tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80950217086493561712024-03-12T23:59:57.310-07:00Tom Moore MusicIndie Acoustic Rock from the banks of Lake MonroeTom Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14379391793954041281noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095021708649356171.post-24290147463277700102014-02-14T16:22:00.001-08:002014-02-14T16:22:38.612-08:00The Rafter on Spotify<div style="text-align: center;">
Take a listen to the new record which is up now on Spotify. Thanks to everyone who stuck with me during the creation of this project. Now it's time to spread the word...</div>
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Tom Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14379391793954041281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095021708649356171.post-71165375750466712112013-11-10T15:26:00.005-08:002013-11-10T15:26:55.985-08:00New Single Available Now for Free Download<div style="text-align: center;">
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Tom Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14379391793954041281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095021708649356171.post-46289431209781721822013-10-04T04:22:00.000-07:002013-10-04T04:22:41.457-07:00New Single Dresser Drawers available October 10th <div class="post_content clearfix">
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For the past couple months I have been squirming with
impatience, waiting for my finished album to return from the mastering
studio in its fully matured form. At last, it has arrived. And although
some final pre-release tasks for <i>The Rafter</i> must be completed (i.e. album art and CD printing), I can confidently say that the first single from the album, <i>Dresser Drawers</i>,
is presently barrelling it’s way through cyberspace towards your
favorite digital music retailer. Here’s the album art courtesy of Robin
Sathoff, if you haven’t seen it already
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Since the new single will be available for free download, it will be
replacing my previous free release, <i>It Took Five Years but Now We’re
Doing Fine</i>. After all, I have given away about 1,000 copies over the
past few years. So please click on the link to my bandcamp page below and get the EP while it’s still free.<br />
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By the way, it’s nice to meet you.<br />
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I never thought of myself as a sound engineer. But
the restrictions of my budget laid necessity on me to take on a new
challenge and learn a new skill. At this point my album is successfully
mixed. I have forwarded it to a few trusted ears and currently wait for
the “go-ahead" to send the tracks for mastering. But getting to this
point was not always easy.<br />
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Just in case you don’t know, mixing involves raising and lowering the
volume of individual instruments in “the mix" so that they sound good
in relation to one another. But it’s more than that. You also have to
compress and EQ (adjust the bass, treble, and mids like you would in
your car stereo) for each individual instrument so that you can hear it
clearly. Add to that, echo, reverb, and panning left/right and I had a
big mess on my untrained hands.<br />
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Mixing my own music was like riding the proverbial “emotional
roller-coaster". At times, when things lined up so easily and the sound
in my imagination matched what in reality entered my ears, the feeling
of success was euphoric! I felt as if the end was in sight! Then I would
burn to CD and listen in my car stereo and it would sound terrible.
Depression inevitably ensued. “Will I ever get this thing finished", “Is
it going to sound any good when it’s done?"<br />
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If I have learned one thing from this whole ordeal it would be this:
stick with it. Mix, listen, mix, listen, mix, listen, repeat. Just keep
at it until it sounds like you want it. It’s tedious, for sure. And
having a 6 year-old computer that crashes when I work too fast did
nothing to ease the situation.<br />
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Toward the end, I could hardly hear the songs as music at all. My
compositions failed to stir in me, the composer, any emotion at all. I
completely forgot the inspiration behind my own art. I was tweaking a
blurry mess of frequencies like someone might straighten each square
tile in a colorful mosaic and completely miss the image that they
collectively portrayed.<br />
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When I reached my limit, I left it for a week to give my ears some
time. A few days later, I let a friend riding with me in my car listen
to the first track. To my surprise, it was there….the song. It was good!
My friend didn’t ask me about frequencies, reverb, or EQ. He asked me
about the lyrics. “Why did you write this song?" he asked.<br />
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It moved him.<br />
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It moved me.</div>
Tom Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14379391793954041281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095021708649356171.post-45817581095701064142013-05-23T16:38:00.002-07:002013-05-23T16:38:58.842-07:00Homespun<h3>
<span>Homespun</span></h3>
My previous experience with recording was
hemmed in by a $40/hr bill at the end of each session. I arrived each
day over-prepared with a rigid “to-do” list and a nervous glance at the
clock every 15 minutes or so. Restrictive.<br />
Recording at home brings with it the glorious freedom to experiment
with sound, released from the restrictions of my “starving artist”
budget. On my own terms, I can make mistakes, erase them, make other
mistakes, keep them and realize a sort of unpremeditated naturalness in
my music. Liberating.<br />
<br />Taking things into my own hands however, has brought a number of
challenges. Occasionally, I wish I had a second set of ears the owner of
