find a nice comparison to If I Was
A River in the demo piano songs
found on In A Special Place. On
that record, Mike Scott offered a
unique look into the songs which
would comprise the wonderful
This Is The Sea release. Stripped
down to their essence, Nile’s
songs hold the same magic and
power that the Waterboys songs
had on that release. The piano
is an incredible instrument that
allows lyrics to shine alongside
layers of emotion from the music.
Nile, who is known as a fiery guitarist on stage, believes he is fortunate as a songwriter to be able
to write all-out rockers for the guitar just as easily as quiet, emotionally draining songs on piano.
“To be able to pick up a guitar
on stage, turn up the amps, and
rock with the band and blow the
roof off is really fun — just being
able to make the walls sweat!”
said Nile. “And, at the same time,
Photos from Outpost In the Burbs Show on 1/10/14
by Todd Boressoff
New Jersey Stage
November 2014
pg 12