tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29281526Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:45:22 +0000http://www.mattnystrom.com/blog/noreply@blogger.com (Matt Nystrom)Blogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29281526.post-7389717150755291930Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:28:00 +00002008-08-25T20:45:22.505-07:00Personal HappeningsThis morning, my co-worker, Andrew, and I were both fodder for the morning show at the radio station where we work. Apparently they overheard us excitedly discussing Andrew's new laptop, and thought it was worth sharing with all of Columbus. Just to get the nerd facts straight, he bought a MacBook Pro and NOT an iMac...there's a big difference! And technically, we're not IT guys...we're http://www.mattnystrom.com/blog/2008/08/ive-become-fodder.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt Nystrom)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29281526.post-4913023554060486545Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:15:00 +00002008-07-21T21:48:23.025-07:00DesignI recently took a job with Saga Communications as a member of their interactive team. That's a fancy way of saying I've been tasked with the job of assisting with the design and rollout of new websites for all 90+ of their media holdings. Recently, my first site design launched. BIG Hits B107-9 in Columbus, Ohio is now sporting a new website crafted by the fingertips of yours truly. More http://www.mattnystrom.com/blog/2008/07/new-website.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt Nystrom)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29281526.post-3000629637860653615Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +00002008-07-02T11:50:50.691-07:00Personal HappeningsI've created a new MySpace page to host some of my production samples. For information on availability, rates or a list of my favorite superheroes, shoot me an e-mail.http://www.mattnystrom.com/blog/2008/07/production-update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt Nystrom)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29281526.post-8956662977842031305Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:07:00 +00002008-07-02T11:50:03.911-07:00Personal HappeningsOn Tuesday night, I attended my first Cincinnati Reds game with my father (I got the tickets for him as his Father's Day gift). As luck would have it, it was Ken Griffey, Jr. night in honor of his hitting 600 home runs. Growing up as a kid, Griffey was my hero. My family will tell you that would be putting it lightly. And although he was traded away from Seattle 8 years ago, it was a strange http://www.mattnystrom.com/blog/2008/06/there-goes-my-hero.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt Nystrom)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29281526.post-1337639152740817226Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:22:00 +00002008-04-26T09:27:42.436-07:00ThoughtsSo I spent the better portion of my free time last week as a digital janitor. I had to clean up the mess left by a cyber terrorist on a client's website. Apparently, some low life living in his mother's basement thought it would be a productive use of his time to cripple an innocent party's site for his own amusement.http://www.mattnystrom.com/blog/2008/04/hackers-are-scum.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt Nystrom)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29281526.post-2349698194020190894Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:49:00 +00002008-03-20T16:17:18.995-07:00DesignI've recently updated some of my design portfolio including the 2008 scorecard I designed for the Lake County Captains. The Captains are the Class A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. I've also uploaded new projects for the Everett AquaSox , class A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, Wenatchee AppleSox, an independent baseball club located in Wenatchee, WA, and Lancaster JetHawks, class A http://www.mattnystrom.com/blog/2008/03/scorecard.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt Nystrom)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29281526.post-8687166785858813904Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:51:00 +00002008-03-19T11:54:29.244-07:00Personal HappeningsMusic Reviews and RecommendationsI just finished producing an EP for a new friend of mine. Samantha Leslie has just released her first record and I was privileged enough to be a part of it. I produced, mixed and mastered the project. I also lent my hand to most of the instrumentation. If you get a chance, check out her music and leave a comment or two!http://www.mattnystrom.com/blog/2008/03/new-music.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt Nystrom)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29281526.post-6277826978357143030Sun, 09 Mar 2008 14:24:00 +00002008-03-09T13:24:03.660-07:00In case you hadn't heard, Columbus Ohio saw record snowfall this weekend. More than 20 inches of snow fell from a monster storm in about 24 hours. Since the storm was making international headlines, I decided to strap on my snowshoes and have a look. http://www.mattnystrom.com/blog/2008/03/record-snowfall.