Niki N. Phaser

NikiN – Poisonland

Niki N. Phaser — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:48:05 +0000

A hybrid score track, with an eerie and uneasy sound. It’s based around some haunting guitar melodies, almost bluesy sounding, suggesting a desolate place, the middle of nowhere type of situation. A deep and dark pad creates an effective ominous feeling, a dark force lurking around the corner. Cinematic percussion, big hits and transitions as well as a hypnotic heartbeat sound further move this into science fiction territory.

This hybrid type of soundtrack oriented theme is very suitable for post-apocalyptic subjects and scenes, like the discovery of an abandoned planet or an underworld, a slow realization that the world isn’t what it used to be, after nuclear warfare or some sort of pandemic caused by a deadly virus, which most likely spawned a new species of mutant zombies (which are also vampires). The guitar theme makes this a good intro for an anti-hero, a cyberpunk or steampunk type of square jaw tough guy.

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NikiN – Parkour on the Moon

Niki N. Phaser — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:42:59 +0000

…a driving and pumping club banger, a genuine source of electronic dance music energy, ready to provide your project and visuals with the uplifting drive and power it needs to reach its full potential. Constructed on a catchy arpeggiated synth riff, this distorted-bass driven hit with adventurous melodies, will get you hooked instantly and it’s the perfect soundtrack for your next fist pump and crazy pogo session. The dancefloor will never be the same after this tight, dirty bass is done with it.

The raw house power will raise the club or pub in the air, not just a hardcore traceur ! As the title suggests, it can be the ideal energy source for parkour (the art of displacement), freerunning, jogging or other physical exercise and training activities, as well as any extreme sport you can imagine. It’s a sonic energy drink and it will bring the needed cool to any sports or racing videos and after effects projects, with fast cuts.

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NikiN – Planet of Silk

Niki N. Phaser — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:47:18 +0000

An ambient piece, that juxtaposes an eerie, dark mood with a grand, bright sound. The dark and mysterious verse part is ideal to describe a strange and new place, like a distant planet (in the science fiction sense of the word) or maybe an unique continent, like Antarctica. The pensive bridge leads to a grandiose and light sounding ‘chorus’ part, which can underline the beauty and majesty of said planet or continent. The track can be useful for documentaries about the world, nature and our planet as a functional whole. Due to the dark pads and subtle wobble bass, the first part can also be used for suspense-driven films or scenes, especially with its rhythmical beat in the second verse, which adds a dynamic nature to the music. The strange mallet melodies in the second part offer a peculiar sound, which makes the piece suitable for science and medical related projects, such as research and discovery, success through hard work. I personally recommend this as an opening theme or title music for a film, TV series or any type of video project.

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Live Review: Linkin Park at Romexpo, Bucharest (June 6, 2012)

Niki N. Phaser — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 18:14:34 +0000

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that the best gigs are those of the bands you know to perfection (B-sides and side-projects included), the bands you grew up with no matter the age you first heard them. In December 2012, I will be celebrating a decade since I first considered myself a Linkin Park fan. However, the celebration came a bit early, as the boys finally decided to rock Romania on June 6^th, prompting a lot of the 10.000+ fans, gathered at the oh so familiar venue – Romexpo, to loudly proclaim the likes of “this is a dream come true” or “I’ve been waiting for this since high-school’’. The surprising truth is that Linkin Park have been around for a relatively long time now. It just goes to show that being in a constant development and not being afraid to experiment (A Thousand Suns was the most underground mainstream album of 2010) has paid off. Different people have different notions of what the Linkin Park ‘sound’ is.

I won’t waste too many pixels on discussing the opening acts. Suffice to say that the first two were forgettable, while the third was really annoying. The headliners were punctual, taking the stage while the sun was just about to set. Turntable master and resident LP video director, Mr. Hahn (in a Captain America t-shirt) was the first to greet the sea of Balkan fans, amplifying the anticipation with some pensive piano/beat moods. He and drummer Rob took their places, while the rest of the outfit was getting ready on the side. What better soundtrack for a confident prance (Mike Shinoda) or an aggressive run (Chester Bennington) on stage than the opening beats from Faint? It’s the first age-old rule in the Book of Gigs: blow their minds on the opening track (and don’t let them rest the first 15 minutes – Blackout was a much needed melodic breather at that point)! Take a mix of classic Hybrid Theory bangers like Papercut, With You and Runaway, add the metal-ish Given Up from Minutes to Midnight, stir with two dynamic frontmen, and what you’ll get is anything but rest.

No wonder Linkin Park still feels like a fresh band, the members still look like college kids having fun! And it’s definitely refreshing to see a band which does not badmouth their first album. The setlist was filled with stuff that put this band on the map, right on their 2000 debut. A Place for My Head still has one of the best riffs in the last twenty years, Points of Authority and One Step Closer reminded us how cool nu-metal can be and I’m sure a lot of folks were happy to sing along to the chorus of In the End – only this time with the band actually in front of them. No wonder Shinoda chose that track as the moment for a bit of crowd-hugging (after he got the ‘ok’ nod from the appropriate staff). Some tectonic plates of crowd shifted that moment, everyone stepping of anyone’s toes to get a tactile memory of the multitalented frontman.

