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Beginning in 1970, Nichtern became a student of the [[Shambhala Buddhist tradition of Tibetan Buddhism]], and was taught by the founder, [[Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche]]. Nichtern has since become a senior teacher.<ref name="DN"/> He is married to [[Cyndi Lee]], a well-known yoga teacher who founded the OM yoga center in [[New York City]], with whom he has created a DVD package on yoga, ''OM Yoga & Meditation Workshop''. The couple also teaches yoga internationally.<ref name="DN"/> Nichtern is the director of expansion for [[Shambhala Training International]]; having previously worked as the director of the [[Karme Choling Meditation Center]] in [[Vermont]].<ref name="OM"/> |
Beginning in 1970, Nichtern became a student of the [[Shambhala Buddhist tradition of Tibetan Buddhism]], and was taught by the founder, [[Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche]]. Nichtern has since become a senior teacher.<ref name="DN"/> He is married to [[Cyndi Lee]], a well-known yoga teacher who founded the OM yoga center in [[New York City]], with whom he has created a DVD package on yoga, ''OM Yoga & Meditation Workshop''. The couple also teaches yoga internationally.<ref name="DN"/> Nichtern is the director of expansion for [[Shambhala Training International]]; having previously worked as the director of the [[Karme Choling Meditation Center]] in [[Vermont]].<ref name="OM"/> |
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==Awards and nominations== |
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Nichtern has been nominated for ten [[Daytime Emmy]] awards from 2000 to 2006, in the category "Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series", for his work on |
Nichtern has been nominated for ten [[Daytime Emmy]] awards from 2000 to 2006, in the category "Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series", for his work on ''[[One Life to Live]]'' and ''[[As the World Turns]]''. He won the award in 2000, for "One Life to Live", 2001 for "As the World Turns", and 2005 for OLL. He has also been nominated for a [[Grammy award]].<ref name="DN"/> |
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His first DE nomination was shared with Sybil Costello, Pamela Magee, James Kowal, [[Gary Deinstadt]], Robert Bard, [[Billy Barber]], [[Earl Rose]], [[Rick Rhodes]], [[Robert Sands]], Ed Dzubak, [[Kevin Bents]] [[Jamie Lawrence]], and [[Bette Sussman]]. His first win was shared with [[Paul Glass]], [[Jamie Howarth]], [[Dominic Messinger]], [[Kevin Bents]], [[Lee Holdridge]], [[Bette Sussman]], and [[Rob Mounsey]]. |
His first DE nomination was shared with Sybil Costello, Pamela Magee, James Kowal, [[Gary Deinstadt]], Robert Bard, [[Billy Barber]], [[Earl Rose]], [[Rick Rhodes]], [[Robert Sands]], Ed Dzubak, [[Kevin Bents]] [[Jamie Lawrence]], and [[Bette Sussman]]. His first win was shared with [[Paul Glass]], [[Jamie Howarth]], [[Dominic Messinger]], [[Kevin Bents]], [[Lee Holdridge]], [[Bette Sussman]], and [[Rob Mounsey]]. |
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David Nichtern | |
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| Occupation(s) | Television, film, composer, songwriter, music industry, yoga |
| Spouse | Cyndi Lee |
David Nichtern is an American songwriter and television composer and soundtrack artist.
Biography
Nichtern is the son of broadway producer Claire Nichtern, the first female Tony award winner.[1] He began his career as a professional musician during his college years at Columbia University, having begun practising music as early as age eight.[2] He served as Director of sales for the New England Digital Corporation in the 1980's, and in five years had helped the company to earn an annual income of 20 million dollars.[2] He is the founder of music-marketing company Nudgie Music LLC, and its divisions Dharma Moon and 5 Points Records.[3] He wrote the hit song "Midnight at the Oasis".[2]
He has his own world/fusion band, Drala.[4]
Beginning in 1970, Nichtern became a student of the Shambhala Buddhist tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, and was taught by the founder, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Nichtern has since become a senior teacher.[2] He is married to Cyndi Lee, a well-known yoga teacher who founded the OM yoga center in New York City, with whom he has created a DVD package on yoga, OM Yoga & Meditation Workshop. The couple also teaches yoga internationally.[2] Nichtern is the director of expansion for Shambhala Training International; having previously worked as the director of the Karme Choling Meditation Center in Vermont.[4]
Awards and nominations
Nichtern has been nominated for ten Daytime Emmy awards from 2000 to 2006, in the category "Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series", for his work on One Life to Live and As the World Turns. He won the award in 2000, for "One Life to Live", 2001 for "As the World Turns", and 2005 for OLL. He has also been nominated for a Grammy award.[2]
His first DE nomination was shared with Sybil Costello, Pamela Magee, James Kowal, Gary Deinstadt, Robert Bard, Billy Barber, Earl Rose, Rick Rhodes, Robert Sands, Ed Dzubak, Kevin Bents Jamie Lawrence, and Bette Sussman. His first win was shared with Paul Glass, Jamie Howarth, Dominic Messinger, Kevin Bents, Lee Holdridge, Bette Sussman, and Rob Mounsey.
Composing credits
- The Student Teachers (1973)
- Sapphire Man (1988)
- The Big Picture (1989)
- One Life to Live (1999 - 2007)
- As the World Turns
Soundtrack credits
- The Big Picture (1989)
- Perfect Witness (1989)
- American Pie (1999)
- The Wire (2003)
References
- ^ "David Nichternand "Midnight at the Oasis"". Mark Small; Berkeley.com. Retrieved 2008-07-26.
- ^ a b c d e f "David Nichtern official website - Music". David Nichtern. 2007. Retrieved 2008-07-26.
- ^ "Dharma Moon - David Nichtern Bio". www.nudgie.com. Retrieved 2008-07-26.
- ^ a b "David Nichtern bio at OM yoga center's official website". Cyndi Lee. 2004. Retrieved 2008-07-23.
External links
- David Nichtern at IMDb
- David Nichtern at Emusic.com
- Tampa Tribune article on OM yoga CD