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt Nystrom)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29281526.post-4010434900207938979Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:59:00 +00002008-01-26T09:18:10.443-08:00Personal HappeningsI know that I'm new to the Midwest, and I still have yet to see a lot of things that are commonplace to folks out here. But today, I looked out my window and was surprised to see that the Olentangy River, which runs behind my apartment, was completely frozen over! Growing up in Seattle, I had never seen a RIVER actually freeze over. Lakes, yes, but not a moving body of water. So as you can http://www.mattnystrom.com/blog/2008/01/seriously-its-cold-out-there.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt Nystrom)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29281526.post-3188086523083178553Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:22:00 +00002008-01-22T18:28:00.904-08:00ThoughtsI was thumbing through starbucks.com this morning and came across one of my new favorite quotes: "Playing in an independent rock band will eventually make you equal parts truck driver, gladiator and mule. Glamour is for those with trust funds." -- Neko Casehttp://www.mattnystrom.com/blog/2008/01/great-quote.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt Nystrom)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29281526.post-3400952572257957563Sun, 13 Jan 2008 04:34:00 +00002008-01-12T21:01:17.043-08:00Personal HappeningsI know in my house that the Christmas Season is finally over when I see the sight of a gingerbread house in the trash. Yes. It's true. We make gingerbread houses every year. Growing up with my family, it was an all out, smack-down competition. Come to think of it, it's still that way. We have WAY too much fun doing it. I look forward to it and plan for it all year. But, now that the http://www.mattnystrom.com/blog/2008/01/sad-sight.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt Nystrom)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29281526.post-2057269106224820572Tue, 18 Dec 2007 03:12:00 +00002007-12-17T19:13:03.416-08:00Blood:WaterMost of you know that I support Blood:Water Mission. You now have a chance to vote for Jars of Clay's charity Blood:Water Mission, which was voted a finalist for the MySpace Impact Awards. BWM is in the top 3, with the winner receiving a $10,000 donation, media throughout the MySpace.com website, featured placement on the Impact Awards community page for one month from the date of the http://www.mattnystrom.com/blog/2007/12/vote-bloodwater-mission.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt Nystrom)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29281526.post-6630489846888067844Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:36:00 +00002007-12-13T08:36:57.572-08:00TravelKaren and I are currently spending a few days back home in Seattle. This is our first visit back to the Northwest since our departure in August. It's been refreshing to spend time with friends and family. Last night, we went to the Everett Silvertips game, and despite a loss, we had a good time. It was fun to walk around the arena and run into familiar faces.http://www.mattnystrom.com/blog/2007/12/home-for-holidays.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt Nystrom)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29281526.post-1977530893394616812Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:36:00 +00002007-11-21T09:39:54.790-08:00Personal HappeningsLast night, I went out for the first time and participated in an acoustic open mic. I had a lot of fun. I tried out a new song I wrote last week, did a couple Threefold songs and ended with a Carpenters cover. I've really had the burn to get back out playing music in front of people. Yesterday was the first time I'd performed by myself. I've always had someone with me until now. It was http://www.mattnystrom.com/blog/2007/11/back-in-game.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt Nystrom)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29281526.post-6288738317893951836Sun, 18 Nov 2007 04:58:00 +00002007-11-17T21:01:15.611-08:00Personal HappeningsYou never know when inspiration is going to strike. Last night, as I was loading out from a gig at which I ran sound, a song hit me out of nowhere. By the time I was done loading the trailer, I had the whole thing laid out in my mind. I raced home to my notpad and madly scratched out the words that were flowing through my mind. After about 15 minutes, it was finished. Finally. I broke http://www.mattnystrom.com/blog/2007/11/inspiration.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt Nystrom)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29281526.post-8575218707672749636Fri, 16 Nov 2007 04:36:00 +00002007-11-15T20:41:33.809-08:00Personal HappeningsFor the past couple weeks, I've had that feeling inside that it's time to start writing songs again. Everyday, I sit down with my guitar for an hour or more, ready to pen my next musical creation. However, the songs are eluding me. I'm feeling rusty and out of shape. I've never been much of a lyrics guy, and I've always written with someone else. I've always done alright in collaborative http://www.mattnystrom.com/blog/2007/11/songwriting-blues.