Xander is violinist, solo-artist, musical director, composer and arranger, whose music covers all styles and influences from Classical, Swing, Jazz, New Age, R&B, Celtic, Bluegrass, and World Folk.At a young age Xander played with gypsies, and got in touch with jazz and pop music. He was the first to graduate from the conservatory in the Netherlands with his 6-string electric violin. He now performs his own music in the Netherlands and abroad. With his specially designed electric violin he produces a warm distinctive sound. Xander has played with many well-known artists from all over the world, appearing live on TV and radio throughout Europe.I want to express my gratitude to you for supporting me and my music.With this support I have been given the opportunity to have my dream come true.I have been able to follow my heart in creating and recording this music.A gift of such kind is simply priceless, I cannot thank you enough for making this possible.I hope my music brings you as much joy as I had in creating it.XanderOut Of The BlueWritten and produced by Xander NichtingAll instruments and arrangement: Xander NichtingThis song stands for the unexpected in our lives.Suddenly something happens in your life that you thought never to be possible.Maybe doors were open all along, but you simply didn’t see it.I chose to make this the title song of my first solo album.Because it all came Out Of The Blue.LifeWritten and produced by Xander NichtingAll instruments and arrangement: Xander NichtingLife is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans. (John Lennon)We don’t have our past, nor do we have our future.We only have the present.The goal of our ambition lies in the future, Life is the road that leads you there.Pentru TineWritten and produced by Xander Nichting and Bokkie VinkAcoustic Guitar: Frank StukkerAll other instruments and arrangement: Xander NichtingI would like to dedicate this song to the abandoned children of Valea Screzii, Romania.To Asociata Pro Vita, that created this village as a shelter and protection from the outside world, the families who take them into their homes, the builders, the teachers, ...To the wonderful group of people from Holland with whom I may visit this village each year to give workshops, and show them that there are a lot of people out there who care.I am impressed each time I go there, with the warmth and love that seems to be so natural there.I am given much more to take home, than I thought I would be bringing, and I cannot thank you enough for this.This song is ... For You.HighlandsWritten and produced by Xander NichtingLyrics: Elvira Martina and Xander NichtingVocals: Alma NiëtoElectric Guitar: Andre OrselAll other instruments and arrangement: Xander NichtingWhen the sky fades, on a shallow day,And the evening sun disappears,When the wind blows all your fears away,I will shine my light onto you. (XN)SometimesWritten and produced by Xander NichtingAll instruments and arrangement: Xander NichtingThere is never “Always”. “Sometimes” taught me to avoid expectations.With no expectations, there are no disappointments.Sometimes, you do well, sometimes you don’t.Life can be easy once you accept this.The CircleWritten and produced by Xander NichtingAll instruments and arrangement: Xander NichtingFrom ancient times The Circle has been the symbol of eternity in life.Life begins and ends at the same point.In every ending there is the dawn of a new beginning.CelticWritten and produced by Xander NichtingAll instruments and arrangement: Xander NichtingA Celtic BlessingMay the road rise up to meet you.May the wind be always at your back.May the sun shine warm upon your face.May the rain fall soft upon your field,And until we meet again,May God hold you in the palm of his hand.Day-DreamingWritten and produced by Xander NichtingAll instruments and arrangement: Xander NichtingDay Dreaming, To a world of peace,To an everlasting love,To the serene beauty,That arises from your soul. (XN)Forever In LoveWritten and produced by Xander NichtingAll instruments and arrangement: Xander NichtingWhat is love?It cannot be described in words...It cannot be explained in science...It cannot be created in mind...It can only be felt in your heart, (XN)Bygone DaysWritten by Eileen Ivers and Brian KeanePiano: Iris HondAll other instruments and arrangement: Xander NichtingBygone Days I think of you,So precious and divine,Wistful thoughts of years that passed,All colored by the time. (XN)Love Will Find I'ts WayWritten and produced by Xander NichtingAll instruments and arrangement: Xander NichtingLove will find it’s way.It can move thru a spoken word, It can be shared with music, It can flow thru a sweet gesture,It can be sent with a wink of the eye. (XN)Out Of The BlueVocalWritten and produced by Xander NichtingLyrics: Elvira MartinaVocals: Alma Niëto, Jorge MartinaAll instruments and arrangement: Xander Nichting“Out of the Blue, I feel the rhythm of our hearts...”2009