Nodden: Official Site

More of Jayton's West Coast tour

2009-10-26T18:25:00.000-07:00

Download the single "Just Another Night" here (free)

Jayton, whose latest EP, 'Just Another Night' I produced, is still out west tearing up shows. I Wish I could've been out there with you man. The video looks ridiculous, I will post it here as soon as you fwd it to me.

photos at

JaytonThaMac.com

Get the "Just Another Night" EP ft. Jayton Tha Mac, an Nodden on:
iTunes
Amazon

Jay Mac West Coast tour, performing 'Just Another Night '

2009-10-19T22:05:00.001-07:00

Jay is on tour supporting his latest EP, Just Another Night (which I produced). Catch the show if you can; he is high intensity in concert. As in intensity in ten Cities. If you can't make it, have a red bull vodka in our honor....check his tour photos at

JaytonThaMac.com

Get the "Just Another Night" EP on:
iTunes
Amazon

Why did you only release 8 songs?

2009-08-24T21:04:00.000-07:00

People have been asking me: why didn't you release an Album? Why and What is an "EP"... I am not going to say, "Because Thom Yorke told me to," But, he does agree it is the future. Read Below:

Short-Player

The album is dying, dead, a skeleton, a ghost—you’ve read the trend pieces, and so have most musicians. The ones I know have been talking about what the new life might look like. (There is the enormous matter of what we will all get paid for the songs streaming over the Internet, but put that elephant in your pocket for a second.) What if artists just released EPs and singles every few months, instead of full albums every few years? Thom Yorke is thinking about it.

Will the R.I.A.A. and major labels see the money in the slices, or will they keep pining for cake? Are they hoping for another lottery ticket like the compact disk, which eventually enabled retailers to push the price point close to twenty dollars? The price point for most kids now is zero, so this decision will be made without the R.I.A.A.’s consent. For listeners, a future of short works is almost surely a positive thing. In this model, there’s no need to pad an eighty-minute
piece of plastic with filler, and frequent releases keep artists and fans more firmly connected. There’s also nothing about this model that would prevent anyone from releasing a full-length album should it be necessary. There is no reason the future should stop “Tusk” from happening again.

-Sasha Frere Jones, post from the New Yorker

http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/sashafrerejones/2009/08/short-player.html

Nothing is funnier than bad rap lyrics:

2009-08-17T21:24:00.000-07:00

Nothing makes me laugh more than bad rap lyrics. Jay and I tried to avoid them like swine flu. In the song Devils and Angels, Jay tells a legitimate story. I really don't think we are guilty of any of these, but please email me if we are. I will go cry in a corner.

Click below for terrible rap lyrics and their analyses:

Ridiculous Rap Lyrics

My Music

2009-07-27T17:13:00.000-07:00

My Albums and EPs are listed below
To hear a particular song, scroll down to the player.

For Going Out (if you like Pop/Hip Hop)

'Just Another Night'
buy now
Rapper, Jayton Tha Mac and I collaborated to make this EP. I produced the music and make an appearance on each track. It also features 2x Billboard chart-topping dance artist, Miz Mandy on the chorus of 'Just Another Night.'

"This EP throws vintage synths, club beats that make cute girls dance, and sand from the beach into your mom’s blender. Mix well for a night of trouble."

For staying in (If you like Indie-rock)

The 'Give Me Hope' EP
buy now
I wrote these three vignettes as a response to a conversation I had with an ex-preacher on the need for unconditional hope.

For free! (If you like classically influenced pop)

'Live at Distler Hall'
(free download)
Concert recordings from my last show in Boston. 'Juggling' features Aoife McDaid accompanying me on vocals, and 'What it Taught Me' features John McDonald performing one of my solo piano pieces.

download them free below:
Track One: Juggling
Track Two: What it Taught Me

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Be a producer from your office.

2009-06-27T18:15:00.000-07:00

This is one of my favorite website to A-D-D at. You can “drop beats” with your keyboard. Add your own beats to my tracks/play along. Try typing your name to see what it sounds like. Please don’t annoy your coworkers too much.

http://www.ronwinter.tv/drums.html

Nodden: Performing/Backstage at the US Open (Video)

2009-06-27T15:17:00.000-07:00

I guess 'Open' stands for 'Open Bar'. Thank you Gray Goose and Adidas for not making me wear a polo to this event. Watch the video below.

What does "Nodden" mean?

2009-06-27T15:13:00.000-07:00

This is what I picture when I hear the word Nodden. There is a much longer story for why I chose the word Nodden to produce under; I will divulge it later. But a google search came up with this, and I liked it.

Nodden: a. bent; inclined, gnarled [no longer in use]

(Websters 1828 Dictionary)

http://1828.sorabji.com/1828/words/n/nodden.html

Trashbags as art

2009-06-27T15:11:00.000-07:00

So weird. But I sort of like it. Also, halfway through he makes polar bears, which are my favorite animals.

Can I get backstage passes, Adrian?

2009-06-27T15:05:00.000-07:00

Dear Adrian Young,

I apologize for not recognizing you immediately. I am horrified that I yelled at you for being backstage with my drums. In no way, shape, or form should I have confused you for a random instead of the drum god you are. In fact, you should just take my drums. I'm sure you can make them sound better than I can. "Dont Speak, I know just what you're thinking..." I should've known.

