Appreciation. Love. Gratitude. A dedication and a witness to all mothers that, although he will never understand what it is to be a mother, he sees you. He sees the work that you do and offers gratitude for putting everything you are into being a mother. That’s the message Knickerbocker wanted to send to his wife, and mother to his two children, in the song, “Mother.”

Friend Like You

Mother

A track for the Rodello's Machine project. All audio production, arrangements, sound design, editing and mixing by Kolby Knickerbocker. Co-written by Kolby Knickerbocker & Nate Donnis.

All recording at Citizen Recording in San Diego.

LYRICS:

Ajam nirvikalpam nirakaramekam, 
Nirananda mananda madvaitha poornam, 
Param nirgunam nirvisesham nireeham, 
Param brahma roopam Ganesam Bhajama. 

Years and years and years and years and years 
Seconds and then smiles and then tears 
Forward into birth and into life 
Forward into death and into light 

Water flow from high to low 
Fire burn from hot too cold 
A symphony running wild, in harmony 

Tide in tide out storm and quiet peace 
Earth worms to the birds to lions teeth 
Bear's and Owls praise the pregnant moon 
Snakes and flowers wait for sun at noon 

Water flow from high to low 
Fire burn from hot too cold 
A symphony running wild, in harmony

Red Dust

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Song of the Seasons

A track for the Rodello's Machine project. All audio production, arrangements, sound design, editing and mixing by Kolby Knickerbocker. Co-written by Kolby Knickerbocker & Nate Donnis.

All recording at Citizen Recording in San Diego.

LYRICS:

It was a morning in June when I heard that tune 
Falling up to the beat of your heart 
Like a white crane sails from a startled trail 
Our eyes met and then landed so well 

Before you could speak, before you could weep 
I held your hand in mine 
Like a shell on a beach, waiting for you reach 
Falling up to the mountain to climb 

You came reassuring, mother natures procuring and there's 
no need for doubt in this mind. 
You came reassuring, mother natures procuring and there's 
no need for doubt in this mind 

And our eyes aligned like the sun through the pines 
In silent space, in a cup full of time 
In these orderly ways in this disorderly life 
I let go of my hand in the jar 

Before the great moon in the middle of June 
Falling up to the pull of the tide 
And though I've seen it before, nothing I've ever been told 
Can touch this feeling inside 

You came reassuring, mother natures procuring and there's 
no need for doubt in this mind. 
You came reassuring, mother natures procuring and there's 
no need for doubt in this mind 

And our eyes aligned like the sun through the pines 
In silent space, in a cup full of time 
In these orderly ways in this disorderly life 
I let go of my hand in the jar

Hand in the Jar

A minimalist version of our track "Red Dust".

LYRICS:

Take my name out of your paper Jane 
I've seen something, that forever changed the game 
Forgive me love for all the blame I sent to thee 
All the fingers I pointed, really pointed back at me 

All this fighting, this unsettling stir 
I see it now, I surrender 

Let the dust settle, let go of the pedal, there's too much here 
Let these towers turn to rivers, let these instincts steer 
Let the dust settle , let the stormy weather ride out, disappear 
And when the sunlight shines, let it all come clear 

Take my name out of your paper Jane 
I've seen something, that forever changed the game 
Forgive me friend for all i did to thee 
I was pompous then and you were my enemy 

Let the dust settle, let go of the pedal, there's too much here 
Let these towers turn to rivers, let these instincts steer 
Let the dust settle , let the stormy weather ride out, disappear 
And when the sunlight shines, let it all come clear 

I will mend my ways, I will mend my ways 
I see the red dust swirling, I see the red dust swirling 
I see the red dust swirling on my knees

Animus

Red Dust 2

An orchestral version of our track "Sails". This track features a horn and string section as well as some thumpy percussion.

LYRICS:

Be alive with me, 
you've wasted too much time 
Like the stars in me, 
I feel so alive 

I feel in my spite I will 
push you around 
Cause I hear the horses, they're coming 
And it won't be long 

I will always 
Have open eyes 
I've come alive 
I will hold you awake 
My dear 

Cause a wandering heart is not my own, 
And the love I get is the love I've shown 
Won't you come with me, won't you take my hand 
And we'll fall off the edge of the earth 

Cause a wandering heart is not my own, 
And the love I get is the love I've shown 
Won't you come with me, won't you take my hand 
And we'll fall off the edge of the earth, into love.

Sails (Orchestral Mix)

A darker mix of our original track Song of the Seasons. This song emphasizes a deep low end and growly guitars.

LYRICS:

Ajam nirvikalpam nirakaramekam, 
Nirananda mananda madvaitha poornam, 
Param nirgunam nirvisesham nireeham, 
Param brahma roopam Ganesam Bhajama. 

