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So, I'm going to college in the fall. I'm not sure if it's going to be College of Idaho or Boise State yet, but I'll be going either way! I'm really excited to finally begin my pursual of my musical career!
But first...I have an offer for YOU! I'm selling my music! I can write you a personalized song and record/edit it for you! Most of my music is ambiance or sleeping music. It's in mp3 format unless specifically request otherwise. Here's how it works...
For $5....I'll write you up to 5 minutes of instrumental music. You get to choose:
Acoustic or Synthesized
Major or Minor
For $7....I'll write you up to 5 minutes of instrumental music + extras. You get to choose:
Acoustic or Synthesized
Major or Minor
Sound FX such as wind, rain, water, etc.
Motif ideas (familiar melodies)
For $10....I'll write you up to 10 minutes of instrumental music. You get to choose:
Acoustic or Synthesized
Major or Minor
For $15....I'll write you up to 10 minutes of instrumental music + extras OR misc projects such as instrumental tracks. You get to choose:
Acoustic or Synthesized
Major or Minor
Sound FX such as wind, rain, water, etc.
Motif ideas (familiar melodies)
OR Other special projects
For $20....You can buy my instrumental album of 10 original songs and 2 covers.
MP3 files or CD (if you live close!)
It's super easy to buy! All you have to do is email me the details of the song choice you made (nicjorgi@gmail.com), then click the "Buy Now" button on the right side of my blog and choose the payment amount! It's from PayPal, and it's fairly straight forward.
All of this money is going towards putting me through college, so I appreciate any help I get! Thank you all so much for the love and support. I'll get to writing, and you get to listening!
Okay, so this is something I've been working on for quite a while. "Almost Day" is the musical I've been writing. And I'm determined to actually make it into something worthwhile.
What is it that makes all of us want to leave some kind of mark in this world? Is it just our constant need to be noticed? Or maybe it's just that we don't want to be forgotten. Maybe it's because we want to have physical evidence that our lives have purpose. Either way, I'm right in there with everyone else. I want there to be something to remember me by. Something I'm passionate about. And that something, I want to be this musical.
It's a love story. Surprise. Two kids who have grown up together their entire lives as best friends. Dianne and Sam both love astronomy and look at the stars every night. It's the summer before their Senior year in this small seaside town. One night, Dianne finds out that she'll be moving away. She's afraid to tell Sam, because secretly, she loves him. And it turns out, he secretly loves her too. Well, the summer goes on, and it's the night before she has to leave...and she finally tells Sam what's happening. It's devastating. But at the county fair that night, they both decide to tell the other that they love the other. (How sweet. Awwwwwe.) Anyway, it's also got a magical man, moonsand, cool music...I just need to make it all professional.
So that's what I'm doing. And with some help from my new friend, Jake, I'll be editing the script. I'm going to rearrange and even rewrite some of the songs. It'll be a long process, but I really hope it's worth it.
I'm always up for support and ideas. So if you're ever at all interested in helping, just let me know. (Maybe I'll even rename a character after you!)
Anyway, a quick update on my life:
Work- It's just the same as ever. Nothing special.
Insitute- I actually made it to class on Thursday morning! And I have to say...I really should make it to every class. It's what I need in my life right now.
Choir- We sang at a retirement home. That was...interesting. And then we went to the corn maze. It was okay.
Halloween- Well, I was Peeta again this year. It's just an easy costume and I like it. I went to a friend's party with my friend Susannah. It was lots of fun watching Hocus Pocus and The Nightmare Before Christmas, but it got kinda awkward when someone I used to like a lot was there...all cuddled up and...ugh, whatever. Anyway, Halloween was okay.
Friends- I've been lucky enough to make a connection through Suzie and Callie to a new friend in Ohio. We've been texting and getting to know each other. He's awesome. His name is Jake and it's kind of like we've always known each other. It's just nice to have someone that understands me to talk to. I'm thankful for him.
I've decided that even when everything is absolutely horrible, I at least have hope to hold on to. I can dream about what's to come. The world isn't ending because I'm having a rough go. In light of a better day, I'm hoping for a happy one.