I hope the drinks I “bought” you from the free open bar made up for my faux pas. I am still embarrassed, but congrats on the new tour, and the cover of SPIN. And yes, you did show me a ridiculously rockstar night.

http://www.spin.com/articles/no-doubt-back-saddle

Playing with 'Eight Minutes to Twilight' (Video)

2009-06-27T15:00:00.000-07:00

Last year I had the pleasure and the honor of playing drums for the San Diego based Indie Rock band “Eight Minutes to Twilight.”

Besides being an amazingly talented band, you guys were like family. Thank you for showing me the countryside, and for introducing me to more clubs/bars/colleges/and most importantly, talented musicians than I ever expected to know.

Honestly, some of my most prized possessions are the records that I collected of the bands we shared the stage with. When I miss the beach towns, I play them in my car.

(Click on the video above and watch it on facebook)

Making a song out of Youtube Clips

2009-06-27T14:50:00.000-07:00

I’m sure this has already made the rounds of the net already, but in case you haven’t seen it, Kutiman takes youtube clips and layers them over each other to create songs. It’s ridiculous. One of the most creative producers I've seen in a bit.

http://thru-you.com/

'Just Another Night' ft'd on Billboard charting dance album!

2009-06-27T14:45:00.001-07:00

WOOT WOOT to Miz Mandy who hit the billboard dance charts for the second time with the single from her most recent album, 'Today's The Day.'

'Just Another Night,' the single that I wrote/produced with J. Mac for her, was included on the album.

DJ's: thank you for all your spins- we love/need the support

Kudos to Nuttin But Stringz

2009-06-27T14:04:00.000-07:00

Kudos to Nuttin But Stringz on making violins cool again. I wish you had done this when I was in 5th grade and played violin instead of football.

They recently played the White House and racked up tons of votes on America's Got Talent. Can't wait to share the stage with you guys again.

( With Nuttin But Stringz)

Historical Narrative

2009-06-22T15:52:00.000-07:00

So I wish we could do this across a table, maybe over a National Bohemian or a Shirley Temple. I’m not averse to either. But instead, we’re doing it across the interweb with a lengthy stream of words, when all the songwriting I’ve ever practiced is about being concise.

So what do you want to know? Favorite ice cream? I don’t like ice cream; I have sensitive teeth. I know, right? Yeah, I use Sensodyne like your grandma. Tell her I say hello.

So let’s get down to it. First, I love music, as long as it has soul. I respect musicians that “hone into their niche,” but that’s not me. I put out music I like. And if you put my iPod on shuffle, you would think it was schizophrenic. In the past year, I worked with a Billboard chart-topping dance artist, a white rapper, an Iranian folk violinist, and an ex-preacher indie rocker. And in between playing with this circus car of characters, I released a collection of songs of my own.

Allow me to explain myself.

With Josh Wright, an ex-preacher who uses his sermon/lyrical skills for the good of mankind, I was able to tour the Southern California indie rock circuit. With his band ‘Eight Minutes to Twilight,’ I played keys and drums and met more authentic and talented musicians than I thought could exist in southern California. You can hear “Collision” by ‘Eight Minutes to Twilight’ here

Through burned CDs and acquaintances, my music got into the hands of Patricio Pickslay of Rhythm Coalition Productions. Within weeks, the California-based production company signed me on as a producer. They set me up with indie hip-hop artist, Jayton tha Mac, and told us to make the perfect soundtrack to a Saturday night pregame. We spent a few weeks being irresponsible at the clubs and then recorded what we wished the DJs had spun. It’s so poppy your girlfriend will put it in her workout mix - but you know you’ll play it when she’s not there too. (Download Just Another Night)

For our first single, we recruited two-time Billboard chart-topping dance artist, Miz Mandy (Courtesy of Babylove Records), and recorded 'Just Another Night.' I take credit for putting it onto MySpace - but I honestly can’t take credit for the way it spread. How so many San Diegans found the song seemingly overnight, I don’t know, but I’m just stoked they did. Between the DJ spins and the support of local fans, we were nominated for ‘Best of San Diego.” With Jay and Mandy I was able to experience the fruits of pop music: big shows, big crowds, big nominations, and even hearing myself in clubs and on the radio.

But what was most important to me was recording my first collection of songs, the 'Give Me Hope' EP. Josh and I often spoke about the need for unconditional hope and I wrote these pieces as a continuation of our conversation. The stories behind them vary, but I won’t ruin the secret for you. Just listen to it. (Download the 'Give Me Hope' EP) This project was made possible in part by the support of caffeine, Chips Ahoy, and tolerant neighbors.

Finally, I played percussion for an Iranian folk violinist. On the side, I snuck into the studio and remastered some of the live recordings from my time in Boston. You can get the EP, 'Live at Distler Hall' here (free).

It was a whirlwind of a year. I think I might even venture so far as to use the word "epic," but let's not get ahead of ourselves. I'm already working on the next round of music but for now, I'll let you take some time to digest the three EP's I just put out. They are all over the place. They are schizophrenic. But I promise, they are all me. Enjoy.

-Nodden

Contact info

2009-06-21T12:08:00.000-07:00

(Me): Nodden@Nodden.com

Booking: Crystal, Booking@Nodden.com

Public/Press Inquiries: Laurie Rozyki, Press@Nodden.com

Management: Zach, Management@Nodden.com

General/Label Inquiries: Inquiries@nodden.com

Bands: if you are interested in production, please contact me personally and include a link where I can hear your music. I will do my best to forward all requests to RCP.