Douglas September, (born September 25, 1972, in

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) is a

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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

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, musician, producer and

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, 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

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, and

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Career

September has collaborated with many talented musicians, such as

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(1998 release, Producer-Ten Bulls; Gold Circle/Samson Music),

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(1998 release, Lead Guitar-Ten Bulls; Gold Circle/Samson Music),

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(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),

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(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

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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

. 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

Musicians: Douglas September,

(Guitar),

(Keyboards), Michael Rhodes (Bass),

(Drums & Percussion), Loops & Textures (

) * (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 (

) and Robby Aceto with additional production by Douglas September.
Musicians: Douglas September, Robby Aceto (Guitars, Loops, Accordion), SPLaTTeRCell (

) (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

External links

www.douglasseptember.com

https://web.archive.org/web/20100713032351/http://radio3.cbc.ca/#/bands/Douglas-September
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