TDW - Biography
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Biography
"-Basically it's just me and all the things that go on inside my head, placed into a musical framework-"
A personal and self-developing musical journey. That´s what you could say to describe the music made by TDW. TDW is an acronym for Tom de Wit who is the main composer and driving force behind the music.
"Every step I take on this journey has given me new opportunities to grow and expand my horizons. I don't expect to be the best at anything at all, I just want to learn to be the best I can be for myself."
From the early TDW beginnings of 2003's First Draft to the concept record The Haunts in 2008, the music has always followed a path of natural evolution, going through musical styles and with a vibe of its own. With reviewers mentioning influences such as Pink Floyd, Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree, Symphony X, Riverside, Marillion, Pain Of Salvation, Fates Warning and Green Carnation it won't be a surprise to know that the TDW music stands on progressive ground, yet at the same time next to naming the aforementioned influences, those reviewers also say that TDW has an identity of its own which should not be understated.
"I readily admit that I do all of this for myself. I don't expect any real fame or fortune. If it comes my way I'll be the first to welcome it. But if it doesn't, I'll still have the music that made and still makes my life a lot more bearable."
The next chapter in TDW history is in the works right now and will be released in the beginning of 2011 under the name of Scrapbook. Scrapbook will be a new adventure once again considering Tom now took his writing ways to a new level by writing together with 9 guest musicians. These 9 individuals all added their own unique songs and/or song ideas which Tom took and created into new TDW tracks. The music on the upcoming record will once again explore new territory where TDW music has not been before and the musical tapestry will be broader and more intricate then heard on his other records.
"I am very excited about Scrapbook, considering I have learned so much from working with these 9 wonderful persons! I think that if about 10% of my creative happiness with this record can be felt by an outside listener when he or she first plays it, then I'll be totally satisfied!"
So at the end of the day, the question would be, is this shameless self indulgence? The answer would be a resounding "YES!" Does Tom really care about what people think of that? A just as loud "NO!" follows and perhaps that is for the better.
Source: Facebook
A personal and self-developing musical journey. That´s what you could say to describe the music made by TDW. TDW is an acronym for Tom de Wit who is the main composer and driving force behind the music.
"Every step I take on this journey has given me new opportunities to grow and expand my horizons. I don't expect to be the best at anything at all, I just want to learn to be the best I can be for myself."
From the early TDW beginnings of 2003's First Draft to the concept record The Haunts in 2008, the music has always followed a path of natural evolution, going through musical styles and with a vibe of its own. With reviewers mentioning influences such as Pink Floyd, Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree, Symphony X, Riverside, Marillion, Pain Of Salvation, Fates Warning and Green Carnation it won't be a surprise to know that the TDW music stands on progressive ground, yet at the same time next to naming the aforementioned influences, those reviewers also say that TDW has an identity of its own which should not be understated.
"I readily admit that I do all of this for myself. I don't expect any real fame or fortune. If it comes my way I'll be the first to welcome it. But if it doesn't, I'll still have the music that made and still makes my life a lot more bearable."
The next chapter in TDW history is in the works right now and will be released in the beginning of 2011 under the name of Scrapbook. Scrapbook will be a new adventure once again considering Tom now took his writing ways to a new level by writing together with 9 guest musicians. These 9 individuals all added their own unique songs and/or song ideas which Tom took and created into new TDW tracks. The music on the upcoming record will once again explore new territory where TDW music has not been before and the musical tapestry will be broader and more intricate then heard on his other records.
"I am very excited about Scrapbook, considering I have learned so much from working with these 9 wonderful persons! I think that if about 10% of my creative happiness with this record can be felt by an outside listener when he or she first plays it, then I'll be totally satisfied!"
So at the end of the day, the question would be, is this shameless self indulgence? The answer would be a resounding "YES!" Does Tom really care about what people think of that? A just as loud "NO!" follows and perhaps that is for the better.
Source: Facebook