Experience a Musical Journey Like No Other with Marks’ Highly Anticipated Single ‘Back To Life’, Leading Up to the Launch of Two EPs That Will Redefine Genre Boundaries!
New York, United States
Release Date: 2024-02-02
Check out Back To Life here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIHmkEPuUAc
Let’s about this New York based composer and pianist Nick Marks. He is surprisingly back with his first single of 2024, “Back To Life”. This track is part of a series of releases that culminate in the launch of two EPs. These ep are named Cinematic Chromatics Vol. II and Vol. III. Marks gained widespread attention and critical acclaim in 2023 for his debut EP, Cinematic Chromatics Vol. I. As we can hear, it seamlessly blended jazz, neo-soul, and electronica into a mesmerizing symphony that defied conventions.
With “Back To Life”, Marks takes listeners on a magical journey into a different realm of his sonic realm. He goes further n beyond boundaries between neo-soul, hip-hop, jazz, and cinematic elements. Impressively, Marks solidifies his reputation for defying genre and connecting different musical landscapes. This single also marks the fusion of two distinct aspects of his artistry: the concert music and film scoring world, and the underground scenes of jazz, hip-hop, neo-soul, and electronica.
He’s originary from Melbourne, Australia. Born and raised. Marks was surrounded by a vibrant music scene that exposed him to a diverse range of influences. We can mention jazz, neo-soul, R&B, funk, Latin, and hip-hop. You can enjoy a background in jazz and classical piano, and a self-taught approach to composing. If we really analize his mixing and skills, we can determine that his sound is a unique blend of his training and his deep passion. Passion which make a breakdown for film scores, synthesizers, and electronic instruments. This combination results in a sound that is both soothing and energizing. It is perfectly designed to stimulate the soul, body, and mind.
He moved to New York 8 years ago (2016). Marks has established himself as a highly sought-after composer, producer, and musical director. He has composed scores for feature films and television. Also, he has collaborated with various cross-genre artists on the cusp of jazz, neo-soul, R&B, and neoclassical. His music has even been performed at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall.
In 2023, Marks released his debut EP, Cinematic Chromatics Vol. I. It was fortunately praised by critics as a “sonic masterpiece”. Some that he deserves. This EP just left listeners craving for more. Marks continues to push boundaries and merge different musical worlds. A living proof of this in his new releases. He skillfully showcase his unique vision and sound. We can appreciate his trilogy of EPs, Cinematic Chromatics, represents a fusion of the concert music and film scoring world. In these 3 EPs you can enjoy the underground scenes of jazz, hip-hop, neo-soul, and electronica. This broad category has been dubbed “new era jazz” and has been described as a “twisted jazz fusion of orchestrated funk bruk electronica” by Gerry Hectic of Jazz Chronicles.
Anoher relevant fact is that Marks’ music has also been well-received by radio stations. You can find out him in platforms such as BBC6, JazzFM, WDET FM, Soho Radio, and Bandcamp Weekly. He earned over 150,000 streams in his first year as an independent artist. His tracks “Paradiso” and “Prelude/Arc of Light” were even selected for Spotify’s editorial playlist “Fresh Finds Jazz”. The music videos for his tracks have also garnered over 280,000 views on YouTube.
If we speak about “Back To Life”, it is a track about resilience and the power to overcome rejection and obstacles. Marks efficiently explains that the inspiration for the song came after his initial version was rejected by a producer for an NPR show. Despite that, letting it go to waste is not an option for Mark. He strojngly decided to make it into something more. With the help of musician Doron Lev, they evolved this track into a whole new level. This departure from his previous style was intentional, as Marks wanted to seamlessly blend his different worlds and create a cohesive and dynamic listening experience for his audience.
In conclusion, “Back To Life” marks the beginning of an exciting year for Nick Marks. You and I, let’s be honest, obviously can’t wait to see what he got to release for our ears in his upcoming releases. We will continue listening his music as a reflection of the beauty and complexity of life. He got a mission: have a lasting impact on listeners. His main goal is to inspire his audience. He’s focused in awakening their inner strenght in order to reach their own truth and unleash their real power. With his unique blend of jazz, neo-soul, hip-hop, and cinematic elements, Nick Marks is truly a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.
Marks’ music has also been well-received by radio stations and platforms such as BBC6, JazzFM, WDET FM, Soho Radio, and Bandcamp Weekly, earning him over 150,000 streams in his first year as an independent artist. His tracks “Paradiso” and “Prelude/Arc of Light” were even selected for Spotify’s editorial playlist “Fresh Finds Jazz”. The music videos for his tracks have also garnered over 280,000 views on YouTube.
“Back To Life” is a magical track. His energy give certain feeling about resilience and hope. It is a mystical track about the power to overcome rejection and obstacles. We can plently appreciate how Marks explains that the inspiration for the song came after his initial version was rejected by a producer for an NPR show. But that was not the end for him. Instead of letting it go to, Marks decided to make it into something more. Fortunately, he had the help of musician Doron Lev (Jazz Musician). This wonderful mixture resulted in an track that represents evolution. It goes beyond a whole new level. This departure from his previous style was intentional. As Marks wanted to seamlessly blend his different worlds and create a cohesive and dynamic listening experience for his audience.
In conclusion, “Back To Life” marks the beginning of an exciting year for Nick Marks. Surely, we can’t wait to see what he has in store for us. So, let’s be patience on the wait for his upcoming releases. Then, we can continue appreciating his music. Music which is a reflection of the beauty and complexity of life. We can say that he got a mission for it and is to have a lasting impact on listeners. Empowering and inspiring them to reach for their own truth and unleash their inner power. With his unique blend of jazz, neo-soul, hip-hop, and cinematic elements, Nick Marks is truly a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.
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