An emotionally engaging anthology of fresh, acoustic folk and spoken word rooted in mountain tradition; songs with great choruses and simple arrangements that celebrate life.

23 MP3 Songs in this album (75:01) !
Related styles: FOLK: Modern Folk, SPOKEN WORD: Poetry

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One with the Water is an anthology that spans over 20 years of songwriting by Dan Berggren. In the liner notes he writes: "Our planet is mostly water - and so are we. It's easy being one with the water. When we recognize our connections, whether human or environmental, we want those moments to last. That's why we write, photograph, record and remember." The 2002 album contains 23 tracks of poems and songs, many of which are previously unreleased recordings from the archives of Sleeping Giant Records and Northern Roads.

Dan Berggrenâs roots are firmly in the Adirondacks where he was raised but his music has branched out across many borders. The award-winning musician and educator has entertained audiences at festivals, coffeehouses, concert halls, museums, schools and libraries throughout New York State, from Kentucky to Texas, Vermont to Michigan, and overseas in Belgium, Bulgaria, Transylvania and Central Africa.

A tradition-based songsmith, Dan writes with honesty, humor and a strong sense of place. His songs explore the many dimensions of home, hard-working folks, as well as taking care of our planet and each other.

The 30-year folk veteran held various jobs before devoting his life to music full-time:  working in the Adirondack woods with a forest ranger and surveyor; radio producer in Europe; professor of audio and radio studies for the State University of New York; and owner of Sleeping Giant Records which has produced thirteen albums.

A Few Quotes from Folks

"Dan is a throwback to the old role of the folk singer . . . he's articulating things that need to be said right now."
- Bill McKibben, best-selling author

âOne of the most personable and powerful performers we have.â
- Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs

"His is an earnest, clean brand of folk, strengthened by his clear, deep voice and guitar or banjo."  
- Philip Schwartz,  Schenectady Daily Gazette  

âA genuine treasure. Fresh and timeless, full of courage and down to earth richness.â
- Mark Hauser, Vermont Public Radio

âA wonderful and careful songwriter who makes every word count.â
- Miran Belec, Radio Logatec, Slovenia

âLike the confluence of two racing mountain streams in spring, the music of grassroots folk singer Dan Berggren and the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra came together at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts . . . with a rush of energy and spirit.â
- Martha Allen, Lake Placid News

âHis gentle wit, and his ability to write songs with great choruses, make him an excellent performer.
- Phil Shapiro, Bound for Glory, WVBR-FM, Ithaca

âBerggren has an expressive, conversational voice, rich and textured.â
- Duke Egbert, The Daily Vault

âBerggrenâs gentle, personable style is heart-warming .â
- Dale Anderson, Buffalo News

â[His] hymns to the ordinary take on magical significance.â
- Lynn Woods, Adirondack Life