It never ceases to amaze me how people feel the need to put their phone to their ear and make a call the moment they enter any part of an airport. Baggage claim, ticketing, the gate, it doesn't matter.  And what amazes me even more are the individuals that want you to know what their conversations are about, so they speak louder than the ticketing agent's muffled voice blaring on the speakers overhead, the silly golf cart that beaps like a reversing Mack truck as it continuously threatens to run you over as you rush to your connecting flight, and the harmonious rolling luggage wheels clicking and gliding on the floors below. 

I wonder when the face-to-face interaction with a kind stranger stopped? It's almost becoming foreign, I believe.  I try to go out of my way to engage others and oftentimes, it's as if I'm disturbing them.  Perhaps I am. Maybe I caught them at a bad time; in between bites of their stale blueberry scone, reading their daily horoscope or their latest Word With Friends move, but I don't know why we can't take two minutes out of our day to attempt at bettering someone else's.  Isn't that what we're here for any way? What's the worst that could happen? Just put the scone down already.  Unless speaking to strangers causes you to sweat and stutter uncontrollably. Or if you're hypoglycemic.  In that case, disregard this in its entirety and eat your scone first. We can work on the 'hi' part after. 

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@nathanmorris

It's always tough for me to see people who have worked so hard perfecting a craft that I'm so passionate about pass away.  I don't personally know them, no.  But I can go back in time, anytime, and think of very fond memories I've had as a boy and latch those memories on to a song of theirs so easily.  That's the beauty of music.  That's a reason I so badly strive to be the best that I can be so that perhaps I too can assist someone, not only by encouraging them, but perhaps by helping them relive a memory they have experienced; maybe for just one brief moment, their hearts burn with joy because my song sparked a thought in them. A nostalgic feeling.  I want to be that artist.  But at what cost?  I don't want the business or busyness of what it takes to remain current skew my vision.  I hope to remain faithful and focused, yet quick to ask for help when I sway.  And I so badly hope that one day, when people stop visiting my website, the phone stops ringing and all the social analytics flatline like a lifeless heart, that I will still remain very alive and full of joy.  Music is just a part of me, it's something that I do.  It's not who I am.  I know who I am.  I'm Nathan Morris.  I love fashion, creating things, my future wife, my family and the idea of purchasing a new car sooner than later.  Above all that though, I love God.  And I know I couldn't have the others without the first. It'd be like attempting to take a breath while floating lifeless in space.

I pray for those who have lost someone close.  I pray that you and I see the big picture. That we aren't defined by what we do, but rather, who we are.  And I'll hold tight to that, like a toddler skipping alongside his mother through the grocery store aisle, hand in hand. I'll hold tight to that.  

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So many times, I portray myself as this stoic, serious guy that, 9 out of 10 times, I'm not even close to that.  I'm hyper, loud and never meet a stranger.  So, with that said, I'm bringing you along through the safari, behind the scenes and away from the lights and silly cameras and all of the expectations.  I do smile.  I like to smile.  And as Buddy the Elf says, "I love smiling! Smiling's my favorite." If we haven't had the opportunity to hang out yet, I hope to soon.  Whether it be at a show or a diner, I don't care.  We can laugh obnoxiously, tell stupid jokes, and eat greasy food at 2 in the morning.

LIVE LOVE,

Thanks for such great responses to the new song and site.  It's exciting to share new things with you; things I work hard on and care so much for.  I sat anxious this past week when the newsletter went out and the Facebook statuses were updated, telling you about the changes and "Start Over Tonight."  "I hope they like it.  I hope they listen." Thanks for taking time out of your busy lives and schedules to check it all out. 

Two things.  They aren't related in any way, but mean something to me, so I'll share them.  For starters, I'm flying to New Jersey again February 20th to work on some more music.  I really enjoy these flights and trips, but it is work.  Minus a few diners and Italian restaurants, we pretty much will stay cooped up in a dimly lit, vibey studio, working on music.  This stuff is different.  I firmly believe that when you hear these, you will be taken back.  It's not a departure from who I am, it's just... different.  Different is good, though. 

Secondly, I just bought a planner. Go ahead and jump up and down. I put every event of my hectic life in my phone's calendar to keep me on track.  The dings and vibrations see to it that I get to where I need to be on time, so that's good.  But there's something to be said for holding a planner, with text full of "to-do's" that you wrote with an ink pen yourself.  And there's nothing better than seeing progress and all the scratches and check marks going off on completed tasks for that day.  Call me old-fashioned or behind the times, but I was told at 18 by a mentor of mine that a goal isn't a goal until you write it down and put a date on it.  Write that down.

Nathan Morris

Thanks to my friend John Rozier, we are collectively sprucing up the website, slowly but surely.  It's been fun to watch it come to life, knowing that I had a large part in the process.  John and I have been burning up Skype and the bandwidth making this happen.  I hope you enjoy the subtle changes being made.  My music is more readily available than ever, so you don't have to look far to find your favorites.  Take a look at the Store section.  My music is available on iTunes, Amazon and in physical form. 

LIVE LOVE

Nathan