which would speak up to say, “No, that sounds completely ridiculous” or
“Yes, that was it!”. A second set of hands to hit the record button
would be helpful too.<br />
But by far the most uniquely frustrating challenge has been that of
finding a quiet place to record vocals. Needless to say, my humble home
recording studio/office/bedroom does not include a vocal isolation
booth. But I’ve been told many a tale of singers hanging blankets and
pillows in closets and bathrooms to accommodate their art, so I figured
it wouldn’t be too much of a problem. However an obstacle presented
itself when I realized that simply parting the hangers in my wife’s
clothes closet would not suffice. The wire wrack is too low. Sure, I
could get in, but if I stood up too straight, I would bump my head. Not
conducive to an unencumbered and expressive vocal performance.<br />
<br />The next step would be to empty and remove the entire unit. Not
too difficult. But, need I remind you of the emotions connected to a
woman and her clothes closet? Because the time allotted to my recording
efforts is limited to one day a week when my home is empty and silent,
and since having one’s closet dismantled and the floor of one’s normally
tidy home “mantled” is the pleasure of no man’s ever-supportive wife, I
knew my solution was short lived. The conclusion? For three Wednesdays
in a row, while recording vocals, I disassembled and reassembled the
clothes closet in time for my wife to return home none-the-wiser at
4:30pm to her peaceful, tidy abode just as she had left it earlier that
morning.<br />
Ahh, the challenges of home-recording. But it’s worth it. And my
wife hates not the object of my creativity. She and her well-pressed
clothes still support the project.<br />
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Tom Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14379391793954041281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095021708649356171.post-53919529334183684892013-04-15T19:46:00.000-07:002013-04-15T19:46:15.998-07:00the story behind the HammondEvery good instrument should have a story, a touching journey through
time and the elements endearing every wise and weathered note to your
nostalgic ears. Take for example the stories of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%B6fner#Paul_McCartney">Paul McCartney’s old Hofner</a>
violin bass with accompanying decade-old black and white photos so
iconic that one forgets all about the instrument’s characteristically
weak tone and appalling lack of sustain.<br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150988835856232&set=pb.105638121231.-2207520000.1366076401&type=3&theater" target="_blank">My Hammond Romance Series Stage II Rhythm</a>,
is accompanied by no such charm. Just a call from my father-in-law
about a call from his best friend about a call from his plumbing
customer whose anxieties about her leaking fixture were compounded by
the lack of space in her garage. That dusty old organ that hadn’t been
used in years. “I’d like it to go to a good home” the elderly woman
said. Mine is a good one.<br />
Romanceless, indeed. However, the faded plastic buttons and retro
style of the organ piqued my curiosity as to it’s origin and led me to
do a bit of research online. My results were equally mediocre. One had
just sold on ebay.co.uk for £1.49. But every good instrument should have
a story.<br />
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<i>“It was 1977 when the two young lovers eventually decided
that New York City was not a place to raise a child. Brooklyn was home,
but too many bad news reports and police sirens rang in their ears along
with the persistent nagging of an uncle who was retiring in Florida and
who had just scored a piece of land for an incredible price in a place
called Deltona. It sounded to the couple that the town would be safe
for the newest addition to their family who would irresistibly come in
just a matter of months now.</i><br />
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<i>The young father remembered his young father playing the wall
piano in the sun-drenched dining room on Saturday afternoons. His home
too would be filled with music. So, after the baby came and all the
necessities were arranged in her white and yellow room, Mother
acquiesced to her husband’s insistence. Considering the ample income
from the young man’s new management position at the dairy plant, within
several weeks, the Hammond would complete their home.”</i><br />
I am in love with this organ. It’s <a href="http://instagram.com/p/V9iWjRPC2H/">quirky multi-colored buttons</a>
labeled with pictures of instruments the sounds of which share no
correspondence to the noises coming out of the speakers are
none-the-less adorable. The click-buzz-hummmmmmm that welcome’s you when
you flip the switch seems to say, “Hey, there. It’s been a while. So
glad you plugged me in, let’s jammmmmm-hmmmm”<br />
I embarked on <i>The Rafter</i> project determined to capture a warmer, fuller sound than I had on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/album/it-took-five-years-but-now/id377960637?s=143441&ign-mpt=uo%3D5">my previous EP</a>.
My mind’s ear heard keys of some sort, MIDI organ sounds probably. But
as I moved the recording process to my home, I am now left working with
what I have on hand. So I rolled the Hammond from the living room to my
office/studio, stuck a condenser mic in it’s mouth and hit the record
button.<br />
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Below is a sample of a riff from the Hammond that you will hear again on the album. I’m quite proud of it:<br />
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Tom Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14379391793954041281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095021708649356171.post-35532795580684076582012-11-30T11:37:00.001-08:002012-11-30T11:37:56.471-08:00Friendly Boffin<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<i>Did you ever hear of the name of Boffin?'</i></div>
<i>'No,' said Mr Wegg, who was growing restive under this</i><br />
