So, today, we worked on the album artwork for my single. We had to release it as a single so that we could get some more radio play before the full album drops. I co-wrote a song called "Eyes Closed"..this song came about because someone came and sat in on a rehearsal I was having and I guess I occasionally close my eyes for a GOOD while when I am playing. This person noticed and told me that when I close my eyes I seem to play even better. Humm? Subconsciously I do it!! The only way I can explain the reasoning is because when my eyes are open, I look for the right thing to play or interpret, but when my eyes are closed I depend SOLELY on my ears and feel. The hook to this song says "When my eyes are closed, my fingertips are all I need to show you what I see when my eyes are closed, and nothing feels more naturally, than to lose control, when my eyes are closed."
I just find it interesting and funny that most people think I am talking about something else in this song LOL! But, there you have it. From the horses mouth! (My sisters used to call me a horse when I was younger because I had high calves and could run really fast) LOL!
Anyway, above is the cover artwork for the single, "Eyes Closed"...let me know what you think. Also, don't forget to take a listen to the sample of this song if you haven't already.
What do you do when your eyes are closed? (Besides sleep)
Cheers!
-Nik
(Eyes Closed was Co-Written by D. Scott, and music produced by Travis Williams and Nik West.)
I Love It!!! And the hair is tight too!!!
ReplyDeleteThis gives me a great idea: I'm going to play with my eyes closed and see what happends! :)
ReplyDeleteThats a great shot btw.
Bass chick Kim
"Jazzin Bass"
.. I drive much better when I close my eyes ;o))
ReplyDeleteNik, I don't know what to say except, "YOU are doin the dang thang!!!" I'm so proud of you, I could spit!!! LOL I need to know when the project is released so I can purchase 20 copies to give to my contacts here in Atlanta. Man I miss you!
ReplyDelete"AWESOME"!! This is gonna sell real big ...I know it! you know...it's a funny thing about the "eyes closed" thing that until now..I never gave any thought to....but , for real...the flow is out of this world! i do it all the time....to feel what I'm playing! You're one of the greats in the making! big ups and MUCH success!! 1
ReplyDeletehey congrats Nik!! (U a BAADDD SISTAH) love ur voice!! your voice reminds me of a cold blooded singer I kinda grew up with, her name is Perrita Kitson, (she's baadd too!!) and u know I love ur bass playing, keep up the GREAT work Nik!!! much luv and props to ya :^)
ReplyDeleteI love it, really mellow. Very proud of you. Beautiful cover picture.
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