This is a note to myself, but I hope it speaks to you (the reader) as well:
Nic, things suck right now. But remember how awesome it is to write a beautiful piece of music? Or make that perfect mug of hot chocolate? Count the little things, because some day you're going to look back and realize that those are the things that mean the most. Look ahead to the future, it's bright. We never know exactly what's ahead of us, but we can know how we'll hold ourselves up. How we will take in everything the world has to throw at us. We control our emotions. Be strong and remember how incredible you are. There are so many people out there rooting for you; people that love you; people that want you to be happy. Keep the little things close to your heart. And remember, there is always hope.
*I now have a mini-victories page. Whenever I consider something I've accomplished or endured worthy of a mini-victory, I'll post it on there.
So, you've figured out by now that Broadway is a passion of mine. I love the singing, the dancing, the acting, the lights, the special effects, the entire atmosphere of the Broadway world. And it probably won't surprise you, but one of my biggest dreams is to one day be up on that stage. To some day play a part in creating the shows, performing, writing. I just want to be in it all.
As you noticed from my "My Musical Music" post, I have a lot of Broadway music. (I recently also acquired West Side Story and Nice Work if You Can Get It.) From all of this music, I have learned so much. I think I'm on my way to truly finding out the perfect recipe for a successful Broadway production. This helps me in the 3 ways in which I wish to participate in Broadway Musicals. Those being as: An audience member, a writer and an actor.
Give my favorite Broadway song a listen while you read. "Seize the Day" - Newsies
Let's start with being an audience member. I've never actually seen a show on Broadway. Let alone, been to New York. Either way, I know I will someday. But I still have had the opportunity to see some touring shows. In 2011, I hopped on the bandwagon and saw my very first show. Wicked. It was truly phenomenal. From the opening scene, I was immediately enthralled. I had to resist the urge to sing along with everything. From Glinda floating down in her bubble to Elphaba rising above the stage as she belts the last line of "Defying Gravity", I was completely taken by the show. Then there was the second act. Holy crap, they could have made it a little bit more emotional. Jeez. I was wiping away tears like crazy. I knew "For Good" was coming. That's what scared me. But see, I didn't quite fully understand the placement of the song until then. So as they stand on stage and sing, I'm sitting in my chair trying not to look like a nutcase. As Glinda waited behind the curtain and quietly called out, "Elphie?"...I just lost it. But once the show ended with those three chords of "Wiiickeeed" that I never wanted to hear, I was just overcome by all sorts of emotions. I did it! I had just seen my first show! It was truly the most swankified show in town, and I got to see it! Yeah, I saw it from the last row in the bottom section and in the farthest left seat with a speaker directly behind me so whenever the Wizard spoke my eardrums rattled, but I saw it!!! My obsession had begun.
The only other professionally done show that I've seen is Young Frankenstein. If you don't think that Mel Brooks is a comedy and musical genius, then you better hide. I will find you. And force you to watch The Producers and Robin Hood: Men in Tights. Then you'll see who's laughing. (I really hope you're the one laughing...because the movies are funny. Ya know? Okay.) Young Frankenstein the Musical was right up there with Wicked, if not even better. It was absolutely perfect. I remember not being able to breath during the "Roll in the Hay" scene because I was laughing so hard. I remember being in total amazement as I saw a tap dancing monster and silhouette. I remember Frau Blucher stepping out...and nobody applauded as we were supposed to. And her saying, "You're too kind" in the MOST sarcastic tone I'd ever heard and laughing and cheering for an entire minute before she could even go on with introducing "Puttin' On the Ritz". It was a completely different feel from Wicked, but honestly, I think I may have enjoyed it even more.
Someday, I'll see more than just a touring show in Boise, Idaho. (Oh, I am seeing the Addams Family here in December! Yay!) I dream of seeing the boys in Newsies dancing on the streets of NYC, trying to sell their papes. Or the nuns of Sister Act shaking their booties to a brand new beat. Maybe I'll even see acrobats of Pippin spin and fly across the stage. Either way, I hope to experience the real Broadway someday. A man can dream.