<i>examination. 'I never did hear of the name of Boffin.'</i><br />
<i>'Do you like it?'</i><br />
<i>'Why, no,' retorted Mr Wegg, again approaching desperation; </i><br />
<i>'I can't say I do.'</i><br />
<i>'Why don't you like it?'</i><br />
<i>'I don't know why I don't,' retorted Mr Wegg, approaching frenzy,<br />'but I don't at all.'</i><br />
<i>'Now, I'll tell you something that'll make you sorry for that,' said<br />the stranger, smiling. 'My name's Boffin.'</i><br />
<i>'I can't help it!' returned Mr Wegg. Implying in his manner the</i> <i>offensive</i><i> addition, 'and if I could, I wouldn't.'</i><br />
<i>'But there's another chance for you,' said Mr Boffin, smiling still,</i> <i>'Do you like the name of</i><i> Nicodemus?</i><i> </i><i>Think it over. Nick, or Noddy. Noddy Boffin,' said that gentleman. 'Noddy. That's my name. Noddy--or Nick--Boffin.' </i><br />
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<i>- Charles Dickens </i><br />
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I am happy to announce that the first single from my electronic project <b>Friendly Boffin</b> with Wesley Brach is now available for free digital download!</div>
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<a href="http://friendlyboffin.com/" target="_blank"><b>Click here to download "To the Top" for free f</b><b>rom friendlyboffin.com</b></a></div>
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<b>Or you can support our work by purchasing the track from </b><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/to-the-top-single/id580355230" target="_blank"><b>itunes</b></a><b> or </b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/To-the-Top/dp/B00ABB427U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354302290&s=dmusic&sr=1-1" target="_blank"><b>Amazonmp3</b></a><br />
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<i>"To the Top"</i> is the first collaboration from <a href="http://wesleybrach.com/" target="_blank">Wesley Brach</a>
and myself, recording under the name Friendly Boffin. It started as an
instrumental composition from Wesley who commissioned my lyrical
input. A couple weeks spinning the track in my car stereo brought us
two verses. From there we bounced it back and forth until we reached a
finished product. Jonathan Natera of <a href="http://flightaudio.com/" target="_blank">Flight Audio</a>, IA did an excellent
job on the final mastering. And after a part-time and therefore lengthy
process of choosing a band name and putting together some album art, we
are finally ready to present it to you.<br />
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Here's the idea: If we get some good response, we'll work on a few more
tracks. So please drop us a line to let us know what you think.<br />
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<b>Please help us get the word out by sharing the track on facebook, twitter, Google+ </b>or whatever else you use. We don't have the distribution power of the big record labels, so it's all up to you.<br />
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Thanks again,<br />
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TOm Tom Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14379391793954041281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095021708649356171.post-70523106576766381742012-10-10T08:50:00.001-07:002012-10-10T08:50:39.520-07:00'38Thirty-eight<br />
Men or man matters not to me<br />
I feel my members shake<br />
controlled within me<br />
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I stir the currents gently<br />
Each synapse selected with certainty<br />
and safely<br />
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Watch as I elevate<br />
Light wraps its fingers around my face<br />
I've seen a decade unfold<br />
so how could I ever unfold?<br />
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Oh how it chafes, direction <br />
I crave my own selection<br />
A beast, a horn, a measured time<br />
a change of course, a measured mind<br />
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I take my medicine<br />
Swallow hard, keep it down<br />
keep it up.<br />
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Watch as I elevate<br />
Dawn as is usually the case<br />
I awake and kiss the cold ground<br />
We found our face and laid our guns down<br />
But we stick to our guns now <br />
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Oh how it chafes, direction <br />
I crave my own selection<br />
A beast, a horn, a measured time<br />
a change of course, a measured mind<br />
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Thirty-eight<br />
Men or man matters not to me<br />
I feel my members change <br />
to stone within me<br />
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copyright 2012 Tom MooreTom Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14379391793954041281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095021708649356171.post-13109761855244002642012-10-10T08:43:00.004-07:002012-10-10T08:58:14.708-07:00Pocket, PocketTell me what brought you here<br />
Irresistible wind<br />
But not me, not me<br />
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A narrow escape<br />
A mix-tape of early mistakes<br />
Went back to her place<br />
only in dream, in dream<br />
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What swelled to guard what I had started?<br />
What swiftly swept away?<br />
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We're in its stead<br />
We nod our heads<br />
Snatched from the fire<br />
I lit in my pocket, pocket<br />
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Convinced and cut<br />
Drug through the muck<br />
Into your lungs<br />
then to be sung, to be sung<br />
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LAN lines and family<br />
Your flawed faximole<br />
You didn't know what you were meant to be<br />
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What swelled to guard what I had started?<br />
What swiftly swept away?<br />
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We're in its stead<br />
We nod our heads<br />
