Indie Advice List 1

 Straight Up is on that list!

Thanks a lot.

 

 

 

Music Police

Hai there. Someone has been nice.. don't know who but thanks anyway! They call themselves music police. "Keep The Temperature" has been chosen for this list.

Chart information (dutch)

 

Free40 puts together the Free40, the Indie Chart and the album Chart together. A number of independent music lovers put together these lists. The goal is to bring new music to the attention of the audience. Free40 is also an ambassador of 3FM and Scout for Musicfromnl.
Free40

How is the Free40 compiled? The list is compiled by the 'Neuzen van Nederland', music lovers who search the internet for releases of (new) bands and artists and/or who send their personal list. The new acquisitions are listened to and assessed.

alternative charts in other countries are also followed. Reviews on the internet or in professional journals are also important. And, last but not least, readers are tipped a lot about striking new singles. The FREE40 is compiled based on these criteria. The Free40 is followed by many DJs and people from the music world because the list has a signal function. Many well -known bands had their first hits in the Free40. Do you still miss singles in this list? Let us know and mail your tip (s) to mail@free40.nl. If you want to be 'Nose' for the Free40, mail us at mail@free40.
Inde Chart

The Indie Chart is a weekly alternative list in which new independent Dutch releases and downloads are arranged. So no Anouk, Golden Earring and Blof, but Dutch artists without a record label or who have a contact with a small label.

The Indie Chart is compiled by a number of independent music lovers who eavesdropping promos and MP3's that we get in or ask for yourself And so every week come to a value judgment in the form of a 'hit list'. We realize that we are a kind of 'music police', but then of 'the good kind'. The songs cannot be voted for consciously, because then we will receive lists of fans, so that the same songs are in the list for weeks. We want diversity in the Indie Chart.

where it once started in 2006 with a top 10 and 2 years later a top 20, the Indie Chart is now a fully -fledged Top40 list. The only chart with pop, rock, electro, singer/songwriter and other genres from the Netherlands that is put together independently. In this way the Indie Chart supports many new Dutch bands and artists and contributes to promoting music from Dutch soil.

The Dutch media unfortunately pays far too little attention to Dutch bands. We think that's a shame. Serious Talent is a good initiative of 3FM, but only a few bands are eligible for this. Bands with fewer 'radio -friendly songs are not covered. And there are many good Dutch bands. It is a shame that they will not receive more attention on the Dutch radio stations. The Indie Chart covers that gap in any case. To info@free40.nl. Or send a promotion to our mailbox; Look for the addressing on our contact page. The song is then eligible for the Indie Advice List, the 'Tipparade' of the Indie Chart. Even a listing in the Free40 is in the offing, so that the single is in the spotlight.
album Chart

The album Chart is compiled on the basis of global releases. The most striking albums are listed.

 

Keep the Temperature Down promo

Hey there! How to promote a new album better than some eye candy. O yeah promotion... As a musician I can't help but feeling a little bit awkward to be featured in a video, posing lip-sync stuff, but on the other hand, a funny, self-mocking one can do no harm that much. Something I'll always strive for is to keep it upbeat and not to be taken too seriously. No pretensions in me, just a DIY attitude understates what you'll get to see (still a lot!) as I've used a lot of Instagram effects to enhance the experience. 

Any messages behind the song "Keep The Temperature Down"?

Overall a call to cool things down! Hey, hey Joost!

 

196Tree

196Tree

Late December 1963. The year I was born. Just after JFK had been brutally killed. And then Bang the Beatles happened.. and the Stones, Who, Kinks followed and...

196Tree

Is the title of the new album (20th digital album) and it will be released on 3 june 2024, again distributed by AMADEA music.

The song ideas came in as huge waves of inspiration and I just happened to be there, grabbing all of those in time! Excitement again. I still play everyday, strumming, singing old covers or smoothtalking piano chords and melodies with eachother. I couldn't wait to nurse these 14 brand new songs and make them happen. A lot of ping-pong playing, trying out and out of the box thinking got me through the days in working out all of the arrangements. More deep delving occured, daring myself, more challenging than before. So the songs are all over the place I guess, eclectic to the core. 

Yes, no blood, but a lot of sweat and tears of joy! Hard work? Many, many details, but worth it. No pain, no gain. Mostly it was pure fun.

The covers 

Well as the title suggests, it's about a particular year. I've made this album in my sixtieth year around the sun. So what about a photo collage? 3 became tree. A tree of pictures. So a search for a history in family snapshots of myself began. A lot of music connections were added too. Some of you may even recognize yourselves! So if you do and you think it's not appropriate, call the office immediately! 

