tag:adriansutherlandmusic.com,2005:/blogs/adrian-sutherland-news?p=1Adrian Sutherland News2024-03-19T13:21:33-04:00Adrian Sutherlandfalsetag:adriansutherlandmusic.com,2005:Post/73693202024-03-19T13:21:33-04:002024-03-19T13:35:39-04:00Heartfelt Musical Gems in New Album "Precious Diamonds"<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/530094/c86fcc64f2f5ccc47fb878b88fd5c29e595167da/original/amazon-music-square.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" height="3037" width="3037" /><p><span>In a harmonious fusion of roots, rock, folk, and blues, Adrian Sutherland unveils his sophomore solo album, </span><i><span>“Precious Diamonds.”</span></i><span> Released on March 15, 2024, under his own label, Midnight Shine Music, the new album dives deep into his Indigenous roots while resonating with universal themes of love, loss, and resilience. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span>Recorded in the heart of Nashville, </span><i><span>“Precious Diamonds”</span></i><span> is a collaborative success between Sutherland and Grammy-winning producer Colin Linden, known for his work with music legends like Bob Dylan and Bruce Cockburn. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><i><span>“Precious Diamonds”</span></i><span> features 10 tracks with contributions from legendary Nashville-based musicians like Mickey Raphael, Jim Hoke, and Linden himself. Following the album release celebration in Toronto on March 14, 2024, at The Cameron House, Sutherland is heading to Ottawa for a show on March 22, 2024, at NAC Fourth Stage.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span>ABOUT THE FOCUS TRACK<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span>The album’s focus track, </span><i><span>You Are Left Behind</span></i><span>, stands out as a hauntingly beautiful and meaningful ode to the struggles faced by many in remote First Nation communities. Sutherland, drawing from his personal experiences in Attawapiskat, sheds light on the prevalent mental health issues, offering solace and validation to those who feel forgotten.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p>“Mental health is a real struggle for many people in remote First Nation communities. It’s sometimes very difficult for those struggling to find the help they need,” says Sutherland. “I've seen this first-hand, and it's heartbreaking to see so many slip through the fragmented services. You Are Left Behind is about acknowledging those who are struggling in life, and validating them as human beings who are having a hard time."</p><p>Listen to <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdwU8RsDLPs" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><i>You Are Left Behind</i></a> here.</p><p>ABOUT THE ALBUM<span style="color:black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><i><span>"Precious Diamonds"</span></i><span> features two songs sung entirely in Omushkegowuk Cree, a testament to Sutherland's commitment to preserving and celebrating his heritage. With tracks like </span><i><span>Notawe (Father)</span></i><span> and </span><i><span>Kiyash (Before)</span></i><span>, he invites listeners into a world rich with tradition and storytelling.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span>Reflecting on the album's creation, Sutherland shares, "Making this new album gave me the chance to share some of the stories of my people cinematically through music. It's not every day you get to hear songs in Cree or any native language, and it feels kind of exotic to me."<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span>Four singles came out leading up to the album, including Adrian’s first-ever Cree song </span><i><span>Notawe (Father)</span></i><span>, the semi-autobiographical </span><i><span>My Rebel Spirit</span></i><span>, and two compelling tracks </span><i><span>Precious</span></i><span> and </span><i><span>Diamonds</span></i><span> that combine to make up the album’s title.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span>Linden, the mastermind behind the album’s production, praises Sutherland’s authenticity and musicality, stating, “I’m honoured to have worked on this album. Adrian is so free… free of pretense, free of constraints, and free of limitations on where his music could go. His life experience and genuine musicality shine through in every note. He is really one of the best and most honest artists anyone could work with.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span>Musicians lending their talents to the tracks alongside Linden, who showcases his mastery on acoustic, electric, dobro, 12-string, and resonator guitars, include legends like Mickey Raphael on harmonicas, Jim Hoke on saxophones, Jerry Roe on drums, John Dymond on Bass, Janice Powers on organ, and Brandon Robert Young on harmonies. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span>Additional writers on the album are brothers Chris Gormley and Matt Gormley, collaborating with Sutherland on four songs: </span><i><span>Diamonds, Feeling Of Love, Let It Shine, </span></i><span>and </span><i><span>Precious.</span></i><span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span>The album and singles’ artwork was masterfully crafted by Nick Perreault, Sutherand’s long-time art director, features a central motif of ‘Young Brave’ circa 1903. The iconic image, sourced by Nick for Adrian over a decade ago, proved to be the ideal visual representation for </span><i><span>“Precious Diamonds.”</span></i><span> The photograph of Adrian used in the artwork was captured in Winnipeg by Joey Senft.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><i><span>“Precious Diamonds”</span></i><span> is more than just an album; it’s a testament to Sutherland’s journey from dreaming about music as a young boy in Attawapiskat to becoming an inspiration for Indigenous communities across Canada. The album reminds us of the power of art to heal, unite, and inspire change.</span></p><p><span>Listen to</span><i><span> </span></i><a class="no-pjax" href="https://eek.lnk.to/ASPD" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><i><span>“Precious Diamonds”</span></i></a><span> on all music platforms.</span></p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/530094/7af87c372496580e6d4ccec98ef2b790eb8411be/original/adrian-sutherland-precious-diamonds.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" height="1425" width="1425" /><p><span><o:p></o:p></span></p>Adrian Sutherlandtag:adriansutherlandmusic.com,2005:Post/73554672024-02-22T12:54:43-05:002024-02-22T16:46:09-05:00New Mini-doc Sheds Light on ’Walk With Me’ Music Video<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/530094/8acc5b6f5af42a0a41b89e4d7867eff50b294c20/original/wwm-newfeature-2.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_orig justify_center border_" height="449" /><p>In a powerful testament to the spirit of reconciliation, a newly released short documentary dives into the impact of Adrian Sutherland's moving song, <i>Walk With Me.</i> Filmed in Beachburg Public School for National Truth and Reconciliation Day, the short documentary captures how the essence of healing and resilience unites students, teachers, and community members.</p><p>Through reflective narratives and soul-stirring visuals, the documentary shows Beachburg Public School's efforts to commemorate National Truth and Reconciliation Day and meaningfully contribute to the process of reconciliation. The documentary not only highlights the emotional meaning of Sutherland's song, but also celebrates the collaborative efforts of the students and faculty of Beachburg Public School.</p><p><strong>ABOUT THE VIDEO</strong></p><p>Adrian's team received an email in early 2022 from Steve Pritchard, a teacher at Beachburg Public School in Ontario. Inspired by the themes of truth and reconciliation, the grade 6/7 and 7/8 students embarked on a mission to create a visual representation of their learning, incorporating elements from Sutherland's song into their project.</p><p>"Our hopes are to create a video around the song <i>Walk With Me</i>, involving both younger and older grades, that represents our new learning about truth and reconciliation. This project will involve tracing of hands and feet to be used to create a mural of a heart, and posters with statements reflecting the 94 calls to action..."</p><p>Adrian and his team loved the idea so much that they decided to help the student-driven project in a bigger way. They coordinated with the school, travelled to Beachburg with a videographer, and spent two days capturing footage of the students creating their project.</p><p><strong>ABOUT THE SONG</strong></p><p>“<i>Walk With Me</i> is about going on a journey together, and sharing the same path, even if you both come from different places. With reconciliation in the forefront, it’s more important now than ever before that we take time to walk with each other, and be willing to see the world through the eyes of another. This song also pays tribute to my grandparents, Moses and Juliette, and traditions of the past,” says Sutherland, who wrote the song in 2019 with <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.serenaryder.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Serena Ryder</a> and released it on his JUNO-nominated debut solo album "<i>When The Magic Hits</i>" in 2021. </p><p><i>Walk With Me</i> was expertly produced, mixed, and engineered by acclaimed producer, <a class="no-pjax" href="https://colinlinden.net/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Colin Linden</a>, who also played guitar on the track. The beautiful string arrangements were performed by multi-GRAMMY winner and one-man string quartet, Chris Carmichael. The track was mastered by <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.joaocarvalhomastering.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">João Carvalho Mastering</a>.</p><p><strong>ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS</strong></p><p>Thank you to everyone at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://bch.rcdsb.on.ca/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Beachburg Public School</a>, with special thanks to Lily (Grade 8), Brooklyn (Grade 8), Mr. Schwan's Grade 7/8 Class, Ms. Bulmer's Grade 1 Class, Ms. Wardley & Ms. Senack's Kindergarten Class, Steve Pritchard (Lead Teacher), Sarah MacPhee (School Principal) and Susan Collins (Office Administrator).</p><p>Additionally, it acknowledges the support received from various organizations, including the <a class="no-pjax" href="https://canadacouncil.ca/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Canada Council for the Arts</a>, <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.factor.ca/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">FACTOR</a>, <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.arts.on.ca/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Ontario Arts Council</a>, and the <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.starmaker.ca/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Radio Starmaker Fund</a>. </p><div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="ZV_K_PZ4xko" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZV_K_PZ4xko?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p><br><o:p></o:p><strong><o:p></o:p></strong></p>Adrian Sutherlandtag:adriansutherlandmusic.com,2005:Post/73481142024-02-08T15:32:44-05:002024-02-09T18:23:39-05:00Adrian Sutherland Unleashes His 'Rebel Spirit' Through Music<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/530094/682f40d7133389220484b86d01e57a9169eae35a/original/adrian-mickey-photo-by-colin-linden.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p>As one of the few professional recording artists residing in a northern fly-in First Nation, Adrian Sutherland's music transcends boundaries, blending rock, roots, folk, and blues with his Cree heritage. In his latest song <i>My Rebel Spirit</i>, Sutherland’s distinct perspective as an outsider fuels his creativity, as he channels his rebellious spirit into his music.