Name: Deseret Canyon
Brand: William Tyler

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mrg535lp

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Limited edition

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2015-04-18

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William Tyler

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Country / Americana

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William Tyler is an American musician and guitarist known for his folk, indie folk, and pop rock style. Born on December 25, 1979 in Nashville, TN, he has made a name for himself as a solo artist after being a member of Lambchop and Silver Jews. Throughout his career, Tyler has collaborated with notable artists such as Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Charlie Louvin, and Candi Staton. With musical talent running in the family, his father is Dan Tyler and his mother is Adele Tyler.
As a versatile musician, William Tyler's music encompasses various genres including folk, indie folk, and pop rock. His unique style resonates with listeners who appreciate heartfelt melodies and captivating guitar playing.
Prior to pursuing a solo career, Tyler gained experience as a member of renowned bands such as Lambchop and Silver Jews. These early collaborations allowed him to refine his skills while also establishing connections within the music industry.

Record Store Day 2015 Release. 'Deseret Canyon' was the first collection of largely solo guitar-based composition by William Tyler. Originally released in 2008 by German imprint Apparent Extent under the moniker The Paper Hats, it is now being reissued under Tyler's own name. The album is imbued with immense meditative space in comparison to Tyler's more recent work, such as 2013's widely acclaimed Impossible Truth. The blend of familiar melody, atmospheric arrangements, and esoteric subject matter is present, but in a nascent form. Deseret Canyon is exploratory in both aesthetic terms and technique. It is the sound of a guitarist and composer coming into his own, finding his 'voice.' 'Deseret' is a term from the Book of Mormon meaning "honeybee" and also refers to a lost alphabetic script briefly used by the Mormon Church in the 19th century. While Tyler's music is instrumental, he has always been fascinated by the intersection of cultural memory, lost languages, places of exile, and myth. The music on Deseret Canyon acknowledges the drones of the desert, whether they are in the Middle East or the American West. Largely played by Tyler himself, D'eseret Canyon' includes guest appearances from Lambchop's Paul Niehaus and Ryan Norris as well as engineering work by Mark Nevers and Joe Pisapia, both of whom would later collaborate with Tyler on 'Impossible Truth and Lost Colony', respectively. 

Deseret Canyon

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