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt Nystrom)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29281526.post-2212911400267203616Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:54:00 +00002007-10-19T11:03:02.464-07:00Personal HappeningsSo something really cool happened the other day. Switchfoot was here in Columbus for a show, and they decided they wanted to do something fun for the folks in town. So with some help from 104.9 The River, they setup a surprise acoustic show at Tree of Life Christian School. I was asked if I'd be able and willing to run sound for the event and also make a recording for the radio station to air http://www.mattnystrom.com/blog/2007/10/my-day-with-switchfoot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt Nystrom)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29281526.post-4613795684665679365Fri, 07 Sep 2007 22:51:00 +00002007-09-07T16:01:03.306-07:00Personal HappeningsOne of my pet peeves when going to someone's personal blog is reading some long, rambling post about how the author in question is sorry that he/she has been neglecting his/her online musings, assuming that throngs of people out there are just WAITING to hear what they thought about last night's episode of High School Musical. Well, I neither watch that show, nor will I make any such apologies.http://www.mattnystrom.com/blog/2007/09/so-heres-my-excuse.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt Nystrom)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29281526.post-2789130909282172445Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:22:00 +00002007-08-28T07:27:55.988-07:00Well, we made it to Ohio. We were just in time for the hottest week of the year, lots of rain and a tornado touching down about a mile from our apartment. It was the first time I had ever heard a tornado siren go off. I was quite thrilled by the whole experience, but Karen did not share my enthusiasm. Needless to say, it's been an eventful week here at our new home in Columbus. We're still http://www.mattnystrom.com/blog/2007/08/weathering-storm.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt Nystrom)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29281526.post-3755002154433274797Thu, 16 Aug 2007 03:20:00 +00002007-08-16T06:43:46.961-07:00I'm three days into moving to Ohio. The road is long and relentless, but we're making steady progress. Tonight, we're staying in Kansas City with my cousin who I haven't seen in a while. Tomorrow, we'll make it to Ohio and we'll start the move-in process. We're anxious, excited and a little overwhelmed. It should be fun.http://www.mattnystrom.com/blog/2007/08/eastward-bound.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt Nystrom)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29281526.post-2431665103711360362Mon, 06 Aug 2007 19:44:00 +00002007-08-08T10:58:57.060-07:00Personal HappeningsBaseballYesterday, I went to the Mariners game with my buddy, Ben, who owns Centerfield Sports (shameless plug). The game was disappointing for Mariners fans (who incidentally sounded as though they were outnumbered). The Red Sox dominated the afternoon en route to a 9-2 victory. But, not to be outdone, the Moose attempted to take out Coco Crisp on his way out to centerfield in the middle of the 5th http://www.mattnystrom.com/blog/2007/08/killer-moose.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt Nystrom)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29281526.post-9191204376622230124Fri, 27 Jul 2007 22:28:00 +00002007-08-08T11:04:16.559-07:00Personal HappeningsI had the priveledge of going to see Jars of Clay at the Gorge Amphitheater the other night. I've gotten to know those guys pretty well over the past few years, and it's always nice to catch up a bit when they are in town. Last summer when they were in town, I took them to the Curiosity Shop in downtown Seattle for an eye opening experience with all the crazy, random junk in there. This time http://www.mattnystrom.com/blog/2007/07/jars-in-shorts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt Nystrom)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29281526.post-3953796862873262595Sat, 21 Jul 2007 21:56:00 +00002007-07-21T15:05:01.275-07:00Personal HappeningsMany new things are on the horizon in the Nystrom household. Karen and I are planning a cross-country move to Columbus, Ohio next month. Karen is going to attend the Ohio State University this fall in persuit of her graduate degree in the History of Art. It's going to be a major change for both of us as we have spent our entire lives in the Pacific Northwest. The past few weeks have been a http://www.mattnystrom.com/blog/2007/07/ohio-here-we-come.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt Nystrom)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29281526.post-7661431010023047994Tue, 10 Jul 2007 15:37:00 +00002007-07-10T08:58:26.613-07:00Personal HappeningsLast Saturday, I filled in at the AquaSox game as the PA announcer. On the surface, this might not sound like such a big deal, but in our ballpark, it's by far the toughest, most demanding position. Our PA announcer is not only responsible for reading dozens of scripts throughout the evening, but he's also the audio engineer and quarterback for the entire operation. What I mean by that is our http://www.mattnystrom.com/blog/2007/07/my-public-address.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt Nystrom)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29281526.post-2125376982913048928Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:38:00 +00002007-06-20T08:38:21.871-07:00Personal HappeningsBaseballLast Night was Opening Night for the Everett AquaSox. And other than the typical, minor kinks that come with the first game of the season, everything went really well. The team played well, the fans turned out in droves and the post-game fireworks show was awesome. 2007 will be my 12th season working for the team. Currently I'm there in a more limited capacity that doesn't require me to be athttp://www.mattnystrom.com/blog/2007/06/frogs-are-back.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt Nystrom)