<br><br>"Living in the remote north and so far away from the music industry has many challenges. I have a different perspective than most people who live in urban areas, and because of that, I can be misunderstood," said Sutherland. Despite this, Adrian embraces his rebellious spirit, emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself even in the face of adversity.<br><br>“The main message of <i>My Rebel Spirit</i> is that not everyone is going to accept you for who you are, so don’t let it get you down. Stay true to yourself, and you’ll stay on the right path,” Sutherland explains.<br><br>Through his music, Adrian invites listeners to embrace their authenticity and stand tall in the face of adversity.<br><br>ABOUT THE SONG<br><br><i>My Rebel Spirit </i>was recorded during Adrian’s first-ever trip to the United States with GRAMMY-winning producer Colin Linden.<br><br>Linden commends Sutherland's authenticity, stating, "Adrian is so free… free of pretense, free of constraints, and free of limitations on where his music could go." This sincerity shines through in every note of <i>My Rebel Spirit</i>, a testament to Sutherland's genuine musicality and life experiences.<br><br>One of the highlights for Adrian was getting to work with Nashville-based Harmonica legend Mickey Raphael, known for his extensive collaboration with infamous country singer, Willie Nelson. Raphael lends his incredible talents to the song, adding a layer of depth and soul. Raphael also worked on two other tracks on the new album, <i>“Precious Diamonds”</i>.<br><br>“It was truly a pleasure and a privilege to play with Adrian,” says Raphael.<br><br>Performing on the track are Linden on electric guitars and harmony, John Dymond on bass, and Gary Craig on drums. It was written by Sutherland, and published and released by his company Midnight Shine Music. <br><br><i>My Rebel Spirit</i> is one of the ten tracks on Adrian’s highly anticipated second album, <i>“Precious Diamonds”</i>, to be released on March 15, 2024.</p><div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="nvsJSA02Q00" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nvsJSA02Q00?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div>Adrian Sutherlandtag:adriansutherlandmusic.com,2005:Post/73324492024-01-11T16:38:26-05:002024-01-11T16:40:11-05:00Precious: New Soul-Stirring Music Video Released<p>Adrian Sutherland is kicking off the New Year with a new music video featuring his soul-stirring track, <i>Precious</i>! With four youth dancers, three Adrians, two locations, and one black jeep, this visual masterpiece pays homage to all that is precious: the next generation, the cycle of life, future guardians of this land, and hope for tomorrow.</p><p>Filmed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in October, <i>Precious</i> is brought to life by a talented Winnipeg-based filmmaking team and shot on location at Buhler Recreation Park and West End Cultural Centre over two shooting days. The video beautifully captures the song's essence, directed by Jorge Requena Ramos, with Landon Lake shooting and editing, and executive produced by Adrian Sutherland himself.</p><p>ABOUT THE VIDEO</p><p>At the heart of <i>Precious</i> is the powerful collaboration with the SummerBear Dance Troupe, featuring Jazzlyn Hart (Shawl Dance), Jordon Hart (Grass Dance), Jrayden Hart (Grass Dance), and Lillee Hotomani (Jingle Dress). Under the guidance of Barbara Nepinak, the troupe brings to life the cultures of Indigenous communities, showcasing the richness of Ojibway, Cree, Assiniboine, and Sioux tribes. The name originated from the original Ojibway name of Nepinak – “Neebin-ni-maqua” – which means Summer Bear.</p><p>ABOUT THE SONG</p><p><i>Precious</i> is more than a visually stunning performance; it's a soul-stirring anthem inspired by soulful Black music from the American South. Co-written by Adrian Sutherland, Chris Gormley, and Matt Gormley, the song resonates with the struggles against oppression that Indigenous Peoples and People of Colour have faced throughout history.</p><p>Produced by Colin Linden in Nashville and mastered by Greg Calbi and Steve Fallone in New Jersey, the track features a solid backbeat and pow-wow singing, creating a unique blend that serves as a powerful reminder of the fight for freedoms and rights across the globe.</p><p>The musicians contributing to <i>Precious</i> include Adrian Sutherland on vocals and acoustic guitar, Colin Linden on acoustic, electric, resonator guitars and vocals, John Dymond on bass, and Gary Craig on drums. Together, they’ve crafted a sound that encapsulates the spirit of Adrian's music – rooted in his Northern Canadian heritage yet resonating universally.</p><p><i>Precious</i> is one of the many amazing tracks on Adrian’s upcoming album, <i>“Precious Diamonds”</i>, set for release on March 15, 2024.</p><div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="B7-I0qIFo6A" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/B7-I0qIFo6A?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div>Adrian Sutherlandtag:adriansutherlandmusic.com,2005:Post/72999752023-11-07T10:48:53-05:002023-11-07T11:16:46-05:00Walk With Me Nominated at 48th American Indian Film Festival<p>Adrian Sutherland’s memorable music video, <i>Walk With Me</i>, will be screening at the 48th American Indian Film Festival, known for showcasing cutting-edge cinema by and about Native Peoples. <i>Walk With Me</i> will be screening live on Wednesday, November 8, at the San Francisco Public Library.</p><p><i>Walk With Me</i> has been nominated for Best Music Video at the festival, and the annual Film Awards will take place on the evening of Saturday, November 11 at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco.</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://aiff48.eventive.org/schedule/64fcc3277a184c0058b2f439" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">For the screening schedule, please click here.</a></p><p>ABOUT THE MUSIC VIDEO</p><p>“<i>Walk With Me</i> is about going on a journey together and sharing the same path, even if you both come from different places. With reconciliation in the forefront, it's more important now than ever before that we take time to walk with each other, and be willing to see the world through the eyes of another. This song also pays tribute to my grandparents, Moses and Juliette, and traditions of the past," says Sutherland, who wrote the song in 2019 with Serena Ryder and released it on his JUNO-nominated debut solo album <i>When The Magic Hits</i> in 2021.</p><p><i>Walk With Me</i> happened because of Steve Pritchard, his inspiring students, and the support of Beachburg Public School. Everyone put their hearts and souls into it, along with feet and hands. It was an honour to capture such a special project and to see the love and spirit put into their process.</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rLFCPTM4SI" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Watch Walk With Me here.</a></p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/530094/860b6f9bb59f8a4a316f864c4998b14451674b94/original/walk-with-me-film-aiff.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /></p>Adrian Sutherlandtag:adriansutherlandmusic.com,2005:Post/72999512023-10-21T12:00:00-04:002023-11-07T10:45:25-05:00Notawe (Father) Claims #1 Spot on Indigenous Music Countdown<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/530094/ae6233f2cf4dbbc2bb4230d7b26636b6724fc205/original/notawe-ss.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_orig justify_center border_" />Adrian Sutherland’s new single has emerged at the top of the charts this week, captivating the hearts of listeners and fans across Canada and the U.S.</p><p>The single, titled <i>Notawe (Father)</i>, written and performed entirely in Omushkegowuk Cree, features compelling lyrics and stirring melodies that have resonated with a wide audience, marking a significant milestone in Sutherland’s career.</p><p>“Notawe means 'my father' in my language, and can also mean 'my Creator'. It’s a song about fathers who have departed to the spirit world, but it’s not so much about the grieving process. It’s about finding the will to move on and live life on your own after your parents have passed, no matter how hard things get,” says Sutherland.</p><p>“It turned out to be a beautiful song, and I'm proud that it’s in Cree. When I play it back now, it inspires me, and I hope others will find it inspiring, too.”</p><p>Adrian is grateful to his fans who have voted for <i>Notawe (Father)</i>, which has helped catch the attention of many Canadian and U.S. radio stations. He is deeply grateful to all the radio stations that continue to make space for Indigenous artists and to NCI.fm for producing Indigenous Music Countdown,</p><p>Adrian acknowledges the talented Colin Linden, who produced, recorded, and mixed <i>Notawe (Father)</i> and the rest of Adrian’s upcoming album, “<i>Precious Diamonds</i>.”</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Y68ljKx27A" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Watch Notawe (Father) here.</a></p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/530094/9eb3bd7baa256241ab900de71f2c65f83ea0010a/original/imc-notawe-1.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /></p>Adrian Sutherlandtag:adriansutherlandmusic.com,2005:Post/72896562023-10-18T16:44:41-04:002023-11-07T10:33:39-05:00Precious + Diamonds: Adrian Sutherland Drops Two Mesmerizing Singles<p dir="ltr"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/530094/cdb27e1633ea233d55202acdcc96c01213d1d00f/original/adrian-sutherland-photo-joey-senft-1.jpg/!!/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_center border_" />In a musical journey that celebrates his First Nations culture, roots-rock musician from Canada’s Far North, Adrian Sutherland, has released two captivating singles from his upcoming album that will leave a lasting impact.</p><p dir="ltr">Releasing two new singles simultaneously may raise questions, but when you combine both titles, they form the title of his sophomore album, “<i>Precious Diamonds</i>,” - set for release on March 15, 2024. </p><p dir="ltr">During Sutherland’s travels to Nashville in May of 2023, he recorded ten tracks for “<i>Precious Diamonds</i>” with GRAMMY-winning producer and legendary musician Colin Linden. This marks the second time the two have collaborated since Adrian’s JUNO-nominated debut album <i>When The Magic Hits,</i> recorded remotely during the pandemic.</p><p dir="ltr">“I am honoured to have worked with Adrian on this album. Adrian is so free… free of pretense, free of constraints, and free of limitations on where his music could go,” said Linden. “His life experience and genuine musicality shine through in every note. He is really one of the best and most honest artists anyone could work with.”</p><p dir="ltr">Colin also brought Greg Calbi and Steve Fallone (Sterling Sound, New Jersey) on board for album mastering.</p><p dir="ltr">Both new singles, <i>Precious</i> and <i>Diamonds</i>, were co-written with brothers Chris Gormley and Matt Gormley, who have become frequent writing partners on some of Adrian’s solo music.</p><p dir="ltr">ABOUT <i>PRECIOUS</i></p><p dir="ltr"><i>PRECIOUS</i> was inspired by soulful Black music that came out of the South. It comes from a place of being oppressed - something that Indigenous Peoples and People of Colour understand all too well. It's an ode to the age-old fight for freedoms and rights that is still happening worldwide today. The song also pays homage to Mother Earth and her land protectors in its declaration, “This land is precious.” It features a solid back-beat and powerful pow-wow singing, creating an anthem-like feel and culminating into a commanding crescendo at the bridge.</p><p dir="ltr">Performing on the track is Sutherland on vocals and acoustic guitar, Linden on vocals, acoustic, electric, and resonator guitars, John Dymond on bass, and Gary Craig on drums. <a class="no-pjax" href="https://lnk.to/AdrianSutherland-Precious" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Listen to <i>Precious</i> on all streaming platforms here.