TUCKER ZIMMERMAN
ENTRA IN 4AD E ANNUNCIA L'ALBUM
DANCE OF LOVE
IN USCITA L'11 OTTOBRE
PRODOTTO DAI BIG THIEF
IL SINGOLO DISPONIBILE ORA
"BURIAL AT SEA"
ASCOLTA | GUARDA |
La 4AD dà il benvenuto al cantautore americano di origine belga Tucker Zimmerman. Il suo debutto su etichetta e undicesimo disco in studio della sua carriera, intitolato Dance Of Love, uscirà l'11 ottobre. In collaborazione con i compagni di etichetta Big Thief (che hanno prodotto e suonato nell'album), Zimmerman condivide il primo singolo, “Burial At Sea”, e il relativo video di Noah Lenker.
“È stato un onore estremo fare un disco con uno dei più grandi cantautori di tutti i tempi”, spiegano i Big Thief. “Crediamo in questa musica con tutto il cuore e speriamo che vi porti gioia”. La canzone racconta la storia di un messaggio riemerso in una bottiglia da parte di un capitano di mare di un tempo, ed è strettamente parallela all'esperienza musicale di Zimmerman; le parole scritte molto tempo fa hanno il potere di risuonare per gli anni a venire, trascendendo il tempo e il luogo.
HEAR/WATCH ‘BURIAL AT SEA’
Over a career that spans half a century, Zimmerman’s discography is a sonic memoir. A sprawling collection of records that have explored folk, 12-bar blues, full-band rock concertos and classical piano compositions, his work is also a tribute to the people, experiences and sounds that have shaped his life, amassing in a deeply personal and resonating songbook.
“After years of writing and filling a box with over 500 song sheets, I had finally found my path, my originality, my voice. It had become clear to me that songs of only one kind were worth spending time on: those which had a positive message and a peaceful vibration [...] Just poetry. Little hums that perhaps might lift us all above our daily worries and fears, little hums that try to make the world a better place to live in.” – Tucker Zimmerman
Despite sailing under the radar throughout most of his storied and multi-layered career, the 83-year-old native Californian has received praise from contemporaries like Big Thief’s Adrianne Lenker (“Tucker Zimmerman is one of the greatest songwriters of all time,”) and even from one of the greats (David Bowie called Zimmerman, “too qualified for folk.”). Inspired by Lenker’s appreciation for his work, Zimmerman was brought to the States to record the album, with Big Thief (and collaborators Mat Davidson and Zach Burba) serving as his backing band. On many tracks, Lenker meets Zimmerman half-way, their vocals fusing together in a soothing harmony; Zimmerman’s beloved wife, Marie-Claire, who graces the album’s cover also joined the chorus line.
With Dance Of Love, listeners will find a multi-faceted and heartfelt record from a songwriter who has had a full and exciting life decorated with meaningful friendships, hard but valuable lessons, worldly experience, and ultimately, lots of love.
Dance Of Love will be released digitally and on CD, standard black LP and recycled LPE vinyl (indie retail and Tucker store only) on 11 October. For pre-order information, head HERE.
Tucker Zimmerman will play a rare handful of European shows to celebrate Dance Of Love. A full list of dates can be found below.
Tucker Zimmerman – Dance of Love
4AD 0756
Tracklisting:
1. Old Folks of Farmersville
2. Idiot’s Maze
3. Lorelei
4. The Season
5. Burial At Sea
6. They Don’t Say It (But It’s True)
7. Leave It On The Porch Outside
8. The Ram-a-lama-ding-dong Song
9. Don’t Go Crazy (Go In Peace)
10. Nobody Knows
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ENTRA IN 4AD E ANNUNCIA L'ALBUM
DANCE OF LOVE
IN USCITA L'11 OTTOBRE
PRODOTTO DAI BIG THIEF
IL SINGOLO DISPONIBILE ORA
"BURIAL AT SEA"
ASCOLTA | GUARDA |
La 4AD dà il benvenuto al cantautore americano di origine belga Tucker Zimmerman. Il suo debutto su etichetta e undicesimo disco in studio della sua carriera, intitolato Dance Of Love, uscirà l'11 ottobre. In collaborazione con i compagni di etichetta Big Thief (che hanno prodotto e suonato nell'album), Zimmerman condivide il primo singolo, “Burial At Sea”, e il relativo video di Noah Lenker.
“È stato un onore estremo fare un disco con uno dei più grandi cantautori di tutti i tempi”, spiegano i Big Thief. “Crediamo in questa musica con tutto il cuore e speriamo che vi porti gioia”. La canzone racconta la storia di un messaggio riemerso in una bottiglia da parte di un capitano di mare di un tempo, ed è strettamente parallela all'esperienza musicale di Zimmerman; le parole scritte molto tempo fa hanno il potere di risuonare per gli anni a venire, trascendendo il tempo e il luogo.
HEAR/WATCH ‘BURIAL AT SEA’
Over a career that spans half a century, Zimmerman’s discography is a sonic memoir. A sprawling collection of records that have explored folk, 12-bar blues, full-band rock concertos and classical piano compositions, his work is also a tribute to the people, experiences and sounds that have shaped his life, amassing in a deeply personal and resonating songbook.
“After years of writing and filling a box with over 500 song sheets, I had finally found my path, my originality, my voice. It had become clear to me that songs of only one kind were worth spending time on: those which had a positive message and a peaceful vibration [...] Just poetry. Little hums that perhaps might lift us all above our daily worries and fears, little hums that try to make the world a better place to live in.” – Tucker Zimmerman
Despite sailing under the radar throughout most of his storied and multi-layered career, the 83-year-old native Californian has received praise from contemporaries like Big Thief’s Adrianne Lenker (“Tucker Zimmerman is one of the greatest songwriters of all time,”) and even from one of the greats (David Bowie called Zimmerman, “too qualified for folk.”). Inspired by Lenker’s appreciation for his work, Zimmerman was brought to the States to record the album, with Big Thief (and collaborators Mat Davidson and Zach Burba) serving as his backing band. On many tracks, Lenker meets Zimmerman half-way, their vocals fusing together in a soothing harmony; Zimmerman’s beloved wife, Marie-Claire, who graces the album’s cover also joined the chorus line.
With Dance Of Love, listeners will find a multi-faceted and heartfelt record from a songwriter who has had a full and exciting life decorated with meaningful friendships, hard but valuable lessons, worldly experience, and ultimately, lots of love.
Dance Of Love will be released digitally and on CD, standard black LP and recycled LPE vinyl (indie retail and Tucker store only) on 11 October. For pre-order information, head HERE.
Tucker Zimmerman will play a rare handful of European shows to celebrate Dance Of Love. A full list of dates can be found below.
Tucker Zimmerman – Dance of Love
4AD 0756
Tracklisting:
1. Old Folks of Farmersville
2. Idiot’s Maze
3. Lorelei
4. The Season
5. Burial At Sea
6. They Don’t Say It (But It’s True)
7. Leave It On The Porch Outside
8. The Ram-a-lama-ding-dong Song
9. Don’t Go Crazy (Go In Peace)
10. Nobody Knows
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