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Joshua Tillman (born May 3, 1981) is an American folk singer, guitarist and songwriter. He is also the former drummer for the Philadelphia-based band Saxon Shore (2001 to 2004) and the Seattle-based band Fleet Foxes (2008 to 2012). He departed the Fleet Foxes to focus on his solo album under the moniker Father john misty.
After dropping out of college in New York, Josh Tillman moved to Seattle and spent a year paying rent by freelance writing and donating plasma. Befriending Eric Fisher (Damien Jurado, Rosie Thomas) while on tour in the fall on 2004, Tillman coerced him into recording what would become “I Will Return,” a full-length reminiscent of the southern-gothic writings of Flannery O’Conner and the music of Nick Drake and Pete Seeger. The CD-R would be distributed and promoted word-of-mouth in paper sleeves while on the road (with acts such as Damien Jurado, Dolorean and Saxon Shore) for over a year until spring 2005 when KEEP Recordings offered to release a limited, special edition run of the record. Tillman continues to record constantly, finshing a full-length with Fisher entitled ” Long May You Run, J. Tillman.”
Tilman’s fifth solo album Vacilando Territory Blues featuring his mournful vocals, backed by sparse and doleful acoustic guitar with occasionally understated piano, bells and violin was well-received critically in 2008 before release and earned him comparisons to Nick Drake.
Since then, Tillman has released ‘Year In The Kingdom’ (Western Vinyl, 2009) and ‘Singing Ax’ (Western Vinyl, 2010).
After dropping out of college in New York, Josh Tillman moved to Seattle and spent a year paying rent by freelance writing and donating plasma. Befriending Eric Fisher (Damien Jurado, Rosie Thomas) while on tour in the fall on 2004, Tillman coerced him into recording what would become “I Will Return,” a full-length reminiscent of the southern-gothic writings of Flannery O’Conner and the music of Nick Drake and Pete Seeger. The CD-R would be distributed and promoted word-of-mouth in paper sleeves while on the road (with acts such as Damien Jurado, Dolorean and Saxon Shore) for over a year until spring 2005 when KEEP Recordings offered to release a limited, special edition run of the record. Tillman continues to record constantly, finshing a full-length with Fisher entitled ” Long May You Run, J. Tillman.”
Tilman’s fifth solo album Vacilando Territory Blues featuring his mournful vocals, backed by sparse and doleful acoustic guitar with occasionally understated piano, bells and violin was well-received critically in 2008 before release and earned him comparisons to Nick Drake.
Since then, Tillman has released ‘Year In The Kingdom’ (Western Vinyl, 2009) and ‘Singing Ax’ (Western Vinyl, 2010).
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LTHMPLS wrote:
His comments upon leaving Fleet Foxes indicate that he was rude as of late, knew it, and was sorry for such behavior. No clue what was going on that led to the departure, but hope he is happy with his new direction. A major blow for The Fleet Foxes and their fans though.
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livingwithope wrote:
New song, new video, album info, and interview here: http://www.subpop.com/channel/blog/father_john_misty_to_release_fear_fun_on_may_1st_2012
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mchlmllr wrote:
he's playing under the name FATHER JOHN MISTY now. new lp out in may... http://fatherjohnmisty.tumblr.com
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Orange-Minz wrote:
are there any news about the upcoming album?
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SamSycamore wrote:
I can't find another album as good as Cancer And Delirium.
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xcaladanx wrote:
Just discovered this dude, and dont really care if he is nice or not - hes music is and that's what matter.
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UrsoJr wrote:
toma
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Etedesco wrote:
hey, folks, try a live version for with wolves at youtube. what a enjoyable performance, not just by j. tillman, but done by the whole band.
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PrinzessinIsil wrote:
Maybe he was drunk? Can't say that.... I was shocked by this resolution. Or maybe he just hate italian people.
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livingwithope wrote:
which tillman did you meet? he's been a good fellow the few times i've chatted with him
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PrinzessinIsil wrote:
What a delusion.... hearing his music you could figure a really wise and gentle man. Nothing more far than truth... he's so rude and unkind!
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ryhisner wrote:
J. Tillman has no website, so new info is always scarce. However, I stumbled across a reference to his upcoming new album. On Jonathan Wilson's Wikipedia page, it has him listed as a credited musician on a J. Tillman album to be released in 2012 called "Fun Times in Babylon." It's about three-quarters of the way down on the list. There's also a reference to an unnamed 2012 J. Tillman album at the very top, but I assume that's the same thing as "Fun Times in Babylon." Check it out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Wilson_(musician)#Musician_Credits
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Nene_Z wrote:
I like him :D
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realRemox wrote:
beautiful
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CreepingElm wrote:
J. Tillman @ The Satellite Silver Lake, Ca 08.01.11 http://creepingelm.blogspot.com/2011/08/j-tillman-satellite-080111.html (:
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PrarieD0G wrote:
"Pretty much all I listen to at night, and/or while driving around lately." Same here! Too bad my iPod won't scrobble for crap anymore. :/
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benjaminswisher wrote:
Pretty much all I listen to at night, and/or while driving around lately.
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RaggaGammler_ wrote:
Beautiful music! <3
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marttey wrote:
He's really good. I like his warm voice. Cancer and Delirium and Year in the Kingdom are excellent albums.
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