Snatched from the fire<br />
You lit in your pocket, pocket<br />
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copyright 2012 Tom Moore Tom Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14379391793954041281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095021708649356171.post-60987104532198395242012-10-10T08:39:00.000-07:002012-10-10T08:51:08.385-07:00Paul & JohnHe followed his questions with a smile<br />
of condescension<br />
I expounded<br />
Jabbed and I was grounded<br />
Did you mean to swing my way?<br />
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Is this what we've become<br />
some kind of Paul and John?<br />
I don't think I'll be the one<br />
shot on the way back to my apartment.<br />
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I slowly come down to confess<br />
I want this less and less<br />
Not much of a gift, I guess<br />
But I would never say a word against you.<br />
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copyright 2012 Tom MooreTom Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14379391793954041281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095021708649356171.post-20299101841626715002012-08-28T22:33:00.001-07:002012-08-28T22:33:07.671-07:00I've thoroughly enjoyed using my loop pedal over the past few years. I feel it's only appropriate that I be a good sport and submit a video to the BOSS Loop Contest 2012.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/JYOWYddrr10" width="560"></iframe>Tom Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14379391793954041281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095021708649356171.post-5340319549921994162012-08-01T14:13:00.004-07:002012-08-01T14:16:46.673-07:00Tom Moore music live on Earbits RadioMy music is now streaming live on Earbits radio! I'm looking forwards to picking up a bunch of new listeners at this great new music sharing website. Please follow the link below to like Earbitz on Facebook:<br />
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I Need You Now - <a href="http://www.earbits.com/s/MviFTQjv8Fsr7E" target="_blank">http://www.earbits.com/s/<wbr>MviFTQjv8Fsr7E</wbr></a>
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Stupid Fairytales - <a href="http://www.earbits.com/s/UviFTQjv8Fsr7E" target="_blank">http://www.earbits.com/s/<wbr>UviFTQjv8Fsr7E</wbr></a>
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Hey You, Smile. Don't Cry - <a href="http://www.earbits.com/s/2wiFTQjv8Fsr7E" target="_blank">http://www.earbits.com/s/<wbr>2wiFTQjv8Fsr7E</wbr></a>
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Tables Turned - <a href="http://www.earbits.com/s/knz7AsViSFsr7E" target="_blank">http://www.earbits.com/s/<wbr>knz7AsViSFsr7E</wbr></a>
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It Took Five Years but Now We're Doing Fine - <a href="http://www.earbits.com/s/snz7AsViSFsr7E" target="_blank">http://www.earbits.com/s/<wbr>snz7AsViSFsr7E</wbr></a>
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ThanksTom Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14379391793954041281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095021708649356171.post-82921209967176923552012-03-11T20:55:00.001-07:002012-04-03T09:14:54.283-07:00Tom Moore and On the Soap Box - New Album Available March 23rd!<div style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHURVMGAgHtJypL7UA_EIwrFCkaUMW5DkaeDnYUCkZVIeysoAgetuVTCzzXVo_pIzMHVDFgZw_FbyNJYI_WrexSzurM5fGJ3ulVuQzLL8D7LnPyzNthQKi_9KHorfFAgE5A7MF5qhept45/s1600/OTSB_Front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHURVMGAgHtJypL7UA_EIwrFCkaUMW5DkaeDnYUCkZVIeysoAgetuVTCzzXVo_pIzMHVDFgZw_FbyNJYI_WrexSzurM5fGJ3ulVuQzLL8D7LnPyzNthQKi_9KHorfFAgE5A7MF5qhept45/s200/OTSB_Front.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><a href="http://facebook.com/tommooremusicfl" target="_blank">Tom Moore</a> of Deltona, Ben Calhoun of Orlando and Caleb Muller, also from Orlando, have been long-time buddies, playing local music venues around Central Florida since high school. Their first album, <i><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/songs-for-your-mothers-to/id300351143" target="_blank">Songs for Your Mothers to GossipAbout</a> </i><span style="font-style: normal;">was cut in 2008. The success of that album prompted the trio to launch</span><i> </i><span style="font-style: normal;">their second album, </span><i><a href="http://otsbmusic.com/music">Figure It Out!</a> </i><span style="font-style: normal;">which will be released at a debut performance in DeLand on March 23. </span><br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></div><div style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"> </div><div style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">“All the songs were written by the band over the past three or four years,” said bass/vocalist Tom Moore. </div><div style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">“I describe the music as indie alternative and sometimes compare it to Rogue Wave or Death Cab for Cutie,” said Moore. </div><div style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"> </div><div style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">The 10-track album was recorded at a studio in Lake Mary with the help of sound engineer <a href="http://wesleybrach.com/" target="_blank">Wesley Brach</a>. </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-style: normal;"> </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-style: normal;">On The Soap Box has a large, local following. The band's fans can enjoy singing along with their well-known original song </span><i>Good-Bye</i><span style="font-style: normal;">, included on the album, and a new song, </span><i>Red Flag</i><span style="font-style: normal;">. </span> </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-style: normal;"> </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-style: normal;">“The title track, </span><i>Figure It Out!