Nick Harkola is an American composer, keyboardist, and pianist. He captures remarkable emotion in his compositions and piano playing. His debut album (Quarantine in New York) released in 2020 explores the array of feelings he experienced during the first four months of the pandemic. His second Album (Peace amid the Storm) was a nostalgic and melodic journey released in March 2021.  His latest Album (August) is a celebration of the piano and the inspiration his antique August Förster upright piano has brought him. Nick is currently writing and recording a series or ambient and space music tracks for an upcoming release.

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Listener comments from Nick’s 40 song “Quarantine in New York Series” as pieces were being written, recorded and uploaded to Soundcloud:

Your playing is addictive Nick, love the sensitivity and color in the music. With every piece Nick you don’t let your listeners down, beautiful.

John Koumourou

“I see these pieces with black and white movies playing. Gorgeous again.”

Annie Smart

This is music that delights the ears and calms the soul.

Pianissimo

Your music makes me close my eyes and listen. Gorgeous!

Audrey Kozak

I listen with my eyes closed. You took me on a journey. A Pier on the edge of a lake, Storm brewing in the distance, and the splash of the waves against the rocks. loved it.

Lisa and Jerry Fretwell

A gentle and mellow composition, played with great sensitivity.

Paul White