Tag: Jay Tholen

  • This week on The FMA: Jay Tholen

    Free Music Archive: Conditions of Control.

  • Jay Tholen – Control Me

    At it’s heart, Control Me is an honest expression of my love for the Gospel. Most of the compositions were conceived as humble little hymn-like ukulele tunes. Following my tradition of unnecessary embellishment; I layered the songs beyond recognition until they became what they are now: schizophrenic heaps of sound. Everything from Shoegaze to Prog Rock to Schmaltzy 50’s Pop is emulated beneath layers of manipulated waveforms and vinyl samples.

    Tracklist

    Time Transcendent (3:44)
    Altars (2:10)
    Hashivenu (3:11)
    I Know (2:31)
    Prayer (5:15)
    A Temple of the Holy Ghost (1:28)
    Control Me (3:24)
    Be Alright (1:43)
    Bleeding Over (2:41)
    Show the World (1:46)
    Eagle Feather, Falcon Claw (10:45)
    Curtains (3:56)
    Jay Tholen — Vocals, Samples, Acoustic and Electric Ukulele, Transistor Organ, Out of Tune Piano, Stylophone, Tasteful Humor, Flute, Pan Flute, Slide Whistle, Percussion, Electric Kazoo, Squeezebox, Field Recording, Kiddie Glock, Tracking and Sequencing, Mixing and Mastering
    Christine Tholen — Vocals
    Cory Taylor — Saxophone

    “The Name of Jesus is Lifted High” from the song Altars was originally written by Eddie James

    via Jay Tholen — Control Me | Ubiktune.

  • Jay Tholen – Fruiht Tageur

    Father Gabriel’s contemplative gaze at the twilight sky was violently interrupted by a legion of alien flying machines. Rhythmic chants of “Dauda Fruiht Tageur-De” filled the air as the ships descended further. Gabriel blacked out. He later awoke with implanted memories depicting a species of intelligent fruit-like beings and their beautiful dying planet. These are the folk songs of a lost world.

    1. Papaya Tageur
    2. Poison Berries; Long Live King Kiwi!
    3. The Royal Tangerine and His Faithful Orange
    4. Ancient Pomegranate Prophecy I
    5. Ancient Pomegranate Prophecy II
    6. Plantainia
    7. Mangosteen Tageur

    Featuring:
    John Crayon – Synthesizers, Guitar, Percussion (4, 5)
    Van Hunsberger – Drums (4, 5, 7)
    Travis Woodson – Voice (4, 5)
    Moses Talbot – Bass Guitar (4, 5)
    Christine Tholen – Vocals
    Jay Tholen – Vocals, Ukulele, Everything Else

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  • Jay Tholen – Danny’s Incredible 8-Bit Voyage

    Tholen - Danny's

    I was a big fan of Jay Tholen’s previous album, Epidemic, and this new joint surely does not disappoint!

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    Meet Danny. An unappreciative, slightly flabby manchild with an enormous anime collection. One day a freak happening sent him flying through his television into a wondrous video game world. Jay’s second concept album, Danny’s Incredible 8-Bit Voyage, is an epic prog-tinged psychedelic chiptune extravaganza, narrated by Andres Williams. Join Danny on his trek through this 8-bit dream here:
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