</a></p><div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="AOtQnNTxb8M" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AOtQnNTxb8M?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p dir="ltr">ABOUT <i>DIAMONDS</i></p><p dir="ltr"><i>DIAMONDS</i> is an uplifting song built around the main hook, "We're like diamonds." The idea that people came from the sky up above and were made from the sun was fun to explore lyrically and a belief rooted in Adrian Sutherland's First Nation / Cree culture. Also, diamonds are considered precious, with each gem being unique - in the same way that human life is precious, with each person being unique. The instrumentation in the song includes accordion and B3 organ, and the catchy melody makes you want to sing along.</p><p dir="ltr">Performing on the track is Sutherland on main vocals and acoustic guitar, Linden on electric and acoustic guitar and harmony, John Dymond on bass, Gart Craig on drums, Jeff Taylor on Accordion, and Janice Powers on B3 organ. <a class="no-pjax" href="https://lnk.to/AdrianSutherland-Diamonds" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Listen to <i>Diamonds</i> on all streaming platforms here.</a></p><div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="nRO2E8T4kVM" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nRO2E8T4kVM?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div>Adrian Sutherlandtag:adriansutherlandmusic.com,2005:Post/72805402023-09-29T11:56:29-04:002023-11-03T17:24:54-04:00Walk With Me Inspires First Nations School to Make Music Video<p>On the one-year anniversary of release of the <i>Walk With Me </i>official music video, a First Nations school is sharing their own project inspired by the song. </p><p>"My name is Dave Carroll. I am a singer/songwriter and author from Halifax, and just finished some work in Northern Ontario with the school at Constance Lake First Nation. I was there to work with the students on creativity and the power of story."</p><p>"I came across Adrian's song <i>Walk With Me </i>from the music teacher there, and thought it would make a perfect track to edit some cell phone video of my time with the students. What we created is similar to the official music video in that it features images of students and teachers engaging in their school in an aspirational way."</p><p>"The main purpose of our video project will be to allow the kids to see themselves in a positive light..." -- Dave Carroll</p><p>A big shout-out to Dave Carroll and the staff and students at Constance Lake First Nation for making this beautiful video! 🧡 We are happy to share it, and it's now available on Adrian's YouTube Channel, and also right here: </p><div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="p8E6mOeRJD4" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p8E6mOeRJD4?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p>THE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO</p><p>Adrian received an email in 2022, right out of the blue, from a teacher in Beachburg, Ontario. Students at his school had learned about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and wanted to do something to make a difference:</p><p>"I teach at an elementary school in Beachburg, Ontario. This year, my grades 6/7 and 7/8 classes are looking for a way to continue with ideas from the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We heard the song Walk With Me by Adrian Sutherland, and decided to reach out to you."</p><p>"Students are genuinely interested in finding ways to be part of the healing moving forward, and are trying to find practical ways to do this in their lives now. Our hopes are to create a video around the song <i>Walk With Me</i>, involving both younger and older grades, that represents our new learning about truth and reconciliation."</p><p>"This project will involve tracing of hands and feet to be used to create a mural of a heart, and posters with statements reflecting the 94 calls to action..." -- Steve Pritchard</p><p>Adrian loved the idea, and wanted to help make their student-driven project even bigger. His team coordinated with the school, sent in a videographer, and spent two days capturing footage of the students creating their project. It became Adrian's official music video for <i>Walk With Me</i>, receiving a national television broadcast premiere on ET Canada on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.</p><div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="3rLFCPTM4SI" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3rLFCPTM4SI?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p>MUSIC VIDEO CREDITS</p><p>Adrian Sutherland, Executive Producer<br>RoseAnna Schick, Producer<br>Kash Tahen, Editor & Colourist<br>Brian Gregory, Director of Photography<br>Justin Stephenson, Creative Consultant</p><p><span style="color:#ffffff;">SONG CREDITS </span></p><p>Performed by Adrian Sutherland <br>Written by Adrian Sutherland & Serena Ryder<br>Produced, Mixed & Engineered by Colin Linden <br>Guitar by Colin Linden <br>Strings by Chris Carmichael <br>Mastered by João Carvalho Mastering </p>Adrian Sutherlandtag:adriansutherlandmusic.com,2005:Post/72557312023-08-11T13:13:54-04:002023-11-03T17:32:43-04:00Notawe (Father): Heartfelt Single is Sutherland's First All-Cree Song<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/530094/84c29717adacd1018e0eebae6ef567e127b79251/original/adrian-sutherland-1-credit-joey-senft.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /></p><p>In a moving tribute to the enduring bonds of family and the power of music to express heartfelt emotions, Adrian Sutherland has released a touching new single sung and performed entirely in his first language, Omushkegowuk Cree. <o:p></o:p></p><p><i>Notawe (Father)</i> - pronounced Noh-TUH-wee - is the first single from Sutherland’s upcoming second album. The song pays homage to his First Nation Indigenous culture and language.<o:p></o:p></p><p>“<i>Notawe</i> means ‘my father’ in my language and can also mean ‘my Creator,’” says Sutherland. “It’s a song about fathers who have departed to the spirit world, but it’s not so much about the grieving process. It’s about finding the will to move on and live life on your own after your parents have passed, no matter how hard things get.”<o:p></o:p></p><p><i>Notawe (Father)</i> was written by Adrian Sutherland and produced by Colin Linden, which marks the second time the two have collaborated. Linden produced seven tracks on Adrian’s JUNO-nominated debut album <i>When The Magic Hits</i>, recorded remotely during the pandemic with Sutherland in Attawapiskat, Linden in Nashville, and other musicians in their own studios. Sutherland and Linden worked in person for the very first time in Linden’s Nashville recording studio in May 2023.<o:p></o:p></p><p><i>Notawe (Father)</i> was recorded and mixed by Colin Linden and Michael Stankiewicz. Performing on the track are Sutherland on vocals and acoustic guitar, Linden on acoustic, electric, and bass guitar, Jeff Taylor on accordion, Jim Hoke on tenor and baritone saxophones, and Jerry Roe on drums. It was mastered by the legendary Greg Calbi (Sterling Sound, NJ), who has worked with big names like Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Norah Jones, and John Mayer.<o:p></o:p></p><p>The beautiful artwork was designed by Nick Perreault, Adrian’s long-time art director, featuring one of Sutherland’s sons, Geeshig Sutherland, alongside a ‘Young Brave’ circa 1903. Inspired by a scrapped design sample 10 years ago, Sutherland remembered ‘Young Brave’ and revisited the design. It turned out to be perfect for <i>Notawe</i> - especially since the ‘Young Brave’ is about the same age as Geeshig, with similar features too.<o:p></o:p></p><p><i>Notawe (Father)</i> is one of two all-Cree songs on Adrian’s upcoming ten-track album, which will be released in the spring of 2024. <a class="no-pjax" href="https://lnk.to/AdrianSutherland-Notawe" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Listen on all streaming platforms here.</a></p><div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="XQ4iIM5jjvw" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XQ4iIM5jjvw?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div>Adrian Sutherlandtag:adriansutherlandmusic.com,2005:Post/72191422023-06-02T10:55:26-04:002023-06-02T10:55:26-04:00Adrian Returns to Winnipeg for First Solo Show<p><span lang="EN">Following his Southern Ontario Tour in March and recording his next album at Nashville in May, Adrian Sutherland is kicking off his summer show schedule on June 24 at </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://myparktheatre.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span lang="EN">The Park Theatre</span></a><span lang="EN"> in Winnipeg, Manitoba.</span><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p></p><p><span lang="EN">“I can’t wait to return to Winnipeg,” says Sutherland. “I have a lot of fans from the city who are active on my social media, so I’m looking forward to coming and performing live for them in their hometown.”</span></p><p><span lang="EN">Adrian first performed in Winnipeg with his band Midnight Shine back in 2018. He returned again in 2019 to co-host and perform at the Indigenous Music Awards, and also to shoot a music video for Midnight Shine’s song Lonely Boy. Winnipeg is home to Sutherland’s long-time manager, RoseAnna Schick.</span></p><p><span lang="EN">Winnipeg-based folk-soul artist of Anishinaabe and settler heritage, Ila Barker, will be performing in support of Adrian’s first solo show. Listeners are sure to be drawn in and deeply moved by the introspective lyrics she delivers. Her latest release Fool Under Water (2022) is an honour song to her metamorphosis into the powerhouse she is today, and a promise that the tide will turn.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span lang="EN">For Winnipeggers lucky enough to attend, this concert will undoubtedly be an immersive experience that leaves a lasting impression. Don't miss your chance to witness this roots-rock powerhouse in action and experience the magic Adrian brings to the stage. </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://myparktheatre.com/tm-event/adrian-sutherland-presented-by-nci-fm/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span lang="EN">Tickets HERE</span></a><span lang="EN">.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span lang="EN">ABOUT ILA BARKER:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span lang="EN">With her soulful voice and lyrics that wash over the minds and hearts of audiences like waves, singer-songwriter </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.ilabarker.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span lang="EN">Ila Barker</span></a><span lang="EN"> is a force to be reckoned with. This Winnipeg-based folk-soul artist of Anishinaabe and settler heritage takes listeners on an introspective journey, inviting them to connect deeply with their own emotions.</span></p><p><span lang="EN"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/530094/6e2d6d0b1a7bfcc10bbcbe13b4b64385461b6c95/original/adrian-sutherland-2690-hires-credit-nadya-kwandibens.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span><o:p></o:p></p>Adrian Sutherlandtag:adriansutherlandmusic.com,2005:Post/72180152023-05-30T17:41:18-04:002023-11-03T17:35:27-04:00Air Creebec Partnership Propels Adrian to New Heights<p><meta charset="utf-8">Known for his captivating roots-rock sound and insightful lyrics, Adrian moves audiences with his meaningful music and messages. Pursuing a growing music career from his remote Northern home of Attawapiskat, ON, he has flown with Air Creebec since the beginning of his music travels.</p><p dir="ltr">With added return flights from Attawapiskat to Timmins, the extra price-tag is hefty but a necessary cost to every business and artistic trip he takes.<a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.aircreebec.ca/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"> Air Creebec</a> has become a partner in Adrian’s career development by providing travel support in 2023, proving instrumental in helping him to overcome this obstacle. The partnership with Air Creebec allows him to pursue opportunities in music, and deliver unforgettable performances to fans nationwide.