*Just for the record* I have seen two shows outside of Boise, both of which were not my favorites and I choose to forget. I saw Cats in Seattle, which is right up there with Oklahoma for one of the worst shows ever. And then I saw Beauty and the Beast in Vegas, which I hate to say was not that great. It was so overdone. It definitely had its moments though. "Gaston", "Be Our Guest" and the transformation were all pretty cool. But sadly, it really wasn't a good show. I love the musical, but that cast? No.
The second way I'd love to be involved with the show business, is writing. This is probably my longest shot. I've written a musical. Yeah, a full musical. The book, the lyrics, the music...but I just have to say, it is horrible. Really, you'd probably end up in a pool of your own blood from even trying to sit through the whole thing. And as graphic as that is, I'm probably just really hard on myself. So since then, I've been trying to write another one. I've started (and given up on) three musicals. They all have potential at first, but I kinda just realize it's pointless. Hopefully someday I can finish one and maybe have a community theater perform it! Oh gosh, even that would be just amazing.
Writing for Broadway would be a living hell. But it's a hell I wouldn't mind. Honestly, I have so much music in my head, and I just want to share it.
Okay, time for the last part. Acting. I've been a part of three different musicals. Each with its ups and downs. Two of the shows were at Boise High School. My sophomore year, I played Benny Southstreet in our production of the wonderful classic, Guys and Dolls. It was a lot of fun. I mean, an insanely low budget show, with a horrible set and terrible dancing...but it was my first show, and I loved it. (Of course, when I got one of the biggest applauses, that was always nice.) Then my senior year, I had the opportunity to learn an Irish accent and become the one and only Og the Leprechaun in Finian's Rainbow. (Double cast with Benjamin Olson. What a great guy.) This show was a lot more fun because I had a much larger part, but we had many more run-ins with big problems. All over the place. It was so incredibly stressful. But hey, once again, I really did enjoy it. It helped that Susannah was there. She's my Broadway Buddy now. It's pretty awesome. We were in another show together, as well. Boise Music Week's production of South Pacific. I was a no-name sailor that just got to dance around and do whatever. It was lovely. But hey, I got to perform on the same stage where I saw Wicked and Young Frankenstein. That's pretty awesome. I hope to do another show sometime soon.
So aside from those three roles, I definitely have some dream roles. Christopher Fitzgerald has a way of playing all of my favorite parts. It almost makes you think he's amazing or something. Igor in Young Frankenstein, Og in the 2009 revival of Finian's Rainbow and Boq in Wicked. Yeah, he's pretty good. Some other dream roles of mine are Jack in Newsies, LeFou in Beauty and the Beast, Scuttle in The Little Mermaid, Finch in How to Succeed in Business...the list goes on. If you noticed, most of those roles are really just the crazy character. I tend to be really good at being the weird guy. But hey, I enjoy it. Maybe someday, I'll audition for a role in a new show and be all famous and happy and whatnot! I don't know. I'm definitely not leaving this dream in the dust.
I hope you enjoyed my rant about my dreams of Broadway. It's a truly magical place. (eh, kinda) I'll post later today. It's my day off, so I'll have lots of time to think of something good. Anyway, enjoy (and seize) your day!
Hey! So I just recorded a new song I wrote for fun. Just a little project. "But Nic, how ever can I hear your beautiful music?" No need to fear fair reader, I have a link to my Soundcloud account on the top of my blog! Do you see it? It says "My Soundcloud". Yeah...that one. Good. It will take you straight to my profile. And then you can listen to all of my music! I'm just going to say, it's definitely not my favorite recordings...but it's the ones I can do with the equipment I have. So enjoy! Happy listening.
Yeah, yeah. I know, "All music is musical you idiot." No, that's not what I mean. I mean, "My Music FROM Musicals". And trust me, I have a lot. By my last count, I have 62 albums of broadway/movie musicals. And I love all of them! (Except a couple. Like Oklahoma, I really just don't like Oklahoma. And yes I realize it's the musical that changed musicals forever, but nobody cares. It sucks.)