Years and years and years and years and years 
Seconds and then smiles and then tears 
Forward into birth and into life 
Forward into death and into light 

Water flow from high to low 
Fire burn from hot too cold 
A symphony running wild, in harmony 

Tide in tide out storm and quiet peace 
Earth worms to the birds to lions teeth 
Bear's and Owls praise the pregnant moon 
Snakes and flowers wait for sun at noon 

Water flow from high to low 
Fire burn from hot too cold 
A symphony running wild, in harmony

Song of the Seasons (Saraswati Mix)

An intimate ballad featuring soft piano and intimate lyrics. A sound akin to the love songs of Van Morrison in style.

LYRICS:

From the first time I set my eyes on you 
I didn't know from the start 
I didn't know how you'd turn my life around 
Or how in love I'd be with who you are 

But you showed me 
What it means to be loved 
The way you touch me, hold me quietly 
You're everything I am not 
And when I have you in my arms 
I feel undone 
So in a long way 
I've come to say I love you 

Every day I open my eyes next to you 
Is a day, I am grateful for 
Because this thunderstorm of who I am 
Needs a strong woman and that's who you are 

So we'll start today, we'll build our world together 
The way we love is the way we will stand 
And I know, yes I know 
I will last the stormy weather 
Just as long, just as long 
As I've got you 


And you showed me 
What it means to be loved 
The way you touch me, hold me quietly 
You're everything I am not 
And when I have you in my arms 
I feel undone 
So in a long way 
I've come to say 


That you showed me 
What it means to be loved 
The way you touch me, hold me quietly 
You're everything I am not 
And when I have you in my arms 
I feel undone 
So in a long way 
I've come to say I love you 

Yes in a long way, I've come to say I love you

The Wedding Song

“Promise” is a moving duet featuring powerful lyrics, a rhythmic progression, and grand finale.

LYRICS:

If I’d ever known, I’d ever know 
How you’d forever change my life 
I’d up and go, I’d up and go 
I’d walk out of sight 

But I’m glad I rearranged it 
Rearranged from falling apart 
Because you built me a mosaic 
A perfect puzzle to capture my heart 

And so I promise I’ll be there for you 
I’ll pick you up when you fall 
You know I’ll be here when you need me to, you need me to 
So you won’t have to stand alone 

Just the thought of you, of falling for you 
My world turns upside 
And questions of how, And would you love me now 
And could you hold me in the storm 

Cause in my mind I would be crazy, 
to let my heart lead this romance 
But I promise everyday that 
my heart will be in your hands 

And so I promise I’ll be there for you 
I’ll pick you up when you fall 
You know I’ll be here when you need me to, you need me to 
So you won’t have to stand alone 
So you won’t have to stand alone 

So we start 
Building up from the bottom 
We’ll keep our heads to the stars 
Building brightly as we go 
Changing all the world we know 
Keeping love in our hearts 
Our hearts 

And so I promise I’ll be there for you 
I’ll pick you up when you fall 
You know I’ll be here when you need me to, you need me to 
So you won’t have to stand alone 
So you won’t have to stand alone 
So you won’t have to stand alone 
So you won’t have to stand alone

Promise

The debut EP of Kolby Knickerbocker, Kindness and Courage has been met with critical acclaim and fan praise, being streamed to millions of followers on Spotify. With moving progressions, meaningful lyrics, and grand instrumentation, Kindness and Courage sets this artist on a grand trajectory.

Kindness Courage

How I'm Falling In

The debut EP of Kolby Knickerbocker, Kindness and Courage has been met with critical acclaim and fan praise, being streamed to millions of followers on Spotify. With moving progressions, meaningful lyrics, and grand instrumentation, Kindness and Courage sets this artist on a grand trajectory.

LYRICS:

Let the first sound you hear 
Be a beating heart 
Beating bright, beating bold 
Mmm 

When your eyes come to me 
I’m humbled constantly 
A supernova in sight 
Mmm 

In the rising and fall 
Of the mountains and your breath 
There are dreams, there are dreams 
Mmm 

Remember yours is the heart 
That paints the world the very best 
In the colors of your life 
Mmm 

So be kind, have courage 
Treat yourself with dignity 
Walk tall, speak sweetly 
Be brave enough to leave 
And when you’re caught in the darkness 
That comes over me 
Remember yours is a light, that the darkness cannot be 
That yours is a light, that the darkness cannot be 

May you find that your heart 
Burns as big as your mothers 
And your smile just as bright 
Mmm 

Remember grace when you fall 
And turn to shadows like your father 
And the words to make it right 
Make it right 

It’s to be kind, have courage 
Treat yourself with dignity 
Walk tall, speak sweetly 
Be brave enough to leave 
And when you’re caught in the darkness 
That comes over me 
Remember yours is a light, that the darkness cannot be 
That yours is a light, that the darkness cannot be 

As you fall into stars 
Find your place amongst the orchards 
Know you’re perfect as you are 
Mmm

"Alright with Me" is a song that evokes calm and purpose with grand production. Featuring slide guitar and spacious percussion, it is simple yet powerfully built.