</p><p dir="ltr">In an industry where collaboration between companies and artists is essential, Air Creebec sets a remarkable example by extending its support to Adrian and his participation within the music community. Recognizing the influence and impact of music from First Nation communities, Air Creebec helps create opportunities for artists to spread their artistic visions to diverse audiences beyond Canada’s Far North.</p><p dir="ltr">ABOUT AIR CREEBEC</p><p dir="ltr">Air Creebec is a regional airline based in Waskaganish, Quebec. It operates on regularly scheduled flights, charter and freight services to 16 destinations in Quebec and Ontario. The main bases are located at the Val-d’Or, Montreal, and Timmins airports, with hubs in Waskaganish, Chisasibi, and Moosonee.</p><p dir="ltr">Air Creebec is committed to providing top-quality airline services in Quebec and Ontario. They have worked hard over the past quarter century to achieve their vision of reliable and comfortable air travel to the north. The pursuit of excellence is their primary and unwavering focus.</p><p><span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/530094/c88b02c1e3851db53cbf86b53dae117e4a5a451f/original/air-creebec.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /></span><o:p></o:p></p>Adrian Sutherlandtag:adriansutherlandmusic.com,2005:Post/71519702023-02-10T14:32:59-05:002023-02-10T14:40:39-05:00Better: Soaring New Single Out Now <p>The New Year is off to a memorable start for Adrian Sutherland, who has been preparing for his first tour, writing for his second album, and releasing his next single. A soaring song about striving for better.</p><p>“We all have people in our lives that make us want to be better. For me, it's my wife and family,” says Sutherland. “I live in a remote community in the North, and when I travel for music I have to be away from home for many days at a time. Even when it's just one show, it’s always a far way to go. As the song goes... ‘If I had two wings, I would learn to fly’… then I would be able to be home to them sooner.” </p><p>Better was written by Adrian Sutherland and Tim Vesely, who also produced the track out of The Woodshed Studio in Toronto. The beautiful artwork is from Nick Perreault, Adrian’s long-time Art Director, with the following symbolism in the design:</p><p>o The Northern Lights and starry sky represent Adrian’s Northern home. <br>o The two circles are two wedding rings, representing his love for family. <br>o The bird in flight reflects the “two wings” in the song lyrics. <br>o The bird is a Canadian goose, from an actual photograph captured by Adrian’s wife, Judy. <br>o The goose represents the annual spring hunt on James Bay, the most important time of year for Adrian to be at home, on the land, with family.</p><div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="QAy1aoHfwl8" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QAy1aoHfwl8?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div>Adrian Sutherlandtag:adriansutherlandmusic.com,2005:Post/71058402022-11-18T17:39:19-05:002023-02-10T14:40:39-05:0047th American Indian Film Fest: Music Videos In Official Selection<p>Adrian Sutherland’s innovative music videos continue to be celebrated by film festivals around the world, with two in official selection this week at the 47th American Indian Film Festival. </p><p><i>Right Here</i> and <i>Magic Hits</i> will both screen on Tuesday, November 8, as part of the Music Program at the Koret Auditorium in San Francisco. Both videos were created during the pandemic while Sutherland was cut-off from the rest of the world during two full years of isolation in his remote Northern Canadian home. </p><p>ABOUT THE MUSIC VIDEOS </p><p>The clever concept for <i>Right Here</i> was inspired by travel selfies, which typically depict an ever-changing world around a constant subject. For this video, Sutherland was tasked with capturing 1600 selfies on his iPhone over a period of six weeks. At first it seemed overwhelming, but once he got the hang of it, he was able to make some fun moments happen by getting family members in the shots, his hunting friends, one of his dogs, and even a great-horned owlet that he rescued a month earlier. </p><div class="video-container size_null justify_inline" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="jN2mGioBHFk" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jN2mGioBHFk?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p><i>Magic Hits</i> is a split-screen performance with footage shot in three places – Attawapiskat ON, Toronto ON, and Nashville TN. The poignant music video presents Adrian on vocals, strolling and singing in his remote location while featured ‘alongside’ the legendary artists who perform on the track: Colin Linden (guitar), Janice Powers (organ), Gary Craig (drums), and John Dymond (bass). “There must be more to life than this, standing on the sidelines, waiting for the highlights, yah…” sings Sutherland while pensively contemplating his northern isolation. </p><div class="video-container size_null justify_inline" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="-BCkXomnl7g" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-BCkXomnl7g?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p><i>Right Here</i> and <i>Magic Hits </i>were made by animator and filmmaker Justin Stephenson, with creative producer and production manager RoseAnna Schick, and Sutherland as executive producer. They are the same music video team behind the highly acclaimed <i>Politician Man</i>, which screened at last year’s 46th American Indian Film Festival, and won awards at several festivals including the 73rd Yorkton Film Festival, the 25th First Glance Film Festival Philadelphia, Moving Parts Film Festival, Indie Shorts Buenos Aires, Indie Shorts Miami, Phoenix International Short Film Festival, London Music Video Festival, and Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival. </p>Adrian Sutherlandtag:adriansutherlandmusic.com,2005:Post/70720712022-09-30T16:22:10-04:002023-02-10T14:38:27-05:00Walk With Me: Student-Led Initiative Inspires Official Music Video<p>The idea for Adrian Sutherland’s new music video <i>Walk With Me</i> came right out of the blue. And quite literally so. It was last December when a teacher reached out to say his students had taken part in the inaugural National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. They wanted to do something to make a difference, and had an idea. </p><p>"I teach at an elementary school in Beachburg, Ontario. My grades 6/7 and 7/8 classes are looking for ways to continue with ideas from the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We heard the song<i> Walk With Me</i> by Adrian Sutherland and decided to reach out," wrote Steve Pritchard. </p><p>"Students are genuinely interested in finding ways to be part of the healing moving forward, and are trying to find practical ways to do this in their lives now. Our intentions are to understand the steps needed to heal our community and nation from past wrongdoings. Our hopes are to create a video around the song <i>Walk With Me</i>, involving both younger and older grades, that represents our new learning about truth and reconciliation. This project will involve tracing of hands and feet to be used to create a mural of a heart, and posters with statements reflecting the 94 calls to action..." </p><p>And so began a beautiful idea which grew into something even more. Now, one year after first learning about reconciliation, and becoming inspired to make a difference in their own way… Beachburg Public School will gather together in their gymnasium to watch <i>Walk With Me </i>for the very first time. </p><div class="video-container size_null justify_inline" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="3rLFCPTM4SI" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3rLFCPTM4SI?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p>ABOUT THE VIDEO </p><p>Says Steve Pritchard: “This past year has been an incredible journey. It’s amazing to see this video come together the way it has. More importantly, it is wonderful to see that it has raised awareness around injustices of the past. It has touched so many students' lives, and provides hope and next steps for the future. Thank you so very much for partnering with us on this journey.” </p><p><i>Walk With Me</i> was produced by RoseAnna Schick and executive produced by Adrian Sutherland. It was created by editor and colourist Kash Tahen, with footage captured by director of photography Brian Gregory. Justin Stephenson, who created five of Sutherland’s previous music videos including the multi-award winning Politician Man, provided creative consulting. <i>Walk With Me</i> received its national broadcast premiere on <a class="no-pjax" href="https://etcanada.com/news/932230/adrian-sutherland-teams-up-with-students-for-special-walk-with-me-music-video-to-mark-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">ET Canada</a> on September 28. </p><p>This video happened because of Steve Pritchard, his inspiring students, and the support of Beachburg Public School. Everyone put their hearts and souls into it, along with feet and hands. It was an honour to capture such a special project, and to see the love and spirit put into their process.</p><p>ABOUT THE SONG </p><p>“<i>Walk With Me</i> is about going on a journey together, and sharing the same path, even if you both come from different places. With reconciliation in the forefront, it’s more important now than ever before that we take time to walk with each other, and be willing to see the world through the eyes of another. This song also pays tribute to my grandparents, Moses and Juliette, and traditions of the past,” says Sutherland, who wrote the song in 2019 with <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.serenaryder.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Serena Ryder</a> and released it on his JUNO-nominated debut solo album When The Magic Hits in 2021. </p><p><i>Walk With Me</i> was produced, mixed and engineered by acclaimed producer and legendary artist <a class="no-pjax" href="https://colinlinden.net/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Colin Linden</a>, who performs guitar on the song. Strings are performed by one-man string quartet Chris Carmichael, a multi-GRAMMY winner. The track was mastered by <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.joaocarvalhomastering.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">João Carvalho Mastering</a>. </p><p>ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS </p><p>The music video for <i>Walk With Me</i> is funded by Canada Council for the Arts. Nous remercions le Conseil des arts du Canada de son soutien. The recording of Adrian’s debut album <i>When The Magic Hits </i>is funded by FACTOR, the Government of Canada, and Canada’s private radio broadcasters. Ce projet est financé en partie par FACTOR, le gouvernement du Canada, et les radiodiffuseurs privés du Canada. With support from the Ontario Arts Council, Conseil des arts de l’Ontario, an agency of the Government of Ontario; and Radio Starmaker Fund. </p><p>THANK YOU to everyone at Beachburg Public School, with special thanks to Lily (Grade 8), Brooklyn (Grade 8), Mr. Schwan's Grade 7/8 Class, Ms. Bulmer's Grade 1 Class, Ms. Wardley & Ms. Senack's Kindergarten Class, Steve Pritchard (Lead Teacher), Sarah MacPhee (School Principal) and Susan Collins (Office Administrator). </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/530094/685f3962508e83c22a4d2bb7ce3f4485d6211cc9/original/wwm-video-webheader-cca.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Adrian Sutherlandtag:adriansutherlandmusic.com,2005:Post/69836642022-05-24T15:45:00-04:002023-02-10T14:39:24-05:00Respect The Gift Nominated At 75th Yorkton Film Festival<p><i>Respect The Gift</i>, the music video from Adrian Sutherland, has been nominated Best Performing Arts & Entertainment for the 75th Yorkton Film Festival (YFF) - North America's oldest film festival.</p><p>The super-cool music video crosses multiple artistic genres (music, dance, live-action, animation) and features dancers delivering more than a dozen dance styles, all cut together into one sequence. The dancers in silhouette-style are framed by stunning animation inspired by 1970’s retro graphic designs – including a stunning star-blanket that ‘explodes’ onto the screen. Star-blankets are significant to Indigenous culture and represent the giving of gifts – making the star-blanket design the perfect choice for this video. </p><div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="nGFa2x7Dn_s" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nGFa2x7Dn_s?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p>The live-action dance sequences were shot at The Chroma Ranch in October 2020, a motion picture green-screen facility in rural Manitoba. Sutherland’s Winnipeg-based manager RoseAnna Schick produced the video, capturing the dance footage using a tiny Manitoba crew and five Winnipeg dancers brought in individually to perform their own choreography. Adrian worked from his remote location in Attawapiskat First Nation, and animator/editor Justin Stephenson worked from Toronto. <br> <br>The whole project truly was a labour of love, talent, and respect for each other’s gifts.</p>Adrian Sutherlandtag:adriansutherlandmusic.com,2005:Post/69836492022-05-14T14:00:00-04:002022-06-01T12:47:31-04:00Scared Tops The Indigenous Music Countdown<p>Adrian was honoured to see his song <em>Scared</em> reach number one spot on the Indigenous Music Countdown (IMC) Top 40 chart during the weekend of the JUNO Awards.</p>
