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What strikes the listener upon first encounter with DREAM DANCE is that it is at once challenging and accessible. . . An ambitious and well-crafted work, which provokes as much as it soothes. Sonically what has been created here sounds unique, an admirable accomplishment in and of itself. . . It asks much of the listener and warrants repeated visits. Dream Dance deserves to be heard.  Rawckus Magazine – Chris Wheatley

On my 4th back to back runthrough of this album, I am really enjoying it. There is a lot of sorrow being released in “Beautiful Wound”; the multi-layered vocals are marvelous. The packaging is stellar;  I love the lyric book, and the artwork.  Nymphya has delivered in spades with this album. I will encourage my listeners to hear this through headphones. . . We have ourselves a celestial new age goddess.  Deep Nuggets Radio – Steven Davies Morris

With this album, Nymphya has created an integrated musical experience with a beginning, middle and an end. Put the music on, and then sit back and listen, and you will soon have grown to love it, to crave it, to want to live in it. Nymphya creates a world that you can only appreciate by totally inhabiting it. This album has a beautiful, unique, consistent musical and emotional vision. . .she’s just so versatile and able to infuse each song with its own particular tone and timbre, that she sounds like three or four different singers all rolled into one. This is perfection at work. We may have waited six or seven years for this album to become reality, but it is certainly worth the wait. You get so swept away by the poetic beauty of the melodies, atmospheres, and moods that you forget about all the sweeping and genial electronics being applied in the musical arrangements, which in itself is a massive feat. What can more I say about this beautiful woman with a beautiful voice that hasn’t already been said? Breathtaking vocals, deeply stirring music, all impeccably produced. In a word – Spellbinding!  Staff, TunedLoud 

In a musical climate filled with re-hashed,cookie-cutter songs, finding an artist brave enough to follow their own path can be tough. When you do, it’s like a breath of fresh air. Enter Nymphya. who has put forth an album that defies all conventional labels. . . a journey deep into the soul and psyche. Written, produced and performed mostly by (Nymphya) herself, she pushes musical and melodic boundaries, keeping the listener both entranced and curious. While one may draw comparisons to artists like Kate Bush, Tori Amos and the like, Nymphya travels a different road, with un-expected turns and twists.  GRADE:A+   Marc Farr, Rock and Roll Infinity 

FANS SAY:

Yay !! my Highly loved signed CD has arrived last night !! Awesome, Inspirational, Original, Emotional……..yes I cried in the middle of it . . . The best female artist in over 30 years. . . you are as unique now as Kate Bush was back in the 70s !! Your music is other worldly… It takes the listener on a fantastic journey through the mists of time. T. A. – United States

 The music is fantastic. Every track on the album is excellent individually, and it easily bears comparison to more well known artists such as Kate Bush, Bjork, Tori Amos. In my view your album deserves to sell in the millions. M. T. – United Kingdom

 I have reviewed my previous top ten all time CD list and find that “Dream Dance” makes the cut! A sense of fearless transience flows through the whole thing end to end: lilting harmonies, multi-layered electronic drifting . .  .but above and beyond all that is your voice. It is so pleasant to hear a really well-trained lyricism project so effortlessly above such universal concepts.” J.L. – United States

 My last CD was Kate Bush Before the Dawn and with this one the collection continues in the same spirit of music.  It’s stunning! There are very few albums I have played and on 1st play fell in love with it. The artwork is wonderful and it’s so imaginative. Even the frogs were against the window listening ha. Very difficult to find a favourate track, but Wasteland is special. What hits me too is the amount of instruments you hear, and they feel that they’re in the room. I have a 90s Technics system with big speakers and it flows out into the room. You should feel very proud of this stunning masterpiece. J.D. – United Kingdom

Spectacular. . . eclectic but not disjointed, musically fascinating, gripping and moving.The brief soundscapes are little gems of complexity. I think Broken might be my favorite. I have different images in my head every time I listen to it. Howl is also utterly amazing. Such a spacious mix, big and mysterious. And Chrysalis with the bells and plunky strings. Egad. Those miniature tracks are skillfully built, and placed in just the right places. What a spectacular idea. The vocal mix on Wasteland is especially brilliant. That track may be my favorite for that reason, although it’s very hard to pick just one. This is a truly extraordinary accomplishment and an amazing CD from start to finish. D.G.  -  United States

~ "NAKED KATE" ~

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The results are revelatory. Naked Kate isn’t a simple album; even at their most skeletal Bush’s chords, meters and melodies are still head-spinning (Even the sheet music for a Kate Bush song is downright frightening for a novice musician), but what Nymphya brings out in this audacious album is the essential heart of Kate’s music.

Using only the tools familiar to a folk singer from 100 years ago – and a voice like your six favorite singers combined into one incredibly tall package –Nymphya has triumphed in her loving quest to unearth the quintessence of Kate Bush’s songs.

The results are glorious. Reducing these titles to their irreducible Song-ness only elevates and amplifies their beauty and strength."This is now my favorite Kate Bush album. Angus McMahan – Coreopsis Journal of Myth Theatre

The work wasn’t just a simple tribute to Kate Bush, but a real homage. The songs have been meticulously transposed towards the intimate universe of Nymphya. The acoustic guitar creates an intimate and very personal atmosphere. If you forget the original edits for a while you can literally feel the sensible approach of Valentina O. And the ultimate cover version is for sure “Running Up That Hill”. Valentina O.  confirms her great vocal skills. I also like the sensual pics on the artwork symbolizing the title of this cover work... One thing is for sure, there only is one Kate Bush and Nymphya is keeping her work alive… Side-Line Magazine

FANS SAY:

 I have heard it said that Kate Bush can’t be covered, however you seem to accomplish it effortlessly. Loving the CD so far. Your voice is so good, it is achingly good at times. Have you ever heard a voice or instrument played so well it grabs your innards and kind of twists them out of shape, you feel it right within maybe you would call it your soul or something, right to your core? Then you listen again and it goes even deeper again. When you listen to vocalists like Paul Rodgers, Cat Stephens, Otis Redding , Aretha Franklin, BB king , and the list goes on, you get to know a good chanter! I can quite easily now add Nymphya to that list. I. C., fan – N Ireland

The CD arrived Saturday!! Those covers far exceed my expectations!! After several listens, I can honestly say as an avid Kate Bush lover, that your interpretations have superceded those of Kate, and that is a very hard thing to do!!!! ... 100% better than I ever thought possible...  T. A., fan - UK

I bought this as I am a Kate Bush fan and was curious on how this would sound. Having listened to the album a couple of times I was very impressed with the originality and effort that had gone into each song, still Kate Bush but with a twist. Best covers that I have heard to date. ~ P.G., fan - UK

A stunning piece of work. Your talent once again is so creative and original. Those of you who haven't bought it are missing out big time.  ~ J.D. , fan - UK

 A beautiful masterpiece ... Every song is simply beautiful...perfect to listen to after a hard day's work... If I had to pick highlights (hard as the whole album is amazing) it would to be "Hounds of Love" and "The Man With The Child In His Eyes" (my 2 favourite KB songs). Would love to hear you sing And Dream of Sheep :-)  ~ P.G. fan, - UK