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'''Douglas September''', (born September 25, 1972, in [[Cape Breton]], [[Nova Scotia]]) is a [[Canadian]] musician. He is known for his poetic lyrics, as well as his innovative musical style that blends folk and blues with a caustic modern commentary. As a [[composer]], musician, [[producer]] and [[engineer]], September's passion for arranging music from the ordinary every day into a unique auditory experience has evolved into a singular style. His music has been likened to [[Bob Dylan]], [[Tim Buckley]], and [[Tom Waits]].<ref>[http://www.douglasseptember.com/press.htm ]{{dead link|date=April 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chrisjensen.com/gcircle/sam_pr_8.htm |title=Samson Records - Press Release - 8 |publisher=Chrisjensen.com |date= |accessdate=2011-04-04}}</ref><ref>{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p293298|pure_url=yes}}</ref>
'''Douglas September''', (born September 25, 1972, in [[Cape Breton]], [[Nova Scotia]]) is a [[Canadian]] musician. He is known for his poetic lyrics, as well as his innovative musical style that blends folk and blues with a caustic modern commentary. As a [[composer]], musician, [[producer]] and [[engineer]], September's passion for arranging music from the ordinary every day into a unique auditory experience has evolved into a singular style. His music has been likened to [[Bob Dylan]], [[Tim Buckley]], and [[Tom Waits]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.douglasseptember.com/press/|title=Douglas September Website - Press Reviews |publisher=douglaseptember.com |accessdate=2011-04-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chrisjensen.com/gcircle/sam_pr_8.htm |title=Samson Records - Press Release - 8 |publisher=Chrisjensen.com |date= |accessdate=2011-04-04}}</ref><ref>{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p293298|pure_url=yes}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==

Revision as of 17:35, 8 April 2011

Douglas September

Douglas September, (born September 25, 1972, in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia) is a Canadian musician. He is known for his poetic lyrics, as well as his innovative musical style that blends folk and blues with a caustic modern commentary. As a composer, musician, producer and engineer, September's passion for arranging music from the ordinary every day into a unique auditory experience has evolved into a singular style. His music has been likened to Bob Dylan, Tim Buckley, and Tom Waits.[1][2][3]

Career

September has collaborated with many talented musicians, such as Michael Shrieve (1998 release, Producer-Ten Bulls; Gold Circle/Samson Music), Bill Frisell (1998 release, Lead Guitar-Ten Bulls; Gold Circle/Samson Music), David Torn (2001 release, Producer-Oil Tan Bow; Lupins), Robby Aceto (2001 release, Oil Tan Bow; Lupins and 1999 release, IO; Gold Circle/Samson Music), Rich Depaolo; (1999 release, IO;Gold Circle/Samson Music), Wayne Horvitz (1998 release, Ten Bulls; Gold Circle/Samson Music), David Bearwald and Steve Lindsey (The Runner, 2000).

He has four albums as a solo performer with two where he is involved in co-production, and composing music for The Runner and was signed previously with what is now known as Gold Circle Films for albums Ten Bulls and Io. He has also been producer/engineer for other artists such as Halifax songwriter Matthew Grimson, guitarist Tom Fidgen, B3 Hammond organist John T. Davis, and scored a soundtrack for the short film Malcontents.

In January 2005, UK Uncut (magazine), listed Douglas September's song 'Lady and I' from album 10 Bulls as their #1 Track influenced by Bob Dylan.[4]

Originally from Cape Breton Island, off the east coast of Canada, Douglas currently lives in Toronto, Canada, with his wife and daughter.

Discography

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Photo: Bob Gruen
  • (1996) Crows; Lupins
    Produced by Vaughn Passmore
    Recorded at Invisible Sound, Toronto, ON
  • (1998) Ten Bulls; Gold Circle/Samson Music
    Produced by Michael Shrieve
    Musicians: Douglas September, Bill Frisell (Guitar), Wayne Horvitz (Keyboards), Michael Rhodes (Bass), Michael Shrieve (Drums & Percussion), Loops & Textures (David Torn)
  • (1999) IO; Gold Circle/Samson Music;
    Produced by Douglas September, Robby Aceto, Rich DePaolo, Bill King, et al.
    Musicians: Douglas September, Robby Aceto (Guitars, Ambient loops, Harmonium, Vibes, Alto Mandolin, Accordion), Bill King (Drums), Rich DePaolo (Bass), et al.
  • (2001) Oil Tan Bow; Lupins;
    Produced By: SPLaTTeRCell (David Torn) and Robby Aceto with additional production by Douglas September.
    Musicians: Douglas September, Robby Aceto (Guitars, Loops, Accordion), SPLaTTeRCell (David Torn) (Additional Freq Programming & Rhythm Arrangements).
  • (2009) Sundays in Radio

Soundtracks and short film

  • (1999) The Runner (film), directed by Ron Moler, compositions for scene and closing credits (The Search, The Light)
  • (2004) Malcontents, directed by Maurey Loeffler, scoring and Composition for short film.
  • (2006–2008) Douglas September Videos on You Tube
  • (2008) Sundays in Television, Podcast

References

  1. ^ "Douglas September Website - Press Reviews". douglaseptember.com. Retrieved 2011-04-08.
  2. ^ "Samson Records - Press Release - 8". Chrisjensen.com. Retrieved 2011-04-04.
  3. ^ https://www.allmusic.com/artist/p293298
  4. ^ "Bob Dylan - Uncut January 2005 CDs". Uncut.co.uk. Retrieved 2011-04-04.

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