Artist Douglas September is known for his poetic and moving lyrics, as well as his innovative musical style. As a diverse 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. Recordings: Oil Tan Bow; Lupins/2001.
IO; Gold Circle/Samson Music/1999. Ten Bulls; Gold Circle/Samson Music/1998. Crows; Lupins/1996
Artists who have played &/or produced on d9 recordings: Bill Frisell; (1998 release, Douglas September-Ten Bulls; Gold Circle/Samson Music). Michael Shrieve; (1998 release, Douglas September-Ten Bulls; Gold Circle/Samson Music). Wayne Horvitz; (1998 release, Douglas September-Ten Bulls; Gold Circle/Samson Music). David Torn; (2001 release, Douglas September-Oil Tan Bow; Lupins and Ten Bulls; Gold Circle/Samson Music/1998). Robby Aceto; (2001 release, Douglas September- Oil Tan Bow; Lupins and 1999 release, Douglas September-IO;Gold Circle/Samson Music). Steve Lindsey; (The Runner, 2000). Rich Depaolo; (1999 release, Douglas September-IO;Gold Circle/Samson Music). Bill King; (1999 release, Douglas September-IO;Gold Circle/Samson Music)
"...a potent lyricist..." Guitar Player Magazine
"...bristling with promise, passion, and nascent brilliance." Uncut Magazine, United Kingdom
'Douglas September is a Canadian singer-songwriter who, just as his countrymen Neil Young and Joni Mitchell, may score well in the future...An extremely strong international debut...'
Music Maker, the Netherlands
"...thought-provoking, powerful, and literate..." The Gavin Report
"...a rare and atypical discovery on the music scene, Douglas September is singular and unique in his presentation of new strength in poetic expression..." Wine X Magazine
oil tan bow:
"...unbridled soul and passion. It may not be for everyone, but it does have a perverted appeal for those willing to let it unfold before them..."
The Coast, Halifax, NS
"This Cape Breton singer-songwriter's bullhorn vocals, along with the combination of loops, samples, and acoustic blues, evoke both very early Beck and latter-day Tom Waits. Elsewhere, his stunning remake of "Girl From The North Country" would probably draw an approving nod from Dylan himself..."
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"...a collection of post-apocalyptic country-metal ballads tailor-fitted for a 21st-century Mad Max... an innovative interpretation of country/blues themes and forms..."
The McGill Tribune, Montreal
io:
"Songwriter/vocalist Douglas September sings in kind of a conspiratorial whisper, bringing to mind folks like up-and-comer Matthew Ryan and cult-fave Peter Himmelman; the bluesy, raspy "Message In The Wine" even sounds like the solo work of fellow Canadian Robbie Robertson. The thing is, despite the new-agey implications of the record's title, a lot of September's writing is worth shouting about: "Sometimes when we're along, it feels like a room full of strangers" confesses the opening line of "Room Full Of Strangers," a song that recalls yet another veteran north-of-the-border guy, Bruce Cockburn. Keeping pace with September's voice and words is a jittery, occasionally spacey take on folk rock, which serves to make io a worthwhile conspiracy for sure. The Spectator - Raleigh, NC
ten bulls:
"Blood on the Tracks" for the next millennium. Don't let this one slip by unnoticed. With the most dynamic daunting backing band for a newcomer in recent memory... Douglas September stands tall for his music...." The Gavin Report, Kent Zimmerman
"Every now and again,an album by a new artist comes along that grabs you from the first few bars of the first song. Douglas September's "TEN BULLS" is such an album. Notwithstanding the sophisticated, tasty production values of the album (check out who played on TEN BULLS), the real strength lies in September's songs and more particularly the lyrics." The Album Network
"...TEN BULLS is sure to put September in the same company as those he has been compared to like Bob Dylan and Tim Buckley." Friday Morning Quarterback
"Aided by ex- Santana member Michael Shrieve (drums/production), Bill Frisell (guitar), Michael Rhodes (bass), Wayne Horvitz (keyboards), Douglas September should not go unnoticed. His springboard is mid-period Dylan, and his palette consists of clever wordplay united by melodies of understatement. Tasteful and high-quality, hopefully Ten Bulls won't slip through the cracks." Pieter Hofmann - Dirty Linen Buy Now
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