Introspective singer-songwriter Denison Witmer endured an emotional rollercoaster ride during this album's creation, from the death of his father to the news that he was about to become a dad himself, you can hear the raw emotions coursing through veins of this album from opening line "Of all the weather here, I like rain the most" . Unfortunately that's about as exciting as it gets. Channelling major life events into songs can be therapeutic and has resulted in some of the most moving compositions ever committed to tape, and while 'The Ones Who Wait' is undoubtedly an [...]
A collection of songs about loss and love, brought together with warmth and passion from a very delicate place, The Ones Who Wait is a rewarding listen full of charm. Stripped back compared to Denison Witmer 's earlier work, often the arrangements are rich without every feeling crammed with too much orchestration or unnecessary background filler. Stepping into this album, it's worth knowing that this album was written after recording had begun for a different project of Witmer's. Witmer stopped recording as he found out his father had died, and has come back with [...]
We've got an unusually large post today, both to acknowledge a growing backlog of recent projects from familiar, beloved folk artists, and to make up for our recent vacation-driven absence from these pages. Read on for an unheard-of 20-track (Re)Covered set , focused around a plethora of new releases and recordings from singer-songwriters and bands previously featured on the Cover Lay Down radar screen... I've known of Halifax-based singer-songwriter Rose Cousins for years, though almost exclusively through her rich and ongoing collaboration with a number of local [...]
In common with many, Denison Witmer is a singer-songwriter who has drawn influences and inspiration from such legends as Neil Young, Leonard Cohen and Nick Drake . His latest release, the deeply personal The Ones Who Wait , is out now and has been receiving much critical praise - you can purchase it direct from Asthmatic Kitty Records . He also has an excellent back-catalogue to dip into as well and he his now offering a free album download of 2005 release Are You A Dreamer? via Noisetrade that includes a [...]
Every day, Daily Downloads offers 10 free and legal mp3 downloads, plus free and legal live sets from around the internet. Today's free and legal mp3 downloads: Anna Ternheim : "The Longer The Waiting (The Sweeter The Kiss)" [mp3] from The Night Visitor (out June 5th) search for more Anna Ternheim posts at Largehearted Boy [...]
Every day, Daily Downloads offers 10 free and legal mp3 downloads, plus free and legal live sets from around the internet. Today's free and legal mp3 downloads: Anna Ternheim : "The Longer The Waiting (The Sweeter The Kiss)" [mp3] from The Night Visitor (out June 5th) search for more Anna Ternheim posts at Largehearted Boy [...]
Denison Witmer briefly gave up touring around the time his child was born but wanted to continue performing. So he launched a "Holiday / Baby On The Way Tour 2011" and began giving one-on-one and small group single song concerts via Skype. Recently he returned to public performing, but has kept the Skype concerts in his repertoire as the "Everywhere At Once Tour 2012" featuring a song and conversation. It sounds like a fairly small part of his music making but it's an interesting case to consider. Max [...]
Singer songwriter William Fitzsimmons has been extremely sad and a tiny bit happy.
De la misma manera en que la vida va dejando huellas en nuestra personalidad, la música nos aporta todo un tapiz de sensaciones que colaboran a maximizar las experiencias que vivimos. No nos costaría mucho recordar qué música nos rodeaba en momentos clave del pasado o la que nos gustaría escuchar en otros del futuro. No importa que cada mes descubramos varias decenas de grupos nuevos, al final siempre vamos a recurrir a aquellos que nos dicen algo distinto. No solo buscamos un sonido nítido, bonito o contundente, sino que acabamos valorando la sinceridad del artista y su [...]
Denison Witmer's poetic neo-folk style he has perfected in nearly two decades since his first release on a cassette in 1995 hasn't faltered with his latest release, The Ones Who Wait. In fact, the album can be seen as a growth for Witmer as a musician and he explores his life experiences through intimate reflections. The slow, intricate, rhythmic album is his first true record since 2009. The Ones Who Wait, his first release on Asthmatic Kitty Records, is certainly worth that wait. You can stream the entire album below. Read more »
Denison Witmer - New collection of songs from the critically-beloved Philly-area tunesmith -- his ninth over fifteen years -- evolved after some life-changing experiences including the loss of his father and the birth of his son...what began as an EP project with producer/musician Devin Greenwood (Norah Jones) turned into an creative outpouring of personal reflection... longtime friends Rosie Thomas and Innocence Mission's Don Peris guest // Release : The Ones Who Wait (Just out digitally, CD: April 3, Asthmatic Kitty) // Sounds like : Witmer's intimate melding of strong melodies and thoughtful lyrics [...]
This isn't Denison Witmer 's first time around the calming, sometimes somber, always quiet neo-folk block he's been circling for the past 17 years. He released his first cassette (yes, cassette) in 1995, and The Ones Who Wait is his ninth album (the first put out by Asthmatic Kitty, which was co-founded by Witmer's frequent collaborator Sufjan Stevens). While Witmer has always aired on the honest, personal side of singing and songwriting, The Ones Who Wait drives the Pennsylvania native's intimacy to a new level with content that centers on life, death, and [...]
Witmer's strongest release to date is a must have.
It's safe to say singer-songwriter Denison Witmer went through a lot in his personal life while making his forthcoming record, The Ones Who Wait (out March 16th on Asthmatic Kitty Records ). Over the span of time in which the album was created Witmer got married, started a business, lost his father and then found out he was going to become one himself. While discussing his new album, Witmer says it is about "patience and reverence. Being mindful and open to what you're experiencing. A desire to take [...]
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We are pretty stoked about this contest. For the past few months, Denison Witmer has been doing personal online performances via Skype for his fans to have the ability to perform without having to go on the road. Denison explains why the idea came about: My wife and I are expecting our first child this December We can't wait! Part of getting to know him/her means that I won't be touring anymore this fall or early spring. However, I still want to stay active with [...]
Ten or more years ago I remember writing about Denison Witmer 's Of Joy and Sorrow and The 80's EP and thinking that given another album or two this guy would be huge. As far as the singer-songwriter genre goes, Witmer had all the tools: thoughtful songs, mood-inducing music, and albums that always had a great aesthetic. He was the total package. It was just a matter of time for him. Here we are in 2012 and unfortunately Denison Witmer isn't a household name. The good news is he's still releasing quality records. [...]
He may be fifteen years and nine albums into his career, but Denison Witmer is a new name to us at Vinyl District UK. His latest album, The Ones Who Wait, is a reflection of his understanding of self and the growth that comes through life experience. It is an intimate take on the daily struggle of life, relationships, love both lasting and transient, and the sense of helplessness without ever expressing any sense of futility. In Denison's own words, the album is about "patience and reverence. Being [...]
Drugstore have announced a new single, 'Aquamarine', to be released on Rocket Girl on April 2nd. There will also be some live shows .MAR fri 16th HEBDEN BRIDGE/Trades Club - http://www.wegottickets.com/ev ent/148681 . .APR fri 6th LONDON/The Lexington (single launch party) - http://www.wegottickets.com/ev ent/150675 .w/ special guests: VADOINMESSICO .APR fri 13th NORWICH/Arts Centre - http://norwichartscentre.co.uk /drugstore/ You can listen to Aquamarine here http://drugstore-aquamarine.bl ogspot.com/ Maps & Atlases release their second album Beware [...]
Denison Witmer released a new song, titled Brooklyn With Your Highest Wall , off his latest album, The Ones Who Wait . The album, according to Witmer, is about "patience and reverence" and came about after several significant events happened in his life with the death of this father, getting married, and becoming a father. It is scheduled for release on March 6th through Asthmatic Kitty . You can download and stream the song below.
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