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His discography includes albums such as \"Are You A Dreamer?\" and \"The Ones Who Wait,\" which showcase his talent for crafting beautiful melodies that tug at the heartstrings.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"denison-witmer","title":"Denison Witmer","description":"\u003cp\u003eFifteen years into his musical career, Denison Witmer has recorded a self-titled album, his most direct statement to date. 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With help from William Fitzsimmons, label-mate Sufjan Stevens, and Devin Greenwood (Norah Jones, Amos Lee), Witmer crafts songs that have depth, but are easily accessible, with a lyric honesty that resonates with fans.Vinyl with download.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Asthmatic Kitty","offers":[{"title":"CD.","offer_id":50403231531339,"sku":"362072","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/6d9941a4-5de1-4b48-969d-d21236abf180_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726558877"},{"product_id":"american-foursquare","title":"American Foursquare","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican Foursquare\u003c\/i\u003e is a meditation on empathy, on love, and on the meaning of home. 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Topics like bird watching, carpentry, houseplants, and hiking offer insights into bigger, existential questions about life, death, meaning, and purpose. What are we doing with the precious time we have left on this earth? Whether it’s spent making clocks, gathering berries, planting trees, or putting the kids to bed at night, these songs suggest that a life lived with thoughtfulness and care can lead to deeper joy and fulfilment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecorded sporadically over a period of two years, \u003ci\u003eAnything At All\u003c\/i\u003e was primarily created at Sufjan’s Catskills studio during the pandemic, with additional sessions recorded by Andy Park, in Seattle, WA. Contributors include Stevens and Park as well as Sam Evian, Hannah Cohen, Sean Lane, and Keenan O'Meara, amongst others. 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