Dann Hume
Encyclopedia
Dann Hume is a singer-songwriter
, multi-instrumentalist
, and record producer
. Hume, is the youngest of three brothers (with Peter Hume
and Jon Hume
) who make up the alternative rock
band, Evermore since 1999. Hume has co-written songs for Evermore such as "Running
", "Light Surrounding You
" and "It's Too Late
".
. The shortest of the brothers, he always wears glasses, even while drumming. He has co-written songs for Evermore such as "Running
", "Light Surrounding You
" and the first single from Dreams
, "It's Too Late
". As a musician, Hume plays guitar
, bass guitar
, keyboards
, harmonica
, drums
and percussion
.
Hume has hosted Rock Room on Channel V with James Mathison
.
In 2007, Dann co-wrote with Lisa Mitchell
"Incomplete Lullaby", which is on Mitchell's debut EP, Said One to the Other
, which Hume produced
. In 2008, he returned to co-write with Mitchell, "A Little Ramblin' Blues for Any Hour", on her second EP, Welcome to the Afternoon
, and played all the piano
, harmonica and percussion on it. Hume then produced Mitchell's debut album Wonder
, released 31 July 2009.
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
, multi-instrumentalist
Multi-instrumentalist
A multi-instrumentalist is a musician who plays a number of different instruments.The Bachelor of Music degree usually requires a second instrument to be learned , but people who double on another instrument are not usually seen as multi-instrumentalists.-Classical music:Music written for Symphony...
, and record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
. Hume, is the youngest of three brothers (with Peter Hume
Peter Hume (musician)
Peter Elisha Hume is a musician from Whangaparaoa, New Zealand. He is a member of the alternative rock band Evermore, performing with his elder brother, Jon Hume and younger brother, Dann Hume. Peter plays the bass guitar and keyboards and is a songwriter. Songs that he has written and sung...
and Jon Hume
Jon Hume
Jon Daniel Hume is the eldest of the three brothers who make up the alternative rock band, Evermore.Although Jon was born in Australia, after his family's move to New Zealand, his brothers, Peter and Dann were born in Feilding...
) who make up the alternative rock
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
band, Evermore since 1999. Hume has co-written songs for Evermore such as "Running
Running (Evermore song)
"Running" is the first single by Evermore, taken from their second studio album Real Life.-Track listing:-Music video:The video contains the band exploring different countries and cities around the world like Hong Kong, Sydney, London and Egypt...
", "Light Surrounding You
Light Surrounding You
"Light Surrounding You" is the second single by Evermore, taken from their second studio album Real Life. It was written by Dann Hume, the drummer....
" and "It's Too Late
It's Too Late (Evermore song)
"It's Too Late" is the first single by Evermore, taken from their debut album Dreams. The song features on The OC Mix 2 soundtrack as a bonus Australian release only track. It also features on the Australian and New Zealand editions of SingStar Pop...
".
Biography
Born Daniel Benjamin Cobbe, Dann is the youngest brother of the Hume family. In 1999 the brothers formed Evermore in FeildingFeilding, New Zealand
Feilding is a town in the Manawatu-Wanganui Region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is located on State Highway 54, 20 kilometres north of Palmerston North....
. The shortest of the brothers, he always wears glasses, even while drumming. He has co-written songs for Evermore such as "Running
Running (Evermore song)
"Running" is the first single by Evermore, taken from their second studio album Real Life.-Track listing:-Music video:The video contains the band exploring different countries and cities around the world like Hong Kong, Sydney, London and Egypt...
", "Light Surrounding You
Light Surrounding You
"Light Surrounding You" is the second single by Evermore, taken from their second studio album Real Life. It was written by Dann Hume, the drummer....
" and the first single from Dreams
Dreams (Evermore album)
Dreams is the debut album by Evermore, released on 27 September 2004 in Australia, 8 October 2004 in New Zealand and 23 May 2006 in the US. The album peaked at #15 on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart and received Platinum accreditation in 2005...
