Name: Alive in New York City
Brand: Daniel Johnston

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SHIMMY2020LPC1

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White

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Download code: Yes

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-01-19

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Signed copies: No

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0602309898434

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White LP

SHIMMY2020LPC2

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0602309898441

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SHIMMY2020CS

Download code: No

Tape

0602309898755

Artist

Daniel Johnston

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Singer Songwriter

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Joyful Noise

Joyful Noise is an independent music label based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Since its establishment in the early 2000s, the label has been dedicated to showcasing a diverse range of *artists* and their unique musical styles.

With a passion for supporting innovative and boundary-pushing music, Joyful Noise has become known for its commitment to nurturing emerging talent and fostering creative growth. The label's roster includes both established *performers* and up-and-coming artists who are making waves in the industry.

As an e-commerce website, we are proud to offer a curated selection of albums, merchandise, and limited edition releases from Joyful Noise's impressive catalog. Whether you're a fan of indie rock, experimental pop, or avant-garde sounds, there's something here for everyone who appreciates exceptional music.

Daniel Johnston is a highly influential singer-songwriter and visual artist. Born in Sacramento, California in 1961, Johnston's unique blend of folk, rock, and lo-fi recordings have garnered him a dedicated cult following. Despite struggling with mental health issues throughout his life, he has released over 20 albums and gained recognition for his raw and emotionally charged lyrics. Johnston's artwork, often featuring iconic characters like Jeremiah the Innocent, has been exhibited around the world. His impact on indie music and art cannot be overstated.

From his early cassette tape recordings to collaborations with renowned musicians such as Kurt Cobain and Tom Waits, Daniel Johnston's music has touched countless lives. His songs are deeply personal yet universally relatable, exploring themes of love, loss, faith, and mental illness. With an unmistakable voice that conveys vulnerability and sincerity, Johnston's music continues to resonate with listeners across generations.

In addition to his musical achievements, Daniel Johnston is also celebrated for his visual artistry. Often created using simple materials like pen and paper or acrylic paint on cardboard, his drawings capture a childlike innocence combined with profound emotional depth. Many of his works feature recurring motifs such as frogs or airplanes alongside poignant handwritten messages.

Daniel Johnston’s Alive in New York City: A full performance captured before a live audience in New York City, the city of Daniel Johnston’s dreams. Daniel is at the height of his performing powers, with his solo voice in full poignant bloom. A real time-capsule, each song is a gem rendered in full color by an artist dedicated to his craft.

This LP captures him at an unusually happy point in his life, sharing the deepest parts of himself with his audience. We are given a rare glimpse into Daniel’s heart, where the physical rendering he gives over to his lyrics transcends the music and works as a beacon into the tender mind of a genius - grappling with how to love himself and find his place in the world. This 2000 concert recorded and live-mixed by Kramer in NYC happened on a very special night and Shimmy-Disc is proud to present it to the world, along with 18 minutes of bonus material comprised of some of the rarest audio treasures from the Daniel Johnston Archives - a series of “Telephone Demos” created by Daniel specifically for sending to friends over his phone. These little teleplays from Daniel’s pre-”1990” days have never been heard before, so his fans will go wild with joy over this newly discovered and precious cargo from the mind of this one-of-a-kind and irreplaceable Artist.

Alive in New York City

Music GB