TOBY
TOMTOM
I Invent Music
Black Swan © Lyric Video
Check out my new release - Black Swan!!
ABOUT TOBY TOMTOM
"If you make something you love, people are going to fall in love with it" -
Brown Johnson, Sesame Workshop
"WE SHOULD STAND UP AND SPEAK OUR TRUTH, EVEN IF IT MAKES US OR OTHERS UNCOMFORTABLE" - TOBY TOMTOM
Many would argue great music is an expression of honest emotion and spirit, in a universal language that has no boundaries. Clearly, this is the force moving through the stunningly innovative singer/songwriter Toby TomTom. Toby’s distinctive style of music is driven by the lyrical honesty and simplicity of folk combined with the grit and grind of Hip-Hop, Funk, Soul, and Rock.
Toby TomTom, is an artist songwriter/producer and visual artist from Akron, Ohio now based out of Long Island, New York. He is driven by the lyrical honesty and simplicity of folk music. His song lyrics and melodies are written in his dreams, chorded out on acoustic guitar and, converted into sonic events pulling on his musical roots!
TOBY TOMTOM YESTERDAY
Toby TomTom is no stranger to the music industry. In fact, his resume is quite jaw-dropping. Some highlights include teaming with his brother to introduce a young, undiscovered Alicia Keys to NYC radio; winning the ASCAP Abe Olman Award for Most Promising Songwriter, an honor also won by John Legend; having his songs featured in the Off-Broadway play The Obeah Symphony (shown at The Billie Holiday Theater in Brooklyn), and having his work published internationally. He is a self-contained artist and multifaceted musician - singing, playing trumpet (so well he won a University scholarship for his ability), guitar, bass, drums, and piano.
TOBY TOMTOM TODAY
Tomorrow Yesterday, Toby's most recent release, was inspired by a philosophical interview given by NBA superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo. This forward-looking composition, available on all streaming platforms, seamlessly melds genres to make a statement about living in the moment.
Toby's new alternative release, Black Swan, is inspired by love - as mysterious and divine as a black swan is rare and transformative. It is his artistic journey into self as he plays and sings all of the instruments.
Black Swan will be released on September 8, 2023.
Artist Songwriter Toby TomTom's official logo. The triangle represents change. Constant evolution is art.
Toby TomTom, with his brother, composed & produced a 14 year old Alicia Keys' first track heard on radio (NYC Hot 97) . This was her very first studio session!
Artist Songwriter Toby TomTom with his brother winning the ASCAP Abe Olman Award given to the Most Promising Songwriters (also won by John Legend)!
Artist Songwriter Toby TomTom with Playwright/Director Jackie Alexander. The Obeah Symphony, which ran Off-Broadway in production at The Billie Holiday Theater (Brooklyn), featured songs composed by Toby TomTom.
Early Daze - Everybody Starts Somewhere! Artist Songwriter Toby TomTom workin' the acoustic craft at The Bitter End (NYC).
Toby & HIs Biggest Supporter - His Dad!
The Toby TomTom Studio - Maschine Production Groove Box, Ali & Bruce Lee lending philosophy, guidance & inspiration.
TOBY TOMTOM CREATIVE JOURNEY
Born 2 Be Free © Official Video
My first release! Available on Spotify, Apple Music & streaming platforms everywhere! Inspired by my youngest son and dedicated to him. Be free!
Someday (This Gift of Life) ©
I still love playing live acoustic...especially when I can hush the crowd in the moment. This is at the Bitter End in NYC. One of my first acoustic performances.
Loveolution Lyric Video -
I so enjoyed creating this take on a lyric video for Loveolution. It's my expression of love for the world. One love, one world.
Tomorrow Yesterday Lyric Video
I may be partial, but I dig the lyrics on this one :-) - so check 'em out. Enjoyed creating this vid. Be in the moment y'all!
CONTACT TOBY TOMTOM
Want to learn more about Toby TomTom, license songs from his catalogue for TV, Movies or Video Games, or book him to perform?
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