<p>"This is one of my favourite songs from the album," he said. "Everything in our world seems messed up and scary at times. It's hard to see ahead, and to feel hopeful when your eyes are full of tears."</p>
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<p>"Where is all the love gone to? There's no question, the world needs more love. That's what <em>Scared</em> is about," he said.</p>
<p>Adrian appreciates the support of those taking time to vote for <em>Scared</em> on the IMC, and adds 'chi miigwetch' to all the radio stations for continuing to make space for music by Indigenous artists. He extends further kudos to everyone at NCI FM involved in producing the countdown. </p>
<p>Adrian Sutherland acknowledges his cowriters - brothers Chris and Matt Gormley - both talented musicians and songwriters, as well as Colin Linden who produced, recorded, mixed and performed guitars and harmonies on the song.</p>Adrian Sutherlandtag:adriansutherlandmusic.com,2005:Post/69835972022-05-12T12:00:00-04:002022-06-01T12:51:43-04:00From James Bay All The Way To The JUNO Awards In Toronto<p>After being isolated for more than two years in the small, remote community of Attawapiskat First Nation in the Far North, singer-songwriter Adrian Sutherland found himself on a surreal musical journey during Canada's biggest week in music that took him all the way to the city of Toronto.</p>
<p>In recognition of his first JUNO Award nomination for his debut solo album, <em>When The Magic Hits</em>, Adrian shared that none of this would be possible without the building of his remote 'SeaCan Studio' where he worked interactively with producers to record vocal and acoustic guitar tracks for the debut album. </p>
<p>During the exciting and busy week leading up to the JUNO Awards, Adrian was able to perform in-person at JUNOfest's Indigenous Artist Showcase, and the TD Music Concert at Union Station.</p>
<p>Adrian was also invited to perform on The Marilyn Denis Show - and learned after the taping that he was the first musical guest in the CTV studio in over two years! The Marilyn Denis Show is a daytime television talk show on CTV that airs on weekdays across Canada. "What an honour it was to meet Marilyn and perform <em>Magic Hits</em> live and in person," he said. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/530094/8004731d96a81805a94e99b6d26b7f62f5c9cc31/original/mds-13.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_none border_none" alt="" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/530094/eeafb69aaad7fb987c488b7281ce3ef5318502a6/original/mds-12.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_none border_none" alt="" /> </p>Adrian Sutherlandtag:adriansutherlandmusic.com,2005:Post/69630112022-05-03T20:23:00-04:002022-05-03T20:33:12-04:00Music Video Poses Question... What Are You Scared Of? <p>For his latest music video, Adrian Sutherland asked friends and fans to answer one question: “What are you scared of?” And boy, did they deliver… </p>
<p>Scared invites viewers on an eye-opening journey through things that people are most afraid of. Starting with typically creepy critters like ‘snakes’ and ‘spiders’, the video gradually shifts to a deeper place, revealing more personal and sensitive subjects as we move along. Some are heart-breaking while others are painfully honest. Each message is visually articulated in its originally submitted form, resulting in 110 individual ‘cards’ synced to the song’s tempo, and woven together using stark hand-drawn black-and-white animation. </p>
<p>From the very beginning to final fading frames, the emotional ride of Scared captures and holds attention through a wide spectrum of fears – simply external, deeply internal, even profoundly existential – before circling back to the realm of love. The underlying message? The world needs more love, because love truly can conquer all. </p>
<p>Especially the things we are scared of.</p>
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<p>ABOUT THE VIDEO </p>
<p>Scared is the 5th music video for Adrian Sutherland created by award-winning filmmaker <a contents="Justin Stephenson" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.justinstephenson.com" target="_blank">Justin Stephenson</a> (The Secret Path animated film) in collaboration with Adrian’s manager and video producer <a contents="RoseAnna Schick" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ras-creative.com" target="_blank">RoseAnna Schick</a>. </p>
<p>Says Justin: "Scared is a moving song about fears and how love is what we all need in the places where we're scared. RoseAnna came up with the idea of having people submit written messages about their fears, and people were quite vulnerable with what they sent us. The video is about sharing these messages and making a space for Adrian's meaningful song to speak to that spot in us that is scared of things." </p>
<p>Says RoseAnna: “Fear is universal. Every one has a fear of some kind, and the lyrics in Scared lend themselves to exploring what we are afraid of. We cast a net to see what people would send in – and ended up with so many amazing messages. We felt an obligation to honour everyone who trusted us with their fears, and were able to use every single submission. The video turned out to be surprisingly emotional, hauntingly memorable, and definitely relatable – we’re sure that everyone who watches will resonate with at least one of the fears, if not more.” </p>
<p>AWARD-WINNING VIDEO TEAM </p>
<p>Stephenson and Schick, along with Sutherland as executive producer, have been recognized previously for their collaborative music videos. The first project they did together was in 2019 for Sutherland’s protest song Politician Man, which won Best Performing Arts & Entertainment at the 2020 <a contents="Yorkton Film Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.yorktonfilm.com" style="" target="_blank">Yorkton Film Festival</a> (Canada’s oldest film festival). This year they are nominated again for the same award at Yorkton, this time for the groovy animated live-action dance video Respect The Gift. The coveted ‘Golden Sheaf Awards’ will be handed out Saturday, May 28 in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. </p>Adrian Sutherlandtag:adriansutherlandmusic.com,2005:Post/69175172022-03-08T21:02:45-05:002022-03-08T21:08:33-05:00First JUNO Nomination A Decade In The Making<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/530094/b9b840f8fe383303678827cba834611249dd15b0/original/29-contemporary-indigenous-artist-or-group-of-the-year-01-1.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Adrian Sutherland's debut solo album, <em>When The Magic Hits</em>, was released September 17, 2021 to much acclaim. On March 1, he received his very first JUNO Award nomination, in the category of Contemporary Indigenous Artist Or Group Of The Year. </p>
<p>“I couldn’t be happier about this news,” says Sutherland. “Even though it’s my first JUNO nomination, I’ve been working hard at my music career since 2011. It means a lot to see that my new album is being recognized by the industry.” </p>
<p>Like many musicians, roots-rock artist Adrian Sutherland spent time during the pandemic to record and release an album. But unlike many, before he could even begin, he first had to construct a studio in remote Northern Canada. </p>
<p>When the pandemic began in March 2020, Sutherland found himself fully isolated in Attawapiskat First Nation – a fly-in-only location that cancelled all flights. With zero access to studio infrastructure, he’d have to fully DIY it. Adrian spent the summer learning how to work remotely, and making plans. By fall, he began constructing and gearing up recording space in a metal shipping container located in his backyard. By spring of 2021, he was finally able to begin working from inside his ‘SeaCan Studio’ to record tracks for <em>When The Magic Hits</em>. </p>
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<p>ABOUT THE ALBUM </p>
<p><em>When The Magic Hits </em>is an impressive solo debut. Seven tracks were produced, engineered and mixed by GRAMMY Award-winning Canadian-born producer <a contents="Colin Linden" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://colinlinden.bandzoogle.com/" style="" target="_blank">Colin Linden</a>, who worked remotely from Nashville while Adrian remained isolated in Attawapiskat. Colin brought his legendary guitar talents to the tracks, helping bring Adrian’s music to life with a whole new depth of heart and soul. </p>
<p>FUN FACT… Colin Linden is also nominated for this year’s JUNO Awards, in the category of Blues Album Of The Year for his record bLOW, which by coincidence was released on September 17 – the same day as Adrian’s album. </p>
<p>Featured on the tracks produced by Colin are his wife Janice Powers on keyboard and organ. Jerry Roe (Nashville) and Gary Craig (Toronto) both contributed drum tracks, with John Dymond (Toronto) on bass. Adding to the magic is Chris Carmichael. It was Colin’s 11th hour decision to bring Carmichael into the mix, who added stellar sounds of a full string quartet to two ballads – <em>Once That Was You</em> and <em>Walk With Me</em>. It was only later that Sutherland learned Carmichael has performed on seven GRAMMY-winning records and 25 gold and platinum albums! </p>
<p>Two of the album tracks – <em>Right Here</em> and <em>Make Me Better</em> – were produced, engineered and mixed by Tim Vesely, who also co-wrote the songs, and plays guitar and bass on the recordings. Adrian worked remotely with Tim, producing out of The Woodshed Studio in Toronto. Vesely brought in Colin Cripps for electric guitar, and Lyle Molzan for drums. </p>
<p>In addition to Vesely, <em>When The Magic Hits</em> features co-writes with brothers Chris Gormley (The Trews) and Matt Gormley (Daylight for Deadeyes), Jay Semko (The Northern Pikes), Scott Dibble (Hemingway Corner), <a contents="Serena Ryder" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.serenaryder.com">Serena Ryder</a>, and Colin Cripps (Blue Rodeo).</p>Adrian Sutherlandtag:adriansutherlandmusic.com,2005:Post/68876572022-02-03T13:43:20-05:002022-02-09T18:03:41-05:00Heart Of Gold Turns 50!<p>Canadiana classic <em>Heart Of Gold</em> is turning 50 this month! Released on Neil Young’s <em>Harvest </em>album on February 14, 1972, the song has surely inspired countless musicians since it first hit the airwaves.</p>
