Oliver Tree Nickel has been a great friend of mine for many
years. We grew up down the street from each other and we even both attend San
Francisco State University. These days he is an aspiring musician with a bright
future. I am here to ask Tree a few questions so you all can have a better
understanding of what he is trying to achieve with his music project. He has a
debut EP coming out in January titled “Demons.”
Q: Tell me about the style of your music. What influences
you and what instruments do you use during to process of creating your music?
A: My music is a mixture of traditional instruments, organic
sound collage, all merged together and recorded into a computer. I write,
record, and produce the music myself with the help of an assortment of
musicians, from cello and string sections, to beat boxers and flute and saxophone
players. I merge those instruments with a blend of home recordings of unusual
instruments and textures out of strange things like toasters, eggs, Gameboys, dogs
barking ect.
Q: What does your live show set up look like?
Right now I don’t have the space or money to work with a full
band, but in the next 2 years I would like a full band a string section. At the
moment I am only playing live as a duet with my cello player. I am currently in
the middle of building a stage and getting together a visual show at the
moment. It should be ready by the end of summer.
Q: What are you excited about your new EP coming out in
June? What’s next?
My Debut EP comes out this June on Vinyl and itunes and I’m
very excited finally put out my first release with the support of a awesome
label and publisher. I have been working on these songs and music videos for
the last year and I'm stoked to finally share it with everyone. Also I'm stoked
that it’s finally finished because I am ready to start making my debut album
this summer. I am looking forward to taking the next few years off of school to
write, record, direct some videos and then tour off the material.
By Nik Quarnstrom
By Nik Quarnstrom
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