Nick Vivid has it going on! He’s a rock star in the best sense of the word, as well as a sonic wizard, dreamer, and fearless innovator. In addition, he’s cerebral and, most importantly, capable of articulating his ideas in a comprehensible fashion.
Vivid’s latest album is called Blissed Out and corresponds to a travelogue of his imaginative musical journey, enveloping elements of pop, rock, funk, hip-hop, electronic, and neoteric music.
The music video for “Ricochet,” a song from Blissed Out, depicts retro-flavored kaleidoscopic dynamics full of surging disco-esque savors, tightly soaring guitar tones, and exquisitely subtle extravagances of iridescent resonance.
Interviewing Nick Vivid was a pleasure. Not only is he eloquent and thoughtful, but he’s also unreservedly open. We discussed his influences, his background, and his quest for what he calls “the blue sound.”
How would you describe yourself?
I’m just a weirdo. I like catchy song hooks, dancing like a fool onstage, and making sure everyone in the audience knows…
