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Accolades and Press Reviews

Larissa

I would like to extend my appreciation and gratitude to everyone that has participated in these musical journeys
To all the Artist and musicians who have painted their own unique brushstrokes on the canvas of emergence music
A special thank you to: Tim McCarthy, Kari Tally, John Paulus, Larissa Diamant, Hirsh Diamant and Roberta Brittingham.
To my wife Margaret and children, Dawn, Jade and Lilli.

David McCarthy
Washington USA 2009



About Emergence Music
 Produced by David McCarthy from London England now living in Northland New Zealand
David draws upon other musicians and artists to add to his primary compositions and live performances
featuring world flutes, world beat elements, electronic and acoustic instruments.

Featuring:
Tim McCarthy Vocals
Kari Tally Vocals
John Paulus Lead Guitar
Steve Bartlet Bass
David McCarthy Flutes, Keyboards and percussion
Recorded and mastered by David McCarthy
SkyLark AudioVisual Studios
Washington USA and Northland New Zealand



Music Reviews

The Global Intelligencer
Music review August 2007 Through the Clouds by Emergence Music 2007 produced by David McCarthy 6 cuts (76:16)
A complex mixture of vocals, flutes, synthesized instrumentals, Native American chants and drumming,
accented by elegantly hard rocking yet spacey electric guitar courtesy of John Paulus formerly of Canned Heat,
"Through the Clouds" is by far McCarthy's most developed musical production yet.
Often gentle and wistfully melodic, for the most part this CD has a beat and drive that is both primal
and heartfelt; its sensual heat evokes auras of tribal journeys from Great Plains of Amerindian
to depths of the Amazon jungle. Intense and multi-layered,
Through the Clouds takes you to some unexpected places. link.. http://www.theglobalintelligencer.com/aug2007/arts




Klem Magazine
Klem Magazine Review March 1, 2003. Emergence Music - EveryOne 432 (Self-released CD; 2002)
EveryOne expresses the joy of life in a way of a symphonic-oriented instrumental poem
which lasts for over 70 minutes. The composer, David McCarthy from Washington State,
is first of all a flutist who also knows his way in implementing electronic layers of sound
and worldmusic-elements and mix them together in a lyrical and inviting way.
He has been able to transform his fascination for the gift of life and nature that surrounds us
in a way that is admirable. In several passages it made me think of the former '80 and '90-albums
of Austrian Musician Gandalf, but carrying lots of more flute overall.
The 6th track is the only (female) vocal track.
Soundquality and production are awesome for a self-released cd.
This one is more than a good investment in nowadays contemporary instrumental music.

Bert Strolenberg Klem Magazine The Netherlands





 windandwire.com
Review of EveryOne 432 by Emergence Music by Bill Binkelman info@windandwire.com

David McCarthy is the multi-instrumentalist behind this effort, contributing flutes, drums,
and an assortment of electronic keyboards. All but one of the seven tracks are instrumental,
although there is use of synth chorales in more than a few places.
This is a solid recording in the new age music genre, highly reminiscent at times of Richard Burmer's Bhakti Point,
except with a much more pronounced emphasis on McCarthy's flutes.
If you are familiar with Burmer's romantic yet powerful work, you should easily hear the comparison on the opening track,
"Stay Present" with its echoed booming drums, light twinkling triangle-like tones, and lush keyboards.
The distinguishing factor is, as I wrote above, the artist's expressive flute which weaves its way through
the other musical elements with grace. The first three songs are in the eight-minute range
and stick closely to the formula of flutes and warmly ethereal keyboards and chorales,
sometimes accentuated with powerful and dramatic timpani or other drums/percussive effects.
"First Flight" exemplifies this duality and also features bass guitar from Steve Bartlett and Spanish pipes
by Tim McCarthy. After a quiet opening, drum kit rhythms explode and carry the track into world/progressive fusion territory.
This is somewhat less successful than McCarthy's quieter music, especially when the wordless vocals from GW Taylor come from out of nowhere. "Nature Dances"
which is embellished with field recordings of water and wildlife, is a return to quieter soundscapes,
and McCarthy's flute has a pronounced Native sound to it, helped along by quiet Native drums as well. A thunderstorm is then heard and the music,
appropriately, assumes a more dramatic feel, before subsiding as the song ends. This track is another one that put me in mind of Bhakti Point. The centerpiece of the album is the twenty-six minute "One Fine Morning" (no, not the song by Lighthouse!).
As with any composition this long, detailed critiquing is nigh impossible. Once again, it plays to the artist's strengths,
i.e. his layering of keyboards, his emotive flute playing, and a rich warm melodicism that is classically new age in spirit and execution.
Drums/percussion are quite pronounced at times, especially those thundering timpani that the artist seems to favor.
I happen to think the piece simply goes on too long, although if you enjoy long-form compositions, this one is a good example of a well-done work.
Given the genre, though, I think more songs with greater musical variety would have made a better artistic statement.
While I wasn't knocked out by this album, I can't find much to fault in it either.





2004 Just Plain Folks
Music Awards Album Winners
The Just Plain Folks Music Organization has officially announced the winners for their 2004 Just Plain Folks Music Awards. After receiving over 10,000 albums and 140,000 songs from 85 countries, Nominations for Best Song in 48 Genres and Best Album in 57 categories have been posted. The Music Awards Show was held on November 7, 2004 in Santa Ana, CA at The Galaxy Concert Theatre. New Age Album Winners announced live at the Awards Show.
Artist and Location
Tranceformation by Didjworks... NY 1st...
Ethnic Shiva In Exile...Germany 2nd...
EveryOne 432 by Emergence Music... WA 3rd...
Goddess Gaia by Goddess Gaia... CA 4th...




Astreaux World
EveryOne 432 by Emergence Music is an excellent ambient/new age CD
that we just recently added to the Astreaux World collection,
and a few songs from the CD are in rotation in our Live365 station.
Astreaux World - June 2003





John Lennon Songwriting Contest
January 15, 1998
David McCarthy
Emergence Music.

Congratulations David,
On behalf of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest,
I am pleased to inform you that "Seven Gates" was among the final 50 songs in the World category.
Although your song did not advance any further, it did succeed in surpassing thousands of other entries.
In recognition of this achievement, please accept the enclosed Honorable Mention.
I look forward to hearing some of your other compositions in this coming year's Contest.
Once again, congratulations on receiving an Honorable Mention.
Best regards,
Gregg Ross
Associate Director
DASVentures LIMITED







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