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Friday, October 9, 2015

Ancient Cosmic Cult



























“Ancient Cosmic Cult” 
….. by Tommy Von
https://tommyvon.bandcamp.com/album/ancient-cosmic-cult-x2-lp
Now available exclusively in HD audio (24bit/96Khz)
Double LP

For lecture on music production...
http://tommysgarage.us

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Bottom Dollar

https://tommyvonmusic.bandcamp.com/track/bottom-dollar





















When you jump and holler it's my bottom dollar, bottom dollar, bottom dollar 
When you jump and holler, jump and holler, it's gonna lead straight to squalor 
When the bottom drops out of your dollar, the bottom drops out of your dollar 
Lady Freedom's cut back on her hours, please don't try to call her 
She's moonlighting at the funeral parlor 
She used to hang out with Sammy - Uncle Sam in his rock n roll band
But now she's feeling kinda scammy - she'll charge you for the steak but she'll give you the spam 
So when the bottom drops out of your dollar 
You're gonna want to jump and holler 
Lady Freedom's cut back on her hours, please don't try to call her 
She's doing time at the Family Dollar 
I guess I shoulda read the small print - you know it giveth and taketh away every day 
I guess I should suspect the govt. you know they taketh away day by day 
So when the bottom drops out of your dollar, you're gonna want to spit and holler 
Lady Freedom's cut back on her hours, please don't try to call her 
She's doing time at the Family Dollar 
So when the bottom drops out of your dollar, you're gonna want to spit and holler 
Lady Freedom's cut back on her hours, please don't try to call her 
She's doing time at the Family Dollar 
When you jump and holler it's my bottom dollar, bottom dollar, bottom dollar 
When you jump and holler, jump and holler, it's gonna lead straight to squalor 
When the bottom drops out of your dollar, the bottom drops out of your dollar 
Lady Freedom's cut back on her hours, please don't try to call her 
She's moonlighting at the funeral parlor

Grey Skies on the Horizon

https://tommyvonmusic.bandcamp.com/track/grey-skies-on-the-horizon





















A little boy steps out into the bright light of an unpaved muddy street 
Nothin' but yesterday's pre-chewed orange peel rind to eat 
As he sets off on his day's search for a sucker on the beat 
Cause he knows and the trick shows that people don't give nothin' 
for free 
And in the middle of his day when his mind has gone astray 
And he sits in the mud to play - there in the refection of the crud 
He notices Delilah 
I see grey skies on the horizon, I see a dead dog in a ditch 
And I wonder why I never notice Delilah 
A woman of numerous sins looks in the mirror and grins 
And there, in the cracks of the pitted glass 
She ponders on what has come to pass 
And there isn't a thing that she can do to get it back 
So she opens the door, her legs once more but never her heart 
Oh no, not her heart 
But as the threshold opens wide, before her heart has time to hide 
There in the hall is Delilah 
I see grey skies on the horizon, I see a dead dog in a ditch 
And I wonder why I never notice Delilah 
And Delilah leans on the frame of an open doorway 
Of a crumbling white washed red brick building 
Scratching the dry arch of her one bare foot 
With the toe of the other 
And she can't understand why people got to be so cold 
To one another 
Why they gotta be so cold? 
I see grey skies on the horizon, I see a dead dog in a ditch 
And I wonder why I never notice Delilah

Friday, September 25, 2015

Penny Your Eyes

http://tommyvonmusic.bandcamp.com/track/penny-your-eyes























Her knee caps were scruffy and tattered her dress 
But she was too busy to notice the rest 
To notice the dirt that clung to here soul 
Like a monkey on a music box - no brains or control 
She's fetching a cold now 'cause they won't take her in 
And the heart that she mended is tearing again 
Tearing apart like a web in the wind 
And she's like to let you know of it, but where to begin? 
And if her deep demons you can't exorcise 
Young child be wise and penny your eyes 
Well the tale that she fashions is frightful and dark 
But the bite of her living is worse than her bark 
It's wonder and worry and sleep in between 
And if it all works out right you might come out clean 
And if her deep demons you can't exorcise 
Young child be wise and penny your eyes 
Well she made you an offer you just can't refuse 
Some bread for your coffer and wine you could use 
She won't preach salvation or redemption from sin 
Just look in here weary eyes to know where she's been 
And if her deep demons you can't exorcise 
Young child be wise and penny your eyes 
And if your deep demons you can't exorcise 
Young child be wise and penny your eyes

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Killing the Mime

https://tommyvonmusic.bandcamp.com/track/killing-the-mime





















You awake and lime green laughter sips you
Children take the advice they often give you
Stand in place for medications we will issue
I was downing a coffee in an old town cafe
There was nothing to give me a sign of the time of the day
When the waiter said "look here - you'll have to settle the bill"
And his shadow as he spoke to me crept down the street
I said "well this must be Compton or a place as equally cold"
Then a scene from Dante began to unfold
Hot hot - you better call out the ice man
Cool down baby - we are we are we are we are American
Can't you feel it down in your soul?
Nursery rhymes and delicate crimes
Form a line - we're killing the mime
Well, did you think that the pinnacle of your success
Would lead you to places of wonder?
And who did you figure would clean up this mess
After you were six feet under?
Well mister McKinney down in his shop is
Shaking his head for your soul
And he wouldn't give a Guinea to be in your shoes
And suffer your loss of control
As you slip out of the fold
As you slip out of control
Out of control

