Nicola C.

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Icemachine is a solo project started in late 80s. I love creating totally electronic synthpop tracks both instrumentals and with lyrics. My first 12-tracks album "Synthetic Years" was released in March 2020

8 Reviews

  1. Review by Anton Wikström
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    Track 8 of 10 completed! Everything is progressing smoothly as usual, there is not much to add as the experience of working with Nicola is consistent and always enjoyable. Somehow he can be very serious about his music in a very lighthearted way, so the work is fun and without negative pressure.

  2. Review by Anton Wikström
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    As always it is enjoyable working with Nicola! At this point working on several tracks together we have fully established a process that works well for both of us and we understand each other well. It's a friendly and creative process with focus from both of us on making the music the best it can be.

  3. Review by Anton Wikström
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    An aspect of working with Nicola is that he will sometimes update stems during the mixing process if he feels that they are not working. This means that the mixing process as a whole can take longer, but the result is better for it. Fortunately these changes are easy for me to implement, the extra work is on his side. Our collaboration and the music itself is evolving over time, it's a very creative and rewarding process.

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    Nicola is always very involved with the mixing process, he knows exactly what he wants which is helpful and his detailed feedback is easy to follow. Since he is so involved it feels like a creative collaboration rather than a one sided task, which is nice.

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    It's always interesting and rewarding to work with Nicola! He has strong opinions about his music so it can take time to get it right, but he is supportive and appreciating all the way so I enjoy the process.

  6. Review by Anton Wikström
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    I am enjoying the continued collaboration with Nicola. The songs are varied and interesting and Nicola is always friendly and very invested in his music.

  7. Review by Anton Wikström
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    Once again I enjoyed working with Nicola! After our previous collaboration I could get close to his desired sound on the first mix, he then sent very precise and easy to follow suggestions for changes. He can specify clearly what he wants which is useful, but he is also open for suggestions and creative changes. This was a fun project, and I would be happy to do it again.

  8. Review by Anton Wikström
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    I had a good time working with Nicola! He is very friendly and easy to work with. He is very meticulous and gives very precise instructions about the mixing in order to achieve the sound he is looking for, so there is a very close collaboration. He knows what he wants but also trusts my judgement and skills so there was no pressure. I already agreed to work with him again and I look forward to it!