Tommy Homonym

EMAIL: tommyhomonym@gmail.com
CONTACT: Tom Sime at 214 883 8621

WEBSITE: tommyhomonym.com

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TOMMY HOMONYM RELEASES TWO WALTZES EP

New “double single” features sophisticated pop-jazz arrangements

Jersey City, New Jersey – Reclusive singer-songwriter Tommy Homonym has released Two Waltzes, a “double single” featuring two original songs by Tommy, with arrangements and production by John Allen Watts. The EP was recorded in New York City and Yonkers.

The songs on Two Waltzes, “Like a Ghost” (4:17) and “Love is Fun” (3:35), find Tommy venturing into fresh musical territory with sophisticated pop-jazz arrangements devised by John. The songs explore the ups and downs (mostly downs) of relationships, from the euphoria of a new romance—“the highest of the highs us higher apes have found”—to the heartbreak of “love undone… the single most unwelcome, unpleasant surprise.”

Along with Tommy’s vocals, the songs feature acoustic bass by Paul Nowinksi, drums by Luiz Ebert, piano by Klaus Mueller, flugelhorn (on “Like a Ghost”) by Dan Urness and alto flute (on “Love is Fun”) by Jorge Continentino. The EP is mixed and mastered by David Darlington for Bass Hit Recording in New York.

Two Waltzes is available for streaming and download on most major music services, including Spotify, iTunes and Amazon. Tommy’s previous releases include the album Uglier Than You, the single "What I'll Do All Day," and covers of REM’s “Let Me In” and Carole King’s “I Feel the Earth Move.”

Tommy’s videos, created in collaboration with Texas filmmaker George Wada, can be seen on YouTube and Vimeo. His video “Ride a Wave” has proven popular on the film festival circuit, with screenings in Los Angeles, Dallas, Fort Worth, Kansas City, Muskogee, Jersey City, Asbury Park, and Lonavla, India.

Tommy-- who is rumored to be the “openly imaginary, openly bisexual and openly oldish” alter ego of New York playwright and former Dallas Morning News writer Tom Sime-- has recently given live performances in Dallas and Kansas City. “I’m excited to come out of my shell to sing for people,” says Tommy. “Though I’m also excited to get back into my shell as soon as possible.”

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Tommy Homonym, a reclusive singer-songwriter based in the New York area (OK, New Jersey), is a late-blooming artist, in the tradition of Susan Boyle and Grandma Moses. For his new EP, Two Waltzes, Tommy's music and lyrics are presented in fresh arrangements by producer John Allen Watts, featuring top-tier jazz musicians. Tommy's previous work includes the album Uglier Than You, featuring the single "Irresistible," and covers of REM's "Let Me In" and Carole King's "I Feel the Earth Move." Tommy's videos, created in collaboration with Texas filmmaker George Wada, include "Irresistible," "Heavy Rotation" and "Ride a Wave." The prizewinning "Ride a Wave" has been popular on the film festival circuit, with screenings in Los Angeles, Kansas City, Dallas, Jersey City, Asbury Park, Muskogee and Lonavla, India.