So without further ado....

Next: a movie! Aha. Yes, show me your 196Tree promo video!

 

Selfie Birthday boy fotoshoot

 

 

Trying out some pictures as a collage

Backcover with songtitles

                                                                   Frontcover 196Tree


 

 

That's faaast: the first review!

 Wow, wow!

JoosTVD – Put Your Fake In It
Format: CD – Digital / Label: Independent
Release: 2023

Tekst: Peter Marinus

Dutch:

Ik word er gewoon elke keer erg blij van! Een nieuw album van JoosTVD, oftewel singer-songwriter Joost van Dinther oftewel The Vanished Dutchman.

Op ieder album ontpopt Joost zich als een muzikale doe-het-zelver die op ingenieuze wijze zijn invloeden tot een geheel eigen stijl weet te vermengen. Dat is (uiteraard) ook weer op zijn nieuwste album het geval.

Living Is Instant swingt er direct broeierig op los in een warme jazzy stijl a la Steely Dan of Michael Franks. Een tropische verrassing van eigen bodem van een vertrouwde hoge kwaliteit. Het luie en funky Put Your Fade In It bevat wat fusion invloeden a la Larry Carlton/Lee Ritenour.

Hear The Sunshine Play klinkt alsof Todd Rundgren zich in een Philly Soul bad heeft gedompeld terwijl hij Barry White op zijn koptelefoon heeft aanstaan. Na het luchtig boppende Up Up volgt de 20’s swing van The Shit Hits The Band. Een hilarisch hink-stap-sprong vaudeville nummer.

Vervolgens gaat Joost loom funkend verder met Hang On en overlaadt hij ons met een sentimenteel warm groovend gevoel in Sentimental Overload. Het energiek funkende (die bas!!!) Careful bevat de nodige Prince invloeden. De jazzy swinger Agree To Disagree klinkt als een mix van Roy Ayers, Michael Franks en Steely Dan.

Ik eet mijn cowboyhoed op als Ennio geen eerbetoon aan Ennio Morricone is. Een majestueuze ballad, die op een Todd Rundgren-achtige wijze wordt uitgevoerd. In Move U valt de ingenieuze orkestratie op terwijl het 60’s psychedelische geluid van Kevin Ayers terug te horen is in Mister Jump The Gun. Agnes Magnus Populess is hilarisch! Een soort Monty Pyhton achtige funk!

De zwoel deinende samba funk van Hear The Sunshine 2 sluit het album af.

Niks geen “fake” op dit uitstekende album maar recht uit het hart komende avontuurlijke ‘Do It Yourself’ !

English:

 It just makes me very happy every time! A new album by JoostTVD, aka singer-songwriter Joost van Dinther aka The Vanished Dutchman.

On every album, Joost turns out to be a musical do-it-yourselfer who knows how to ingeniously mix his influences into a style all his own. That is (of course) also the case on his latest album.

Living Is Instant immediately swings sultry in a warm jazzy style a la Steely Dan or Michael Franks. A tropical surprise from our own soil of a trusted high quality. The lazy and funky Put Your Fade In It contains some fusion influences a la Larry Carlton/Lee Ritenour.

Hear The Sunshine Play sounds like Todd Rundgren has soaked himself in a Philly Soul bath while listening to Barry White on his headphones. After the airy bopping Up Up, the 20's swing of The Shit Hits The Band follows. A hilarious triple jump vaudeville number.

Then Joost continues funky with Hang On and showers us with a sentimental warm groovy feeling in Sentimental Overload. The energetic funky (that bass!!!) Careful contains the necessary Prince influences. The jazzy swinger Agree To Disagree sounds like a mix of Roy Ayers, Michael Franks and Steely Dan.

I'll eat my cowboy hat if Ennio isn't paying tribute to Ennio Morricone. A majestic ballad, performed in a Todd Rundgren-like manner. In Move U, the ingenious orchestration stands out, while the 60's psychedelic sound of Kevin Ayers can be heard in Mister Jump The Gun. Agnes Magnus Populess is hilarious! A kind of Monty Python-like funk!

The sultry heaving samba funk of Hear The Sunshine 2 closes the album.

No 'fake' on this excellent album, but adventurous 'Do It Yourself' straight from the heart!

Living Is Instant promo!

Show me some moving pictures! 

Yes, but let me explain... I'm not a professional Godley and Creme video maker, although I do have a lot of fun with the process of creating something myself.

Inspiration

Well, a lot of that came from working, experimenting with Instagram. After I made the front cover(s) et all, I used those pictures as a background to put the singing stuff on top of it. I made a lot of short reels, where I tried to playback to the song with different effects on top of them. Almost all of those Joosts have sunglasses, haha. I don't know why.. 

