Nelson Ortiz - ProfilesArchive

About Me

Please show your support and add my banner to your page. Thanks Sign up to my mailing list:_______________________________________________________ _________ Nelson Ortiz has been playing music since his Jr. High school years, when he joined the school band to play in the drum section. From there went on to high school and studied music theory and music appreciation. Following High School took 2 years classical piano. Lacking funds to attend music school, His study of Composition, Arrangement, and Orchestration was self taught by this composer. ____________________________________________________________ ____ In 1990, After the purchase of his first synthesizer, a Yamaha SY22, is when his love for New Age Music was exposed. Learning of other great New Age Artist such as, Mars Lasar, David Arkenstone, and Peter Buffett to name a few, He studied the structure and make up of New Age Music and started composing songs of his own. ____________________________________________________________ ____ Along with his developmental efforts to expand his musical talent, he discovered his ability to write in other genres of music including: Smooth Jazz, Orchestral Film Music, Hip-Hop, and R&B. Currently working with artist from all over the world such as doing Orchestral Arrangements for Acoustic Pop Sensation Samantha Seth in Scotland, Piano Music with Orchestral Accompaniment for John James Fox, Film Director in London, To Production Tracks for various Rap and R&B artist in the US. ____________________________________________________________ ____ Nelson Ortiz has a Writing Style and Sound Creation Technique that when heard leaves you wanting more and wondering where he will take you next. Not only does he compose music, But also creates Moods and Settings that take you places you could only Dream. ____________________________________________________________ ____ Using the entire palette of sound to create Sonic Atmospheres, Beautiful Piano Passages, Lush Strings, Haunting Flutes and Smooth Percussion, all backed by Powerful Orchestral Arrangements, Makes you have an immediate emotional connection to his music. ____________________________________________________________ ____ So surround yourself in your favorite setting, Close your eyes, and create a place in your mind. Then push play and let the music of Nelson Ortiz take you to places you only Dream.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/30/2006
Band Website: nelsonortizmusic.com
Band Members: Listen to my music here on Internet Radio:Get this widget! Hip Hop Samples by ModernBeats This is where I get my drum and loop samples. You will hear modernbeats sounds in all my Rap and R&B productions and in about 95% of all my other music. They say Hip Hop but these samples and loops work for all styles of music. Check them out. The Hottest Sounds Out !!!
Influences:

The original MySpace Map! Click here to make your own!
Sounds Like: Here is a video I made for my song "The Heart of a Child" by compiling some home video footage of my kids.This is a short film by ZENNOR ALEXANDER, created for the EastWest Composer Contest. This was my entry...
Record Label: Mystic Dream Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Name my tracks and win my Upcoming CD

Here we go. I am gonna be posting some music on my site. I would like you to name the tracks for me. If I choose your title, you will get a free copy of my new CD, when its finished as well as a...
Posted by Nelson Ortiz on Sun, 25 May 2008 07:13:00 PST

Free Music...Your Views and opinions

Hello Everyone. As you all know I am working on releasing my next CD...Finally. Its a 15 track CD and I am wanting to post a few of them and get some feedback and name ideas for some of the tracks. Bu...
Posted by Nelson Ortiz on Thu, 22 May 2008 03:49:00 PST

Interview with Pete on Mystic Radio e*scapes Podcast

Please feel free to download and listen to my interview on e*scapes podcast. Here is the link: www. radiomystic. com/netcast/033. asp It will be released friday. Thanks Pete, I had a blast....
Posted by Nelson Ortiz on Wed, 14 May 2008 04:25:00 PST

News and Happenings

Hello everyone,This is a News and Happenings Blog. Just to fill you in on whats going on.First: I am working on my new CD, I am shooting for a late June release date so stay tuned for that. Everything...
Posted by Nelson Ortiz on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:17:00 PST

My Set up: The Stuff I use to make music

Hey there everyone... I get alot of request asking about the stuff I use to make my music. So here it is for the world to see....Message me with any questions.... Keyboards:Yamaha SY22Alesis QS6...
Posted by Nelson Ortiz on Sat, 07 Apr 2007 07:53:00 PST

My Prayer Poem

Lord,I know you have a plan for me, Sometimes I don't understand or quite agree, but I know its whats best for me.and lord I know that I am worthy and capable of your plan, Cause you made me, and shap...
Posted by Nelson Ortiz on Tue, 10 Oct 2006 07:43:00 PST

Review from Director "James Fox" of FM Films Ltd

Up and Coming Film Composer Nelson Ortiz The short film Fuel Crisis was produced by FM Films Ltd in the spring of 2005. The story is set following a global fuel crisis, and it therefore required ...
Posted by Nelson Ortiz on Wed, 12 Jul 2006 07:28:00 PST

26 Guards - You Must Read, Amazing

God hears and knows all, this is just proof of how God answers prayers. When ever you feel the need to pray for me, pray. Please take the time to read this story. God is ...
Posted by Nelson Ortiz on Tue, 23 May 2006 09:43:00 PST

FILM MAKER and GAME CREATORS, Need Music for your next project. Click There>>>

I am currently seeking projects such as Short Films, Indie/Feature Films, documentaries, Etc... I have done some work for a Director at FM Films Ltd in London. I offer Budget friendly rates. You can s...
Posted by Nelson Ortiz on Mon, 22 May 2006 06:23:00 PST

Thanks

Hey everyone. Thanks for stoppin by. I hope you enjoy the music.
Posted by Nelson Ortiz on Sun, 16 Apr 2006 03:28:00 PST