Soundtracks for Carparks

Nicola Schultz combines her strong vocals with the impeccable guitar work of Mickey Levis (Troy Horse Studios co-founder) and natural violin and sitar of Nicolas Lyon (Xavier Rudd Band).

Watch the Ubiquity Dream video on YouTube.

-Soundtracks for Carparks' is quite different to Nicola Schultz's previous work, and by far the best music she has recorded since her Swirl days. Soundtracks for Carparks has an interesting mix of styles, with a catchy pop song, a Beatles style sitar song, a nice Hawaiian style ditty, some heartfelt indie music, a new take on a grunge classic, a darker Bjork style tune, and a blues surprise.

Soundtracks for Carparks Tracklisting
1. 3 3 Lady
2. Under the Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers cover
3. Strong, Proud and Deadly
4. Dance of Life
5. Eyes
6. Shine
7. Grace
8. Chosen Key
9. Wings Across Tomorrow
10. Ubiquity Dream

Question: How did it feel to hear your song played all over the airwaves?

Nicola Schultz: I have had some airplay, and I recall it was a great feeling, it was acknowledgment.


Question: Did you have any pre-conceived ideas about the music industry?

Nicola Schultz: I was all -carpe diem' when I was younger and knew nothing about -the music industry'. Now I have learnt through experience about -the music industry', and believe so much is changing, and we are heading in a positive direction, where new possibilities are abundant. It's up to your own imagination how to get your music out there.


Question: Do you write your own songs? What's your inspiration?

Nicola Schultz: Yes I write my own songs. The inspiration comes from people and experiences they have had and ones I personally have.

I often mix the various inspirations together in one song.


Question: What music/artists do you listen to when you are not playing your own?

Nicola Schultz: Lately I've been enjoying French music compilations, some jazz, some classical and eclectic music, and particular artists have been Gotye, Ben Lee, Angus & Julia Stone .


Question: What's next? Tour/Album/Single?

Nicola Schultz: I am focusing on doing some live shows later in the year and will see where this takes me. I'm also planning to do more recording next year as I have written songs for a new album.


Question: Was there a moment you contemplated throwing in the towel?

Nicola Schultz: No, there were moments where it was difficult and external circumstances weren't exactly supporting the musical path, but this is what I love to do, and I've learnt that I will do it wherever life takes me.


Question: Do you prefer performing live or recording?

Nicola Schultz: I love recording. Live performance takes a different mindset which is interesting as you just have to get on with it. There is adrenalin in the live experience, which is fun


Question: What/who was your inspiration to go into the music industry?

Nicola Schultz: It wasn't exactly a conscious decision, but the unconscious inspiration is probably Peggy Lee, David Bowie, and bands I used to go and watch like The Clouds, The Falling Joys, Straitjacket Fits.


Question: What is the biggest challenge you have faced along the way to your musical success?

Nicola Schultz: Believing in myself.


Question: What's a typical day like?

Nicola Schultz: I work with 3-5 year old children during the week, and before and after this I focus on the music business as an independent artist, and pick up the guitar and sing and work on songs.


Question: What has been your favourite part of becoming a music artist?

Nicola Schultz: The recording process, collaborating and seeing an idea evolve and become concrete in the external world.


Question: If you could collaborate with another artist, who would it be?

Nicola Schultz: Brian Eno


Question: Can you tell us 5 things required for a happy healthy & enjoyable life?

Nicola Schultz: I'm working on it:
1. Don't worry be happy
2. Follow your bliss
3. Feel the fear and do it anyway
4. Life's too short
5. Give peace a chance


Question: What message would you like to say to your fans?

Nicola Schultz: The message my father gave me recently, Follow your bliss!