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!
“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.â€
Hot Press Magazine
“Emotive and intelligent lyrics combined with beautiful and creative musicianship.â€
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.â€
MusicReveiw.com
“A mix between Nick Drake and Randy Newman . . . a really gifted young songwriter.â€
Alan Jacques, Limerick’s Live 95FM
“He’s very goodâ€
Liam Gallagher