his piano playing is superb. I like the words of his songs, he uses a lot of feeling and expression. His music has the quality of Elton John and the Beatles but with his own distinctive style. He should be played on the radio so that everyone could appreciate his talent.