Nic Nassuet is a critically acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and Gothic-Folk artist who has had his debut album ‘Eleutherios,’ listed on the GMA’s ‘Top Ten Albums of 2015’ alongside Grammy nominees. Nassuet has been nurturing a style of his own, which combines influences from traditional Celtic music to grunge, folk, punk, and blues. Recently he released the single “How The Gods Kills”.
Nic Nassuet hails from Hollywood, but he seems to have been everywhere. His impressionistic, world-bent Gothic-Folk plays out like a foggy map of the dark underworld. Nassuet’s music features brilliantly composed lyrics that haunt you and sweep you off your feet. They are original and heartfelt.
There’s something about “How The Gods Kills” that transcends time and genre. The imagery in this song is unlike anything else out right now. The sound is harmonic, rich and atmospheric without being over-produced.
The talent just oozes from this multi-dimensional work of art, as Nassuet’s trademark organic style and one-of-kind voice shines and dominates from verse to chorus. He employs a recording method that feeds warmth and intimacy to produce a highly effective result.
As a songwriter, Nic Nassuet is the quintessential modern-age troubadour, setting the scene with intricate melodies and embellishing an organically lush sound with the addition of superbly defined string work. He makes this exceedingly well-constructed and executed treasure trove of songwriting sound easy.
Lyrically, “How The Gods Kill” is a wonderful example of Nic Nassuet’s ability to combine the sublime and the heavyhearted all at once. At times his delivery seems to take on other-worldly characteristics, providing a perfect arc of style and substance.
The intimacy of his songwriting combined with a beautifully distinct voice makes “How The Gods Kill” more than worth the wait. Nic Nassuet is easy on the ears, but it’s the subtleties of both his lyrical work and the musical soundscape that will stand strong against the test of time.
He has found the musical sweet spot with this record, surpassing his previous work and moving forward with a new standard of beauty in its rawness and simplicity. This is the type of relevancy that singer-songwriters strive for, regardless of the genre.
Nic Nassuet has produced another musical miracle of his own with “How The Gods Kill” by connecting us to his metaphysical world and showing us his true artistry from within its deeply resonating and original framework.
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