Douglas September
{{short description|Canadian musician}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Douglas September
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| caption = Photo: Bob Gruen
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| birth_name =
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| birth_date = {{birthdate and age|1972|09|25}}
| origin = Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
| instrument = Guitar
| occupation =
| years_active = 1990s–present
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| associated_acts = David Torn, Bill Frisell
| website = [http://www.douglasseptember.com www.douglasseptember.com]
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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.{{cite web|url=http://www.douglasseptember.com/press/|title=Douglas September Website - Press Reviews|publisher=douglaseptember.com|accessdate=2011-04-08|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110619210521/http://www.douglasseptember.com/press/|archivedate=2011-06-19}}{{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}}{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p293298|pure_url=yes}}
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, listed Douglas September's song "Lady and I" from album 10 Bulls as their #1 Track influenced by Bob Dylan.{{cite web |url=http://www.uncut.co.uk/music/bob_dylan/special_features/27 |title=Bob Dylan - Uncut January 2005 CDs |publisher=Uncut.co.uk |accessdate=2011-04-04 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110519172638/http://www.uncut.co.uk/music/bob_dylan/special_features/27 |archivedate=2011-05-19 }}
Originally from Cape Breton Island, off the east coast of Canada, Douglas currently lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with his wife and daughter.
Discography
- (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, 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 YouTube
- (2008) Sundays in Television, Podcast
References
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External links
- [http://www.douglasseptember.com www.douglasseptember.com]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20100713032351/http://radio3.cbc.ca/#/bands/Douglas-September https://web.archive.org/web/20100713032351/http://radio3.cbc.ca/#/bands/Douglas-September ]
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Category:Canadian rock guitarists
Category:Canadian male guitarists
Category:Canadian male songwriters
Category:Canadian electronic musicians
Category:Canadian alternative rock musicians
Category:Alternative rock guitarists
Category:People from the Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Category:21st-century Canadian guitarists
Category:21st-century Canadian male musicians