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VELVET ARMOUR

by Ton Scherpenzeel

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    Velvet Armour Songbook, with over 50 pages of sheet music is beautifully wrapped in a full colour soft-cover book. The scores include vocal and melody lines, basic piano/keyboard parts (with chord symbols), and the lyrics of all18 songs from the album.
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VELVET ARMOUR is the fifth solo album from Ton Scherpenzeel, and the successor to his fourth solo endeavour ‘The Lion’s Dream’ (2013).


“My musical heart is firmly rooted in folk, renaissance, baroque, and- of course- prog rock music,” says Ton. “Although the folky and classical elements have always been present in the music of Kayak, I couldn’t do a project like this with Kayak. 'The Lion's Dream’ and ‘Velvet Armour’ are almost inseparable from me as a person. That’s also why I have decided to do the vocals myself. I do not really see myself as a singer, but my voice reflects my music in its purest form. It’s as close to me as you’re gonna get. My music can perhaps best be described as an old soul in a new age. I am also not a purist when it comes to the use of certain instruments- they didn’t have a grand piano back in the 1500’s but if it sounds right, I’ll use it. But more often than not it’s fiddle, flute, harpsichord, or lute, or (baroque) guitar because they give the music that distinct, timeless atmosphere.”

VELVET ARMOUR, will catapult the listenter back in time to the essence of the Medieval Reniassance era. With a perfect blend of Baroque Folk and Progressive Rock ballads, the album offers a little somethnig for everyone. Pre-order today and enjoy 'My Heart Never Changed' whlle you wait for the October/2021 release of the album.

about the artist:
Ton is mostly known as leader/composer/keyboardist of world renowned, Dutch prog rock band Kayak, for the past 48 years, but that is by no way his only musical output. He is also an avid composer of and musician in theatre and record productions in the Netherlands, including producing two albums of Dutch iconic folk band, Flairck.

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released October 15, 2021

VELVET ARMOUR, releases October 15, 2021

Ton Scherpenzeel:
Music, lyrics, arrangement, production, all instruments, vocals

Guests:
Annet Visser ~ flutes & recorders
Rens van der Zalm ~ fiddle
Maria-Paula Majoor ~ lead violin
Daniel Torrico Menacho ~ violin
Karsten Marijn Kleijer ~ alto
Arno v.d. Vuurst ~ cello
Irene Linders ~ backing vocals

Production:
Recording & mixing ~ BBT Studio, Hilversum, Netherlands
Mastering ~ EQuuS Audio Mastering
Album Artwork ~ Henk Philhelmon Bol
Promotion Videos - Kristoffer Gildenlöw
Label/Press - Kathy Keller (info@friendlyfolkrecords.org)

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Although mostly recognized as leader/composer/keyboardist of world renowned Prog rock band Kayak, Ton has also earned his place in the Netherlands theatre scene as a composer/musician, and has produced numerous albums in addition to his own projects. In October 2023 an enhanced re-issue of his 1991 synthesizer/ambient/instrumental album 'Virgin Grounds' will be released. ... more

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