Although classically-trained at the prestigious Berkeley College  of Music, Thierry David prefers the freedom of ambient chill in his musical  dabbling. If ZEN PAUSE is any indication, it seems he's making the right  choice. David's debut album for Real Music, ZEN PAUSE is awash in colors  and moods. It's the kind of album that makes you feel relaxed while  listening to it, but at the same time has a dose of upbeat energy and lots  of style. Synthesizers comprise the backdrop, while piano, guitar and light  electronic rhythm revolve as the focal point. Producer Claude Challe  champions David as the real deal and it's not hard to see why. This is  ambient music that way it should be... cool, calm and full of character. --Dan Cowan, Music DesignNoted ambient producer turns his attention to music for spas with  this genre bending set that has new age meeting trip hop and club music.   By bending electronica elements less than you would think, the genre splice  is successful.  A well crafted set for those making the transition from  club hopper to suburban mom (and wondering how they got there), David has  handily moved down-tempo from Ibeza to mud masks and pedicures with no  bumps in the road; certainly not your mom's audio getaway. --Chris Spector, Midwest Records