Fred Niznik
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Emotional Rollercoaster Emotional Rollercoaster
Soaring opener from Fred Niznik's debut record, "The Renaissance LP", which will be available August, 10, 2004. A revealing and introspective track with dynamic lyrics and arrangement.
Free Again Free Again
Laid back second track of "The Renaissance LP". Mostly acoustic song with tight percussion, wurlitzer piano, and light, breathy vocals.
White Soul (Partner In Crime) White Soul (Partner In Crime)
Catchy, crossover first single from "The Renaissance LP", this song demonstrates Fred Niznik's ability to play in front of any crowd, anywhere
Bits & Pieces Bits & Pieces
This song represents a culmination of all the styles and genres that Fred Niznik has been influenced by, from DMB to Radiohead. Written also with inspiration of random staring in the NYC Subways.
Portuguesa Portuguesa
Sizzling track with a Latin groove, reminiscent of the Brazilian salsa movement of the seventies. One of those tracks that puts the listener right into the an situation that they've all experienced.
The current state of popular music has become so diverse that when you tune in to your resident radio station, you will hear a Norah Jones song back-to-back with an Eminem track. This is the time that the world is ready for an artist that is distinctive, dynamic, & genre bending. An artist of this magnitude sends jolts of fresh sounds to the listener while maintaining the initial integrity of the song concept. This is the time pop culture needs an artist like Fred Niznik.
Fred was born in the Coney Island section of Brooklyn, NY to parents from the Ukraine, formerly part of Russia. He was raised in northern New Jersey, just a few miles outside of New York City. This highly diverse area allowed Fred to grow into the NYC culture while preserving his European roots. As a child, Freds parents exposed him to all walks of music, including traditional Russian arrangements, The Beatles, and various classical orchestrations. This was the beginning of his life-long infatuation with music and a worldly sense of musical appreciation. This musical appreciation spawned into a fiery passion to create his own brand of musical expression. Fred then started writing original musical arrangements at the age of 17, and has continued to do so ever since. While Freds music may not at all replicate the style of his influences, they undoubtedly helped him grow as an artist. These influences range from The Dave Matthews Band, to the Gypsy Kings, to even Radiohead.
Freds music can be described as Pop/Rock, with touches of Jazz, R&B, Latin rhythms, and even bits of Electronica (see Bits & Pieces). His insightful lyrics provide imagery that captivate the listener and put them into scenarios that theyve all experienced, taking them on a journey throughout his life experiences. Combining feelings of longing and desperation with ideas of hope and optimism bring the listener on an emotional rollercoaster ride throughout the course of his arrangements.
Fred is set to release his debut album, The Renaissance LP, on November 16, 2004. The album was produced, mixed & recorded by Ariel Borujow of Westward Productions. Fred wrote and arranged all ten songs, played rhythm and lead guitar, as well as handling bass guitar duties and the composition of string arrangements. He enlisted an impressive roster of musicians to help maximize his sound including drummers, keyboardists, horn players, and percussionists. I have worked on projects from J.Lo to The Strokes, and this project has blown me away as far as the amount of talent and diversity Fred has, he is the truth, producer Borujow added.
As for the future, the sky is the limit. Fred is currently assembling a touring band, and in the meantime hitting up regional open mics and showcases, such as Nashvilles Annual Music Conference and the CMJ Music Festival in NYC. The fall of 04 will bring a full-on college tour, as well as a full college radio promotion plan. Freds album was also currently fully licensed for the upcoming seasons of MTVs The Real World & Road Rules, as well as Jimmy Fallons winter release, Earth to Jimmy.
I would love to tour the country to share my feelings, thoughts, and emotions with the masses; and at the same time allow this record that we are releasing represent my TRUE biography of work. Fred added.
The truth cannot be anymore well put than that.Contact
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you're the bomb niznik... the bomb
Hey everyone...be sure to check Soundclick the week of July 14, 2004, for the opportunity to download FIVE tracks from Fred Niznik's upcoming release, "The Renaissance LP", which will be released August 3, 2004. The record will be available online @ CD Baby, as well as at shows and retail. The tracks will be up to download for a limited time, so be sure to visit and vote "HOT" next week for FRED NIZNIK!
Thank you to all the people that decide to post something about my music.
Fred
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