EDWIN DERRICUTT: Symmetry

Edwin Derricutt

Symmetry

© 2006 Edwin Derricutt (9421900094219)

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A Kiwi solo artist with the catchiest acoustic based tunes after the likes of Jack Johnson & Neil Finn you'll find downunder.

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Edwin Derricutt was born in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, his mother a Salvation Army musician who once formed a harmonica band in the UK, and his father a talented joiner & shop-fitter. Both immigrated to New Zealand from the UK and subsequently met in Wellington. It was no surprise when Edwin found himself pursuing architecture as a career choice and singing and writing songs as he grew up.
Edwin first starting learning guitar after striking a bargain with his parents, pass his school certificate exams and be rewarded by a nylon string classical guitar. Edwin decided that he was of course going to pass so coerced them into the purchase before even sitting his exams. As soon as Edwin could play two chords he was penning lyrics & recording songs on the home stereo, sealing his path as a singer / songwriter.
Unfortunately it’s hard to make a living as an artist in New Zealand, so pragmatism lead to years at university and a career in architecture. Having been involved in the design and construction of numerous buildings and structures around the country, Edwin knows what it's like to be chained to desks and computer screen for days and weeks at a time. Music is his escape. Songwriting is the food for his soul.
Consequently escape and reflection are common themes of his debut album Symmetry.
In large part, Symmetry was written and recorded aboard his bright yellow Bedford Bus (oh yeah ... when he was young he wanted to be a bus driver). The recording process of the album was unique. Ed jumped on board, drove to idyllic New Zealand locations, wrote songs and recorded demos on his Mac laptop. If you Listen closely you can even hear the clanging and stomping of various metallic and wooden fixtures onboard the bus,that contributed to the percussion tracks on the album. If you listen REALLY close, you can even hear the birds singing along between tracks.
The end product is an album that actually takes you on that journey of escape with Edwin. Instantly accessible to a wide audience, listening to Symmetry you can't help being transported to your favourite beach or simply lazing on the deck of your mates holiday bach on a summer evening sipping something icy.

The likes of Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, Coldplay and local influences Niel & Tim Finn have added to the songwriting flavours evident here.

This is a must have album.

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  • An absolutely breathtaking album
    author: Ellie

    I'd give this album 6 stars if I could. It's perfect. The whole album works together, no songs jar. It's beautiful and haunting and also a great feel good album.

  • author: Julz

    I have moved into a house with 5 other girls..and they all absolutely love your CD as much as I do...and we religiously play your CD every night before we go to sleep...your very popular in our household...so popular that my roomie dreams of having you play at her birthday one day....now hows that for groupie hey superstar!!!!...beatles eat your heart out!

  • Right from the very first chord I thought this was an album I was going to enjoy
    author: NZ MUSICIAN MAGAZINE By Tim Page

    Right from the very first chord I thought this was an album I was going to enjoy, and I haven’t changed my mind. ‘Symmetry’ signals the former Felt front man’s course change into life as a solo performer. Although augmented by a variety of instrumentation and musicians ranging from string section to loops, this is largely acoustic guitar driven, and well so. Recording acoustic guitar is a bit of an art, and producer/engineer Nick Manders has proven himself to be a true artist, beautifully capturing Derricutt’s highly capable playing. Recording was done at Wellsford Studios, The Lab, Parachute and The Bus studios. The songs are well written, reflecting a thoughtfulness of notable faith and conviction. Artwork and overall presentation of the album is outstanding. I really can’t find anything I don’t like about it.

  • Cross Rythyms Review: UK
    author: Paul Gallagher

    Previously the lead singer of pop/rock band Felt who aren't known internationally but were BIG in New Zealand, 'Symmetry' sees Edwin Derricutt going it alone, with an acoustic album that owes a debt to the chilled-out vibes of Jack Johnson and Ben Harper. Fortunately this doesn't feel forced, and the result is a great set of heartfelt and catchy songs that admirably walks the line between acoustic and pop. The title track is a light and light-hearted song about a romantic relationship, and it's balanced by more spiritually searching songs like "Waihi" and "Write Your Name". The latter also exemplifies Derricutt's great lyrics, with the line "Be the carpet in my lounge room/Be the shine on my floor" bringing a sense of the everyday nature of a relationship. The other ace in Derricutt's hand is his soulful and expressive voice, reminiscent of Del Amitri's Justin Currie, with a similar ability to capture emotion in his tones. Perfect for a laid-back evening with a contemplative edge, 'Symmetry' is highly recommended.

  • Classy...
    author: Kent

    I just recieved the album, thanks! *Very* classy packaging, nicely done! I love how you put 'where you wrote the song' at the bottom of the lyrics. It certainly gives it a very nz/beachy feel. Very cool (but not helpful for the homesickness!). Awesome.

  • LEGENDARY!!
    author: KB

    Edwin Derricutt is a LEGENDARY singer / songwriter (New Zealander of course!) I discovered him by accident when a CD store shop person recommended his album to me when I came up to buy 2 totally unrelated albums - this only because I'd come into the mall to grab a takeaway coffee, got it, went back to my car and saw the keys in the ignition behind my locked car door! And shopping for music is a great way to fill in time while you're waiting for a spare key to arrive....as I see it, it was meant to be, I was blown away by the album 'Symmetry'.

  • Totally wicked album!
    author: Dave K

    I have to say...this is a totally wicked album!. This album goes to show what quality can come out of independant artists. I grabbed this album after a live performance at a wine and food festival and its now a fav to chill out to. Nice music for the car too... dave

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