Sky Nelson

Artist Information

Biography

What do physics and music have in common? For Sky Nelson, they are both pursuits inspired by a craving to understand the nature of our own existence. Sky combines his passions into a dual mission: sharing a musical message of positivity and self-reflection, and conveying his work on the physics of synchronicity.

Sky has played piano and guitar since early childhood. Influenced by Paul Simon, Lennon/McCartney, and George Winston, Sky is very excited about his new album, “The World Ocean”. “I focused my efforts on a particular sound and topic, and it feels true to who I am. The World Ocean is that vast ocean we are all part of, beyond thoughts of separation. We can dive into it and find joy and belonging.” The new album starts with the anthem “I Won’t Sing No Saaad Songs”, and keeps its promise.

Sky became involved with New Thought music in 2008 when a synchronicity led him to be music director for Rev. Mary Murray Shelton at Global Heart CSL. For two years he learned the “ins and outs” of inspiring a weekly congregation, and feels at home leading sing-alongs, meditations or performing solo pieces.

Sky gets great joy out of finding skillful ways to convey life lessons that physics teaches us, and living those lessons through actions. His workshops are engaging and eye-opening, challenging your mind while keeping you grounded in the present.

For Sky, music is a means of expressing and living out the principles that have brought synchronicity into his life: a positive outlook, a healthy uncertainty about our beliefs, and a willingness to take risks. These principles led Sky, who has a physics degree from UC Berkeley and a decade of experience teaching physics, to develop a theory of synchronicity. Sky has presented at scientific and metaphysical conferences, and led workshops at the UCSL Asilomar conference and other New Thought centers. His writings have been published in Science of Mind Magazine and New Thought Magazine, and published in a scientific journal as well as conference proceedings.

“I expect synchronicity will be the next great advance in human technology. It is the missing ingredient that will lead us into a prolific and peaceful renaissance. We need it. I am constantly inspired by it, and committed to understanding it as deeply as I can, while conveying it in a way that works. It is not simply something to think about, but a method of approaching all of life’s experiences.”

Sky’s music can be found at www.skynelson.com, and his writings on synchronicity at www.expectingsynchronicity.com. He lives in Santa Rosa, California with his wonderful wife and toddler who bring him daily inspiration and joy.

For booking, please contact Iliana Reed at BatesPlace, www.batesplace.us, bates@batesplace.us, 407-351-0396.

“The World Ocean” is a well composed, performed and engineered album of … affirmative songs … an excellent collection of wisdom… The songs are short and easy to sing-along with catchy hooks, making this collection of work a perfect selection for anyone actively engaged in personal growth. ”
Positive Music Association

“(The song Live in Love has an) ...outstanding melody that suits the uplifting mood...perfectly.”
Song Of The Year contest

“(The World Ocean) is very professionally done. The sound is crisp and clear, the tone is great, the songs are very well written, and the attitude of the music and the musicians is warm and generous.”
Rev. Robin Gail

Instrumentation

Sky - Keyboards, Vocals
Anthony Vito - Drums

Discography

* The World Ocean - Feb 2011 - 14 songs of uplifting music with positive, secular messages. A complete album with a flow and excellent production. A pinnacle achievement.

* I Forgot I Was Alive - May 2007 - This EP contains excellent songwriting and band energy. Sky's talent as a craftsman and inspiring lyricist really begins to take root, paving the way for the upcoming 2008 release with New Vintage Artists.

* "Try Again" was recorded in 2002 at Banquet Sound Studios in Santa Rosa, California, and contains seven richly-developed songs written for vocals, piano, and guitar. The passionate arrangements include Paul McCandless on saxophone, Kai Eckart on bass, Ian Dogole on percussion, and Shannin Jones on back-up vocals. The songs range thematically from politics to perfection, from loyalty to perseverance, as well as subtly capturing the joys and sorrows of romantic love.

Audio

• The World Ocean
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• Live in Love
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• I Won't Sing No Saaad Songs
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• Celebrate This Precious Day
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• Welcoming the New Me
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Lyrics

• I Won’t Sing no Saaad Songs

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Press

• Release the Fear review [+ Show ]
  

  “This does smack of Hornsby, but better. Solo key sounds very Elton John like. This is fantastic.â...“This does smack of Hornsby, but better. Solo key sounds very Elton John like. This is fantastic.”

• Cell Phone Number review [+ Show ]
  

  “This may actually be a battle between light and darkness. The piano playing is great…The produ... “This may actually be a battle between light and darkness. The piano playing is great…The production is nice…I get sick of spoiled middle class bands emoting anger, depression, and pretension all over everything. Life is good. (Sky) may just seem too content for many dark bottom dwellers. There is no darkness here. “

• Release the Fear review
  

  “Dig those keys I do... your voice is great, great production.”

• Some New Wonder review [+ Show ]
  

  “Ben Folds in 1983...Great lead vocal performance, man. You've got that nice Neil Young delivery t...“Ben Folds in 1983...Great lead vocal performance, man. You've got that nice Neil Young delivery that frequently and pleasantly borders on being out of tune, but still musical. The breakdown reminds me a bit of Ben Folds. Good songwriting, and a nice job of producing…dig all those keys…I think it's fresh. You've got a unique sound, keep building on it.”

• Great Party!
  

  "Fabulous performance Saturday! What a party! We appreciate your time and talents!"

• Some New Wonder review [+ Show ]
  

  ‘Hit songs include good musicianship, production and performance; but they all must start with GRE...‘Hit songs include good musicianship, production and performance; but they all must start with GREAT songwriting. You have a winner here. The song is very well written. Lyrically and musically this is a good piece. The overall production of this song is good - balanced mix and clarity in all parts.”
  

• Some New Wonder review [+ Show ]
  

  ‘(The song) reminds me of those great songwriters of yesteryear...Their lead vocals are good and c...‘(The song) reminds me of those great songwriters of yesteryear...Their lead vocals are good and convey a nice vibe. Extra Credit: Male Vocals, Keyboards, Production, Lyrics, Melody, Beat, Mood, Originality’
  

• Some New Wonder review [+ Show ]
  

  ‘I really enjoyed the intro and the overall production. You can tell someone knew what they were d...‘I really enjoyed the intro and the overall production. You can tell someone knew what they were doing. Uplifting lyrical content, very nice.”
  

Setlist

A one to three hour set, including:

Some Originals:
Release the Fear
Space for Uncertainty
You Are
Try Again
Blind Eyes
Trust Myself
Cell Phone Number
First Love
Just Another Guy

Some Covers:
I Will (Beatles)
Back in the USSR (Beatles)
Lady Madonna (Beatles)
Get Back (Beatles)
Me and Julio down by the Schoolyard (Paul Simon)
Slip Sliding Away (Paul Simon)
Feeling All Right (Joe Cocker)
Waiting in Vain (Bob Marley)

Basic Requirements

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