</i><span style="font-style: normal;"> is probably the band's favorite. It has a bunch of interesting time shifts and lyrics that deal with the inner struggle for balance between humility and self-confidence,” said Moore. </span> </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-style: normal;"> </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-style: normal;">On The Soap Box will debut </span><i>Figure It Out</i><span style="font-style: normal;"> at <a href="http://www.cafedavincideland.com/" target="_blank">Cafe DaVinci</a>, 112 W. Georgia Ave., DeLand on Friday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. Autographed CDs will be available at the show. Admission is free. </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><i>written by Kathleen Rasche </i></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/375339239161651/" target="_blank"><span style="font-style: normal;">OTSB Album Release Show Facebook Event</span></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="http://otsbmusic.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-style: normal;">www.otsbmusic.com </span></a> </div>Tom Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14379391793954041281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095021708649356171.post-85945601531159109552012-02-07T11:29:00.000-08:002012-02-07T11:29:14.317-08:00February NewsPlenty of new and exciting things are happening in my humble world of independent music. And of course, as my loyal fan, you will always be the first to hear what's happening.<br />
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To begin with, February is all things <a href="http://otsbmusic.com/" target=""><b>On the Soap Box</b></a> (that's my three-piece indie alternative rock band, if you didn't already know). We are putting the finishing touches on an eleven track album of original tunes that will be available this spring! We know that all of our fans having been waiting a while for this release, but we are confident that it will not dissappoint. The album is entitled <i>Figure it Out!</i> and will feature all the songs that you have come to love including <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwSrGI5ODcg" target="_blank"><i>"Goodbye"</i></a> and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjzorXEiV7k" target="_blank"><i>"Don't Ever Keep Quiet"</i></a>. In the meantime, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/otsbmusic" target="_blank">follow us on facebook</a> to get the latest news and <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/songs-for-your-mothers-to/id300351143" target="_blank">download our debut album on itunes</a> if you'd like to support our efforts.<br />
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Second, my good friend and musician/engineer Wesley Brach and I are very close to releasing our debut single <b><i>"To the Top"</i></b>. This is something very new for me, a collaboration with unfathomable potential. I know you will love this track. I've been told it's caught somewhere between S.T.A.R.S and Berlin (if that means anything to you), featuring Brach's musical composition and my vocals. And if we get a good response (i.e. if you download it and share it with all you friends) we might do some more collaborating in the future. <br />
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And, of course, I am continuing with my solo efforts. My album is half-way there. And I will be playing at <b><a href="http://genuinebistro.com/" target="_blank">Genuine Bistro & Lounge</a> this Saturday from 6:30-9:30pm</b>. I hope to see all you local fans there!<br />
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I appreciate all the support at my shows, comments on my webpages, and responses to my emails. It's nice to know that I have listeners out there. As long as I do, I'll be doing my best to create something worth listening to.<br />
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Thanks again<br />
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TOm<a href="http://facebook.com/tommooremusicfl" target="_blank"><br />
http://facebook.com/<wbr></wbr>tommooremusicfl</a>Tom Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14379391793954041281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095021708649356171.post-4454648934568007262011-11-22T11:01:00.000-08:002011-11-22T11:01:10.626-08:00Tom Moore and Frankie V @ White Wolf Cafe December 2nd<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr4xq8mWIy5BpKhEtALOWO8CHrY0OayxeNzTCQ7wkfbR7Sp1xHVk1o_i4DAmJkYprEmeS5RCr76Pc2EOa2CQeZWsAO0sIDuFol82AAHpwC0wmjGoDBaQ3a7irSsrVGXJrRuvyPK3BhS1yl/s1600/Dec+2+White+Wolfe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr4xq8mWIy5BpKhEtALOWO8CHrY0OayxeNzTCQ7wkfbR7Sp1xHVk1o_i4DAmJkYprEmeS5RCr76Pc2EOa2CQeZWsAO0sIDuFol82AAHpwC0wmjGoDBaQ3a7irSsrVGXJrRuvyPK3BhS1yl/s320/Dec+2+White+Wolfe.jpg" width="247" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://frankiev.com/">http://frankiev.com</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://tommooremusic.com/">http://tommooremusic.com </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Get the scoop on this and future gigs at <a href="http://reverbnation.com/tommoore">reverbnation.com/tommoore</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Tom Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14379391793954041281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095021708649356171.post-41538300837332938392011-10-18T11:05:00.000-07:002011-10-18T11:07:34.704-07:00Tom Moore at The 11th Annual Deland Original Music FestivalSo, I finally got my specific show times for the <b>11th Annual Deland Original Music Festival</b>. Just in case you haven't heard, the Deland Music Festival is coming back around on <b>November 5th</b> this year. The festival boasts over 200 acts on 30 stages in Historic Downtown Deland. Very cool, indeed! I'm looking forward to this year's event because, in addition to my solo performance, I will also be doing a set with my high-intensity indie alternative band <a href="http://otsbmusic.com/"><i>On the Soap Box (OTSB)</i></a>. Some of my favorite local area bands are going to be there too.