Monday 22 September 2008

You Set the Fire In Me Tom Vek!

I am officially re-addicted. For the past month, I'm not sure why, but Tom Vek's 2005 debut album 'We Have Sound' has been continuously played on my CD player.

I first discovered Tom Vek as he supported The Bees (www.thebees.info) on their 2004 UK tour. Captivated by his amazing aura, his live performance really gave the audience something unusual and exciting to watch.

His funky, Avant-Garde dance movements echoing influences from the Talking Heads, together with his obvert passion for the music, created a certain atmosphere. No one was really sure what they were watching, but what they were watching was pretty special, and by the end of the set people wanted to hear more.

Vek's creativity and experimentation with the music and vocals insure this album can never be over played, with every play each song still maintains its unique freshness and ensures a never-ending love affair with its listener.

Below is the video for the track 'Nothing but Green Lights' which was the last song to be released from his debut back in 2005. This video is a prime example of how the audience follows Vek's display of eccentricity from the recording, to the performing, to the promotion. It is this eccentricity which induces our attention and keeps us coming back for more.



So where is he now? and why have we not seen anything of him for the past three years?

His official website (www.tomvek.tv) claims he's still working on his new album, making it as good, if not better, as his debut. I do wish he’d hurry up!

Come back soon Tom Vek!