Douglas September
Douglas September, 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.
Career
September has collaborated with many talented musicians, such as Michael Shrieve, Bill Frisell, David Torn, Robby Aceto, Rich DePaolo;, Wayne Horvitz, David Bearwald and Steve Lindsey.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, listed Douglas September's song "Lady and I" from album 10 Bulls as their #1 Track influenced by Bob Dylan.
Originally from Cape Breton Island, off the east coast of Canada, Douglas currently lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with his wife and daughter.
Discography
- Crows; Lupins
Recorded at Invisible Sound, Toronto, ON
- Ten Bulls; Gold Circle/Samson Music
Musicians: Douglas September, Bill Frisell, Wayne Horvitz, Michael Rhodes, Michael Shrieve, Loops & Textures
- IO; Gold Circle/Samson Music;
Musicians: Douglas September, Robby Aceto, Bill King, Rich DePaolo, et al.
- Oil Tan Bow; Lupins;
Musicians: Douglas September, Robby Aceto, SPLaTTeRCell .
- ''Sundays in Radio ''
Soundtracks and short film
The Runner, directed by Ron Moler, compositions for scene and closing credits Malcontents, directed by Maurey Loeffler, scoring and composition for short film.- Douglas September Videos on YouTube
- Sundays in Television, Podcast