SoundClick artist: Russ Nixon - These are my thoughts, my dreams... this is the music in my head. I compose and produce because i

Life is experienced through so many different perspectives & most of the pieces I write are, in one way or another, a representation of my experiences or those of friends. To that end, I would like to invite you to send me your stories, as they are often my muse.

Russ is a composer & producer who, for more than a decade,
has succeeded in capturing the thoughts and inner moments of his
listeners while their minds wander into memory, imagination, & aspiration.

He continues to write when the muse inspires,
as those who already know his music ask for more.
Russ composes for story and film, for occasion, & for
the pure joy and contentment it brings.

A musician in every sense of the word, he awakes with a dreamsong
echoing in his ear, hears a symphony in the wind, and marvels at the
awe of life as it unfolds and is felt through the wonder of music.

Pause for a moment, as so many others have, and
let your mind soar to a far away place of wonder, sweet memory, or
discovery as you listen...

My goal, like so many others, is to have the freedom in this life to spend my time writing and sharing music. Now, I am. I hope you will find your own stories in the music.

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Photos

Cecily at 7 Months

My girl in Irish Linens from many years ago

Baby girl smiling at Daddy!

Lily, 7 Months, 1st Pics of Spring

How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?

Hopefully by taking an artist's music, currently trapped in a single region, to an internationally appreciated work of expression.

Would you sign a record contract with a major label?

I don't really care what steps are taken along the way, I intend to spend my days writing and sharing the music that never ceases in my head.. Everything will fall into its place.

Band History:

What started in childhood, took flight during my teen years, was refined in my 20's, and now is a true and simple reflection of my experiences and what is important to me in this life.

Your influences?

Predominantly, Michael W Smith - But I find the music of Bach, Joplin, Vangelis, Vaughn, Elfman, Shore, E.S. Posthumus, Ackerman and others very satisfying.

I find it difficult to select a category or genre for my music. People usually comment that most of my work sounds like it belongs in a movie or tells a story, but other than that, it's just music that sits in my head until I get it out..

Favorite spot?

Right where I am.

Equipment used:

Go see the studio - russnixon.com

Anything else...?

Your life is, exactly what you decide it will be. I know this now.

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Comments

icehand

posted on Thu June 3, 2010

What's up Russ; it's been awhile since I've heard from you but I'm still stopping by to show love to your page (it deserves it) and to keep you posted on my latest work. I've just uploaded a new track entitled "Sight Impairment" and I hope you can stop by to hear. Thanks man.

DJ Ano
http://soundclick.com/djano

far sleep

posted on Wed June 2, 2010

Great stuff. Excellent songwriting, melodies, and use of textures. A very enjoyable listening experience! All the more so because this seems to be music from your heart.

Sleep Distance
http://soundclick.com/SleepDistance

icehand

posted on Mon July 20, 2009

What's up Russ, I've just uploaded a new track(Dream Stealer) and site look. If there's some new work you have that you'd like me to check out, just let me know.

DJ Ano
http://soundclick.com/djano

icehand

commenting Journey of a Lifetime

posted on Thu July 2, 2009

Still one of my all time favorites.

DJ Ano
http://soundclick.com/djano

cdadove

posted on Tue May 5, 2009

Absolutely beautiful work...I too have a site where the music unfolds the individuals story!

With Love and Blessings...Cornell d'Angelo

5 After 5 by Musikreativ
http://soundclick.com/5after5bymusikreativ

eg music

posted on Mon February 16, 2009

Hope you are doing fine..
Sounds great that every song of yours has its own story, yet every person could feel it..
Best wishes

EG Music
http://soundclick.com/egmusic

simple man

posted on Sun January 25, 2009

Very cool Russ!! Since the passing of my brother and my father on Christmas day. Your songs bring tears and alittle cheer to an otherwise crappy time in my life. Keep up the good work be honest and true for you and yours all the best.
Luke

Ascenzion

posted on Wed December 24, 2008

Just stopping by to wish you and your family a happy holiday, thanking you for your support in 2008 and looking forward to continued great music from you on Soundclick in 2009.
Peace and Health,
Al

Ascenzion
http://soundclick.com/ascenzion

Astronomusic

commenting Three Ships

posted on Mon September 8, 2008

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Production

Wonderful!!!
Thank for your art, Russ!!!
Z&A

Astronomusic
http://soundclick.com/astronomusic

Astronomusic

commenting Journey of a Lifetime

posted on Mon September 8, 2008

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Excellent work in all aspects!!!

