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Carpe Diem

by Tyler Nimon

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Extras 03:57
Mondays I never really tried that hard These days I’m hanging in my backyard Cross-eyed Jumping through an open door Genius But nothing more Extras Walking on a movie set No lines But don’t forget Georgie Chopping down the cherry tree No lies Just you and me
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You turn the pages Until you find someone Knows what your name is Knows what your name is Who are you kidding? I see my picture It’s hanging on your wall You need to change it You need to change it Oh, who are you kidding? I never met you I don’t know who you are You’re in a hurry You’re in a hurry Oh, to get yourself nowhere You take your chances But you know you never won You know you never won You know you never won Oh, you know you never won
3.
I always missed the good times I never was around I try to live a good life But it's always crashing down They said they didn't know me Didn't recognize my face I've been trapped inside a postcard That never found its place I don't mind ‘Cause this world is spinnin’ 'round I never tried To blend in with the crowd But that's alright I sit and watch the TV Be flipping through shows I listen to the music I still love rock and roll They always try to blame us How did it get like this? They always try to change us But I can see right through their tricks I don't mind ‘Cause this world is spinnin’ 'round I never tried To blend in with the crowd But that's alright I never tried to fight it I never stuck around I never gave a warning I never made a sound
4.
Come and See 04:15
Every time I see you It’s like a brand new day And I just want to tell you I need you here to stay But now you’re gone There’s a hole in me that I can’t fill This love is real I can’t bear to see you walk away But you know I can’t stop this feeling It’s the only thing I believe in Can’t you see? I can’t fight it any longer And the feeling’s only getting stronger If you don’t believe me Why don’t you come and see? I tell you that I miss you But you turn the other way Tell me what I have to do To make you want to stay But that game you’re playing Ain’t gonna work on me Oh, the only thing I’m saying Is why don’t you come and see? Cause now you’re gone There’s a hole in me that I can’t fill This love is real I can’t bear to see you walk away But you know I can’t stop this feeling It’s the only thing I believe in Can’t you see? Can’t fight it any longer And the feeling’s only getting stronger If you don’t believe me Why don’t you come and see?
5.
Red Bird 04:47
Red bird on my window cill I know you want to stay here still But autumn’s frost is coming soon And the harvest moon says winter’s on its way So red bird in my window cill What are you doing still? This old man’s hands get brittle When he feels the chill of winter coming near Fly away It doesn’t have to be goodbye Fly away Old friends never die Red bird if you wait too long I may not hear your sweet sweet song Again in spring, when love is in the air So please don’t let your heart strings Stop your wings from soaring Your gentle song will last all winter long And when the fire’s high And your wings are soaring Your song will ring true Fly away It doesn’t have to be goodbye Fly away Old friends never die They live on in the memories And in the tears we cry Red bird on my window cill I know you want to stay here still But autumn’s frost is coming soon And the harvest moon says you must be on your way Fly away Red bird Red bird

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It has been one year since the release of "Carpe Diem" and we're celebrating with the "1st Anniversary Deluxe Edition!"

Purchase and download Carpe Diem here at Bandcamp and I will send you a link to the Deluxe Edition, which includes the following:
- Demos and alternate takes of all five songs
- Pictures and videos from 2020-2022 at Rudiez Studios

This Deluxe Edition provides a look into how each song developed, from the basic demos to their final forms on the EP. If you've enjoyed listening to this EP, I'm sure you'll enjoy this special edition!



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"That's Alright" Music Video - www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWelbpX2gcU

All music and lyrics written by Tyler Nimon, except “Red Bird” (written by Doug Norris, arranged by Tyler Nimon)

Produced by Tyler Nimon and Roland Lim III

Recorded at Rudiez Studios in Kobe, Japan

Mixed and Mastered by Roland Lim III in Chicago, IL (www.mixingbyrolandlim.com)


Personnel:

Tyler Nimon - All vocals, musical instruments (except drums), and recording engineering

Hideki Enomoto - Drums (tracks 2-5)

Kozo Okamoto - Drums (track 1)

Roland Lim III - Mixing and mastering (all tracks), sound effects (track 1)

Cover photo by Erica Nimon; edited by Roland Lim, Jr. (www.rlimphoto.com)


Special thanks to Erica Nimon, Roland Lim III, Jimmy MacGillivray, Tomoko Togashi, Doug Norris, Hideki Enomoto, Kozo Okamoto, Yasu at Guitarworks Roost, Ryohei Sano, James Hamilton, Blake Alexander, John Toczek, Paul Apice, Roland Jr. and Annabelle Lim, Akemi and Miyoshi Hayashi, John and Michele Nimon, Cody Nimon, Jacob Nimon, Margaret Nimon, and Mike and Carol Tychewicz.

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released March 24, 2023

Carpe diem. Seize the day. That about sums up how this whole thing came together and apart…

When the pandemic took hold in early 2020, I was living in Kobe, Japan with my wife, Erica. Up until this point, I had been spending a lot of my free time playing music with my good friend, Jimmy MacGillivray.

Jimmy and his wife owned a building in downtown Kobe, right next to the ancient Ikuta Shrine, which contained three businesses: Rudiez Studios, a set of four rehearsal spaces; Rudiez Cafe, a neighborhood gathering place for musicians and artists; and Art House, a live venue on the top floor with a 30+ year history. When the lockdowns started, Jimmy and I took advantage of the time and quiet atmosphere to convert one of the rehearsal spaces into a recording studio.

For the next two years, that studio became my saving grace—a space where I could explore my creativity without bounds. As soon as we set up the recording capabilities, I began sending tracks back and forth to my longtime friend, collaborator, and mixing engineer Roland Lim III who was in Chicago at the time, resulting in a truly global musical project.

We had no idea that anything like this could happen or even be a possibility for us. At the same time, we knew that it wouldn’t last forever; my wife and I had plans to move permanently to the US, and Jimmy and his family also had plans to return to Canada while being in negotiations to sell the studio's building. Because of this, a sense of urgency surrounded all of our music work, hence the title of this EP—Carpe Diem (seize the day).

In late 2022, Jimmy and his family sold the building and Rudiez Studios no longer exists. All of the songs we recorded there are a testament to that special time in Kobe during those two years. While I recorded dozens of songs there, both for myself and for other artists, the songs on this EP stand out as what I believe to be my best original work to date.

Only in post-production did Roland form this collection into a cohesive musical statement. His contribution, while behind the scenes, was immense. I owe a great debt of gratitude to him for helping me fully realize the potential in these songs and to fashion them into a collection that we can both proudly stand behind.

I am deeply grateful to be able to share this music with you. Enjoy!

Tyler Nimon

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Tyler Nimon Kobe, Japan

Tyler Nimon is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, teacher, and world traveler.

Tyler writes and records his own original music, and also produces music for American and Japanese artists.

He has been working with his longtime friend, collaborator, and mixing engineer, Roland Lim since the start of his musical journey in the early 2000s.
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