The Red Carpet  Album 2020

Ok it's spot the 'Nirvana' chord time !!! Fell onto it by chance honest officer. 
This track is already growing on me , penned yesterday and lyrics/production etc sorted today, its been hectic. Couldn't wait to let this one out. It started life all on the Les Paul but tbh that was just an assault on the ears volume and power wise so trusty 335 stands in on rhythm. However the Solo is 100% Les Paul Cherry Sunburst, screaming power and world domination! Lyrics fell into place and harmonies were great fun. Originally this was over 4 minutes long but I took a pragmatic view and lopped a minute off, think it's come ok (no comments about lopping 3.15 off it please, ha!). Did I say third album is out on July 30th?

On A Good Day.WAV

There's a progression here from 'On A Good Day'. Riff and music came quickly on this whilst on location. Lyrics took longer as did the mastering. Similar in style to 'Black Tulip' tracks 'Easy as 123' and 'Gotta Get Up'. 
Two more tracks in the pipeline, one commenced last night the other I'm playing hard to get with. Its been two thirds done for three weeks now, the finishing touches obviously need to cook a while longer! Till then watchout for 'Who Would You Be'.

Never Be The Same.WAV

There's a pattern here. 'Folly' started it's journey as a Jazzer until it became apparent it had more depth and scope as an alternative rocker! So similar in approach to 'Weight of the World' and 'Just the Tonic' only with bigger harmonies.
The next song is heavier with the Les Paul in full attendance! 
NG🍒.

Folly.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

After the release of the third album this is in line for the fourth! Uber smooth Slink in the style of 'Cornered' and 'Monty Chill' though with added funk! It wasn't planned to be in that style , however after a day of working through it it was clear it was funkier than a mosquito's tweeter.

Slinky.WAV

The pattern continues, started out as a jazzer and evolved into a contemporary of 'Enter Your World' and 'On The Road' ! 
This is all ES335 Cherrydot which is ideally suited to this style , it's a doff of the cap to the classic endorsers like Chuck Berry/Larry Carlton/Alvin Lee. 
Lyrics came without issue for once and this has to be my current favourite knowing the amount of work that was applied.

Red Carpet.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 226 tracks in 5 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 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.  

Album 13 is entitled 'Every Time' and is released to all platforms on June 12th. To come so quickly after 'Heart Of Blue' says a lot about the inspiration and creative drive. Themes of resilience, perseverance, hope and love, dominate in what I believe is my most cognitive and mature album yet, see what you think.
 
I'm thankful the creativity continues. The fact the writing and playing still excites and intrigues is a bonus! Where there's a story to tell and a melody to be heard the last song is always my drug for the next, 13 albums in it's not abating anytime soon. 
NickG

Roll Of The Dice.WAV

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