The music is eclectic with styles varying considerably, from peppy pop to Christian gospel and from kiddy to folk. Not surprising since Nigel grew up in the Liverpool area and was greatly influenced by the writing style of Lennon & McCartney.

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If you are reading this you have taken a chance in discovering the world and music of new Canadian singer/songwriter Nigel E. Harris.

His music is eclectic with styles varying considerably, from peppy pop to Christian gospel and from kiddy to folk, which is not surprising since Nigel grew up in the Liverpool area in the 60âs, and was greatly influenced by the diverse writing styles of Lennon & McCartney.

He says âYou wonât find cheap hooks, or endless repetitive formulaic choruses in my music- Iâm not writing for commercial radio appeal, I focus on a positive uplifting message through the lyric, and design the melody and harmonies to support this in a meaningful wayâ

Nigel E. Harris reinvented himself in 2001 by quitting hi-tech after a 25 year career and trading it in for the therapeutic music scene. Thus, ten years ago he created âMusical Wellnessâ and today earns his living singing and playing guitar to the elderly and developmentally disabled in long term care facilities and group homes in the Ottawa area.

In 2007 he released his debut album âNigel & His Musical Friends Greatest Hits - Volume 1â after being constantly bugged by his adoring clients to have a CD they could listen to in between his weekly sessions. He created an album dedicated to them, comprising of their favorite cover songs out of his sessions with them.

This last year, Nigel has been inspired to step out of his comfort zone, and share his own original written material with the world. As a result of some big personal changes in his life he has evolved, experiencing the world in a different way than before. Even more now, his natural sensitivity and keen observations of life unfolding around him, gives him lots of âgrist for the millâ in his songwriting.

Says Nigel âMy first album was pretty straight forward being made up of my clientâs favorite cover songs, newly arranged by Greg and I. My second album 'Evolutionsâ¦' is different, itâs more personal because Iâm sharing with everyone, things that are close to my heart - thatâs a whole lot riskier!â

To promote the new music, Nigel has been having lots of fun creating youtube videos. One in particular illustrating the song 'Let Me Serve & Show Me the Way' has caught the attention of Britainâs award winning animator artist, Bexie Bush, who has been inspired to create one of her own original animations.

Nigelâs soon to be released EP entitled 'Evolutionsâ¦. Revelations & Illusions' has three tracks, 'Seaside Special', 'Let Me Serve & Show Me The Way' and 'Jocelyne Shine' (all engineered and produced this past year at Oxford Productions, Ottawa by Greg Geeves). The complete album is due to be released in the spring of 2012.

'Seaside Special' is a peppy pop ditty with a 20âs flapper feel, where Nigel explores his relationship with his father who was 94 at the time of writing, and in the late stages of Alzheimerâs. He takes him out for the day in his wheelchair, but, because of his dementia, the roles are reversed âheâs the âgrown upâ and his Dad is the âkid.â

In 'Let Me Serve & Show Me the Way', a Christian âGospel style ballad, he appeals to his higher power to help him serve humankind through his personal mission, by illuminating which path to follow.

In 'Jocelyne Shine', with its folk song appeal, Nigel explores the wonder of a wheelchair- bound developmentally disabled young lady who is perpetually aglow with love, enthusiasm and happiness. He asks why she is so enthused with her life, having every reason to complain and be bitter, and wonders what she knows that we do not. We are supposed to be looking after her but it feels like she is looking after us!!!

Nigel continues to lay down tracks in the studio, for the 'Evolutionsâ¦.' album spring 2012 release.

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