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Folk Songwriter from Salt Lake City
What you will hear in my music:
Folk and folk-rock (influences: The Byrds, Simon & Garfunkel) mixed with original and eclectic elements. For example, the song “Let No Darkness” has elements of the classical music I love, from Renaissance motets to Christopher Tin. I also enjoy using a wide variety of instruments, from my Greek bouzouki to my Roland Juno 106 keyboard.
Where to start?
“I Just Want to Live”
New song (November, 2023): https://linktr.ee/samueljonassonmusic
“Drifting with the Tide”:
Typical of me: introspective themes, acoustic guitar-based arrangements, and occasional silly references (“if time had wheels”). Listen on Spotify.
![Main photo of Samuel Jonasson, playing a Guild guitar](https://samueljonassonmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Samuel-Jonasson-Guild-edited.png)
Releases
My album and singles are available on most streaming platforms, such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Tidal.
Click on the album art to listen on Spotify.
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I Just Want to Live
Ever feel like you're not up to life's challenges? Listen for the instrumental; despite the noise, that simple, clear theme returns.
![Album artwork for Feel So Far by Samuel Jonasson](https://samueljonassonmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Samuel-Jonasson_Feel-So-Far-sc-500x500-1.jpeg)
Feel So Far
"Feel So Far", a song about the challenge of becoming who you want to become, leans heavily into folk rock.
![Album artwork for There You Go by Samuel Jonasson](https://samueljonassonmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Samuel-Jonasson_There-You-Go-small.jpg)
There You Go
Heartbreak is intense. "There You Go" explores the tragedy of relationships that don't work with the imagery of boats and water.
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Drifting with the Tide
Originally a self-sermon, this song encourages the listener to take on challenges and engage with life.
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When the Waves Roared
When we face our greatest challenges, what gives us strength? Full album, released October 2020.