Alright, time for me to brag. All of my albums are on my itunes and make a playlist of 1000+ songs. It is truly beautiful. Here's a list of all my musicals (In no particular order), each with my favorite song from the show next to it:
Newsies (okay this really is my number 1) - "Seize the Day"
Pippin (the 2012 Broadway Cast) - "Corner of the Sky"
The Lion King - "Endless Night"
Tarzan - "Trashin' the Camp"
Thoroughly Modern Millie (the 2002 Broadway Cast) - "The Speed Test" or "Forget About the Boy"
Book of Mormon - "Hello" or "Turn it Off"
Wonderland - "One Knight"
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (the 2013 London Cast) - "Pure Imagination"
Elf - "Sparklejollytwinklejingly"
Sister Act - "Take Me to Heaven"
A Christmas Story - "Counting Down to Christmas"
Promises, Promises (the 2010 Broadway Cast)- "Turkey Lurkey Time"
Bonnie and Clyde - "This World Will Remember Me"
Mary Poppins - "Step in Time" or "Anything Can Happen"
My Fair Lady - "On the Street Where You Live"
Spamalot - "The Song That Goes Like This"
Young Frankenstein - "Together Again" or "Transylvania Mania"
Shrek - "Freak Flag"
The Addams Family - "When You're an Addams"
Wicked - "What is This Feeling?"
Beauty and the Beast - "Gaston"
Matilda - "School Song" or "Quiet"
Catch Me if You Can - "Seven Wonders"
How to Succeed in Business (the 2011 Broadway Cast)- "How to Succeed"
Anything Goes (the 2011 Broadway Cast) - "It's De-Lovely"
Mamma Mia (the Motion Picture Soundtrack) - "Does Your Mother Know?"
Urinetown - "Run, Freedom, Run"
Finian's Rainbow (the 2009 Broadway Cast) - "When I'm Not Near the Girl I Love"
Guys and Dolls - "Sit Down, You're Rocking the Boat"
Legally Blonde - "There, Right There!"
Happy Days - "Romeo Midnight"
The Music Man - "Shipoopi"
The Sound of Music (the Motion Picture Soundtrack) - "Do Re Mi"
Hairspray (the Motion Picture Soundtrack) - "Come So Far (Got So Far to Go)"
Les Miserables (the Motion Picture Soundtrack) - "On My Own"
The Producers - "Keep it Gay"
South Pacific (the 2009 Broadway Cast) - "There is Nothing Like a Dame"
Hello, Dolly - "Put on Your Sunday Coat" or "Hello, Dolly"
Crazy for You - "Someone to Watch Over Me"
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - "Jacob and Sons" or "Any Dream Will Do"
Ragtime - "Make Them Hear You"
Children of Eden - "Lost in the Wilderness"
The Phantom of the Opera (okay, I'll have a whole post about how much I really just don't like this show, along with Oklahoma) - "Music of the Night"
Annie - "Maybe"
Xanadu - "Dancin'"
Side-Show - "I Will Never Leave You"
Sunset Boulevard - "Sunset Boulevard"
Oklahoma (.....uhm...yeah.) - "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning"
The Boy from Oz - "The Boy Nextdoor"
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy) - "Woe Woe Woe!"
White Christmas (the Motion Picture Soundtrack) - "Snow" or "Sisters"
Cinderella - "Ten Minutes Ago"
Across the Universe - "Because"
Rent - "Seasons of Love"
The Little Mermaid - "Positoovity" or "One Step Closer"
The Little Shop of Horrors - "Dentist!"
Into the Woods - "Giants in the Sky"
A Chorus Line - "What I Did for Love"
Disney's On the Record - All of it....
13 - "Brand New You"
9 to 5 - "9 to 5"
Pokemon Live! - "Pikachu! I Choose You!"
Well, there you go. You made it. I'm so proud of you. Have a virtual hug.
(>*_*)> hugs <(*_*<)
But really, nice work. Those are my shows! (I hope that's all 62...I'm too lazy to count) Now, if you read any of those and thought, "Hey, I really want that!" just let me know! I'm always willing to burn some CD's for people. (Of course, only if you're close to me...and maybe can provide a CD)
Now, I don't like all of those musicals. Honestly, there are about five I never listen to. Ever. But hey, I've still got 'em. And I've only seen Wicked and Young Frankenstein. I'll leave you with a little gift. Enjoy the musical stylings of NPH. So long! Farewell! Auf Wiedersehen! Adieu!
