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What Australia's top critics are saying about Nick Parnell:
“Nick Parnell is Australia 's most talented young percussionist” ABC 24 HOURS, 24 JUNE 2003 |
“Without experiencing it for yourself, it is hard to believe that just one man and one percussive instrument could produce such full-sounding, melodic compositions. Watching him in action is breathtaking” ON DIT PUBLICATION AUSTRALIA , MARCH 2000 |
“Ney Rosauro's Brazilian Rhapsody found a persuasive advocate in soloist Nick Parnell whose unassuming, gimmick-free playing proved warm-hearted and technically proficient – an all too rare combination. Playing everything from vibraphone to tuned wine glasses, Parnell remained ever sensitive to the surrounding orchestral textures.” THE ADVERTISER, MARCH 2000 |
“The Australian absolutely entranced the crowd……….It's acts like this that provide a reason to get involved in music in the first place!” DB MAGAZINE, MARCH 2005 |
“Youthful Adelaide percussion virtuoso Nick Parnell delivered its fearsome tonalities with such confidence, that it became compelling listening” THE ADVERTISER, JUNE 2003 |
“Melody is as important to his playing as rhythm and colour and he combines them all into immediately appealing music with a strong influence….. all of it is played with perfect ease and control, and often with a larrikin humour that is unforced and engaging” THE ADVERTISER, NOV 2005 |
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