iTunes

Opening the iTunes Store.If iTunes doesn’t open, click the iTunes icon in your Dock or on your Windows desktop.
iTunes

iTunes is the world's easiest way to organise and add to your digital media collection.

We are unable to find iTunes on your computer. To preview and buy music from Gold In the Shadow (Bonus Version) by William Fitzsimmons, download iTunes now.

Do you already have iTunes? Click I Have iTunes to open it now.

I Have iTunes Free Download
iTunes for Mac + PC

Gold In the Shadow (Bonus Version)

William Fitzsimmons

View More By This Artist

Open iTunes to preview, buy and download music.

iTunes Review

Born to blind parents, William Fitzsimmons learned to play many instruments from both his mother and father, who instilled in him their extrasensory musicianship. He kept his quiver to a minimum here, letting guitars and economical lyrics keep these songs simple but strong. A companion piece to 2011’s Gold in the Shadow, this collection of bonus material starts with an even more stripped-down version of “Bird of Winter Prey”. Without lush string arrangements behind him, Fitzsimmons stands stark and vulnerable, with only his whispered inflections hovering over some of the most delicate acoustic-guitar fingerpicking since Vashti Bunyan’s Just Another Diamond Day. He plays subtle electric guitar parts in the following “Ever Could”, a lilting serenade so beautiful it’s a wonder why it wasn’t featured on the initial release. Similarly, “From the Water” and “Blood and Bones” are equally arresting—the former has sublime French horns, and the latter is a spellbound love song that would sound overly precious coming from anyone else.

Customer Reviews

Sen. Sa. Tional.

There's not a lot that can be said about this new album. Beautiful songwriting coupled with beautiful melodies.

If you like William Fitzsimmons then you won't be disappointed. If you've never heard of him before. Buy it now, or you'll regret it. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow. But someday soon, and for the rest of your life :P

Astonishing

Another incredible release from William Fitzsimmons. Most artists have the odd 'off' album, where things don't go right but once again Fitzsimmons has released a masterpiece.

In terms of production this is superior to all his past albums, Jay Clifford seems to be involved which can only help.

As far as songwriting goes, one word...exceptional. I wish I could give this album 6 stars because it deserves it.

Wonderful

I dont often write reviews on iTunes but I have to say that this and William's previous albums are masterful. There is simplicity and complexity in equal measure and in all the right places. His whispered delivery is haunting and the lyrics to all of his work are quite beautiful and capture that feeling of heartache, pain and hopelessness that we all feel from time to time if we are truly alive.

I am sure much is made of his magnificent beard but if that is what facial hair does for your creativity I am dispensing with my razor without further delay.

Just buy this because it's wonderful.

Biography

Born: Pittsburgh, PA

Genre: Singer/Songwriter

Years Active: '00s, '10s

Before earning comparisons to Iron & Wine and Sufjan Stevens with his hushed, eclectic folk music, singer/songwriter William Fitzsimmons honed his skills in Pennsylvania. Born in Pittsburgh to two blind parents, both of whom were living-room musicians, he began playing piano and trombone in elementary school and taught himself guitar as a junior high student. Over time, he also learned to play banjo, melodica, ukulele, and mandolin. While pursuing a master's degree at Geneva College, Fitzsimmons...
Full bio

Top Albums and Songs By William Fitzsimmons

Listeners Also Bought

Gold In the Shadow (Bonus Version), William Fitzsimmons
 View In iTunes

Customer Ratings

Essentials

Influencers

Contemporaries

Become a fan of the iTunes and App Store pages on Facebook for exclusive offers, the inside scoop on new apps and more.