SoundClick artist: Tom Slayton Effect - Tom Slayton Effect features an Electro-Organic blend of fluid Soundscape Keyboard textures and Acous

Tom Slayton Effect blends the imaginative textures of New Age / Soundscape music with the organic feel of Acoustic & Electric Guitars. An unusual electronic instrumental convergence that features a mellow, yet adventurous musical experience. Deep Synth and Keyboard arrangements are inter-laced with 6 & 12 String Guitars, Dobro and Harp. The delicate, but pronounced use of percussion reinforces the eclectic presentation. Acoustic and Electric stringed instruments are allowed to evolve and maintain an individual presence throughout the complex and vivid Keyboard pads and coloration. While some compositions are dominant with Keyboard structure, the overall focus is on the acoustical flavoring. At times soft and Haunting and at other times upbeat, Tom Slayton Effect brings together wonderfully, two different worlds of tonal composition. And although done before in similar ways by other artists, this musical style features a Future-Present, Ambient Electronic Instrumental Folk, unique in form and design. Enjoy the simple magic of Tom Slayton Effect, a Electro-Organic journey for the watching listener.

Why this name?

As a tribute to my late Grandfather. He used the Moniker in the late 20's to early 30's as a singing Radio Cowboy.

How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?

It gives many more deserving artists the ability to expose their art and dream to the world.

Would you sign a record contract with a major label?

Yes, if the label was artist friendly and interest was based on creativity and not just the bottom line.

Band History:

Tom Slayton Effect is the Third side project of Jazz artist Michael Lee Thomas. Michael is the composer / performer behind Michael Lee Thomas, Thrill Element and Gravity Quiet. Tom Slayton Effect features Electronic / Acoustic compositions with focus on Acoustic and Electric Guitar work over expanding Keyboard & Synth textures. While instrumental in nature, Tom Slayton Effect will feature dynamic and expressive arrangements. All the songs will be recorded and mixed in the same studio as Michael's other instrumental works. Tom Slayton Effect will showcase a side of Michael's songwriting that while flavored and influenced by his other projects, features a unique presence of style. The debut CD 'Slide Show Dreams', was released on-line August 14, 2007, and the Second CD, 'Water Crossing No. 3', released December 15, 2009, with the Third CD, 'Last Warm Morning', set for Spring 2012. Inspiration for the project came from Michael's late Grandfather, A.M. Tom Thomas (1908-1973), who toured Rodeos, Fairs and even recorded under the name Tom Slayton, "The Texas Kid", in the late 1920's & early 1930's. While his Grandfathers music career never achieved fame or wide recognition, Michael launches this project in tribute and with respect to a long forgotten Radio Cowboy. All Tom Slayton Effect releases will be through Darksilver Records America.

Your influences?

Brian Eno and Pink Floyd were major influences along with Tangerine Dream.

Favorite spot?

St.Thomas, Virgin Islands

Anything else...?

'Slide Show Dreams' (2007); 'Water Crossing No. 3' (2009); 'Last Warm Morning' (2013)

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