Member Since: 1/10/2006
Band Website: tommytorresfanclub.com
Band Members: “TARDE O TEMPRANO†(“SOONER OR LATERâ€)When Tommy Torres describes his new album, he does it with three precise words: Honest, Risky and Profound. Because this album is the result of a totally free creative process, from the songwriting to the recording to the final production, Tommy let himself be guided by only one thought: “The only objective of my songs is that they be enjoyed by others. Obviously I enjoy them as well, but I think that if there is something that moves me, the possibilities that others may like it too are very high.†It’s just that kind of internal weather vane-or as he would say, “sensorsâ€-that has always given direction to his work.“Tarde o Temprano†was co-produced with Dan Warner and Lee Levin, close collaborators Tommy’s for almost a decade and with whom he shares a great musical affinity. Other key participants are mix engineer extraordinaire Bob Clearmountain (Bryan Adams, The Rolling Stones, Sheryl Crow), cord arranger David Campbell (Greenday, Aerosmith), mastering engineer Brian Gardner (Dr. Dre, Black Eyed Peas), and Christian Nieves who was responsible the traditional Puerto Rican “cuatroâ€.In addition to all of the talents gathered in the studio, Tommy was also supported by the collaboration of Tego Calderon on the track “El Trabajitoâ€, which is interesting experimental fusion of traditional Puerto Rican roots music with the very personal interpretive style of this highly recognized urban artist.Although “Tarde o Temprano†is classified within the Rock & Pop genre, as were his other two albums, the biggest change has been the great influence of the traditional music of his homeland. “There are many ingredients of the “criolla†music; mountain music and popular roots music such as the “Aguinaldo.†There are other elements of the “Bomba†or the “Plena†that are especially known for their upbeat, danceable side, but in this record I use them at a much slower pace,†explains Tommy. A glimpse at this tendency had been seen a couple of years ago when he did “Tu Recuerdo†by Ricky Martin, which was topped off with R&B and Acoustic Pop touches as well.†On the other hand, this record also contains urban, “chill†and electronic sounds, giving it a certain eclectic touch.In addition to the musical elements that come together in this record, Tommy also looks for a diversity of lyrical themes, coloring them with the thoughts, ideas and stories that have passed recently through his head. Songs like “Tarde o Temprano†showcase situations, personalities, reflections; they are very visual songs. “I like honest and straightforward lyrics more than looking for the poetic side. I have realized that my songs that people have liked most are those that I wrote without any pressure, nor high expectations.â€
Influences: With Tommy Torres' debut back in 2001 we created a group called Tommy Torres Official Fan Club. Since then we've been working to let the world know about this talented young man whose voice, lyrics and music makes our hearts melt every time we hear him. If you're interested in joining our Fan Club you can send us a a message here on myspace or visit our official website at www.tommytorresfanclub.com for more information.Please note that this site is maintained by Tommy Torres Official Fan Club Staff Members. He does not read the messages sent to it. However, he does visit the page every so often, and the best way to send him a message is by leaving a comment! Thanks for visiting us.
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Record Label: Warner Latino
Type of Label: Major