Tonefloat - TF100

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Inklusive CD

tracklisting:

Sand Snowman / Theo Travis / Steven Wilson - Like Charcoal (9:08)

Sand Snowman / Theo Travis / Steven Wilson - Trevail (1:28)

Moonswift / Dirk Serries / Peter van Vliet / Steven Wilson - California Falling (4:26)

Sand Snowman / Peter van Vliet / Steven Wilson - Pale Ghostlike Friend (3:59)

Peter Van Vliet - Through The Eyes Of The Duck (2:47)

Sand Snowman / Steven Wilson - Song For John Fahey (11:19)

Dirk Serries / Maarten van der Vleuten Murmlefish (9:36)

Produced by the musicians for Tonefloat between January - October 2010.

Deluxe 11×11inch 108-page hardback cloth-bound book with two 10inches.

As of April 6, 2012, the remaining 500 copies include a CD copy in a plain PVC sleeve.

Limited to 700 copies

To commemorate the 100th release by Tonefloat, a boutique record label based in The Netherlands, several of its mainstay artists collaborated on new recordings. Steven pieced together the “TF100” album, mixed it, and also appears on five of the seven tracks (occasionally playing unconventional instruments).“All great independent labels are cast in the image of the individuals that run them, and reflect their taste,” says Steven. “That’s very much the case with Tonefloat, which is run by Charles Beterams. There are no boundaries and he doesn’t get stuck in a particular genre. For example he has recently put out a triple album of obscure Dutch 1980s heavy metal.”

“TF100” unites the considerable talents of Moonswift, Dirk Serries, Sand Snowman, Theo Travis, Peter van Vliet, Maarten van der Vleuten, and Steven. The musicians collaborated in various configurations, usually by swapping files online. That the album hangs together as a cohesive listen is a testament to the overarching sensibility of Charles’ taste. The music shares an organic, almost analog feel, and it seems to exist in an altered state.

“It is a great introduction to the sound and aesthetics of the label, except that you won’t find any Dutch heavy-metal on this one!” laughs Steven. “But there’s everything else: ambient music, singer-songwriter material, folk, psychedelia.”

“TF100” has a 43 minute running time, but it feels doubly as long. It’s transportive music that offers listeners a tantalizing gateway into the predominantly vinyl world of Tonefloat.