Phase One of “Newgrass” Project Completed! December 22, 2008
The Sun The Moon The Stars
Newgrass Studio Session Documentary
Those who know me, know that my musical expressions are very diverse, ranging from pop and alternative to new age and chill out. What you may not know is that I grew up on country music! Hank, Willie, Dolly, George, The Judds, Reba, Travis, Garth, all of ‘em! In Texas, country music is EVERYWHERE! As a child, I often went to this place called the “Blue Barn” where bluegrass pickers would gather and play live! Those sounds have always been close to my heart.
Early in 2008, my team and I began discussing a newgrass project. For those who may not know, “newgrass” is basically bluegrass with a fresh twist. After much planning, we rounded up some of the best players in Nashville and on August 12th, we went into the studio to record the first set of songs for the new album (not yet titled).
Two of the guys are part of the band of the infamous bluegrass artist, Ricky Skaggs. Andy Leftwich, who plays fiddle for Ricky, and Cody Kilby who plays guitar. Also joining us in the studio was Rob Ickes on dobro, Byron House on bass and my step brother Gabriel Cantrell on percussion. A studio filled with fine players was sure to lead to an amazing day of music and boy oh boy did it ever!
We tracked the first 3 songs of the album and part of a 4th. I’m excited to tell you that my management company has allowed me the freedom to share our progress with all of you so I’ve posted three tracks in the streaming player at my homepage http://nikoonline.com/media-player and also at my myspace page www.myspace.com/nikoonline
The tracks are “The Sun The Moon The Stars” and two version of “The Special One” (slow and fast). If you are one of the many people around the world who fell in love with the pop version of The Sun The Moon The Stars then you are in for a pleasant surprise! If you’ve never heard The Sun The Moon The Stars then you are still in for a pleasant surprise! : )
We documented the day in the studio so all of you could see these songs coming to life! Above is a glimpse at what the day was like while we worked on The Sun The Moon The Stars. Enjoy!
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Hey Niko I just loved this how it all came together you are so awesome with your music and I love that song its my favorite!:0)
“NIKO” I KNOW YOUR THE BEST AND THE WAY YOU SING AND HOW YOU KEEP ALL OF US UPDATE ON ALL YOUR STUFF IS AWESOME. I FEEL LIKE IM PART OF YOUR FAMILY LOL. IN GODS EYES. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK AND KEEP IN TOUCH WITH ME I ALWAYS LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU AND YOUR NEW THINGS IN LIFE. I AM STILL WAITING FOR YOU TO PICK-ME UP TO PUT ME IN YOU LUGGAGE FOR THE NEXT TRIP AROUND THE WORLD..
LOVE YA****
ANGEL
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Hello Niko… its mind blowing man… I Loved the song very much.. its touches my heart…
I just love this song – Thank you for keeping us updated on your evolution – Sending you some Aloha from Maui
precioso
AWESOME…
Did I understand you to say you grew up in Texas??? If so, where in Texas did you grow up???
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BTW, I love your music!!!
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NIKO, THIS VIDEO (and song) IS MY FAV. OF YOURS. AWESOME VIDEO!!! THE BEST OF LUCK ON THIS PROJECT AND ON THE NEXT ALBUM!!! KEEP UP YOUR FANTASTIC WORK AND THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR KEEPIN US UPDATED!
Niko! Sounds awesome! Loved the video as well.Please keep making this music and touching our hearts and dont forget to keep in touch with us. Love hearing from you.
I liked the song very much it is inspiring and full of love and imagination and beautiful passion. i like u ilike ur style i like how u think (NIKO).I’m from the Middle East send you HI fragrant with love and beauty
I have finish my Bachelor’s Degree In IT.I’m trying so hard to get scholarship from my Government if that’s hapend I am visiting you in the studio and give you a free lesson on how to listen to the music of wind Voice of the rocks, and the crying ocean.
Best greetings and respect
Billy
Well done Niko your doing great. Have you got a girlfriend because I know a couple of greek girls that could Marry you and you can give them some chiuldren and they could calm down a bit!!!
Love and light ( and a wee bit of darkness!) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
You are a “special” version of the “Sun, the Moon and the Stars” in our universe. Thank you, Niko
Niko!!!!! The best I really love and enjoy your music so very much your fantastic as well as your crew. Wish you always the best!
Cool….Love ur music
good work and nice music i like it
salut Niko merci de passer sur ma page ,j’écoute souvent tes chansons et vraiment elles me plaisent de plus en plus ;bonne continuation et toutes mes amities ;à bientot
Very good. Probablement ma préférée.
really fantastic wonderfull
salut Niko ,je ne parle pas anglais et je suis nivice sur la toile mais j’espère que tu auras mon message ;passe de bonnes fètes de Noêl et je te fais de gros bisous à bientot
Hey Niko, this is just great !!!
I like the way you show your musicians, just great !!!
continue comme ça !!!
à bientôt
Lydie
j’adore ta musique et je t’adore toi aussi !!!!!!
ca va
Hi Nico, I like the way you mix that newgrass into a pop song, I grew up with and love all kinds of music and country music is one of them. Especially think you made The Special One very very special!! JUST BEAUTIFUL!!
Kiss,
Nas
Hi Guys,
Very nice to watch…good quality too…except…could not hear the voices…what you are saying clearly.
Niko…you deserve to be out there…you have gone to enough lengths to be there.
Loved hearing from you.. and being able to watch this… carry on!!!
This old lady loved it
Ellen and her ICESTUDIO genious!!
Hi Niko!
Can’t say anything other then that I love this sound! Looks like you made my favorite song even better. Thanks so much for that!
So….when are you coming to Holland??
Big hugs,
Joke.
Niko..WOW!!!! that song is awesome..I love it my Brother. Thank God for sharing your great talent with the world. Keep it up! Niko, you said hello, welcome to Nashville..that is where I live. I need some studio time myself. I have a Christian song that I need to cut. Any info on a good studio to contact? I would appreciate it very much. I have never cut a song but would love to do it. I do a lot of writing, I have a friend in Ukraine that puts music to my lyrics. So I have the track..just need some guidance on where to go next. Thanks my Brother for sharing…God Bless you at all you put your hands to, is my prayer.
Brother,
Benny Ward
great work