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSGaEu-7uyme6Srj11Nt3dJGhbJ1yfh9St0PCAgShhG68C0khAvyz1jj_96bLgznaua-HZtblmwz27_v0VrnYUkPRHOciKVkpF2J6QQDDJg8o3DukKl4oXtOe3lHYKvEA8bZu5xMqHxRSm/s1600/Tom+Moore+at+Deland+Festival.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSGaEu-7uyme6Srj11Nt3dJGhbJ1yfh9St0PCAgShhG68C0khAvyz1jj_96bLgznaua-HZtblmwz27_v0VrnYUkPRHOciKVkpF2J6QQDDJg8o3DukKl4oXtOe3lHYKvEA8bZu5xMqHxRSm/s320/Tom+Moore+at+Deland+Festival.jpg" width="246" /></a>Here's the skinny: The festival is all day, from 1pm-2am. Both OTSB and myself are performing on "Free Entry" stages. So, you can come see us for free! But if you want access to the entire festival you will have to buy a ticket. Tickets are $15 at the gate or you can get them ahead of time for $10 on the festival website. If you get them online ahead of time, make sure you put in "Tom Moore" under Band/Act Referral....that'll help me out a bit. <a href="http://www.ssa.cc/tickets.htm">Click here to buy discounted tickets online</a>.<br />
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Here are my performance times:<br />
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Tom Moore - 9:20pm @ <a href="http://elusivegrape.com/">The Elusive Grape</a>, 113 N Woodland Blvd, Deland, FL 32720<br />
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On the Soap Box - 6:00pm @ <a href="http://abbeydeland.com/">The Abbey</a>, 117 N Woodland Blvd, Deland, FL 32720<br />
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Voting is still open for the 2011 SSA Music Awards. So, please <a href="http://www.ssa.cc/votecent.htm">click over and vote for me</a>. You can also look at the scheduled acts ahead on time, which I strongly suggest so that you can plan ahead which acts you want to check out.<br />
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Can't wait to see you there! It's going to be a great night! <b>Please forward this info to all of your people. Post it on your social networks, etc</b>. Here is a link to the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/munkberry/6258168698/in/photostream/lightbox/">awesome flyer</a> that was created for me by my good friend and loyal fan Emily Hart at <a href="http://www.monkeybabyphotography.webs.com/">Monkey Baby Photography</a>.<br />
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Thanks for all the support.<br />
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TOm<br />
<a href="http://tommooremusic.com/home">www.tommooremusic.com</a>Tom Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14379391793954041281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095021708649356171.post-36610328246410505692011-09-19T13:26:00.000-07:002011-09-19T13:26:29.133-07:00Tom Moore @ the Abbey, Deland, 9/24/11<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOZs1hkJTxIbTnh2EOLIgncnsJfp97aSl2mWNAswYpbsap0__WU1pmIbg9uhHc83wXepKjPF3osHAnmPIAbi47RTM2nWvSKM2VWE53omlpLnG78Jr9zxufPujuTuCRvdhhTgoeiEf8e1Ir/s1600/Abbey+Sept+24th.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOZs1hkJTxIbTnh2EOLIgncnsJfp97aSl2mWNAswYpbsap0__WU1pmIbg9uhHc83wXepKjPF3osHAnmPIAbi47RTM2nWvSKM2VWE53omlpLnG78Jr9zxufPujuTuCRvdhhTgoeiEf8e1Ir/s400/Abbey+Sept+24th.jpg" /></a></div><a href="http://abbeydeland.com"></a><br />
<a href="http://tommooremusic.com"></a>Tom Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14379391793954041281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095021708649356171.post-52429740035886876242011-09-04T21:19:00.000-07:002011-09-04T21:19:02.966-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtkxL0TqUcQaAUxERTSVttRgXV070MxrG0dV1W1qEuii6Kq6Wp1iDGgqBnaVYyIa_nVzx0R-mh12BoW_rN5zYMaCCbNEkR8IN87XIWSM6xCXjdpd4KyGd1fiizg8Gv65UoKxpvuFnFNVMZ/s1600/Genuine+Bistro+Sept+9th.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtkxL0TqUcQaAUxERTSVttRgXV070MxrG0dV1W1qEuii6Kq6Wp1iDGgqBnaVYyIa_nVzx0R-mh12BoW_rN5zYMaCCbNEkR8IN87XIWSM6xCXjdpd4KyGd1fiizg8Gv65UoKxpvuFnFNVMZ/s400/Genuine+Bistro+Sept+9th.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Tom Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14379391793954041281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095021708649356171.post-38508421134140523502011-08-07T07:27:00.000-07:002011-08-07T07:27:23.772-07:00Tom Moore on Jango Internet RadioHey there friends/fans and fellow music enthusiasts,<br />
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If you are someone that likes to use the internet to discover new and interesting music, likely you have already heard of Pandora internet radio. This service allows you to customize your own radio stations so that they only play music that you like and then introduces you to other artists that you might like based on your musical tastes. Pretty cool!<br />
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But recently I stumbled across another free online radio website that is similar to Pandora and that, dare I say it, I like a little more: <a href="http://www.jango.com/music/Tom+Moore+Rock+">Jango - Free Internet Radio that Plays What You Want!</a><br />
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So, why my unswerving support of Jango? I've narrowed it down to 10 succinct reasons for you to give it a try:<br />
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1) No commercial interruptions<br />
2) A fancy little transparent homescreen app for your smart phone<br />
3) Networking features that allow you to share your musical discoveries with your friends or even tune in to someone else's customized radio station and learn about new artists that they enjoy.<br />
4-10) Jango will play my music!<br />
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Unlike Pandora, that seems to be in the unyeilding clutches of the record companies, Jango allows quality, proffessionally produced, independent artists (such as myself) to submit their music. Jango will help me reach new fans and find out what other artists I am similar to. This is incredibly useful for future promotions and understanding what kind of listeners will enjoy my music.<br />