Linkin Park is quite the generous band in their live shows. Having two frontmen comes in handy in keeping everyone happy, and making every corner of the audience feel special. The four podiums carefully bolted on the front of the stage are a great and original addition, offering even the fans in the back a chance to get a glimpse of their idols. The Romanian flag taped to Shinoda’s keyboards was also a nice touch (the second age-old rule in the Book of Gigs: get a flag of the country you’re in). The axemen of the band went through an eclectic compilation of guitars (Phoenix definitely has a fetish for ‘trophies of war’ basses), with three of them performing multiple duties: Brad Delson played guitar and keyboards, Bennington did some drumming and riffing besides vocals, while Shinoda often took the center of the stage, as MC, guitarist and keyboardist.

There was plenty of headbanging on the more serious rock numbers, like Somewhere I Belong, New Divide (which had to be postponed because of a keyboard glitch and called for “A change of plans”, as announced by Bennington) or What I’ve Done. The two taste samples from the upcoming album (out later this month), Living Things, namely the energy rush Lies, Greed, Misery and the catchy new single, Burn It Down, went down really nice, with everyone already chanting the lyrics. And speaking of chanting, no Linkin Park gig is complete without a memorable ballad, or in this case, three. Leave Out All the Rest, Shadow of the Day and Iridescent were combined in a medley of heartfelt crowd+band hymn singing – a reminder that this band does have a significant emotional and melodic core, besides the screaming, riffs and beats. Of course, what followed was screaming, riffs and beats, (including a nod to the recently deceased Adam Yauch in the form of a Sabotage cover), the LA outfit finishing strong with the party starter Bleed It Out – the third age-old rule in the Book of Gigs: always leave them wanting more!

NikiN – A Solemn Individual

Niki N. Phaser — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:15:19 +0000

A slow, meditative chill piece of music based on simple pads and weird effects. Perfect for thinking and relaxing, but also quite sad, hence good soundtrack for evaluating one’s life decisions. The choir in the middle adds some religious feelings in the mix. Good music for walking at night in a crowded city, just being invisible, a ghost, just you and your problems, your restless thoughts.

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NikiN – Parisian Promises

Niki N. Phaser — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:09:39 +0000

A dance track, based on an accordion hook, which gives it a rather French feel. It is nostalgic and filled with melancholy, but still calls you out to the dancefloor. There’s energy and romance and a powerful beat. This is suitable for many projects and videos, dealing both with classic and modern subjects.

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NikiN – Underwater Miracles

Niki N. Phaser — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:27:35 +0000

A slow ambient piece, with a haunting bells melody and deep pads, creating an underwater feel. This is suitable for documentary projects related to ocean fauna or other wonderful things found in the never-ending world of the seas. Could also work for yoga or other things/activities which require a meditative philosophical piece.

This, as well as 3 other similar tracks, is also available in my Scientific Research Pack

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NikiN – Solid Gear

Niki N. Phaser — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:39:02 +0000

A big and aggressive electro track, with an increasing roughness to it. A lot of saw bass provides a dangerous and futuristic mood, as if this is the soundtrack to some death match from a future brutal sport played in a grand and monstrous arena. There is a break in the middle, where a deep bass cools down the atmosphere and prepares the second strike. This is useful for subjects of utopia, but more in the action SF sense of the word, not the philosophical one. Could also work for subjects related to hackers or killer robots and other tech destructive devices. I recommend this as the theme for some video game trailer.

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Ultravox – Lament : A Mystery of Sadness

Niki N. Phaser — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:18:18 +0000

You don’t really need to be a retro freak or someone who grew up in the 80′s to be familiar with the music of Ultravox (at least, I hope so !). Chances are, if you are neither of those two things, you still heard Dancing with Tears in My Eyes at least once, either on the radio, or that time when you decided to watch VH1 Classics or when you dad shouted at you to turn down that ”dubstep crap” and listen to some real music. Well, allow me to expand you knowledge of that band with that song.

There were a lot of synthpop masterpieces to choose from (like the obvious Vienna or maybe Reap the Wild Wind), but I finally settled on Lament, the title track from their 1984 album, which spawned the aforementioned hit. Lament is basically just what the title promises — it’s a sad, deep and thoughtful ballad, but this is that good sadness, that you never get enough of. The memorable chorus synth hook can drift one’s thoughts in all sorts of directions (even after listening to the song on repeat for one entire week in 2006). Give it a listen, see if there are any ‘wounds’ in your life, which you don’t want healed.

Just to LAMENT again

NikiN – You Ain’t Nothing Without Backup

Niki N. Phaser — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:52:27 +0000

A rap beat based on a hard deep bass line, with a crunk flavour. A genuine floor filler, suitable for cool Memphis, L.A., New York and Miami clubs. It sounds both dangerous and intimidating, but also danceable, like an early 2000’s r’n’b track. Good for themes dealing with gangs, krump, gangsta love, but also eroticism, the track being quite a hot and sexy beat, taking you back to scorching nights of urban passion.

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