NIKO: Mission Dark

Niko

Mission Dark

© 2003 Nick Poulios (647987184424)

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If you like David Bowie, Bono, Jim Morrison, this CD is for you. Intelligent, sophisticated, a combination of new age, pop, soft rock; easy listening, electronic.

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Mission Dark chronicles the dilemma of modern man in today's internet society with too many choices. It is a playful and personal statement that disguises the underlying complexities and underscores the hope in today's love relationships...

Like Niko, "Mission Dark" is unique in that it does not fit into any traditional mold. It could be new wave, but again it could be plain pop. Or rocky, or...Well, it is for you to decide...

The music and songs reflect a thinking process that is somehow put into poetry, of a man who "still sings of the thrill of discovery and the possibility of love with the high notes of ecstasy. He is addicted to the thrill of the game, wild and mysterious infatuation and the emotional rollercoaster of the beginning and ending of love..."

"Mission Dark" the song: David Bowie type style, reflects the search for our origin and destiny, a uncertain-dark mission indeed: "my math have failed me, I am out of control, please don't disturb me, 'cause I am in a Mission, Mission Dark..."

"The Wish": "...mad from desire to bring you higher, roaming the city of gliter and power...". Like space, the big city is a dangerous web; this song is reminiscent of the Led Zeppelin (Kasba) mystique ...

"Matrix Man" the song: the complexities of modern society can produce either a progressive man or one who can not adapt. Those who can adapt can become a multi-national, multi-lingual, multi-dangerous, multidimentional, multi-this or multi-that type of man; the "Matrix Man" is really a simple man caught in a complex world: "living my life and yours, come into my matrix."
"My matrix" is a state of mind, the most well protected, most difficult to reach part of ourselves. In Niko's mind, only a few are allowed to enter the matrix; they are the lucky ones, those who have the most sincere and eager to learn intentions. Hence they are welcomed!

"Destination": Very U-2 like, most people's favorite song...

"Log on with my password": reflects today's reality or internet dating. Great beat, jazzy style, original-imaginative lyrics...

ABOUT NIKO:

Niko was born and raised in Athens, Greece.

Niko's first solo performance was at the age of 12. As a teenager, Niko played quitar and was lead singer in a band called "The Makers". The Makers played in local theaters and clubs in Athens, Greece. During those performances, kids used to brake everything, chairs, etc.

Post "Makers", Niko was lead singer for "The Jaguars", a top rock band in Greece. The band appeared in numerous top clubs in Athens, including "On the Rocks", "Delta", etc., and had several outdoors concerts. The Jaguars also appeared on national Greek television and movies.

The reviews below, and overall comments people make, point to the fact that Niko's voice is a blend of David Bowie -Jim Morrison and U-2's Bono.

Niko wrote the lyrics, and composed-arranged the music in this CD. Niko is a self-taught musician...

MORE on Niko: Post Jaguars, Niko moved to the US and studied art, economics, health and medical research; specialties are in HIV-AIDS, HCV, Influenza, CAP-AOM-COPD, sepsis and currently working on Alzheimers and multiple sclerosis.
Niko has 4 college degrees from UR, MCV/VCU, CUNY, including a PhD, and did post-doc work @ Harvard and other institutions. He has published over 100 scientific-medical papers in peer reviewed medical journals...

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  • A collector's 'must have' CD.
    author: Jimmy Hunter

    Niko may well be the great Greek hope of the decade! He is grounded in the American roots of rock but open to the technology of the new millennium that only cultured Europeans tend to bring to the party. He fearlessly burns grooves that send his fans running for the dance floor to celebrate the life pulse of his throbbing beats and space age vocal gestures. A collector's 'must have' CD, Niko can't lose with his artful boquet of musical madness and frenzy. Jimmy Hunter Cazador Recording

  • Devastatingly sexy and the music is beautiful
    author: Karen Fitzgerald

    You have to have this beautiful music in your life. The rich, seductive voice of this romantic, modern man will take you on a journey through every phase of love and passion. A story set against the backdrop of pulsating, provocative, original music that will touch you, stay with you and inspire you on your quest for love. It will leave you feeling that there is someone out there searching just for you.

  • This Mission Dark CD is great
    author: Theodore Kyriazis

    We start playing the CD in our party's and the people they are loving it. Niko you are great. Thank you for your music

  • A Star that overshadows all. Express Fully, Exactly, Superbly, Sensationally...
    author: Jamie Lee

    His voice is gravely and poetic, expresses emotions and thoughts fully and exactly. So fully as the best artist and so exactly as the best scientist. This genius overshadows all of them.

  • Super Star! Saint of Seduction. Sensational Voice, Sweeping Lyrics/Music...
    author: Dr. Wu (a writer and producer of musicals)

    A Super Star is born. Sensational voice, rich and strong in harmonies, great dynamic range, sexy, sensual. His Moving Lyrics shows greatest heart and mind, depth of soul, so smart, sweet and strong. His Sweeping Music is versatile, creative, seductive, grand and haunting... I am stunned and want just more of it...

  • A World Treasure: Moving, Powerful, Fantastic. Man's sexiness penetrates all.
    author: Tracy Chenin

    Absolutely a world treasure, for this new millenium. Powerfully emotional, sharply observant, incredibly sexy, Deeply soully, highly intellectual, ... It is about being a MAN, it's depth, width and height. It's sensuality and sensitivity. Man's sexiness penetrates all. It is about a man's mind, soul and body.

  • A Versatile, creative Genius: Miraculously rich in musical and cultural backgro
    author: Wendy Wu

    A Work by Genius: Versatile in Music and Cultural background. Superb esthetically and philosophically. Nutrition in music: classical, rock, new age, jazz, country, rap, Greek music.... Nutrition in philosophy: classical, new age, modern science, chaos and complexity. Endless curiosity for mission to learn about our origin, destination, love and passion...

  • A genius: most sexy, intelligent, touching, beautiful, grand. A star is born
    author: Vic Wood

    Move me to tears. A star is born. Beautifully Sensual and profound to listen to and dance to. Mission Dark: inspirational in this chaotic world. Matrix Man:a simple man in a complex world, penetrating wisdom. Run Baby Run: your moves drive me crazy (very SEXY). Logon with my Password: Online dating, pulsing the contemperory social phenomenon. Father to daughter: when you are down, I'm around: moves every girl and woman to tears. Santorini: smashingly beautiful. The wish: magic and magnificent. Destination: mysterious, bewildering. Love and Passion: no boundry, a must. Rhapsody of a Racing Horse: Incredible, beautiful and touching...

  • A genius: most sexy, intelligent, touching, beautiful, grand. A star is born
    author: Vic Wood

    Move me to tears. A star is born. Beautifully Sensual and profound to listen to and dance to. Mission Dark: inspirational in this chaotic world. Matrix Man:a simple man in a complex world, penetrating wisdom. Run Baby Run: your moves drive me crazy (very SEXY). Logon with my Password: Online dating, pulsing the contemperory social phenomenon. Father to daughter: when you are down, I'm around: moves every girl and woman to tears. Santorini: smashingly beautiful. The wish: magic and magnificent. Destination: mysterious, bewildering. Love and Passion: no boundry, a must. Rhapsody of a Racing Horse: Incredible, beautiful and touching...

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