Brett Dennen - See The World (Limited Edition, Indie Exclusive, Tiffany Blue Vinyl) (LP)

Pressed on super limited edition, Tiffany Blue vinyl.

"I hope I find you well, and that you are getting out there doing all the things you love to do again. My new album See the World is here and I’m really happy to share it. I think it speaks to what we’ve all been through over the last year and a half.

The songs began during a time when I was reevaluating my life. I’ve been fortunate to do this for more than fifteen years, but I have doubts about myself sometimes. I started writing these songs while I was taking stock of my life. Where am I? What do I believe in? Where do I want to be?

The album begins with the message of experiencing life for yourself. Having your own journey. From there I sing about things I value. Both sentimental things and bigger things worth protecting, like human rights and the environment. The middle of the album goes into reflection. I sing about finding myself in places I don’t belong, surrounded by people I don’t connect with. I sing about how I’ve drifted away from myself or drifted away from who I once thought I’d become. There’s a part in there where I turn my attention to the beauty of love that I’m blessed with and the beauty of the natural world in which I draw so much inspiration from.

Just before the album ends, I sing about how much I don’t like peoples’ attitude of entitlement. It’s a symptom of ignorance and separation, which I think comes from a lack of experience. Too many people have the wrong idea thinking that they deserve more than others just because they identify with a certain group. The more we experience life with an open heart, the more we can open our minds and have empathy for others. At the end of the album I sing about change that needs to take place because at this point I can’t keep doing things the same way.

I’ve grown older and I’m a father now. I have to put more intention into my work. For so long I’ve followed my dream to write songs and sing them but I’ve gotten used to being at home with my family. Touring is a lot harder now. Is it worth leaving my son at home so I can continue my dream of being a musician? Is it worth the guilt I feel around that? On the contrary, is it worth not taking advantage of this marvelous life I’m so fortunate to have? Even though touring takes me away from my family, I can remember that I’m showing him an example of someone working hard and pursuing something that they believe in. I can take pride in that.

I’m here to make music to help you feel and be a part of your life’s soundtrack. I have to put out a positive message and speak for the things I believe in and value most. I want to work to bring people together and help us realize that we are all connected. I want to be an advocate for our natural places. Our planet is the first thing that connects us all. We share oceans, climate change, and this strange and challenging experience of shutting the world down.

Some of you have been with me since the beginning. If you’ve been forced to reevaluate your life during the pandemic, please know that I’ve been with you doing the same thing. See the World is my contribution to help quiet the noise and stay focused because I think we all can be more present. Present with our choices, our thoughts and our actions.

Thank you for reading and thank you for listening.

Brett."

• Format: Vinyl
• Super Limited Edition
• Limited to only 500 copies, worldwide!
• Tiffany Blue Vinyl

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Brett Dennen - See The World (Limited Edition, Indie Exclusive, Tiffany Blue Vinyl) (LP) - Updated: 12/06/2021