As ever started with the riff and the lyrics took off from there.
Guitars intertwined, check
Vocals harmonised, check
Funky offbeat Bass, check
Next album nearly completed, check. 
Nick.

Observations.WAV

An expansive ballad and title track for the new album. Akin to 'As If You Didn't Know' but with an ethereal presence, bass and drums ! Think this will be one of my favourites from the new album as it's on a different level imho and it has 'growth potential'. Started out just with one guitar and I was planning on leaving as that however vocal inspiration and a new pedal muscled in.
If one song can evoke several years lived experience in just over 2 minutes, this is it.
N x

The Perfect Storm.WAV

Anthem time. Definitive Rock track crammed full with driving guitars and complimentary lines interwoven with heartfelt lyrics and an honest solo.

Where Do You Think It'll Take You.WAV

'Say It Again' has been some time (for me) in the making. Until 2 days ago it was going to be instrumental then inspiration hit. Chordal rise and fall, almost 'Perfect Stormesque' lyrics and a melancholy edgey vibe. Fiery jazz solo and subtle harmonies over changing drum patterns make for an intriguing and darkly beguiling track. 
Nick.

Say It Again.WAV

This came to me on the morning of my album launch (shameless plug there!) Could just have kept it on the verse however the drive bass led me into a bridge and one chorus. Like to think I resisted the temptation to over produce and overplay on this one, another 'pop' production in the vain of 'Stones in the Ocean' . After the Goliath of 'Spice of Life' this made a refreshingly easier time in creation and release. Two more lined up in contrasting styles. Nick

Is It Jazz.WAV

Here's a pop rocker from the album Prismatic released June 6th 2020.

More Than Just A Night.WAV

So there I was checking through the running order for album number two and there wasn't an opener. All of a sudden 'Where are you Now ' pops out of nowhere with its hammer on intro , chunky chords and cheeky wah wah solo. Ideal candidate in a rigged election, both barrels start for that often quoted 'difficult second album'. However perhaps that'll be my issue for the third as for the second I had no issue in compiling the running order , all songs hot off the press from April till now, so fresh as the proverbial newly picked fruit. I hope the shelf life of the recent offerings stands the test of time as feel I am writing more nuanced and musically intelligent songs (hey get me !!)though still with my quirky 'unique' style of alternative , positive pop rock. If that genre hasn't been used before I'm having it ok? 
On a different note I have another two lined up which sound nothing like this so there we go , the third album will be starting soon then, ha! As ever, Nick.

Where Are You Now.WAV

Straightforward, down the line , no excuses Rock ! 
Just over 3 minutes pure Les Paul and Marshall , Felt the need to go back to basics as its uncomplicated and good for the soul. 
On the release day of the third album this track will sit firmly on the release of the fourth album!

Roll Of The Dice.WAV

Released on 'The Red Carpet' album. Recently released from private to public.

This has been waiting patiently in the wings for over a month. Unprecedented for me tbh and I think I know why. Admittedly it was in a semi finished state, after a concerted effort it seemed right all of a sudden.

See You Again.WAV

Written at the same time as 'Lips on Mine', this will sure up the rockier side of Album 5 'Cat & Mouse'. Pic is of Chepstow Racecourse prior to an august downpour.

Racing Through My Mind.WAV

Gibson Cherry Dot obsession continues. Inspired by exciting grooves and a 60’s vibe which I wear on my sleeve. There’s an eclectic mix of guitar fuelled rhythms all written, produced and performed by myself which have now culminated in 212 tracks in 4 years. Having added vocals to the mix this has brought a further depth and individuality to the songs. 2020 saw the creativity in writing and self releasing 2 EP's and 9 albums 'The Black Tulip' , 'Prismatic' , 'Who Would You Be?' , 'The Red Carpet', 'Cat & Mouse', ‘How This Plays Out', 'Positive Signs', 'All The Colours' and  '9' from April 2022, it's frenetic.
These are available on the usual outlets Spotify/iTunes/Deezer/Pandora/Napster, Bandcamp etc.

Its eclectic, quirky I confess, British? Experimental in places but above all stuffed full with Gibson guitars, energy and a passion for music and life in the highs and lows that days of late bring.  Hope you appreciate the artwork too all photographed or produced by me to keep it authentic and original.

The tenth album 'Keep On' saw the development of style and flow which  includes my personal favourites 'The Things That You Love', 'Man on The Run' and the title track, 'Keep On'. These all adapted a different approach and development that simply wouldn't have occurred at the start of the journey,  

The music's progressing and the prior album 'The Perfect Storm' set the benchmark in online attention with the title track single. I think the style and sincerity of performance mirrored the fact that all of my tracks are written for a reason and sparked by quite intense life changing events behind the scenes, you couldn't write it or maybe I could ! 
Personal choices at the moment are the opener Can't Erase The Memory, I Can and of course the single The Perfect Storm. 

Twelfth album ‘Heart Of Blue’, is completed and recently released  September 6th 2024. It's been a while (for me) in the making and each track just builds on the last. The themes of resilience, belief and positivity remain and the music continues to be guitar driven and punchy with hooks and catchy melodies.  
 
I'm thankful the creativity continues. The fact the writing and playing still excites and intrigues is a bonus! The last song is always my drug for the next, 12 albums in it's not abating anytime soon. 
NickG

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