MUSIC IN THE MOMENT
“Many people react with disbelief when they discover that the songs I play are completely improvised, in the moment. It truly is a beautiful thing to behold, speaking as one who plays, and as one who listens. I don’t see myself so much as a composer, building formulaic, structured melodies; rather, I see myself as a conduit, translating the boundless music that is unceasingly reverberating through my mind into something tangible and real through my fingers and eighty-eight keys.”
~ Nicholas M.R. VanGiesen
Pianist. Composer. Improviser. Producer.
Nicholas’ musical journey started at age 8 and has progressed in leaps and bounds since then. Although his primary instrument is the piano, he’s proficient in guitar, bass, organ, and several other instruments. With two full original solo piano albums and an ambitious improvisation project under his wing, his story is only just starting to unfold.
Improvise Daily is a project to share Nicholas’ music with the world on a daily basis. Every day, a new track is recorded and posted. Click play on the audio player below to listen to this month’s collection.