People are attracted to the humor, regardless of their
religious upbringing. Therefore, Nick's comedy
albums--"A Time to Laugh" (2000), "Eternal Life: The
Party Album" (2002), and Nick's latest--"I Wanna Be
Debated" (2006), have served as powerful tools to
foster positive conversations about the Catholic
Christianity.
Nick Alexander converted to Catholicism in 1993.
Shortly afterward, he became a dynamic worship leader
for many diverse Christian groups. During this time,
Nick had occasionally written parody songs to sharpen
his own songwriting skills. But Nick had never taken
this side of his music seriously… he always saw it as
a stepping stone for his "serious" works.
Then, in 1999 went to a Catholic Association of
Musicians conference. It was after-hours at a Pizza
Hut that Nick was handed a guitar and pushed to play
his silly songs. The crowd was stunned with delight.
Nobody had ever attempted what Nick had done before: a
perfect blend of orthodoxy with humor. It was through
the unanimous prompting of his peers that Nick felt
encouraged to pursue an all-comedy recording.
In 2000, Nick has released his first all-comedy CD. It
contains ten parody songs and one serious
praise/worship song. The songs range from the Sixties
(i.e, "I Got You Saved") to the Nineties ("Tradition
(500 Years)").
In 2002, Nick returned with his follow-up, "Eternal
Life - the Party Album". It contains even more parody
songs and one serious praise/worship song. The songs
range from the Sixties (i.e, "Monastery Trip", a
parody of White Room by Cream) to current hits ("Melt
Me" a parody of Pinch Me by BNL).
The ensuing years were a whirlwind of crazy
activity--playing for thousands of teenagers at World
Youth Day (Toronto), and at youth festivals such as
"Proud 2 B Catholic" and the National Federation of
Catholic Youth Ministry. He was also invited to
conduct a workshop at the Association of Applied
Therapeutic Humor.
In 2006, Nick released his latest release, "I Wanna Be
Debated"--a comedy album like no other. Nick focused
his attention on real-world issues, such as
abstinence, depression, obesity, and the postive power
of the priesthood. But the spin he put on these
topics made for irrisistable listening: Nick parodies
songs from as diverse songs from Grease, Footloose,
Abba, The Beatles and Queen.
All three releases are completely orthodox and very,
very funny. They are perfect for CCD classes, for
parties, and even for R.C.I.A.! And as an evangelistic
tool, it is light on its feet, but packs an
apologetical wallop.
Nick Alexander resides in Stratford, CT and has been
married since 2001. He leads worship at diocesan
Charismatic Prayer Meetings and still writes praise
songs. He is available to perform for youth events,
school rallies and anybody who will take him.