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John Nathaniel
Crash And Burn
© 2008 John Nathaniel (634479849558)
Edgy Rock with piano and Orchestral instruments.
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Hey guys!
I decided to remove the bio where I would talk about myself in a third person way (it’s a little cliché isn’t it?) Instead, I wrote a little something, which pretty much gives the same information, but in a more close up and personal way!
My name is John Nathaniel and I am a singer/songwriter/producer as you may have noticed. I’m an indie artist, yes indie in a way that I’m kind of a “do it yourself person” and that I’m not a rich rock star that rents the most expensive hotel room and ends up throwing a TV off the balcony while reaching for my next beer! (Not that I think Major artists are like that...I just really like to be dramatic!) I want to give you guys a genuine image of myself, the real me! I don’t want to act like something or someone I’m not! I don’t want to brag on my music profile and tell you that I’m the next big thing…it’s up to you to decide if you like the tunes or not!
So here’s a little bit about myself….
I own a recording studio where I am a producer and that’s where I record all my songs! I can play guitar, piano, bass and a bit of drums! I also write my lyrics and compose my own music and arrangements (where the title singer/songwriter)! Did I tell you I also sing? Well it’s sort of a given now isn’t it? I write and compose all my songs but I’m always opened to co-writing if the chemistry is right! I love long studio/writing sessions where the inspiration is just flowing and creativity becomes the main theme, although I have to admit, I’d rather be on tour than in the studio, cause that’s where the real fun is!
One thing I never want to lose is the acoustic feel I have going on. I always believed and will always believe that a great song can be sung only with an acoustic guitar and will still sound good. It’s okay to polish your great song and add details, it’ll just make it better in the end or it’ll make it sound fuller…You get my point right?….But if you’re adding details to a song that’s not so great to begin with, you’re only polishing a piece of turd! Hahaha
Even though I’m only 25, I do know a few things about the music industry! I used to be in a band…we were signed, we had videos that were on heavy rotation, we toured then we broke up! But that is not what this story is about! This story is not about my past! This story is just beginning and actually, you guys are part of it because I believe you can help me through this amazing journey!
I wanna travel the world, do intense tours and continue making a living out of playing music and singing! I wanna see you guys at my shows singing my tunes and having a blast! In a way, it’s all up to you and me, together we can make this happen!
There are many ways to be part of my story and help me out : order my cd, tell your buddies about my music, starting a street team, spreading the word on the internet (Myspace, Facebook, MSN Messenger, etc…)!
Thanks to all of you for your amazing support! You are the reason why I'm doing this!
John
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Highly Recommended!
author: Kaz MillerHighly recommend this album. Combines great tunes, great lyrics, and John's potent voice. These songs will stick with you long after you turn off your iPod!
HELP!
author: katleenI love your album ! WHAT A VOICE ! <3
Crash and Burn
author: Katy ZhouThis is one amazing album - Sleeping with the Enemy is my fave track on this but they're all good. I love all the lyrics and John's voice is just WOW - it gets better all the time! I definitely recommend it! Thank you to John for putting together this great piece of work to inspire us all :)
Awesome!
author: KarinaJohn is one of the few artists who still writes songs with his heart and soul. This new album is absolutely amazing!! A must have in any cd collection.
AMAZING!
author: arlene ramsaranCrash and Burn is amazing...if you dont have it, get it! John's voice is awesome and the music is awesome...i listen to it all the time!
Amazing
author: jean hernandezAbsolutly love Crash and Burn. John Nathaniel is truly amazing. His voice and the lyrics for his songs are like "WOW" Im a fan for life.
Amazing
author: jean hernandezAbsolutly love Crash and Burn. John Nathaniel is truly amazing. Those lyrics and that voice together are just like "WOW" Love Love Love Johns music. Hes amazing.
Awesome!
author: Délia"Crash and Burn" is just awesome! John is very talented, his voice is beautiful, his lyrics are very good, and his music just...take you far away. My favorite one on this EP is "Crash and Burn", but Sleeping with the enemy is just great and powerfull, i love the chorus. Reason to live and Stay are incredible too !! And John just gives us a great gift with adding the "demo" and Stay without strings and drums, just the way it was at the beginnning... Well: thank you John for this amazing EP !!!