, "It's Too Late
It's Too Late (Evermore song)
"It's Too Late" is the first single by Evermore, taken from their debut album Dreams. The song features on The OC Mix 2 soundtrack as a bonus Australian release only track. It also features on the Australian and New Zealand editions of SingStar Pop...
". As a musician, Hume plays guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, bass guitar
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, keyboards
Keyboard instrument
A keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
, harmonica
Harmonica
The harmonica, also called harp, French harp, blues harp, and mouth organ, is a free reed wind instrument used primarily in blues and American folk music, jazz, country, and rock and roll. It is played by blowing air into it or drawing air out by placing lips over individual holes or multiple holes...
, drums
Drum kit
A drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
and percussion
Percussion instrument
A percussion instrument is any object which produces a sound when hit with an implement or when it is shaken, rubbed, scraped, or otherwise acted upon in a way that sets the object into vibration...
.
Hume has hosted Rock Room on Channel V with James Mathison
James Mathison
James Mathison is an Australian television presenter.-Early life:Mathison was born in Sydney, New South Wales He grew up in Frenchs Forest and attended St...
.
In 2007, Dann co-wrote with Lisa Mitchell
Lisa Mitchell
Lisa Helen Mitchell is an Australian singer-songwriter who grew up in Albury, New South Wales. Her debut EP, Said One To The Other topped iTunes in Australia and this success brought her to the attention of boutique London-based publisher, Little Victories , a subsidiary of Sony/ATV, with whom she...
"Incomplete Lullaby", which is on Mitchell's debut EP, Said One to the Other
Said One to the Other
Said One To The Other is the debut EP release by artist Lisa Mitchell. The EP was released in Australia in late August 2007.The songs, "Slow" and "Alice in Wonderland", have also been called "Sailing Softly" and "Alice" respectively. The songs feature vocals, guitar and additional instruments...
, which Hume produced
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
. In 2008, he returned to co-write with Mitchell, "A Little Ramblin' Blues for Any Hour", on her second EP, Welcome to the Afternoon
Welcome to the Afternoon
Welcome to the Afternoon is the second EP release by Lisa Mitchell. The EP was launched in Melbourne on May 21, 2008 but not released officially until the 31st.Tracks 2-4 were produced, recorded and mixed by Dann Hume at Broken Door Studio, Melbourne...
, and played all the piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
, harmonica and percussion on it. Hume then produced Mitchell's debut album Wonder
Wonder (Lisa Mitchell album)
-Charts:-Year-End charts:-Release history:...
, released 31 July 2009.
Discography
- DreamsDreams (Evermore album)Dreams is the debut album by Evermore, released on 27 September 2004 in Australia, 8 October 2004 in New Zealand and 23 May 2006 in the US. The album peaked at #15 on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart and received Platinum accreditation in 2005...
- Real LifeReal Life (Evermore album)For the Simple Minds Album see Real Life .Real Life is the second studio album by Evermore, released on 8 July 2006. The album debuted on the ARIA charts at number five and on the RIANZ charts at number two. The album reached double-platinum certification in Australia...
- Truth of the World: Welcome to the ShowTruth of the World: Welcome to the Show-Personnel:*Jon Hume – vocals, guitars*Peter Hume – bass guitar, synthesiser, keyboards, vocals*Dann Hume – drums, vocals, piano-Charts:-Release history:...
Collaborations & appearances
With Lisa Mitchell- Said One to the OtherSaid One to the OtherSaid One To The Other is the debut EP release by artist Lisa Mitchell. The EP was released in Australia in late August 2007.The songs, "Slow" and "Alice in Wonderland", have also been called "Sailing Softly" and "Alice" respectively. The songs feature vocals, guitar and additional instruments...
(2007) - Welcome to the AfternoonWelcome to the AfternoonWelcome to the Afternoon is the second EP release by Lisa Mitchell. The EP was launched in Melbourne on May 21, 2008 but not released officially until the 31st.Tracks 2-4 were produced, recorded and mixed by Dann Hume at Broken Door Studio, Melbourne...
(2008)