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welcome to the new natedavenport.com!

November 7th, 2010

for the last few months i’ve been working with long-time friend and fellow webguy/musician vin thomas on ideas for my brand new site, and we’ve finally launched! aside from being sleeker and generally more bad-ass, it will also be much easier for me to keep up to date, which means those of you who like using it will find it more informative.

1) check out the shows page, which will have all my live appearances, 2) the cool music player in the top right, 3) dynamic flickr integration on the photos page and video integration on the videos page!

my dewey color system results

February 18th, 2010

The Dewey Color System® is now the world’s most accurate career testing instrument.

This report based on your personality traits indicates your two most enjoyable day-day-day occupation skills. It’s a summary of the full report, the Color Leadership Evaluation 5.0.

“Studies indicate workplace enjoyment is the key to success. So as you read, consider only “Was I mostly having fun at work?” Disregard your present and past employer’s environment.

Best Occupational Category

You’re a CREATOR

Keywords:
Nonconforming, Impulsive, Expressive, Romantic, Intuitive, Sensitive, and Emotional

These original types place a high value on aesthetic qualities and have a great need for self-expression. They enjoy working independently, being creative, using their imagination, and constantly learning something new. Fields of interest are art, drama, music, and writing or places where they can express, assemble, or implement creative ideas.

CREATOR OCCUPATIONS
Suggested careers are Advertising Executive, Architect, Web Designer, Creative Director, Public Relations, Fine or Commercial Artist, Interior Decorator, Lawyer, Librarian, Musician, Reporter, Art Teacher, Broadcaster, Technical Writer, English Teacher, Architect, Photographer, Medical Illustrator, Corporate Trainer, Author, Editor, Landscape Architect, Exhibit Builder, and Package Designer.

CREATOR WORKPLACES
Consider workplaces where you can create and improve beauty and aesthetic qualities. Unstructured, flexible organizations that allow self-expression work best with your free-spirited nature.

Suggested Creator workplaces are advertising, public relations, and interior decorating firms; artistic studios, theaters and concert halls; institutions that teach crafts, universities, music, and dance schools. Other workplaces to consider are art institutes, museums, libraries, and galleries.

2nd Best Occupational Category

You’re a SOCIAL MANAGER

Keywords:
Tactful, Cooperative, Generous, Understanding, Insightful, Friendly, and Cheerful

This very social type enjoys working in groups, sharing responsibilities, and being the center of attention. Fields of interest are instructing, helping, nurturing, care giving and instructing-especially young people. They discuss and consider feelings in order to solve problems, lead, direct, persuade, guide, organize and enlighten others.

take the test here

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erik hassle acknowledges youtubesday

February 2nd, 2010

Nate’s YouTube program, YouTubesdays, has been recognized by an artist he covered. On his official website, Erik Hassle recognized ND’s version of “Hurtful”.

YouTubesdays is a weekly YouTube program produced by Nate Davenport Music, which features covers by established or new artists, as well as original songs Nate is writing.

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Time Capsule

December 16th, 2009

i found this post on my xanga (yes, xanga) from summer of 2006 and wanted to recreate it based on the evolution of my music taste. so first the old post, then i’ll do the exact same thing again today.

=== 9 july 2006

take your music player (like itunes) and put it on shuffle. then ask yourself the question. press “next song”. whatever the name of the song is is your answer. some of the answers are great.

how am i feeling today?
“Butterfly in Reverse” Counting Crows
“you’re better than the world”

will i get far in life?
“Speed of Sound” coldplay (sweet!)

how do my friends see me?
“Time for People” atomship (genius game)

when will i get married?
“before your love” kelly clarkson (hahahahaha)

what’s my best friend’s theme song?
“trains” hans zimmer

what is my theme song?
“small things” blink 182

what is the story of my life?
“lullaby” a perfect circle (“go back to sleep” yeah!)

what was high school like?
“better off alone” alice dj (hahahaaha, that’s a homeschool joke, this game is delightful)

how can i get ahead in life?
“deep” nickelback

what is the best thing about me?
“interstate love song” stone temple pilots (i love driving!)

