Pacific Madrone

Derik Nelson

Songwriting has always been a cathartic way to chronicle my feelings and emotions, often as they pertain to relationships. With 2020 marking my biggest relationship milestone yet—marriage—I recorded this collection of songs to commemorate and reflect on the pivotal moments that brought me this far.

Of all the beautiful trees here in the Pacific Northwest, the Coast Salish Indians regard the Arbutus, or Madrone, as the most sacred tree. Legend tells of a great flood in which a steadfast Madrone tree acted as an anchor for Salish canoes, keeping them safe and tethered throughout the storm. To this day, the Salish People do not use Madrone trees for firewood, as a showing of respect and gratitude for the sanctuary and refuge that the Madrone provided long ago.

Along with being revered as symbols of protection and safety, Madrone trees also symbolize knowledge, depth, integrity, balance, and strength. Their relentlessness to find their way to the sunlight by any means necessary, be it twisting, shedding, or bending, displays lifelong dedication and commitment, even in the face of challenges and obstacles.

May we always strive to find our way to the light.

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All the Time 3:29

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Sun and Moon 4:35

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Back Around Again 4:10

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Kite in a Hurricane 4:06

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Sweet Camille 3:50

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Pacific Madrone 5:23

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It Was Always You 5:05

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Red-Winged Blackbird 4:19

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Vows 4:42

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Epilogue 0:53

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Music Meditation, Vol. 2

Derik Nelson

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Help me keep the candle burning and the squirrel lights on! I'd greatly appreciate your support of independent music at this time, and have made this special collection of songs available to download FREE with an option to donate if you wish. Thank you for considering a donation to help artists like me continue our passion of creating.

By popular demand, the next collection of calming improvised solo piano meditation journeys is here! Enjoy some of the Music Meditation Family's favorite themes, including "Dockside," "Night Sky," and even some never-before-heard pieces inspired by candle scents like "Coastal Linen" and "Mahogany Balsam. Join me on Instagram every Monday at 8pm PT to tune in live for Music Meditation with @deriknelson, and thank you for your support!

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Dockside 3:17

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Coastal Linen 2:14

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Imperfections 3:28

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Go With the Flow 2:48

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The Myth of Certainty 4:02

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Kites & Hurricanes 3:47

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Sunset Tardiness 4:36

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Night Sky 4:13

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Resilience 3:39

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Mahogany Balsam 2:55

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Generosity 3:06

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Music Meditation, Vol. 1

Derik Nelson

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Help me keep the candle burning and the squirrel lights on! I'd greatly appreciate your support of independent music at this time, and have made this special collection of songs available to download FREE with an option to donate if you wish. Thank you for considering a donation to help artists like me continue our passion of creating.

By popular demand, the debut collection of calming improvised solo piano meditation journeys is here! Enjoy some of the Music Meditation Family's favorite themes, including "Red-Winged Blackbird," "Friendship" (a charming duet with Camille), and even the captured recording of the very first music meditation session ever ("MM #1"). Join me on Instagram every Monday at 8pm PT to tune in live for Music Meditation with @deriknelson, and thank you for your support!

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Renewal 3:28

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Red-Winged Blackbird 2:56

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Growth 4:25

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A Smile a Day 4:03

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Patience 5:28

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Evergreen 4:24

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Joy & Happiness 3:33

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Blossom 3:25

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Friendship (Duet with Camille) 3:45

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MM #1 3:58

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A Smile a Day (Reprise) 1:09

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Home for the Holidays

Derik Nelson & Family

Come HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS with this velvety 3-part harmony cozy Christmas album! Featuring holiday favorites and original music arranged in a beautiful acoustic style, this is sure to be a perfect addition to your holiday playlist.

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The Christmas Song 2:24

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Christmas Time Is Here 3:09

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Call Me When You're Home 3:06

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River 4:12

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Winter Wonderland 2:35

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Hallelujah / O Holy Night 4:22

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Little Drummer Boy 3:07

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I'll Be Home for Christmas 3:02

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Blackbird 2:20

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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 2:40

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Show the World Your Love 2:12

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Home Again

Derik Nelson & Family

Written, produced, recorded, mixed, and all instruments by Derik Nelson, with sibling harmonies throughout.

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Western Sky 4:01

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Runaway Soul (Wake Up) 4:08

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Home Again 3:34

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Great Divide 3:02

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Geraldine 4:35

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King Of The Road 3:13

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Splinter 5:03

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Under The Branches 3:11

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Mind Reader 3:56

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Kite In A Hurricane 4:07

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Until I Get Over It 4:07

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Night Owl 4:03

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Derik Nelson & Family - EP

Derik Nelson

The first 5-song release featuring the velvety sibling harmonies of Riana, Derik, and Dalten.

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Three Deep Breaths 3:16

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Heart Is A Drum 3:36

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Out Of Bed 2:41

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Lolita 3:59

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Home Again (Live) 3:38

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Songs About Winter

Derik Nelson

A winter concept album featuring original songs inspired by the season of winter, and how it affects life, nature, and relationships.

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A Night Like This 3:51

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Seasons Change 3:39

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The First Day Of December 4:02

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The Hounds Of Winter 5:15

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A Hundred More Miles 5:14

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Silver Snow 7:46

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Sparks 4:14

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Christmas List 5:25

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Snowbird 3:58

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New Year's Eve (feat. Rozzi Crane) 4:19

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Call Me When You're Home 3:13

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January 5:00

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No Better Way - Single

Derik Nelson

A breezy pop song inspired by bossa nova and summertime. Written, produced, recorded, mixed, & all instruments by Derik Nelson.

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No Better Way 3:56

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Commencement - EP

Derik Nelson

Original songs written for the feature film, "Commencement."

I was honored with the opportunity to write custom music for this beautiful movie, written and directed by Steve Albrezzi. Steve wanted to use songs in the film that could play a role in moving the story forward, with specific themes intended for the beginning, middle, and end of the movie. He gave me a rough cut of the film, and the only direction he gave me was an overall intent or feeling he wanted me to elicit from each song: "hopeful, excited, & looking forward" for the opening song ("Welcome To The Finish Line"), "uncertainty" for the middle song ("Before You Can Fly"), and "reflection & moral of the story" for the end song ("Another Way To Say Hello"). I was very proud to write, produce, record, and mix these pieces myself, and even prouder to submit them to Steve and discover that he would deem them "perfect."

Included with the three songs is an acoustic instrumental cue I wrote ("Nate and Gillian Dance") that ended up underscoring my favorite scene in the movie.

"Commencement" is now available in over 100 million homes nationwide via OnDemand on Comcast, YouTube Movie Channel, Google Play, iTunes, Fandango, and more.

Thank you to Steve Albrezzi for this incredible opportunity, Riana Nelson for lending your beautiful voice, Ben Rose for playing drums, and Ryan Beveridge for co-writing the music for "Welcome To The Finish Line."

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Welcome To The Finish Line 2:16

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Before You Can Fly 1:38

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Nate and Gillian Dance 1:46

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Another Way To Say Hello 5:07

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