The vocals and guitar of this song were recorded in one take, leaving in all the nuances of me playing this live. My hope is that you can feel the intimacy of the words and that it gives you calm as well. The slide guitar within gives a call and response to the vocals and adds a grand sense of space and feeling of tranquility.

I hope you enjoy the #newmusic and that it brings a renewed sense of purpose and calm.
#singersongwriter #musicproduction #nowplaying

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Alright with Me

The sophomore EP of Kolby Knickerbocker, Over and Over.

Over and Over

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The first single to the sophomore EP of Kolby Knickerbocker, Over and Over.

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Kolby Knickerbocker is a multi-award winning Americana singer, songwriter, and artist. His music has been featured in hundreds of television, film, and ad campaigns throughout the years. His music is soulful, powerful, and heart-touching.

Knickerbocker moved a lot as a kid and so says that “he’s not really ‘from’ any place.” He was born in Miami, raised in Atlanta, attended some high school in San Diego, college in Santa Barbara, lived in London for a few years, Poland thereafter, then Sacramento, and finally Bend, Oregon. He currently calls Bend his home.

Through his award-winning songwriting, Knickerbocker found that there is beauty in sadness and a deep joy in discovering new friends and being at peace in being alone. Knickerbocker’s songs speak to love and loss, the beauty in life and in love; “I think my fans recognize that and it’s why my songs speak to them. Everyone has experienced loss at some level; my music tries to put words and sound to that experience.”

It took Knickerbocker many years to start understanding and owning his musical talents: “I always thought people were just being nice with handy compliments. Then I started recording and putting music out there and total strangers were like, ‘This music is really beautiful.’ I think that’s when I started to believe I was good; when total strangers started to connect with my music and tell me how it helped them through a hard time in life.”

Knickerbocker started his professional musical career early on, releasing his first album with Kitty’s Musicbox (2004) as a sophomore in college. He has since released an additional full-length album Red Dust (2015) and two EPs, Rodello’s Machine and Animus (2012 and 2016), with Nate Donnis of Rodello’s Machine. In 2018, he started his solo career as a singer/songwriter and has seen upward momentum since then.

The emotional vulnerability in Knickerbocker’s music has landed him hundreds of TV and film placements across the globe as well as several awards. His music has been featured in television shows like MTV’s Degrassi High, 90210, Heart Signal, Barely Breathing, many independent films, and has been featured in Spotify’s “Top” editorial playlists. Most recently, his music secured international placements with VRBO and Uber, airing in the European, Australasian, and North American markets.

His latest single “Friend Like You” secured Knickerbocker a win for Best Americana in the 2023 Hollywood Independent Music Awards (HIMA) and his song “Over and Over” won the 2021 International Songwriting Competition for Americana as well.

Growing into life has taught Kolby that time, family, and love are what’s important. His debut solo EP, Kindness Courage (2019), met with critical acclaim and fan praise. This EP wove between timeless messages of kindness and strength left for his unborn daughter (“Kindness Courage”) and dedication to my wife and family (“Promise”). Both of these tracks set the foundation for a strong fan base and fueled future releases.

Of his family, Kolby says, “I think my kids and my family will be an inspiration for me for many years to come. I tell my wife that I’d love to write a sweet “Justin Timberlake” style dance track, but they just don’t come to me. Sweet tender love songs are my jam and I’m okay with that.”

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“Kolby is blessed with all the attributes to succeed in an industry that’s in need of honesty, integrity and real emotion”
– Paul McGee, Lonesome Highway

“This is a remarkable, spiritual piece of music. A song of the year contender.”
– Greg Jones, EarToTheGroundMusic.com

“A true, grand love song.”
– Isaac Biehl, Source Weekly

“Stunning compositions…really great songwriting…really great stuff!”
– Valida Carroll, KCRW (89.9 FM)

“I know that I’ve found a good song when it gives me chills during my first listen.”
– Allison Anderson, TwoStoryMelody.com

“Good lord, [it] had me hooked from the word go!”
– Jason Grishkoff, Indieshuffle.com

“This subtly genius artist…has the ability to create music you can easily fall into.”
AnRFactory.com

“Simple and sincere songs cared for in every smallest detail.”
– EA Poets

“I love this! There’s a grandeur to the arrangement that’s easy to get lost in. It’s stellar.”
– Brian Hazard, Color Theory; Passive Promotion Blog

“Not only does [Kolby] get his message across, but he does so in a way that could bring a tear to your eye.”
– We Write About Music

“Allez hop, le grand saut! En effet, il compose, écrit, interprète et fait tout lui-même. Un artiste accompli. Quel délice!”
– MusicForYourHeart.com

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