William’s version of Sarah McLachlan’s “Building A Mystery” is out today as a part of Nettwerk Music Group’s “Broken Glass” compilation. Read More
Covers, Vol. 2 Out Now! Read More
It's nearly impossible not to be moved by the gravitas Springsteen imparts in his ode to a dying man who must face the prospect of eternity alone. Read More
see all newsI’m the luckiest guy I know. Love this crew more than words can explain. Happy holidays from the Fitzsimmons’. ...
It really is true - nothing says the holiday spirit like William Fitzsimmons! From now through January 5th, use the code WF2023 to receive 15% off all items in William’s official merch store. There are still a handful of Covers, Vol. 2 gold vinyl left in stock, which make a great gift for anyone who takes pride in their record collection. Place your holiday orders at the link in bio. ...
I sincerely can’t thank you all enough. I’m honestly blown away by considering these numbers. Love you all very much. I am so honored to get to be a part of your daily lives. ...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year - William’s Holiday Merch Sale is here! Starting today you can use the code WF2023 to receive 15% off all items in William’s official merch store. This sale will run from now until Friday January 5th - place your order in time for the holiday season at the link in bio. ...
William recently received the rights to independently re-release his 2009 EP Live From The Downtown Studios, which features live versions of seven songs from his 2008 record The Sparrow and the Crow, and is happy to finally have it back on all streaming sites. Take a trip down memory lane and listen to the EP at the link in bio. ...
Selling one of my long time used nylon string guitars. Lovely ‘61 Gibson C-1S. Head over to my reverb page if you’re interested! (reverb.com/shop/williamfitzsimmons). (US sales only). ...
Spontaneous performance of “I Don’t Feel It Anymore” at the legendary @bluebirdcafetn in Nashville on 11/8/23 ...
Morning view. Back at it. ...
Getting started on vocals young. ...
Yikes. 😂. Circa 2009. Photo by @ericrobinson24 ❤️ ...
@radiohead has always been a band I’ve had to work hard to fully appreciate the level of complexity and brilliance in so much of their work. They, perhaps more than any band in recent memory, continually challenge listeners to become comfortable with dissonance, discord, ambiguity, and non-linear structure. My personal tastes have always gravitated towards simple arrangements and readily understandable themes; it’s why the folk music of the 70s, 80s and 90s always spoke to me so well. But Radiohead forces you to listen over and over again, finding meaning in the subtle nuances of bizarre chord shapes, experimental sounds, and unique patterns. “Weird Fishes” spoke to me the first time I listened to In Rainbows, and stood out for its ability to convey blatant emotions around unusual chordal melodies. I very desperately wanted to discover my own version of this and enlisted the brilliant pianist @michaelflynnmusic to compose a piano-lead arrangement that honored the original chord structure but also gave a familiar feeling to my own work. @rosiethomasofficial ‘a gorgeous vocals as accompaniment add a potent sweetness and depth. Easily one of my favorite covers I’ve ever done. ...
@manchesterorchestra has been one of my favorite bands for many years. With the wonderful Andy Hull at the helm they have crafted album upon album of thought-provoking, catchy, powerful, and meaningful songs. They somehow manage to wed folk sensibilities with rock arrangements, creating something few bands, like the National and Bon Iver, have been able to do. Sleeper 1972 is a deeply personal song written about a dream of the author’s father dying. It is stark, powerful, and overwhelming. The imagery of a little girl standing beside a coffin, the grisly image of worms devouring the body; it’s not for the faint of heart. But it expresses the darkest thoughts we might carry about death in a beautiful way. I knew years ago I would eventually record my own version of this song, as it’s a fear I carry about my own family on a daily basis. I wanted to honor how important this band’s music has been for me personally, and also spend a few moments inside the mind of the writer. ...