<p>Jump ahead 20 years since it’s release… In 1992, 16-year-old Adrian Sutherland in the remote northern community of Attawapiskat borrowed a harmonica from an Elder, fashioned a homemade harness using a coat-hanger, two sticks and elastic bands, and taught himself to play <em>Heart Of Gold</em>: “I grew up in an isolated area and listened to a lot of music, especially once I started playing guitar. Neil Young was one of my biggest musical inspirations, and <em>Heart Of Gold</em> is one of my favourite songs,” says Sutherland.</p>
<p>Jump ahead another 27 years… In 2018, Adrian and his band Midnight Shine released a unique version of <em>Heart Of Gold</em>: “We wanted to cover it, but in a way that’s different from everyone else. So we gave it a little ‘shine’ of our own.” Their timely take on the timeless classic honours the heart and soul of the original, yet is distinctly different. Featuring heavy drum beat and slide guitar, it pays homage to Sutherland’s Indigenous culture with pow wow singing, chanting, and verse in Mushkegowuk Cree. </p>
<p>One year later… In 2019, a music video for <em>Heart Of Gold</em> was released. Shot in Attawapiskat, it features some of Adrian’s family and friends enjoying a ‘boat ride’ – with a fun reveal at the end that you won’t see coming! Since its release, the music video has earned over 266.5k views on YouTube, while the song has been streamed more than 133k times on Spotify. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="HMTzfSWNBhc" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/HMTzfSWNBhc/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HMTzfSWNBhc?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe> <br> COMMENTS FROM FANS: </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>“I have heard this song covered many times and this is by far my favourite version. Great mix of sounds. The video is beautiful. Peace and Love to everyone in Attawapiskat…”</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>“Surprisingly close to the original with a distinctive Northern sound and voice…”</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>“Thank you for bringing new depth and culture to one of my favourite songs…”</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>“I love the parts when you sing in Cree and the pow wow. We need more music like this…”</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>“Wow, I tune in intently each time I hear this played… your cover glows with warmth and yearning.<br>The video is beautiful…”</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>“I was about 10 when Neil Young’s version was featured on a TV special. It’s been a favourite ever since. But your version is like hearing it again for the first time…”</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>“My father is hearing impaired and can barely hear voices anymore, but was able to hear your voice. It was amazing to see him enjoying classic rock again, with a mix of our Indigenous heritage…”</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>“Australia absolutely loves your twist on a classic. Yes, GOLD…”<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="nTyRzB4ftgg" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/nTyRzB4ftgg/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nTyRzB4ftgg?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></em></p>Adrian Sutherlandtag:adriansutherlandmusic.com,2005:Post/68822462022-01-28T13:48:28-05:002022-02-11T11:38:12-05:00What Are You Scared Of? <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/530094/9d89b24461d336307cb936aeb3426793bc5a9873/original/scared-promo-horiz-2.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Be part of Adrian’s next music video, by answering this question… WHAT ARE YOU SCARED OF?? </p>
<p>We are asking friends/family/fans to write on a piece of paper something you are scared of, take a picture of it, and send it in. You can write cursive, or printing. It can be any kind of paper. You can use pen, pencil, paint, crayons, markers, anything. It can be super colourful, artistic, or plain and simple. We will use the images to create the SCARED music video. Personal names will NOT be used in the music video, only the images. </p>
<p><strong>3 EASY STEPS:</strong> </p>
<p>1. Write on your paper: I am scared of FILL-IN-THE-BLANK</p>
<p>2. Take a photo of it - please shoot it horizontal, and high resolution if possible.</p>
<p>3. Email it to: midnightshineonline@yahoo.ca</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>DEADLINE: Sunday, February 13 </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>**We will accept all submissions that come in before February 16 - that is final cut-off date**</em></strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Scared </em><br>Written by Adrian Sutherland, Chris Gormley, Matt Gormley <br>Produced by Colin Linden </strong><br> <br>Every time I stop to think about the world <br>I think of all the pain that life can hurl <br>I think of all the words that people say <br>Why we gotta hate so much today <br>And it hurts me so bad </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">And I get scared I get so scared <br>People trying to live without love <br>And I’m scared to death <br>Of this emptiness </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Maybe things are better on the other side <br>If only I could see through your hurting eyes <br>Hard to hang on when you’re losing hope <br>Chest fills up and you start to choke <br>And it makes me so sad </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">And I get scared I get so scared <br>People trying to live without love <br>And I’m scared to death <br>Of this emptiness </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I will shine a light for you <br>So bright that you can see <br>But you’re blinded by the night <br>And you can barely breathe </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">And I get scared I get so scared <br>People trying to live without love <br>And I’m scared to death <br>Of this emptiness </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">And I get scared I get so scared <br>People trying to live without love <br>And I’m scared to death <br>Of this emptiness </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">And I get scared I get so scared <br>People trying to live without love <br>We all have to give <br>It’s never enough <br>Cause we need love today </p>Adrian Sutherlandtag:adriansutherlandmusic.com,2005:Post/68266882021-11-18T00:00:00-05:002021-12-01T14:06:01-05:00Magic Hits: Official Music Video<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/530094/f7d3a8c3e82c12ec3672707dfbb467d7da338467/original/adrian-1.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>The <em>Magic Hits</em> music video is out now, featuring Adrian strolling outdoors singing vocals alongside four legendary artists in split-screen performances shot in Attawapiskat ON, Toronto ON and Nashville TN.</p>
<p><em>Magic Hits</em> is the third video from Sutherland in 2021 – no small feat considering he hasn’t left his remote Northern home since March 2020. All three videos plus another previously were made by the same team: director, animator and editor Justin Stephenson (Toronto), and creative producer and production manager RoseAnna Schick (Winnipeg), with Sutherland as executive producer.</p>
<p>Says Justin Stephenson: “<em>Magic Hits</em> is a song that celebrates those magic moments we all love, while urging us to not wait on the sidelines. We started working with the split-screen as a way of bringing Adrian’s collaborators together with him. Each of them created lovely space with their individual performances, and as we worked, the lines started to blur between them. The video brings everyone together, even though they are thousands of miles apart. No one is on the sidelines.”</p>
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<p>ABOUT THE PRODUCTION</p>
<p>For the Nashville unit, a Google search netted Fool’s Pajamas Productions and three talented young videographers who captured footage at the home studio of Colin Linden. Producer of <em>Magic Hits</em>, Linden performs guitars and harmonies on the song, with wife Janice Powers on B3 organ. Random street scenes were also captured in Nashville.</p>
<p>In Toronto is Brian Gregory Creative, who previously shot for Adrian’s debut video <em>Politician Man</em>. Gregory captured footage of Gary Craig on drums in his home studio, and John Dymond on bass at Blue Sound and Music. Random street scenes in Toronto were also captured, including Adrian’s image on the giant Spotify billboard in Yonge-Dundas Square – coincidentally on display the day Gregory was scheduled to shoot.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/530094/8b30fdbd9f5e2da991208d6d59778d8ca18f1748/original/colin-gary-johnny-janice.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>In Attawapiskat, visuals were gotten with Adrian’s iPhone 12 and his brother. Andrew Sutherland happened to arrive into the community right about the time Adrian was looking for someone to help with the video. Andrew, who has a natural eye for and an interest in videography, captured Adrian’s vocals in three different locations, and footage of the streets of Attawapiskat.</p>
<p>Video batches were delivered digitally to Stephenson at Even Steven in Toronto, who thoughtfully pieced it all together in the editing suite with a little help from editor and animator Kash Tahen, and a little creative input from Schick and Sutherland. The rest, as they say, just might be magic…</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="-BCkXomnl7g" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/-BCkXomnl7g/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-BCkXomnl7g?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="300" width="600" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></span></h2>Adrian Sutherlandtag:adriansutherlandmusic.com,2005:Post/68920842021-11-12T00:00:00-05:002022-02-09T18:14:01-05:00DIY Recording Studio Inside A Sea-Can<p>How do you produce music completely isolated in Canada's Far North during a global pandemic with zero access to any studio infrastructure? You DIY it... and that's exactly what Adrian Sutherland did!</p>
<p>In the fall of 2020, Adrian began constructing and gearing up recording space inside a metal shipping container sitting quietly and idle on his property in Attawapiskat First Nation. Fast forward to spring 2021, and Adrian was able to work interactively with producers from inside his ‘sea-can studio’ recording music tracks for his debut solo album.</p>
<p><em>When The Magic Hits, </em>released September 17, 2021, was produced remotely by GRAMMY Award-winning producer Colin Linden (produced seven tracks) working from Nashville, and acclaimed producer and engineer Tim Vesely (produced two tracks) working from Toronto. Each one enlisted studio musicians in their areas to perform on the songs. Adrian recorded vocal and acoustic guitar tracks at his SeaCan Studio and delivered the files remotely to the producers. A magical debut album is the first result from a once-silent shipping container!</p>
<p>Check out Adrian's interview about his DIY music studio with CTV News Northern Ontario <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://northernontario.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2241107&jwsource=cl" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/530094/14e2f17293a634e1d638316f30672cb656136f41/original/containers-2.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Adrian Sutherlandtag:adriansutherlandmusic.com,2005:Post/68021222021-11-08T15:13:17-05:002021-12-08T12:33:53-05:00A Song For Hope: I Need Angels<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/530094/ab11342a93022969deef85f6e5d304130016c504/original/bts-cemetary-edit.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Today - November 8, 2021 - is the third anniversary of the release of music video <em>I Need Angels</em>. A small video crew had travelled in the fall of 2018 to Attawapiskat, my home in Northern Ontario, to shoot the video. It was my first music video experience, and what started out as a simple idea turned into a pretty meaningful project. </p>
