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The crowed yelled for more as Anthony Nieves left the
stage at a packed Fly By Night Club on November 2. He was at the Fremenatle club to promote the release of his new album All That I Am.
Nieves captivated the audience with his subtle and edgy rock, which came to life with a full band.
The Fly By Night Club is a launching pad for budding musicians and a venue for some of the best Australian and world artists.
Nieves has made his Mark as a Solo artist in Perth for several years.
Many of His Life experiences have been reflected in his lyrics and music.
Nieves' new album's release was a success, and there was another objective for the night.
He has set out to promote Australian Music at the MIDEM trade event in France, which is the worlds biggest music industry trade fair.
"I am really pleased, it was a bigger success than I had anticipated and the support has been a little overwhelming I am stoked," nieves said. he said he had plans to move overseas to try and tap into his target market. "Despite the almost maximum capacity crowd at the Fly By Night Club, I feel my music might be better suited to an overseas market," he said.
"I am heading to MIDEM in January to kick off the New Year, so what ever happens next, I know I'll be very busy." - Fremantle Gazette 13-11-07
Perth artist Anthony Nieves has been plying his craft as a songwriter and bergeoning live performer in Perth and Fremantle for a couple of years now. A 400-strong audience at the Fly By Night Club recently for his CD launch bears testament to his diligence, something also on display here on said album, "All That I Am".
What Nieves clearly is, is a romantic. The songs on offer are open, almost surprisingly so. From "Autumn Days" (which first appeared as the title track on Nieves' first album release, under the Fluid Ground moniker), to the Eskimo Joe-Meets-Matchbox-20 feel of "The Ride" and the angrier, edgier, "In The Shadows".
The musicality and arrangements on this release are of an impressively high standard, however lyrically Nieves could probably do with being a little less literal. It's one thing penning songs that are universal, another to pen songs that are uncomfortably so. It's the difference between Maroon 5 and Hootie and the Blowfish.
Nieves clearly has a gift that could reach a wide commercial audience. "All That I Am" is only a part of his journey towards it.
- BOB GORDON
XPRESS MAGAZINE
22-11-07 - XPRESS MAGAZINE
Discography
"AUTUMN DAYS" - 2005
http://www.fluidground.com/order_autumn_days.htm
"ALL THAT I AM" - 2008
http://www.fluidground.com/order_all_that_I_am.htm
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Bio
... a hidden treasure!
Born in Peru South America to West Indian parents with Portuguese and Scottish heritage and raised in Perth Western Australia.
West Australian Artist “Anthony Nieves” is a unique multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and prolific songwriter. His music is an infectious blend of acoustically driven contemporary pop/rock.
The Voice
It is Anthony's voice that has drawn most attention, releasing strength and emotion with soulful restraint. Delivered with both power and tenderness, his smooth and enchanting vocals embrace emotional edginess and honesty captivating the listener.
Lyrically the material includes story telling and emotional universal themes portraying characters and topics that most listeners can easily relate to, thus providing the songs with a wide audience potential.
Some similar artists might include Rob Thomas, U2, Alex Lloyd, and Josh Kelley.
Anthony’s music has featured airplay on a number of community and Internet radio stations and on such commercial radio stations as The Mix Network’s 94.5 and West Australian commercial radio station 96fm. Along with studio interviews and live television and radio performances, Anthony’s video clip for his track “Autumn Days” received national broadcasting on ABC television’s music program “RAGE”. In April 2007 his song “A better place” held place at number #9 on the MP3.com.au Acoustic Chart!
Anthony has shared the stage with some of Australia’s top musicians including Kav Temperly from “Eskimo Joe”, Wendy Matthews and members from the “West Australian Symphony Orchestra”.
Anthony’s music is extremely versatile whether it is being delivered in full flight with his 5-Piece Band or solo/acoustic he truly connects with the listener leaving them with his infectious chorus melodies often lingering for days to follow. Anthony’s accessible and almost easy listening approach to song writing has earned him a place in many hearts... Often receiving an encore... Anthony always draws a crowd. His stage presence has a power that is commanding of attention resulting in a captivating experience!
Quotes from “Mix 94.5fm” radio announcers “Lisa Shaw” and “Fred Botica” after hearing Anthony’s song “Autumn Days” for the first time during breakfast radio with an audited audience of over 40,000 listeners.
• “WOW!” - Lisa Shaw
• “... I was so engrossed sitting there listening!” - Fred Botica
• “... That was Great! Wow!” - Fred Botica
“A rare and talented artist destined for mass consumption...”
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