Nick Carswell & The Elective Orchestra: General Info
Member Since
1/13/2006
Band Members
Nick Carswell [vocals, guitar, piano] Sian Murray [vocals] Dee Cussen [cello] Kate Cussen [violin, viola] Bart Kiely [drums, percussion] On record: Simon Carswell [piano] Matthew Magee [bass] Simon Fine [drums]
Influences
Running On Empty - video directed by Sean Murray
The Beatles, Elvis, driving, Sinatra, The Doors, the southern sky, Oasis, The Kinks, bowls of cereal, Damien Rice, Radiohead, Air, surfing, Pink Floyd, Sigur Ros, television, Gershwin, cool pants, The Frames, Wilco, the frigging internet, David Bowie, Elton John, loneliness, Van Morrison, Tom Waits, Chilli Peppers, Sufjan Stevens, Simple Kid, Donal Dineen.
Art requires philosophy, just as philosophy requires art. Otherwise what would become of beauty? Paul Gauguin
Actually I don't remember being born, it must have happened during one of my black outs. Jim Morrison
'Waking Up (Is Hard To Do)' Live at éistmusic introduces . . .
Sounds Like
standing on a planet that's slowly spinning on its own axis while simultaneously rotating around a star. while listening to music
I'm not sure that I've done something wrong here. I've been doing just as I was told; pray and hope and plan for the future. I hope that I don't die before I'm old
space - time - fear - travel - confusion - love - commitment.
just some of the things that cause Nick to pick up a guitar or sit at a piano and write songs
Nick was playing piano before his feet could reach the pedals. Guitar followed as did the voice he was looking for. His music searches for reason in a mixed up world. If there is none, well, we should probably just try to enjoy the mess.
Hello, my name is Nick Carswell. I play music with a lovely bunch of people called the Elective Orchestra. The whole 'Elective' thing is about choice, from the profound question of free will, to the choice; "will I get out of bed this morning?" - sometimes not as straightforward as it sounds!
Anyway, we've been making music as a band for just about a year now - though I've been writing and playing for quite a bit longer. We're slowly but surely working on our debut album. I mean, what's the rush, right? Please feel free to listen to our music here, watch some videos, and leave a comment to say hi. For day-to-day randomness, you can check out my blog PlayTheF**kingNote, but anything regarding our own music will be posted here. Thanks for visiting and keep the faith!
Some nice things that have been said about us: “In a world becoming increasingly weary of the woe-is-me singer/songwriter genre, it's refreshing to uncover somebody like Carswell who is prepared to think, write and play outside the box. His use of a string section brings a level of sublimity to his top-notch songwriting, and whereas too many songwriters are one-trick ponies, Carswell injects all his work with appropriate degrees of soul and passion.” Hot Press Magazine
“Emotive and intelligent lyrics combined with beautiful and creative musicianship.” Limerick Event Guide
“Nick is a first class songwriter and interprets each and every song with soul, feeling and passion . . . wonderful, heart-achingly good songs.” MusicReveiw.com
“A mix between Nick Drake and Randy Newman . . . a really gifted young songwriter.” Alan Jacques, Limerick’s Live 95FM
“He’s very good” Liam Gallagher
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Last show of the Ireland tour in Limerick on Wednesday night!
Live folktronica at The Bakers Place. Free entry!
Grab a free download of the single "Birdwings" plus electro remix from www.justingrounds.com
Cheers,
Justin
Everyone at indiecater records would like to wish you a happy summer and let you know that there is an indiepop song from the Very Most available to download FREE from our site!
Hey Nick! Thanks for playing in Athlone. It was great to meet you guys and we really enjoyed your set. Good luck with everything and see you next time in Limerick hopefully.
Hope you are SURVIVING these crazy economic times! Enjoy our new video "Whiskey Tonight" and stop by our site for a FREE download of the new song. Yes, something for FREE. Cheers!
Excellent tunes here Nick. Best of luck with the upcoming gigs. Le me know if you have anything to plug for the Irish music blog www.2uibestow.blogspot.com
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