Thanks for visiting the website of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada songwriter / singer / performer James Downham! Check here for updates and info on my latest musical projects!
Well, the new website has been up for almost two months now, and I'd like to thank everyone for checking it out. I've gotten lots of positive feedback, and I'd still love to hear from you to find out what you think! Thanks for dropping in!
- James
January 18, 2010
Reson music is available for download on- line now!
Pick up Messing With the Muses now! The 1997 debut album by my former band, Reson, was re-released on December 1st, and is now available for purchase and digital download on Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, and others. Whether you're an old fan who's lost your copy of the disc, or a new friend who's never experienced vintage Reson, pick it up today!
Also available is the 10th Anniversary Re-Release of Reson's sophomore CD, Scream, which includes two previously unreleased tracks from the original recording sessions. Fresh from the vault are "Summer Song" and a cover of the classic hit, "Can't Help Falling in Love With You." The Album, including the new tracks, is available for digital download today at a number of digital download sites, including Apple iTunes!
"These were fan favourites at Reson shows. We would often end with our rockin' version of Can't Help Falling in Love With You. I usually tried to channel the spirit of Elvis while the band did their pest hard-punk. I always regretted not including them on the CD originally. Now that we've gone digital, it was a no-brainer!" - James
November 11, 2009 Have a look at my latest recording project, "Highway of Heroes," recorded in Napanee, ON in September 2009 and released in time for Remembrance Day.
The song, written by Aaron Hughes and Scott Campbell, is a moving tribute to the brave men and women in the Canadian Armed Forces serving in Afghanistan who put their lives on the line to protect our country, and to preserve peace and democracy around the world. Particularly, the song is meant to honor the soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
"Highway of Heroes" refers to the stretch of Highway 401 along which the bodies of fallen soldiers returning to Canada are driven. This is where Canadians started to gather on bridges along the route to wave flags in honour of our fallen. In 2007, this stretch of road was officially renamed the "Highway of Heroes."
It has been a tremendous honor for us to be able to thank, through our song, our troops. We owe our freedom to their sacrifice. This is the video for "Highway of Heroes" recorded in September.
Request "Highway of Heroes" on KIX 106 Now!
"Highway of Heroes" is currently on rotation on KIX FM 106.7 in Kitchener! Visit www.kix106online.com and request the song now!
