|
Introduction: Fluidground
is the musical project of Singer/Songwriter Anthony
Nieves. Anthony has been singing and songwriting since
around 1998, during this time he has been a part of
full band line-ups, performed in duets and also solo.
Anthony performs solo around local acoustic venues in
Perth.
Recently - Anthony has completed his debut
solo 10 track album. 7 of the tracks were completely
recorded in Anthony's home studio and 3 of the songs
were recorded with Rob Agostini SOUNDBAKER STUDIOS with
the help of session musicians.
Songwriting dominantly with an acoustic
guitar and embracing modern technology, Fluidground
is a blend of acoustically driven rock pop with emotional
melodic vocals.
Influences - Anthony has an appreciation
for ballads using atmospheric moody sounds and emotionally
driven lyrics, with respect to Australian musicians
such as Alex Lloyd, Pete Murray, Powderfinger, and the
like.
Past achievements
The video clip for title track AUTUMN
DAYS received its debut airplay on Australian television.
It was broadcast nationally on Saturday April 23 2005
on the ABC music video program "RAGE".
On Thursday March 17 2005 the first track
on the "Autumn Days" album "I took another
chance" Received its debut airplay on commercial
radio after Anthony was invited to an interview in the
studio of Perth commercial radio station 96FM.
Anthony was selected as one of only three
state finalists after his song "Autumn Days"
was played on Perth commercial radio station 94.5 as
part of a world wide competition to find a new lead
singer for rock band INXS.
Participation in the 20 minutes of fame
at the Grosvenor Hotel saw Anthony perform solo against
full band line ups and achieve a place in the semi-finals.
Performances with the Australian Songwriters
Association has sparked attention, with an invite to
participate in a Channel 31 showcase of local talent.
In the 2002 National Oz music competition
Anthony received a semi-finalist place in the Pop Rock
Division.
|