In 2004, Dennen released his first self-titled album, Brett Dennen. His second album was So Much More, which includes the singles "Ain't No Reason", "She's Mine", and "Darlin' Do Not Fear". A few songs charted as iTunes top downloads in the days following the album's release in November 2006. [1] Dennen also contributed a cover of "Private Life" to the 2006 tribute album Drink To Bones That Turn To Dust: A Toast To Oingo Boingo.
Dennen's music has been featured in several television shows, including"Roadtrip Nation" on PBS, Grey's Anatomy, the House episode "Family", The Unit episode "Freefall", and the Scrubs episode "My No Good Reason". In addition to television series, Dennen's music has also been used in national advertising campaigns for companies such as Hilton Hotels.
He has toured extensively across the U.S. with his band (including drummer Randy Schwartz), supporting such musicians as John Mayer and guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela. As of fall 2007, he is currently touring with Guster and singer-songwriters Meiko and Joshua James.
Dennen has been a part of The Mosaic Project, San Francisco Bay Area based nonprofit, since its inception. The Mosaic Project works towards a peaceful future by uniting young children of diverse backgrounds, providing them with essential skills to thrive in an increasingly diverse society, and empowering them to strive for peace. As The Mosaic Project's Resident Rock Star, Dennen created an original musical curriculum for the program, which they released as an album called Children's Songs for Peace and a Better World, in 2003. It won a Children's Music Web 2004 Award and a Parent's Choice 2004 Approved Award.
In November, 2007, Dennen was named as one of Rolling Stone Magazine's "10 Artists To Watch."
Discography
* Children's Songs for Peace and a Better World (2003)
* Brett Dennen (2004)
* So Much More (2006)
* Hope for the Hopeless (2008)
DAY BY DAY
Brett Dennen Lyrics
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minute by minute
that's how we're living
Brett Dennen's "Day By Day" is a powerful, introspective song that explores the concept of time and the way we live our lives. The song's opening lines, "Day by day, minute by minute," set the tone for the entire piece, reminding us that each moment we have is precious and fleeting. As the song continues, Dennen urges us to slow down and appreciate the beauty in small, everyday moments, instead of constantly chasing after something greater.
Dennen's lyrics are full of vivid imagery and metaphors, painting a picture of a world that is both beautiful and fragile. He sings about the changing seasons, the rising sun, and the passing of time, all the while reminding us that we are all just small parts of a larger, constantly-evolving universe. By the end of the song, Dennen's message is clear: we must cherish every moment we have, because we never know when our time will run out.
Line by Line Meaning
day by day
Our lives are progressing slowly, with each day passing by.
minute by minute
Every moment counts and we should make the most of it.
that's how we're living
This is the pace of our lives and we should learn to adapt to it.
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