what is today going to be like?
“bleed” puddle of mudd (uh oh)

what is in store for this weekend?
“america” josh groban

what song describes my parents?
“lies” evanescence (uhhhhhhh . . . not really)

describes my grandparents?
“shiver” maroon 5 (dead people don’t shiver, but i hear they’re cold)

describes me?
“lady bug” breaking benjamin (that’s kinda gay)

how is my life going?
“fade away” seether (uh oh again)

what song will be played at my funeral?
“contact” phish (yesss! “the tires are the things on the car which make contact with the road!”)

how does the world see me?
“feels like (it feels alright)” collective soul (yummy)

will i have a happy life?
“not enough” caedmon’s call (hahaha psychic)

do people secretly lust after me?
“E.I” nelly (andale mama)

how can i make myself happy?
“only one” goo goo dolls (alas, monogamy it is)

what should i do with my life?
“hail mary” 2pac (i’m off to the monastery)

will i ever have children?
“raise your rifles” autopilot off (ummmmm)

what will i name them?
“reflection” tool

who will you marry?
“a message” coldplay (dammit)

do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend?
“haunt you every day” weezer (hahahaah good finish)

===

so now let’s do it again!

=== 15 december 2009

how am i feeling today?
“leave me alone” -michael jackson (inaccurate but funny)

will i get far in life?
“abc” -jackson 5 (that doesn’t bode well)

how do my friends see me?
“dear enemy” -the exies

when will i get married?
“solace” -fuel

what’s my best friend’s theme song?
“new year’s day” -u2 (that’s impossibly true)

what is my theme song?
“crossing the frame” -coheed & cambria

what is the story of my life?
“this love” -maroon 5 (yes!)

what was high school like?
“day of rain” -thriving ivory (it was pretty wet i guess)

how can i get ahead in life?
“hello seattle” -owl city (here i come!)

what is the best thing about me?
“sweet pea” -amos lee (i am pretty affectionate i guess)

what is today going to be like?
“ready for change” -ben rector (sweet!)

what is in store for this weekend?
“california love” -2pac (i wish)

what song describes my parents?
“big yellow taxi” -counting crows

describes my grandparents?
“home” -foo fighters

describes me?
“electrical storm” -u2

how is my life going?
“where the story ends” -the fray (haha)

what song will be played at my funeral?
“i will follow” -u2

how does the world see me?
“anna begins” -counting crows

will i have a happy life?
“have you got it in you” -imogen heap

do people secretly lust after me?
“twisted logic” -coldplay (couldn’t agree more!)

how can i make myself happy?
“next go round” -nickelback (was hoping i made it through this without a nickelback popping up, oh well)

what should i do with my life?
“nothing lasts forever” -maroon 5 (carpe diem then!)

will i ever have children?
“far away” -nickelback (so, like, in china?)

what will i name them?
“you changed me” -michael warren

who will you marry?
“figure.09″ -linkin park

do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend?
“when the wind blows” -the all-american rejects (couldn’t agree more)

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Nate sings national anthem for San Antonio Spurs

December 11th, 2009

Nate was privileged to honor his country by singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas for the opening of the San Antonio Spurs game versus the Charlotte Bobcats.

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“clarity” selected as finalist in songwriting contest

December 8th, 2009

Clarity was selected as a finalist in the 2009 We Are Listening Singer Songwriter Contest. The Singer/Songwriter Awards from We Are Listening is about the hottest international songwriting contest in the world. It’s no surprise that participating artists have gone on to sign with top management, license their music for film and television, as well as collaborate with renowned producers and enjoy substantial uplifts in independent record sales

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Musical Inspiration

November 2nd, 2009

a little inspiration for your monday morning

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“Guess This is Goodbye” featured on Mashable.com

November 2nd, 2009

Nate featured on Social Media authority Mashable on Free Music Mondays, alongside the likes of Meiko, Patty Griffin, and Sarah Mac in the Singer/Songwriter edition. Go download “Guess this is Goodbye totally free!