Nick

Hi. I'm Nick.
I don't actually play with anyone right now, but this is my bio page. It will also serve the purpose of housing any other stuff I work on and anything that's going on in my personal life that is fit to release to the whole world via this seemingly infinite and infinitely expanding microverse of self-promotion and self-aggrandizement that we call MySpace.com .
I was born and still reside in San Bernardino, CA. I think about leaving once in a while, but when I get right down to it, I like the place for all of its flaws and strangeness. The 909 is creepy and sticky, but hot and dry-- like the back of a diesel repair shop that never gets really thoroughly cleaned.
My dad was a hard worker with hands like vises. He taught me how to fish and how to smile, and how to love music. He played drums, guitar, horns, harmonica, and sang like an angel. He taught me how to be creative and he taught me how to be a man. I'll miss him every day for the rest of my life.
My mom still works hard and comes from a long line of people who have worked harder than anyone I've ever met. Her father was a true self-made man, and should be an inspiration to anyone who thinks they know what it means to be downtrodden or poor. He survived the Great Depression to become a thoroughbred horse trainer, and made his money the hard way: he earned it.
I play what I can get my hands on. Currently, the scope focuses on strings on frets with guitar, bass, and chapman stick. I sing. I can figure stuff out on piano and synth.
I think that music is like a building. If you think about it, you might agree.
I love people, but hate what we're capable of.
I want to write music for video games and movies. If you can help me make that happen, or if you know someone who can-- I'll love you forever.
I'm slightly colorblind.
The music I like best cannot always be grouped into similar categories. But the different musics that I love are always rich and deep to listen to. Not philosophically deep, really-- deep like the ocean is deep. Physically deep. Palpably deep.
I used to think I was unable to love. I was wrong. I narrowed the problem down to an inability to find the right woman. That was a much more difficult problem to deal with. Found her, though. She's right down there. This page isn't really about my personal life, though. If you want that stuff, you have to look harder.
I don't like to talk much. I like to listen, and usually try only to talk when necessary to prod people into talking. The two previous statements are absolutely untrue if you ask me what I feel about music, religion, aesthetics, or any number of things that I love to explore through dialogue. I will still attempt valiantly to bite my tongue however, if the setting is improper. Time and place, people. When and where.
Have a listen. Drop me a line. Add me as a friend. Just do something.
DISCLAIMER: If you add me to your friends, I expect to be treated like a friend. If Itry to contact you three consecutive times without response-- DELETED.