"Bouya!"
author: ~nikki~This Ep really shows off the talent that John Nathaniel has. The songs on this EP strongly shows the compassion he has for people and life. All I can say is he keeps getting better and better with his lyrics and music. I encourage eveyone to buy all of John Nathaniels music and add it to your collection. He has the kind of music that you really dont get tired of and probably will still be listening to it 10 years from now..
Powerful
author: Linda ChacewaterThe songs on the EP are just so full of guts and energy - brilliant!
awesome!
author: ReginaI've never heard a so convincing artist. He's among my very favorites
A masterpiece!!
author: Jana HornCrash & Burn is such a cool and rocking album!! All of the songs are catchy and I can't stop listening to it. My favorites are "Stay" and "Reason To Live". It's a great addition to his first album "Shades Of Gray". By the way, if you haven't bought it yet...do it!! You won't regret it. :) John Nathaniel is such a talented and wonderful artist and you can always expect the best tunes!! ;) I really love his powerful voice and that makes him my number one artist at the moment!! Keep up the great work, John!
Crash & Burn
author: kari79John Nathaniel is one of my favourite artist at the moment. The first EP shades og grey was great but this is even better. -Kari-
This is real good music
author: MyaskoThis guy is so talented! Even if I loved his first cd "Shades of gray", I even like this better. There is a little classical touch in it! Two thumbs up! Myasko
Crash & Burn
author: Lorraine NewmanI absolutely love this EP. I knew nothing of John until I heard his music on Myspace and immediately became hooked on his impressive vocals. I decided to download his EP and wasn't disappointed. The arrangements are really good and my favourite track is Crash & Burn as it is really catchy and edgy. If you like rock/acoustic music you will love this. Highly recommended!
Crash And Burn
author: Debbie RussellJohn Nathaniel's new EP Crash And Burn is the perfect follow on from Shades of Gray. A definite 5 star effort. His talent continues to improve and grow and you can hear it in his music. A must have even if you don't have his first album. If you love good music you will love this EP.
a better sequel
author: GaryI was amazed by John's first EP "Shades of Gray" and within 6 months, he managed to return with something more powerful! I must say, I am now a fan for life. Gary
wowzers
author: StephieAbsolutely amazing. Every song has that something that would make you want to listen over and over again. Great artist, great tunes simple as that.
A Must Buy
author: Angie FasselThis is an artist I sort of blindly stumbled upon on Myspace..and let me say I am glad I did! Some artists either have amazing lyrics or amazing music..and it's refreshing to find someone who brings both to the table! I would definitely recommend this EP to anyone who likes music at all!!
I LOVE IT !!!
author: AngéliqueOnce again, John did a great job!!! I don't stop to listen to this EP since i've got it! And i LOVE IT!!! Arrangements are amazing especially for the song "Stay" with a strings part which is really awesome!!! I just want to say to everyone : buy it!!! Nobody could be disappointed by this great job, John deserves to known in the whole world because he's so much talented!!! Congrats to John! *His huge french fan* ;)
Masterful
author: John HutchinsonJust listening for the first time to these tracks having just downloaded them.There's no doubt in my mind.John's Shades Of Gray CD left me breathlessly anticipating more and this CD really and truly delivers.Beautiful vocals,superb arrangements and wonderful lyrics.Along with The Forest Rangers, Beachcombers, Gordon Lightfoot and Anne Murray, John Nathaniel has to be one of Canada's greatest ever exports to the UK and long may he continue to make music pf this superlative quality.
A Talent Keeps Rising
author: Renata Kabke PinheiroJohn Nathaniel's first album left his fans urging for more of his work and he, listening to their demand, produced a new EP which undoubtedly deserves five stars. If you were impressed by "Shades of Gray" (his first CD), you won't absolutely be disappointed with "Crash and Burn". As you listen to it, you will see that his work keeps not only improving in quality - check the magnificent orchestral arrangements and don't miss a word of the masterly lyrics! - but that his talent is definitely rising and shining in the music scenery. I strongly recommend this EP to all fans of good music and, if you are one of his fans, "Crash and Burn" is most certainly a must-have.