30/40 Nepenthe
Watch Chip describe the origins of the beautiful ending he wrote to Fresh Aire VI. That album, which is dedicated to Greek mythology, concludes with the song “Nepenthe” which was…
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30/40 Leonardo
30/40 Leonardo
30/40 Joy to the World
30/40 Joy to the World
30/40 Hallelujah
See what was on Chip’s mind when he composed Mannheim Steamroller’s version of the classic Handel masterpiece, “Hallelujah” in this short video clip.
30/40 Greensleeves
Greensleeves is more than just a timeless classic to Chip Davis. It’s also one of his favorite tunes, made even more so by his recent composition of it for his…
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30/40 G Major Toccata
Learn more about the recording challenges and inspiration behind this Fresh Aire IV classic, “G Major Toccata.” Watch Chip describe what went into capturing the powerful horn and trumpet sounds…
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30/40 Fresh Aire
Mannheim Steamroller’s spectacular Fresh Aire album series started with this song – Fresh Aire, or “Fresh Song.” See Chip describe the inspiration and meaning behind it in this short clip.
30/40 Fractals
30/40 Fractals
30/40 Four Rows of Jacks
30/40 Four Rows of Jacks
30/40 Felize Navidad
Sometimes traveling around the holidays makes for absolutely unforgettable memories. Such was the case with Chip Davis and his family back when his children were young. During a tour stop…
Details30/40 Faeries
See Chip reveal the inspiration behind Mannheim Steamroller’s “Christmas Extraordinaire” hit, “Faeries” in this short clip. We’ll give you a hint, the melody was inspired by a member of his…
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30/40 Earthrise / Return
30/40 Earthrise / Return
30/40 Doors 1-7 The Fantasia
See Chip’s explanation of the seven doors from his Fresh Aire II classic composition, “The Fantasia” in this short video. Hear him describe how each quickly changing scene represents a…
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30/40 Dancing Flames
30/40 Dancing Flames
30/40 Dancin’ in the Stars
Did you know that Johannes Keppler’s observations of the moon and sky inspired the creation of “Dancing in the Stars” on Fresh Aire V? Listen to Chip describe his love…
Details30/40 Come Home to the Sea
In Greek mythology, the sea held an important place in life, especially for those who frequently traveled on it. Watch this short clip to see Chip describe what went into…
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30/40 Christmas Lullaby
30/40 Christmas Lullaby
30/40 Chip Prelude & Chocolate Fudge
Fresh Aire I debuted in 1974. That album opens with a Prelude followed by a song called Chocolate Fudge. See Chip explain the meaning behind these songs and their significance…
Details30/40 Chip Auld Lang Syne
30/40 Chip Auld Lang Syne
30/40 Catching Snowflakes
When Chip Davis wanted to write a Christmas song for his then five-year old son Evan, he decided upon something that captured the essence of one of their favorite family…
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