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So give it a shot, eh? <a href="http://www.jango.com/music/Tom+Moore+Rock+">Click on this link to get to the Tom Moore (Indie) station</a>. Then, after you've given my song the "thumbs-up", you can add any other artist to start fine-tuning your online radio experience. Sign up and Jango will save all of your customized stations.<br />
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You guys are the best! Have I ever told you that?<br />
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Thanks again for your support. <br />
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TOm<a href="http://tommooremusic.com"><br />
http://tommooremusic.com</a>Tom Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14379391793954041281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095021708649356171.post-30611728509902044052011-07-08T08:20:00.000-07:002011-07-08T08:30:04.372-07:00“It Took Five Years...” Review in Daytona Beach News-Journal.If you happened to pick up the Friday, July 8th edition of the Daytona Beach News-Journal, I hope you ventured past the all too disturbing local headlines to the local entertainment section, GO 386.<br />
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Thanks to entertainment writer Rick de Yampert and Dave Wersinger in editing, the entertainment section featured a spotlight on recent releases by area musicians. And the second titled highlighted...? <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/it-took-five-years-but-now/id377960637">Tom Moore. “It Took Five Years but Now We’re Doing Fine”</a>.<br />
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Those guys are great. Big thanks! Although I haven’t heard enough of James Blunt’s material to really comment on that reference, anybody who compares my music to a track from The Beatles is alright with me!<br />
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<a href="http://www.go386.com/music/2011/07/take-a-spin-with-local-musicians.html"> Read the entire review on the GO 386 website.</a><br />
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It’s nice to get a little momentum whilst waist deep recording my new project. Or should I say: projects. More on that later. Thanks for all your support. <br />
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TOm<br />
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<object height="81" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F18646200&show_comments=true&auto_play=false&color=ff7700"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="81" src="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F18646200&show_comments=true&auto_play=false&color=ff7700" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed> </object> <span><a href="http://soundcloud.com/tommooremusic/i-need-you-now">I Need You Now</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/tommooremusic">tommooremusic</a></span>Tom Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14379391793954041281noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095021708649356171.post-73549812883977835422011-03-28T06:33:00.000-07:002011-03-28T07:25:00.824-07:00"I Need You Now" Music Video Shoot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGyo2T61crr13_UseKYkkPk2jbEPawLqfULfZJY0xvutgbBUMrPFF7TSiOWA6CzEQce824ZBUFo0YPwjbI5gg0ZmPmU3BI_zW3_95VoCdq7qe0HDr521jCH30Uk2EYl7R9S03Ra_fBV8qR/s1600/5566911999_bb54fc39be_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGyo2T61crr13_UseKYkkPk2jbEPawLqfULfZJY0xvutgbBUMrPFF7TSiOWA6CzEQce824ZBUFo0YPwjbI5gg0ZmPmU3BI_zW3_95VoCdq7qe0HDr521jCH30Uk2EYl7R9S03Ra_fBV8qR/s200/5566911999_bb54fc39be_z.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Of all the tracks on my latest release <i>It Took Five Years but Now We're Doing Fine</i>, the most successful track by far on the web and from listener feedback is the song <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-need-you-now/id377960637?i=377960787#"><i><b>"I Need You Now"</b></i></a>. Perhaps it's because my song coincidentally shares it's name with the cross-over country pop single that airs incessantly on your local top 40 radio station. But more than likely, it is the charming voice of my lovely wife Meagan, who debuts on this duet, that has captured the hearts of my central Florida listeners.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbmXndOPeF3fzDcdG9YwVHKuRC15rIgVR4lkIr2uU9BJRaNL-12FTIHBzrKG9WpR2Zm8gP6EV-6_LzziGFu-jOh3C8Y4jEHI2khyRsr-c-pF2_ifDVmmYYeV9JdmMij9GRnn0CaMrWQ9G8/s1600/5567494884_693a1a7513_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbmXndOPeF3fzDcdG9YwVHKuRC15rIgVR4lkIr2uU9BJRaNL-12FTIHBzrKG9WpR2Zm8gP6EV-6_LzziGFu-jOh3C8Y4jEHI2khyRsr-c-pF2_ifDVmmYYeV9JdmMij9GRnn0CaMrWQ9G8/s200/5567494884_693a1a7513_z.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>That being the case, <b><i>"I Need You Now"</i></b> was the natural choice for the music video shoot that was organized as an extra curricular project for the digital video students from Seminole State College in Heathrow, FL. <b>Thanks to Dan Walker and his students for offering to help me out!</b> We really had a great time and I can't wait to see the finished product!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA_YkX3KlOHt4sot73sZNzUOoOSbDfIkpodufAGNhbwAb-LFKZxpVhJEdUjm8aIV6rXN3xae_znhTQhz5iAIPXjB4nvcRjKV7HxRy4ogKgIo5D9pC4LwLRZ79Lp4h83FV69yS8So2hsLSs/s1600/5567495062_1a8252b074_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA_YkX3KlOHt4sot73sZNzUOoOSbDfIkpodufAGNhbwAb-LFKZxpVhJEdUjm8aIV6rXN3xae_znhTQhz5iAIPXjB4nvcRjKV7HxRy4ogKgIo5D9pC4LwLRZ79Lp4h83FV69yS8So2hsLSs/s200/5567495062_1a8252b074_z.jpg" width="200" /></a>The shoot was filmed at our very own downtown Lake Mary. We filmed a few shots of Meagan and I acting out our little marital squabble that is depicted in the song. Then we did a few takes of us performing the song live. It's in the creative hands of the SSC students now! And rest assured that I will share my first official music video with you as soon as I can.<br />
