DANIEL FOSTER JOHNSTON: From the Attic Window

Daniel Foster Johnston

From the Attic Window

© 2006 DFJ Productions (825279704226)

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On his newly released CD "From the Attic Window," classically trained guitarist Daniel Foster Johnston beautifully incorporates Appalachian , Celtic and Contemporay elements with his unique compositional approach and dazzling finger-style technique.

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DANIEL FOSTER JOHNSTON

Daniel was raised in the wonderfully diverse musical atmosphere of Memphis, Tennessee. He became enthralled with his older brother’s equally diverse record collection, ranging from Classical and jazz standards to the leaders of the folk music revival of the nineteen-sixties: Odetta, Josh White, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, and many others. By age six he had become an avid listener to a variety of music genres, many of which would influence his compositional style.

At the age of twelve Daniel was given a Sears “Silvertone” arch-top guitar that his cousin had abandoned. He taught himself how to play and began figuring out songs by ear. When asked to join a friend’s band as a bass player he learned the instrument on his own. He played bass and guitar in acoustic/rock bands throughout his college years, majoring in string bass and classical guitar. He eventually chose the acoustic steel-string guitar as his primary instrument, focusing on finger-style techniques. Early influences include James Taylor, Stephen Stills, David Crosby, Bert Jansch and John Renbourn. More recent influences include Michael Hedges, Leo Kottke, and Tony McManus.

After a ten-year stint as a recording engineer in Nashville, Daniel returned to Memphis and focused his efforts on writing and learning pieces for solo guitar. His first CD release, “From the Attic Window,” is the result of those efforts. “From the Attic Window” is a collection of Daniel’s own compositions along with two arrangements of traditional Scottish melodies, and a piece written by Jim Corcoran, a predominant French Canadian recording artist.


In addition to his musical duties Daniel is a practicing psychotherapist. He alternates between Memphis and his vacation home in Montezuma Gap, North Carolina, in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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  • Blue Ridge Splendor
    author: Andrea

    I read that Mr. Johnston lives part time in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. I can tell you that the splendor of those mountains is evident in the pieces. In the 4th track, "Grandfather Mountain Suite: Wince," you can almost see the Rhododendron spilling down the mountainside. The "Biscuits" evokes images of folk dances and gives a sense of timelessness one only gets from mountains. I'm listening to it right now. You should be, too.

  • Great meditation music
    author: Madison

    I teach yoga classes in New York city, and have recently taken to playing different selections from Mr. Johnston's cd during the class, and in particular during final relaxation. I far prefer it to the droning repetitive music commonly played in classes. This music is fresh, complex, and stimulating as well as soothing. He is obviously an accomplished player and writer. I bought the cd after hearing a part of it at a street fair in Virginia. I love the music, the performances, and the surprise twists the tracks take you on. I recommend it. I remember feeling the same way the first time I heard Leo Kottke's "Greenhouse" album before it became really popular; like I had a great secret I was going to turn somebody on to.

  • Beautifully done on many levels!
    author: Joan

    This album is a delight from beginning to end! DFJ's solo guitar is enjoyable on many levels...it's mellow and positive, great for creating moods and coversation, wonderfully melodic, and beautifully played and recorded. His style is reminiscent of Burt Jansch, James Taylor, Leo Kotke, Tony McMannis, etc, and the compositions are mature and unique. I've enjoyed it so much that I've given it as a gift to friends! I surely hope there's more from him on the horizon.

  • Beautifully relaxing solo guitar
    author: Melissa

    Everything a guitar CD should be.....moving, relaxing, but yet energy invoking. Pleasant listening for any occasion.

  • Stunning Music
    author: Sandy

    This CD is delicious and sensual. The music is a mixture of spice and rhythms that are different and yet familiar at the same time. The artist shows a mastery of the guitar and yet the melody is never overshadowed, rather enhanced by his obvious talent. A joy to add to my personal collection.

  • It sounds like there are two guitars playing, but there's only one! BEAUTIFUL!!!
    author: Joan C. Schmitt, DDS

    The music is unique, relaxing, evocative, but nothing like what you hear in elevators! On many occasions it sounds like two guitars, but there is only one!!! (I know this for a fact because I've heard him play live!) If you like solo, finger-style guitar music you won't be dissapointed with this CD...BEAUTIFUL!

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