About nicholas

Baltimore City
A sound designer by trade, Nicholas' music is informed by his early life in Chicago and the finding of a new home in Baltimore. His focus is on sincerity and craftsmanship in all elements of work. The songs aim for the straight-forwardness of Randy Newman with the atmosphere of Joe Henry.
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I Am OK

Album of songs that sound nothing like Barry Manilow, but are about hurting and moving on. An all-star cast of Baltimore and Chicago musicians. Painstakingly arranged, recorded live, released on website and vinyl for free.

A sound designer by trade, nicholas' music is informed by an early life in Chicago and the finding of a new home in Baltimore. His focus is on sincerity and craftsmanship in all elements of work. The songs aim for the straight-forwardness of Randy Newman with the atmosphere of Joe Henry.

Featuring Caleb Stine, Burke Sampson, EJ Shaull Thompson, Seth Vanek, Josh Waller, ellen cherry, Shaun Wilson, Magnolia Laurie, Amy Sampson
  • Theme For a Nearby Waterfall
    Super 8 footage from 1970's Chicago filmed by Jerry Sjostrom
  • About Feeling Better, And When It Will Happen
  • Cold Months, Weakness
  • If By Asking, You Know The Answer
  • Knowing We Both Can't Hurt Forever
  • Searching For Love, Finding Only Beauty
  • When You Know You Should Let Go, But You Don't Think You Can
  • Your Choice, My Accepting
  • Theme for the end of an evening
    Animation art by the one and only Magnolia Laurie
  • A Note On Loving Simply