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Kristen Nakasone

...in love with words and a simple melody.

About Me

Updated: 1.22.07
+ I am 22 years old.
+ Yes. I know I look like I’m only in high school.
+ Music is a huge passion for me.
+ I feel I’m always improving myself.
+ I do plan on recording and releasing a CD *real soon: meaning by next year sometime.* [2 songs down, 8 more to go!]
short bio:
I graduate school in about 4 months, with my degree in education. Once that happens I’ll probably be teaching as an elementary school teacher. However, music will always be apart of my life, and so will songwriting, and I do plan on continuing what I’m doing with it. =)
I’m a solo performer, but feature friends from time to time. I currently do gigs with the rest of my fellow Oahu Songwriters Group family. There are showcases the last Tuesday of every month, however I don’t always play; sometimes just there to support the rest of the songwriters. :) Hopefully you’ll be able to come down to one of the shows! =D
My inspiration for songwriting comes from the initial feelings and thoughts that I experience at the time I am writing a new song. Most of it involves love, which to me is one of the strongest emotions we human beings experience on a daily basis. I’m proud and happy to include this emotion in all of my songs, whether it be about discovering love, losing love, or yearning for love. *My view on sharing my music? - It isn’t about popularity. It’s about loving what I do, and being able to share it with those who love it too.
So keep an eye out for more material, along with glimpses of my life through my music.
NEW VIDEO ADDED 3/27:
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Please check out an affiliated group that I’m apart of. You’ll find a bunch of other artists who are totally worth listening to!
Also, please visit the cafe’s website! This is where I play monthly, and there are great efforts being made to spread the word of this WONDERFUL place!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/3/2004
Band Website: under-construction
Band Members: Kristen (singer/songwriter, guitar)
Influences: Women:
Tracy Chapman, Katy Rose, Michelle Branch, Rachael Yamagata, Anna Nalick, Natalie Imbruglia, Tristan Prettyman, Bea, Stephanie Tamaoka, Aslyn, Avril Lavigne, Jewel, Lisa Loeb, Norah Jones, Amanda Frazier, Natasha Rorrer, Tegan and Sara, Jessica Milette, Cat Power, Ingrid Michaelson, Angel Taylor...
Men:
Damien Rice, The Spill Canvas, Jack Johnson, John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Nada Surf, Daphne Loves Derby, The Fray, Augustana, Ryan Cabrera, Goo Goo Dolls, Jarrett Clayman, Just Six Spaces, Five Times August, Jason Reeves...

Sounds Like: soothing rain on a cozy sleepy night.
Record Label: none
Type of Label: None

My Blog

what I've been up to...

hey up! I know its been a while since I've updated. So here's what I've been doing: 1. Graduating college 2. Hardly playing music 3. Teaching Now that I don't have school and summers prett...
Posted by Kristen Nakasone on Mon, 12 May 2008 06:56:00 PST

Last Night’s Performance

Last night I joined some OSG members to perform at the Live at rRed Elephant Event. It was nice to see familiar faces again. I wasn’t feeling too good at first because I was all stuffed up, and ...
Posted by Kristen Nakasone on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:52:00 PST

Important! - Change in Showcase Date!

Hey everyone!Just letting you know that the showcase at rRed Elephant is not tonight, but is moved to Tomorrow (Wednesday) night due to some scheduling conflicts at the coffee shop. Hope you can still...
Posted by Kristen Nakasone on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:39:00 PST

Free Downloads 3/19/08~3/20/08

Hey hey everyone!Today I tried to record a couple new videos but, nothing came out as good as I’d hoped. And since it’s been awhile since I posted new songs, I thought that I might make th...
Posted by Kristen Nakasone on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 01:37:00 PST

a break, finally!!

Spring break is finally here!!! No school, no kids, no work, no NOTHING!!! Just whatever my little heart desires for the next 2 weeks... cheeee :-DNothing really much to update. I am in the process of...
Posted by Kristen Nakasone on Sun, 16 Mar 2008 02:18:00 PST

in a slump once again.

Hello music world...I am once again...in a slump. The daily grind of teaching young children, driving home, doing laundry/house work, preparing and eating dinner, going to bed and waking up at 5am to ...
Posted by Kristen Nakasone on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 06:59:00 PST

damn

i got a head cold. been lasting for a week now. it SUCKS. i'm so miserable, and i can't even enjoy life's simpliest pleasure...BREATHING.not to mention i got my flu shot as well, which probably added ...
Posted by Kristen Nakasone on Sun, 03 Feb 2008 11:28:00 PST

Asian Talent Online - New Feature!

I've been writing a couple songs lately...but can't record them. :-/ I thought about just recording it off my laptop, but since my songs aren't ready yet, I decided to wait. Not to mention, the laptop...
Posted by Kristen Nakasone on Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:35:00 PST

Studio Version of "For You"

Yesterday J and I recorded "For You." I am really happy with  the way it turned out!!Hope you like it too!~ KN
Posted by Kristen Nakasone on Sun, 20 Jan 2008 02:41:00 PST

songs that evoke many emotions

"I Love You Too Much"http://www.myspace.com/alyyyg  This song is sexy and dark. Everytime I hear it, it makes me feel super sexy, confident, and hott. Like I DOMINATE over my man! It makes me wan...
Posted by Kristen Nakasone on Fri, 04 Jan 2008 06:17:00 PST