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Cosmic Sunrise (LP version)

http://tommyvon.bandcamp.com/track/cosmic-sunrise-lp-version





















There are thirteen signs to go by 
Thirteen signs to know by 
When the sun begins to rise in the dark rift 
Be aware you serpent bearer 
Beware the constant starer 
When the sun begins to rise in the dark rift 
In the dark rift, in the dark rift 
When the sun begins to rise in the dark rift 
History’s illusion, the masters cause confusion 
When the sun begins to rise in the dark rift 
13 thousand heart aches, the time at which the clock breaks 
When the sun begins to rise in the dark rift 
In the dark rift, in the dark rift 
When the sun begins to rise in the dark rift 
That’s why I’m so Sirius - the dog star 
Super heavy Sirius B 
That’s why I’m so Sirius - the dog star 
Super heavy Sirius B 
That’s why I’m so, That’s why I’m so 
That’s why I’m so Sirius - the dog star 
Super heavy Sirius B 
When the sun begins to rise 
When the sun begins to rise in the dark 
When the sun begins to rise in the dark rift 
That’s why I’m so Sirius

Saturday, August 22, 2015

Tommy's Gasrage - Episode 2

Episode 2 now available!
http://tommysgarage.us
Hey everyone, the site has been re-designed based on user feedback with HTML5 music players for each episode that should be usable on most devices. Thanks for listening! - TV


Thursday, August 13, 2015

Tommy's Garage - obscure psychedelia



Hey folks, check out my new hour long music show "Tommy's Garage" bringing you the best of obscure psychedelic, Garage Punk, and FreakBeat! Listen directly on the show's page at:
http://tommysgarage.us












Direct link
https://www.dropbox.com/.../tommy%27s%20garage%20ep%201.mp3



PS - help my crowd funding!
http://tommyvonmusic.blogspot.com/p/indiegogo.html

Thursday, June 11, 2015

New product - T.V. EZ GRIP Picks!

Tommy Von’s EZ GRIP picks 
“Lose the pick where you can find it.

Treble Model 
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The purpose was to design a pick that not only had certain improved grip capabilities, but also
possessed an ergonomic shape both pleasing  to the touch and eye. Third, by breaking up the
outer edge of the pick shape, a grip slot has been created that allows the pick to be mounted to
a guitar strap, lyric sheets, or a variety of a certain range of edge thickness. This makes it easier
to “Lose the pick where you can find it.” :)

Don't forget to include your mailing address when you check out!


Quantity - 6 Packs




 




Designed by Tommy Von to address the issues of grip and playability associated with most common guitar picks."I want to use 21st century technology that is low footprint, boutique workshop unit output (low volume) and high craftsmanship to solve age old problems of playing stringed instruments with a plectrum" - B.T. Von Gietzen




Each pick features a beveled opening to allow your thumb and index finger to securely grab the pick for an easy grip and relaxed playing with less fatigue. These picks are custom 3D printed at Tommy’s workshop in Denver, CO USA. The 3D printing process imparts a grooved texture to one side of the pick, which further enhances the grip factor. Each $5 pack contains 6 - 1.38mm custom made picks.




Now available - ask for COLOpicks in the order! TV EZ GRIP picks are the ones with the oval, but this new design has interesting performance features that are due to the placement of the C and other factors. 

#‎TV_EZ_GRIP_PICKS

Pay with Paypal (EZ GRIP TV and COLOpick):

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Don't forget to include your mailing address when you check out!







Meson B. Strange - instrumental track



To commemorate the re-starting of the LHC at Cern.
Strange B Mesons are particles that can switch states between matter and anti-matter.
http://tommyvon.bandcamp.com/track/meson-b-strange


Wednesday, May 13, 2015

DTC studio version!

Hey everyone! We're pleased to announce that the studio version of "Drive Thru Cult" is up on the RN page (ReverbNation.com/DriveThruCult) and elsewhere! If you liked the live version, you can still download it for free by signing up on our mailing list, but if you like the studio version, please show your support by buying the track!  ($1.29 on RN -  $1 on BandCamp in HD!)
HD version available for purchase here:
http://tommyvon.bandcamp.com/track/drive-thru-cult

Are you in the Cult?


Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Tommy Von News 03/24/15

Tommy Von News 03/24/15 
http://rvrb.fm/1EEsSyX

#‎DontStreamCoughUpTheGreen‬
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You most likely listen to the artist's music for free already - show your appreciation and own the music so you can enjoy it offline. If you must stream, use a service that's fair to the artists:
https://www.standingoproject.com/artist/tommyvon

MTV artist page


http://www.mtv.com/artists/tommy-von/

Patronize Tommy Von!

Patreon page

https://www.patreon.com/TommyVon

Tunecore page

http://www.tunecore.com/music/tommyvon

Featured on TuneCore's blog - Friday Videos
http://www.tunecore.com/blog/2015/01/tcvideofridays-jan-16-2015.html

Nimbit Website

Artist page sponsored by PreSonus - they make great studio gear!
Purchase HD audio version of the album What You Say
by clicking the store link in the upper right
http://www.nimbitmusic.com/tommyvon



Tommy Von electronic press kit

EPK links

http://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/TommyVon

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8lSxsqVnH8ub3ZvTDBFaWwtVmM&authuser=0


Tommy Von official website

http://tommyvonmusic.com


Tommy Von albums on iTunes


Vampire Woe - 13 songs for USD $ 9.99 - available now on iTunes!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/vampire-woe/id973297313s













What You Say 11 songs for USD $9.99 - available now on iTunes!



http://itunes.apple.com/album/id956124760

Put it Down! 11 songs for USD $9.99 - available now on iTunes!


https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/put-it-down!/id973276690

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