Main Vocals, Background Vocals, and Piano - Kiyomi Wonderful musicians who helped me on my demo: Guitar/Bass - Rich Berta Drums - Tim Thorne Violin - Kurt Coble Guitar - Niko Orsini (for "My Place")
Influences
Influences, to me, could mean musically, lyrically, or that something about the artist (or any person, really) touched my heart and soul somehow (some people are just so intriguing)...Life experiences could be my inspiration, books (I wouldn't be me without all the books I've read and will read), there are many sources of influences, to be honest. Sarah McLachlan, Regina Spektor, Damien Rice, Jewel (first album), Norah Jones, Eva Cassidy, Tori Amos, Fiona Apple, some classical, some opera, some musical theatre,... when people ask me which artists I like, it's hard for me to say because I tend to like and be inspired by a song or a few by an artist, but not everything they do. Or I might realize I'm not too inspired by the person that they are... I love to perform acoustic music, natural sounds and instruments, but love to listen to many styles, although I don't care much for angry rap or techno. I tend to listen to female singers mostly, because then I can sing along with them and have our ranges match.
I watch the colorful leaves as they dance the autumn breeze, seemingly unaware of the up and coming freeze. They seem so happy and so content as they hang out with the other trees and their own beautiful leaves. I wonder if they are looking back at me, and if so, what do you think they see?
They seem so alive, so passive, yet so free, not concerned about tomorrow, or their life's destiny. Soon their branches will release them, floating away into the air, not knowing the fate that awaits them, leaving them lonely, cold, and feeling really scared. Now that the branches are alone, cold, and essentially bare, with seemingly nothing left for them to share. I come back to this place quite often, letting them know how much I still care….
~Nick Nichols~
Many smiles to you my lovely friend, and thank you.... Goodnight.... ~Nick~ :) MUAH!!!!
Kiyomi San!!! Bless you~ So happy to see you again! Iam very grateful! First,,i want to tell you how honored i was, you performing at my concerts! Especially the second one!! It was amazing! You are incredible! Iam so excited you and Aki will be working together!!! And i want to see you perform again soon!!! Lov Ya Kiyomi San!!
Come early, I hope it's not too late! I'm so sorry I haven't contacted you yet, I'm way overwhelmed with the whole move and everything going on, I kept meaning to write you or call you but apparently it didn't happen yet. I know I'm a slacker! I miss you!!! I just got back last night from Florida, I'll call you in a little while!!!
Good morning sweetheart how are you?I'm just showing love.When you get a chance check my new photos and send me some feedback please.Good luck with the music and have a safe and blessed day Ms.Kiyomi.
I leave you now to ride my horses of steel, for they depend on me
to run them, no matter how I feel. As my train starts it's journey and
leaves behind a lonely town, I have a smile upon my face, but it hides
a lonely frown. My headlight burns a path while rolling through endless
country sides as well as every little town, people hear me coming as my
horn starts to sound.
When the whistle starts to sing it's song, crying out that same old
tune, many smiles wave to me, we hope to see you soon. The roaring of
my engines can be heard from far away, soon I disappear into the
horizon, hoping to return another day.
Sitting at the signal I've stopped my train to wait, for way off in
the distance, will come another freight. While riding out these rails
of steel, I run this rolling thunder. As I’m looking at the stars
above, I often stop and wonder. This is the dream that gives to me my
fame, while I'm running out of time, I know it's all part of the game….
~Nick Nichols~
Hello there my lovely Lady, how are you doing while enjoying this
sweet summer breeze? I shall wish upon the stars guiding light to
enhance this moment in time. While you slowly find your dreams at the
greatest of ease, and the smile upon your face needing only to shine
and be at peace…. Have a great one my sweet friend…. Many smiles to you
as well, ~Nick~:)
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