Astronomusic
http://soundclick.com/astronomusic

eg music

posted on Thu July 3, 2008

Hi Russ
I listened to your music.. admired the way you make it..
Thanks for the add
Wish you all the best
Ousama AFIFI, EG Music

EG Music
http://soundclick.com/egmusic

kundabart

posted on Thu May 29, 2008

Russ just listened to a short piece on Journey of a lifetime. Beautiful vibe mister. Puts me into a deep quite place. Thanks I will download your album as I want to hear more.

Peace to you and yours - KB

Kundalini Brothers
http://soundclick.com/kundalinibrothers

PianoSoulos

commenting Journey of a Lifetime

posted on Sat May 17, 2008

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Great stuff man, although the same four chords are repeated, the track stays interesting, that is not easy to do, nice job. Very atmospheric indeed.

Piano Soulos
http://soundclick.com/pianosoulos

Astronomusic

commenting Something More

posted on Mon April 21, 2008

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Great tune, great piano performance!!!
Included in our stations!
Thanks Russ!
Z&A

Astronomusic
http://soundclick.com/astronomusic

Gerri Rowan

posted on Tue March 11, 2008

I Enjoy listening to your music...it speaks to my inner spirit...

Gerri Rowan
http://soundclick.com/gerrirowan

oldtoad gil

posted on Sun March 2, 2008

HELLO RUSS
NEVER GIVE UP
I ALWAYS WANTED TO BE AN ARCHEOLOGIST TO FIND OUT WHY AND WHERE THINGS HAVE PAST TO, HEALTH PREVENTED THAT SO A MUSICIAN WAS NEXT, NOT TO BE HEALTH AGAIN, SO I TOOK TO TRUCK DRIVING AH MUSIC IS PART OF IT

GOT INTO MAKING TROOP COMP CD,S FOR ALL TROOP FOLKS IN SERVICE SEND THEM OUT FREE 2X A YEAR JUST HAVE TO MAKE EXTRA TRIPS TO PAY FOR THEM, BUT WHAT IS THAT COMPARED TO THE SERVICE THE TOOP FOLKS DO FOR US

NOW THE LADY IS TAKING CARE OF ME IN HEALTH AS THE BODY AGES AND THE HEARING FADES, BUT I HAVE YET ANOTHER DREAM

TO HEAR IN MY MIND THE MUSIC THAT PLANE MAKES WHEN RUSS LANDS IT INFRONT OF HIS HOME IN ALASKA

TILL THEN OLDTOAD WILL HAVE THE MUSIC OF RUSS IN HIS MEMORY

BE BLESSED

OLDTOAD GIL

A.Trigo

posted on Wed January 16, 2008

Hola Russ
What a beautiful music... transparent music transparent feelings.
Thanks for your coments. Best regards form Spain.

Antonio Trigo
http://soundclick.com/antoniotrigo

Hiroshi Takatani

commenting Our Christmas

posted on Fri December 14, 2007

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Hi Russ.

Thank you very much for leaving a message in my music.
I really didn't know this system. It seems I still don't know how-to in sound click. smile :)

Beautiful music. really. hope and uplifting.

Have a great Chiristmas time!
Greetings,
Hiroshi / Ethnosphere Music Project

Hiroshi Takatani
http://soundclick.com/HiroshiTakatani

jermery

posted on Tue December 11, 2007

Hi Russ, congratulations on the birth of your beautiful little girl. Lovely music. Thank you for your appreciation of ours, Jeremy and Poitin.

Poitin
http://soundclick.com/poitin

niallconn

posted on Fri December 7, 2007

Cheers!

Niall Conn
http://soundclick.com/niallconn

evan paul

commenting Jesu

posted on Sun November 25, 2007

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Another beauty here Russ, I can see why you're so proud of your dad, he's an incredible guitar talent, love the style, so melodic and passionate, the feeling comes across loud and clear and sweet at the same time. I'll have to explore your page fully when I clear some more time, cause there's a lot more here to explore, if the top two songs are any indication, then there's definitely a lot of treasures on your page.

Evan Paul
http://soundclick.com/evanpaul

munichsyndrome

posted on Sat November 24, 2007

Thank you very much for your kind words on our message board.

You've got some very nice work here. All aspects are very well done.

Cheers,
David

Munich Syndrome
http://soundclick.com/munichsyndrome

Anurysm

commenting Journey of a Lifetime

posted on Thu November 15, 2007

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What's Good! Congrats on getting #33th on the charts! Keep up the good work! Check out my music if you got a chance