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TOmTom Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14379391793954041281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095021708649356171.post-2666138740484719182011-03-22T08:30:00.000-07:002011-03-22T08:30:53.754-07:00Deltona Coffee HouseThe <a href="http://deltonaarts.com/">Deltona Arts & Historic Center</a>, where I teach guitar and voice lessons, has just started hosting live events every Saturday night as part of what they call the <b>Deltona Coffee House</b>. "Good for them" for trying to bring some arts into the creative wasteland of Deltona, FL!<br />
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But, bad for them for misspelling my name on the <b>April 2nd Grand Opening Songwriter's Showcase flyer</b>. That featured artist there at the bottom "Tom Martin".....that's supposed to be me.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimV-nWPbxqTB2DZwkeIbN2ueUHZH3Dr3W0o9OaQUPWNaQxH2zzeGTZh8fX3Z7JKsohCKmOYfrVZh7uWn2-W9UKp5hYKmRb5_dmMMAgsPxSDgyXFovX_ED3s5J_6mnjqWDfW2jvZvuGRJDj/s1600/noname.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimV-nWPbxqTB2DZwkeIbN2ueUHZH3Dr3W0o9OaQUPWNaQxH2zzeGTZh8fX3Z7JKsohCKmOYfrVZh7uWn2-W9UKp5hYKmRb5_dmMMAgsPxSDgyXFovX_ED3s5J_6mnjqWDfW2jvZvuGRJDj/s1600/noname.jpg" /></a></div>Check out my <a href="http://tommooremusic.com/calendar.cfm">Calendar page</a> for a list of my upcoming performances.Tom Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14379391793954041281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095021708649356171.post-36011447341342129512011-02-15T06:51:00.000-08:002011-02-15T06:53:08.229-08:00Tom Moore Music Featured on Intheeditingroom.comI am proud to announce that my song "I Need You Now" is now being featured on the professional photography site of Khadees Design at <a href="http://intheeditingroom.com">intheeditingroom.com</a><br />
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Khadees is a creative and inspirational photographer out of Orlando, FL. He specializes in wedding photography, engagement photo shoots, headshots, and family portraits. And, although I do say so myself, I think my music fits perfectly with the photo-reel on the homepage of <a href="http://intheeditingroom.com">intheeditingroom.com</a>.<br />
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Thanks Khadees Design!<br />
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TOm<br />
<a href="http://tommooremusic.com">www.tommooremusic.com</a>Tom Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14379391793954041281noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095021708649356171.post-17388163473012301942010-11-16T05:32:00.000-08:002010-11-16T05:43:19.674-08:00New Videos<object width="400" height="250"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Qa7AWCCqf0g?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Qa7AWCCqf0g?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="250"></embed></object><br /><br />First of all, I would like to thank everyone who has been coming out to support my shows recently. You guys are really the best! This past weekend ended up being a success thanks to you. I had a really good turn out at my concert at the Gateway Center and at the Deland Original Music Festival.<br /><br />Thank you, thank you.<br /><br />I managed to get some pretty good videos from the Gateway Center. I performed a few songs that were probably new for most of you. So now you can see the video again and get a bit more familiar with them. Do me a favor: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/tommooremusicfl#g/c/8E374BCBE6F5E0EA">grab the link</a> and post it on facebook, twitter, blogs for me so we can get a little more buzz about my new music online before I start recording them for my new album.<br /><br />Thanks so much<br /><br />Tom MooreTom Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14379391793954041281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095021708649356171.post-87272272065241382112010-10-19T20:58:00.000-07:002010-10-19T21:27:43.135-07:00Caught in a Land I've Made<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3-m5dAY_9ppz4BAKk-JxIHOwbr4sSNoDlzhBWDYpppyoIxfzYzXzdb09F0LNSiZQ3oJQ0NAJwu2SKT0b0uk0SRIWxN3lyy6M0jYnp1qQNxbA06Qg_TuJ0bh-tZ09KM4s0JYodfbTyY9Fo/s1600/IMAG0134.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 191px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3-m5dAY_9ppz4BAKk-JxIHOwbr4sSNoDlzhBWDYpppyoIxfzYzXzdb09F0LNSiZQ3oJQ0NAJwu2SKT0b0uk0SRIWxN3lyy6M0jYnp1qQNxbA06Qg_TuJ0bh-tZ09KM4s0JYodfbTyY9Fo/s320/IMAG0134.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529977654082641890" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfP6f0wvXcu_nlsmzIY0J0-cNg5ZB6zHrMi2JFsGmIHtH_FaL1b3tvek9qr4TsYCyy9UWcpgbKTDHQpEDQQvZuNR-HGY8pmUAAZWmIKknB-k-t4XeyhxcxuA0pdyeA8NIopVwUiJi5jBWc/s1600/IMAG0139.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 191px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfP6f0wvXcu_nlsmzIY0J0-cNg5ZB6zHrMi2JFsGmIHtH_FaL1b3tvek9qr4TsYCyy9UWcpgbKTDHQpEDQQvZuNR-HGY8pmUAAZWmIKknB-k-t4XeyhxcxuA0pdyeA8NIopVwUiJi5jBWc/s320/IMAG0139.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529978749264390578" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I live on the outskirts of two different towns, neither my home.<br />Caught in a land I've made<br />Halfway from life and halfway from grave<br /><br />They don't get it, neither of the two. Except for maybe a handful of you<br />Caught in the land I've made<br />Halfway from life and halfway from grave<br /><br />Did I spend all of my life to be here?<br />Caught between what I believe and who I am<br />Caught in a land that I won't leave until you come get me.<br /><br />So I walk this way and that<br />And scream at the sky for the load on my back<br />Of precious stones<br />And metals that make silver of gold<br /><br />Did I spend all of my life to be here?<br />Caught between what I believe and who I am<br />Caught in a land that I won't leave until you come get me.<br /><br />I have no eyes left to see<br />And I have no limbs left to give, to save me<br />Oh that I could do without<br />Take my heart. I'll carve it out<br />Come get me.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">lyrics © 2010 Tom Moore</span>Tom Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14379391793954041281noreply@blogger.com0