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John Coinman
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John Coinman

Genre: Alt / Indie, Adult Alternative Pop / Rock, Brazilian
Origin: U.S.A
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Biography

John Coinman, a singer and songwriter based in Tucson, crafts music that embodies the core character of the Southwest. His approach to folk and country rock, captured across the ten songs on his album The Man Called Someone, conjures images of vast empty landscapes, eerie summer evenings, and isolated individuals. Tony Gilkyson, who previously played guitar in the grunge and punk outfit X, handled production duties on the 1997 release.

A longstanding connection links Coinman to actor Kevin Costner. In 1990 the musician served as music supervisor on the western film Dances With Wolves. Costner later appeared as a guest vocalist on Coinman’s Roving Boy album. The pair also share a writing credit on “The Great Divide,” one of the tracks featured on The Man Called Someone. For the 1997 film The Postman, which Costner both starred in and directed, Coinman supplied multiple songs and took on an acting part.

Beyond his own recordings and projects with Costner, Coinman writes material for fellow performers. He supplied four tracks for an album by country artist James Intveld. He has also delivered live renditions of his songs during spoken word events, including programs dedicated to Dances With Wolves screenwriter Michael Blake and former Doors drummer John Densmore.

Top Songs

  1. Under the SunLove Is EverywhereUnder the Sun · 2019Under the Sun4:32
  2. Songs from the Modern WestOnce This Was the Promise LandSongs from the Modern West · 2005Songs from the Modern West3:07
  3. Songs from the Modern WestSuperman 14Songs from the Modern West · 2005Songs from the Modern West3:47
  4. Songs from the Modern WestDays Like TheseSongs from the Modern West · 2005Songs from the Modern West4:42
  5. Songs from the Modern WestThe HeroSongs from the Modern West · 2005Songs from the Modern West5:24
  6. Songs from the Modern WestLong Hot NightSongs from the Modern West · 2005Songs from the Modern West5:11
  7. Songs from the Modern WestBy the U in BuickSongs from the Modern West · 2005Songs from the Modern West4:29
  8. Songs from the Modern WestFind That GirlSongs from the Modern West · 2005Songs from the Modern West3:14
  9. Songs from the Modern WestDown in NogalesSongs from the Modern West · 2005Songs from the Modern West4:33
  10. Songs from the Modern WestEvery IntentionSongs from the Modern West · 2005Songs from the Modern West3:56
  11. Songs from the Modern WestNever Losing YouSongs from the Modern West · 2005Songs from the Modern West4:28
  12. River of FireRio de FuegoRiver of Fire · 2002River of Fire4:53
  13. Under the SunBrothers on the RunUnder the Sun · 2019Under the Sun4:07
  14. Under the SunRiders on This TrainUnder the Sun · 2019Under the Sun2:30
  15. Under the SunSilver NecklacesUnder the Sun · 2019Under the Sun5:55
  16. Under the SunLong Way from HomeUnder the Sun · 2019Under the Sun3:41
  17. Under the SunStruck by LightningUnder the Sun · 2019Under the Sun3:19
  18. Under the SunTucsonUnder the Sun · 2019Under the Sun6:09
  19. Under the SunHeart Like a SunUnder the Sun · 2019Under the Sun3:29
  20. Under the SunUp HereUnder the Sun · 2019Under the Sun4:31

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