<p>The song was first inspired by events in my community. In 2016, had just gotten back from my month-long annual spring hunt out on the land, during which time I had no contact with the outside world. Upon returning, the first news I heard was that there had been a stream of suicide attempts in Attawapiskat – an isolated Cree village on the coast of the James Bay. Everyone was talking about it, and media across the country were covering what was being referred to as a ‘suicide crisis’ in Canada’s north. </p>
<p>I was shocked. Like many others, I just couldn’t understand what had happened. Why were these kids – they were kids, all of them – suddenly trying to take their own lives? It was devastating and it really bothered me. I didn’t know what to do, or how to help. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/530094/5a17e204bf1a31145d89019f5795c7d7d3aec3db/original/adrian-promo-1-128-3.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />I recall talking to others, trying to learn about the issue. It was extremely difficult trying to pry information from frontline workers due to the sensitive nature and confidentiality of patients and clients, but one professional did confess there were over 30 attempts in the span of one month. Thirty attempts! That’s equal to one attempt per day! That was a truly startling number.</p>
<p>No one has the answers or knows how to deal directly with social issues, especially when it comes to remote places. Quite often the issues are complex and deep-rooted, stemming from intergenerational trauma that is not easy to heal. A lot of the social challenges quite largely get ignored because people simply don’t know where to start. This is especially true in Canada’s northern Indigenous communities, where adequate social and mental health resources are seriously lacking. </p>
<p>Even though I didn’t know what to do, I knew I had to do something. Being a musician and songwriter, the only way I could think of to try and help was to use my craft. So I wrote a song called<em> I Need Angels</em>. It tackles the topic of depression and suicide, while instilling hope with messaging about not giving up.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/530094/c8307ac18fe3f3eba7ff9db348fafb3f3c45694c/original/i-need-angels-attawapiskat-2.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />We chose <em>I Need Angels</em> for our debut music video, and a small video crew from Vancouver and Winnipeg travelled to Attawapiskat to shoot it. Being able to make this video in my community meant a lot to me, but I’m not going to lie – it has also taken a toll on my own mental health. I have to contend with my own challenges, because like most families in the north, we’re struggling, too. But I find it’s important and helpful for me to debrief and talk about what I’m feeling, and how all this affects me.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/530094/70185926ac0ed75ce2753dd369cad968b5ebc126/original/adrian-sutherland-hilltop-edit.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />To be honest, I was reluctant to move forward with recording <em>I Need Angels</em>, because I felt it was a topic most people were not ready to talk about – especially people who have lost loved ones to suicide. But I’m glad I chose to move ahead with recording it, and including it on our third album, <em>High Road</em>, which was released last year. </p>
<p>With the release of the<em> I Need Angels</em> video in November 2018, and a lot of media interest in the story behind the video, I have had to talk about it many more times than I wanted to. Talking about it and thinking about it so intensely for several months has been tough, and often draining. There are times I wonder if I made the right choice to write this song and make this video, taking on such a difficult and sensitive topic.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/530094/087fec6c121080f236dbf54200946429b7f24737/original/i-need-angels-attawapiskat.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />And then at other times… I will receive an email or social media message from someone who has heard the song, or watched the video, and they wanted to write and say thank you. They wanted to let me know the song brings them hope, or has helped them or their loved ones in some way. At these times, it feels like the right choice, and it makes me proud to know that my music does make a difference.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="b2VWNONdnbY" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/b2VWNONdnbY/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/b2VWNONdnbY?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Adrian Sutherlandtag:adriansutherlandmusic.com,2005:Post/68021452021-11-02T15:00:00-04:002021-12-08T12:36:48-05:00Politician Man: Nominated Best Music Video At AIFF<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/530094/3c3d8e470ddaf7d5a95b68fb38e7e7c6a4447598/original/politician-man-studio-harmonica.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Adrian's music video for <em>Politician Man</em> is in official selection at the 46th American Indian Film Festival in San Francisco, which runs November 5-13. It has also been nominated for Best Music Video. </p>
<p>The powerful protest song – Sutherland’s debut single as a solo artist – has been gaining audiences ever since its premiere on October 17, 2019, four days before Canada’s federal election. The video and its important message earned national media coverage at that time, and continues to garner attention today. </p>
<p>The <em>Politician Man</em> video was created by acclaimed animator and filmmaker Justin Stephenson (director of animation and editor of Gord Downie’s <em>The Secret Path</em>), and produced by Sutherland’s manager and video producer RoseAnna Schick. </p>
<p>The Americana-style song was written by Sutherland with brothers Chris Gormley and Matt Gormley, and produced and engineered by Carl Jennings at Westmoreland Recording in Hamilton. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/530094/d0b3c4702440d7a3142e7110fcbd023987b4a1f5/original/politician-man-you-try-to-garner-fame.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />ABOUT POLITICIAN MAN </p>
<p>The seeds for the song were planted in July 2019, when Attawapiskat First Nation – Sutherland’s isolated Cree community on the James Bay in remote Northern Canada – declared a state of emergency over contaminated water. At almost the exact same moment, insensitive comments about water from a thoughtless politician in Ottawa sparked massive public outcry, and national media coverage. <em>Politician Man</em>, a song that speaks to Canada’s troubled relationship with First Nations, was Sutherland’s response. </p>
<p>“The relationship between Canada and First Nations has been difficult for a long time, and in many ways it still is. <em>Politician Man</em> is about this relationship, and the need for all of us – politicians, chiefs, Indigenous people, all people – to start listening to each other, and move past the blaming. We all need to do our part to make real change happen. That’s the message behind <em>Politician Man</em>,” says Sutherland. </p>
<p>Born and born and raised in Attawapiskat – where he still resides today – Adrian has NEVER had drinkable water flowing into his home. For his entire 44-year-old life, he has had to collect clean drinking water from elsewhere. When he was younger, his family used to draw water straight from the river. These days, Attawapiskat has two dispensaries where families get their drinking water. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/530094/2e06e7ddc8e85c4329c68f265e69be285bf572ef/original/politician-man-studio-guitar.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" />AWARD-WINNING VIDEO </p>
<p>Since its release <em>Politician Man</em> has screened in Official Selection at more than two dozen film festivals around the world, capturing awards from the following: </p>
<p> Yorkton Film Festival – Best Performing Arts & Entertainment – Jun 18, 2020 <br> Moving Parts Film Festival – Best Music Video – Sep 26, 2020 <br> Indie Shorts Buenos Aires & Indie Shorts Miami – Best Music Video – Dec 8, 2020 <br> Phoenix International Short Film Festival – Best Music Video – Jan 4, 2021 <br> London Music Video Festival – Best Music Video – Jul 1, 2021 </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="7Zd-N19k09Y" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/7Zd-N19k09Y/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7Zd-N19k09Y?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Adrian Sutherlandtag:adriansutherlandmusic.com,2005:Post/67849912021-09-17T19:00:00-04:002021-11-06T14:06:02-04:00The Magic Of Sutherland's Debut Album<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/530094/cbc3f2c4d0f628bb6ac1e1abe9d0c3b9b20f4a7f/original/adrian-sutherland-credit-judy-sutherland-15.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_none" alt="" />You could say a whole lot of synchronicity went into the making of <em>When The Magic Hits</em>, the first solo project from Adrian Sutherland. <br> <br>Like connecting with two co-writing brothers because one was a studio player on some of Adrian’s earlier recordings. Or arriving at a session with another writer to discover they both shared the same song idea. Or being randomly paired on stage at a show with a musician he’d never met before, which led to a small tour later, where he would ultimately meet his album’s producer. Or his album producer’s own album being released on the same day as Adrian’s album, completely by chance... <br> <br>Those are just a few of the ‘magic moments’ that found their way into the making of <em>When The Magic Hits</em>, the beautiful nine-track album that is out now. It features lead single <em>Magic Hits</em>, produced by GRAMMY Award-winning Colin Linden, who brings his heartfelt harmonies and mournful magical guitar to the song. <em>Magic Hits </em>was written by Sutherland along with previous collaborators Chris & Matt Gormley. Together, the three of them have some kind of magic indeed, evident in the three songs they wrote for this album (and two before). </p>
<p>ARTIST STATEMENT <br> <br>Says Sutherland: “My new album is about deeper meaning for me. These songs allowed me to explore some personal stuff I've never been able to on past albums. Some of the themes are sensitive but it was important for me to write about them, like fighting through losses and traumas, and learning to appreciate everything I have today, because it hasn't always been clear to me.” <br> <br>“The world we live in seems to be in chaos, with no signs of settling back down to 'normal' anytime soon. Some of these things scare me at times. Not knowing where all the love is, not knowing where we're heading as a country. Are we truly ready to walk with each other in a good way? I was thinking about all of these things as I was writing this album.” <br> <br>“The songs are emotional, and powerful for me to listen to now. They move me in ways like nothing else I have written. The talent who came together to help me make this album – from the producers, to the musicians, to the songwriters who collaborated with me – their passion shines through in every song. I absolutely love this album and hold it close to my heart.” </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/530094/eb4c46cab0d73e7691df664229efa95af1a6f50b/original/wtmh-album-cover-final.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>SONGWRITERS ON THE ALBUM <br> <br><em>When The Magic Hits</em> features co-writes with Chris Gormley (The Trews) and Matt Gormley (Daylight for Deadeyes), Tim Vesely (Rheostatics), Colin Cripps (Blue Rodeo), Jay Semko (The Northern Pikes), Scott Dibble (Hemingway Corner), and Serena Ryder. <br> <br>PRODUCERS AND PLAYERS <br> <br>Seven tracks were produced, engineered and mixed by Canadian-born producer Colin Linden, who worked remotely from Nashville while Adrian remained isolated in northern Attawapiskat First Nation. Colin lent his legendary guitar talents and back-up vocals to the tracks, helping bring Adrian’s songs to life with a whole new depth of heart and soul. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/530094/275f1df806d07a40f8a06e20fad997fdbaa45872/original/colin-linden-adrian-sutherland-feb-2020-edit.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_none" alt="" /> <br>Featured on the tracks is Linden’s wife Janice Powers, who delivers her magic on keyboard and organ. Jerry Roe (Nashville) and Gary Craig (Toronto) both contributed drum tracks, with John Dymond (Toronto) providing bass. <br> <br>Adding to the magic is Chris Carmichael. It was Linden’s 11th hour decision to bring on Carmichael, who all on his own added the passionate sounds of a full string quartet to <em>Once That Was You</em> (written with Semko) and <em>Walk With Me</em> (written with Ryder). It was only afterwards that Sutherland learned Carmichael has performed on nine GRAMMY winning records and 25 gold and platinum recordings… <br> <br>Two album tracks – <em>Right Here </em>and <em>Make Me Better </em>– were produced, engineered and mixed by Tim Vesely at The Woodshed Studio in Toronto. Adrian worked remotely with Vesely, who plays guitar and bass on the recordings. Vesely brought in Colin Cripps for electric guitar, and Lyle Molzan for drums. <br> <br><em>When The Magic Hits </em>was mastered by former GRAMMY-nominee João Carvalho Mastering in Toronto. Artistic designer Nick Perreault created the artwork for the album and singles, and Adrian’s wife Judy Sutherland provided photography for the covers and liner notes. </p>
<p><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="498" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fattaboyadrian%2Fposts%2F157439326565346&show_text=false&width=500" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" width="500"></iframe></p>Adrian Sutherlandtag:adriansutherlandmusic.com,2005:Post/67300442021-08-29T01:33:28-04:002021-08-29T01:36:39-04:00Once That Was You: Second Single From Debut Album<p><em><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/530094/040a5b6667923a1246ec2b9c4ab93216584dfeab/original/otwy-release-ytheader.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Once That Was You</em> is the second single from Sutherland’s debut album. It was co-written with Jay Semko in Saskatoon SK on Friday, March 13, 2020 – the day after the JUNO Awards were cancelled due to COVID-19. </p>
<p>Adrian and Jay had planned a co-writing meet-up while Adrian was in town to play JUNO Cup hockey, and despite the unbelievable news coming down all around them, they decided to forge ahead. They met in-person for the very first time in a Sheraton hotel meeting room, and in three hours penned this beautiful ballad about yearning for lost connections. </p>
<p>“<em>Once That Was You </em>is about longing for something or someone who touched your heart deeply. We were writing this song while everything was shutting down by the minute. It felt like the end of the world, that’s how we were both feeling – that line actually opens the song,” says Sutherland. “It’s definitely a ballad, probably the first real ballad I’ve ever written. Jay writes from a place of deep emotion, and that approach was at the heart of our writing session.” </p>
<p>Says Jay Semko: “Sometimes songs are there waiting to be brought into our world. Adrian is such a natural writer and, despite the strange circumstances we were creating under, the words and music just organically flowed. It was an amazing cosmic connection, and I remember feeling a real sense of serenity as we finished writing the song.” </p>
<p>PRODUCED BY COLIN LINDEN </p>
<p><em>Once That Was You</em> was produced, engineered, and mixed by Colin Linden, who also performs guitars on the track. Working from his Pinhead Recorders studio in Nashville, with Adrian working from his SeaCan Studio in remote Attawapiskat First Nation, they were able to make some beautiful music together during the pandemic – across international borders, without either of them leaving home. </p>
<p>Says Sutherland about <em>Once That Was You</em>: “Colin did an amazing job drawing you into the melody of this song. When he suggested adding strings to it, I loved that idea! It turned out even more beautiful than I ever imagined it could be.” </p>
<p>Says Linden: “When I first heard <em>Once That Was You</em>, it struck me as the sound of heartbreak and humility – grace under pain…. And like another conduit of emotion – the great Roy Orbison – Adrian’s voice cried out for strings and atmosphere to deliver the message.” </p>
<p>Joining Adrian and Colin on the track is Chris Carmichael (Nashville TN) on strings, Jerry Roe (Nashville TN) on drums, and Johnny Dymond (Toronto ON) on bass – each working remotely from their own recording spaces during the pandemic. The song was mastered by João Carvalho, with artwork by artistic designer Nick Perreault. </p>
<p><em>Once That Was You</em> is one of seven songs that Colin Linden produced for Sutherland’s album debut. The full album – <em>When The Magic Hits</em> – is slated for release September 17, 2021. </p>
<p>SONGWRITERS ON THE ALBUM </p>
<p>In addition to Jay Semko, Adrian co-wrote for <em>When The Magic Hits</em> with several stellar songwriters, including brothers Chris Gormley and Matt Gormley, Scott Dibble, Tim Vesely, Colin Cripps, and Serena Ryder. </p>
<p><strong>LISTEN NOW!</strong> <em><a contents="Once That Was You" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://adrian-sutherland.com/once-that-was-you">Once That Was You</a></em> </p>Adrian Sutherlandtag:adriansutherlandmusic.com,2005:Post/67266772021-08-25T00:00:00-04:002021-12-08T12:43:15-05:00Music Video Made With 1600 Selfies!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/530094/2d8863a003d712bf41443cc41ab27ac65acc82dd/original/yt-header.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>What do you do when you live in an isolated location with no video crews, no video gear, and you need to make a music video? One option is to spend six weeks shooting a shitload of selfies, handing them over to a talented filmmaker, and letting the magic happen… which is exactly what Adrian Sutherland did… </p>
<p>“<em>Right Here</em> is a song about being there for the people that you love and care about – and also having those people that you love and care about being there for you, too,” says Sutherland. “It made sense for the music video to give a glimpse into my life and share with viewers some of the people and places that mean the most to me.” </p>
<h4>ABOUT THE MUSIC VIDEO </h4>
<p>With Sutherland isolated in Attawapiskat First Nation since the start of the pandemic, any visuals needed for the video had to be attainable by Sutherland himself. Filmmaker and animator Justin Stephenson came up with the clever concept. </p>
<p>“The video for <em>Right Here</em> draws inspiration from people’s travel selfies. I was struck by the idea of an ever-changing world around a steadfast and constant subject,” says Stephenson, who has worked with Sutherland before on two previous music videos. </p>
<p>“This idea evolved even further, though, as Adrian sent photos and we started to put them to the song. What started as an expression of personal presence became a story about relationships with family, friends, place, and the land. Being ‘right here’ is about being home. It’s a perfect song for the times we are in.” </p>
<p>Sutherland loved the idea, even though he knew that capturing the photos would be a big task. “I took over 1600 pics on my iPhone 12 over the course of six weeks,” says Sutherland. “At first it seemed overwhelming to have to shoot that many selfies, and to frame them all consistently, too. But once I got the hang of it, the pictures added up quickly. It turned out to be a fun look into my world.” </p>
<p>“Some challenging moments were taking selfies while operating the boat, and making sure I didn’t crash into anything. Some of the most fun moments were getting some of my family into the shots, and even one of my dogs, too. Also the great-horned owlet we rescued last month – we even managed to get him in the video, too.”</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="jN2mGioBHFk" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/jN2mGioBHFk/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jN2mGioBHFk?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="400" width="700" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Adrian Sutherlandtag:adriansutherlandmusic.com,2005:Post/67266802021-06-17T11:00:00-04:002021-12-08T12:40:03-05:00Right Here: Advance Single from Debut Album<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/530094/7429fa308573b7995bd88222610ebba724970d6e/original/adrian-sutherland-credit-judy-sutherland-1.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Shining brightly from Canada’s Far North, Adrian Sutherland is pleased to be releasing a brand new single today, in advance of his debut solo album. </p>
<p>“<em>Right Here</em> is a song about always being there for the people that you love and care about, especially when times are tough. And vice versa – having the people that you love and care about being there for you when you need them most,” says Sutherland. </p>
<p><em>Right Here</em> was written by Adrian Sutherland, Tim Vesely, and Colin Cripps. It was produced and engineered by Vesely at The Woodshed Studio in Toronto, who also plays guitar and bass. Cripps is on electric guitar, with Lyle Molzan on drums. The song was finished by João Carvalho, with artwork by long-time artistic designer Nick Perreault. </p>
<p>LISTEN NOW! <a contents="Right Here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://adriansutherland.fanlink.to/RightHere">Right Here</a></p>Adrian Sutherlandtag:adriansutherlandmusic.com,2005:Post/67266812021-04-22T11:00:00-04:002021-12-08T12:41:37-05:00Indigenous Music Countdown: Top Song<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/530094/5858d8077f79be1f8f902eabde85d2d1833dd3c3/original/availablenow-website.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Since release, Adrian Sutherland’s new single<em> Respect the Gift</em> has been climbing the Indigenous Music Countdown, an international radio chart and syndicated program based out of Canada. This week, it reached top spot. </p>
<p>“I’m very happy to see that <em>Respect the Gift </em>has made it to #1 at the top of the chart,” says Sutherland, who is currently working on his debut solo album from home in remote Attawapiskat First Nation. “I’m really proud of the song, and glad that fans are liking it.” </p>
<p><em>Respect the Gift</em> continues to earn airplay in Canada, Germany, Australia, and the United States, while the music video is closing in on 40k views. Watch the video now! </p>
<p>VIDEO – FUN FACTS </p>
<ul> <li>Four different artistic genres – music, dance, live-action, animation. <br> </li> <li>Five dancers with an impressive array of styles – jazz, hip-hop, tap, funk, modern, classical ballet, hip-hop, b-girling, house, vogue, waacking, dancehall, afrobeat, Brazilian. <br> </li> <li>Five dance performances cut together into one stellar sequence, animated silhouette-style with stunning backdrops inspired by 70’s-style graphic design – creating an undeniably ‘groovy’ retro feel. <br> </li> <li>One of the design highlights is the ‘star blanket’ that first bursts onto screen at 00:48 before coming back in different variations (including a dazzling ‘disco’ version!). Star blankets are significant to Indigenous culture in that they are often given as gifts and represent the act of giving. <br> </li> <li>A cross-country production story, it was shot in Oct 2020 at The Chroma Ranch in rural Manitoba, with a tiny Winnipeg production crew and Winnipeg dancers, animator Justin Stephenson (Gord Downie’s <em>The Secret Path</em>) working remotely from Toronto, and Sutherland isolated in Attawapiskat. </li>
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<p>SPECIAL THANKS </p>
<p>We would like to acknowledge funding support from the Ontario Arts Council, an agency of the Government of Ontario (Music Recording Projects) for assistance to record music demos. We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts (Digital Originals) for assistance to make the music video.</p>Adrian Sutherland