Then I put all those faces in round frames, moving and shaking to the beat. 

Hardware and software do matter!

It's all DIY stuff you know so it has its charms! Sure, the technical side is important of course, to work out precisely the pitching of the singing for example.. it almost drove me crazy. Overall I thinks it floats pretty well.

Hope you tap to the beat with me! So let's find some popcorn...

 

Put Your Fake In It

 Hai Folks... I'm back with 14 brand new songs and there's nothing FAKE about them! Just try... and

"PUT YOUR FAKE IN IT"

will be released on 13 june 2023, distribution by AMAdea, yes for real.

I'm super excited off course, because as I get older, to create something new one should expect that it would come with more physical and mental difficulties and slowness. Well, everyone has its dog days -problems and frustrations- that's because we're human after all. Don't believe the news, just keep in touch.

But music always gets me going! It even gets easier to put ideas in a form that appeals to me. After all those years of repeating the process and work with an almost blind determination, my confidence has grown a lot in the way I work. I know what I like. I feel great and I feel bad at the same time and I accept that. Simple. I love it.

So here is my 19 digital release and to introduce it I'll show you the covers first.

Description: 

I took a picture of that guy, cut it out and put it on a blank canvas with the world in the distant background. As I lost two beloved cats at the beginning of this year- I'm still processing this- I put a symbolic cat on the backcover, begging me for some attention. They gave me so much love. O, how I miss them...!!!

Kleintje and Dropje

 

The innersleeves were the first choices, but to not discard them totally, I gave them a better place.

I'm also busy working on this fake promo video. Yes, it's a process I've grown to love, but off course I'm not Stanley Kubrick.

Hope it will work out! CU, thanks for listening, TVD

Next: Yes, show me your fake promo video!

Frontcover "Put Your Fake In It"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

Backcover "Put Your Fake In It"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Innersleeve B

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Innersleeve A

                                                                                                                         
    

Sand In My Shoes

I'm back, coming up from the deep with Sand In My Shoes, the title of my new album, will arrive 16th july 2022. My 18th digitally released by AMAdea music. 

I'm, of course, very happy with it. 12 melodic and funky songs in various styles, moods and rhythms, it will be introduced by a promo video that will show you exactly what I've just said.... patience!

Next. Next. Next!

Frontcover

                                                                         Backcover

                                                                            Innersleeve

Up from the deep!

 

Scoop: first listen on da radio

 Full Album show
8:00 AM and 8:00 PM California time

A few songs wil be premiered....

 Scoop on Lonely Oak radio 

A new song that has to be shared to be believed....

...and to be heard. So I've finally came up with a new batch of songs. Well, I never thought I'd make an another album, but here we are again.

This is the first of twelve songs, this one slowly building up, crawling under your skin, I hope. I've shared it with soundcloud and the online magazine Homecooking Share.

Process.

A World Of Make Believe was basically done with the help of an acoustic guitar and a slow, but urging drumloop with a sort of hiss in its mix. Lyrically I had the word fake in my mind, as I regularly have lately, when I read the news. Make believe. Create your own reality or bubble and watch what happens to the sheep when you spread the word. A sinister and hypnotic tone of voice. You can hear that in the way I sing, I even almost rap or narrate the words.The chorus is more melodic with a latin feel around it for some contrasting relieve. With Gil Scott-Heron tapping on my shoulder.

Come on, let's find out on the 'Groove' page 

                                                       World Of Make Believe

 

'Somebody tore my world apart and put it back together 

Somebody tore my world apart and put the pieces back the wrong way'

or Soundcloud:

JoosTVD · World Of Make Believe

 

 

 Next? There must be some promo, yes? Like a... video?

Suit Yourself: The Covers

 

Final Result Front & Backcover
 

New Album release: 30 july 2021

 

Suit Yourself

  

Innersleeve

 

 

Original pose, comfortable sweater 

 

                                                                                         Alternative Idea 2 Frontcover, colours

   

                                                                                              Alternative Idea 2 Backcover, colours

 

 

 

                                                                   



 

Smart (watch 2)

While waiting on that new release, why not watch at another DIY video with lyrics included?

Smart, a song about cocky behavior that's a big part of the political world and social media in our society, takes you on an infectious, groovy, funky trip and ends on the top of that neverlasting, melting iceberg. 
Picture of me throwing stones: Yola

Are you smart? (you can sing the words too)

 From the new JoosTVD album: Doesn't Ring A Bell, release 2-5-2020. 

Music/lyrics: JoosTVD

One week from now, you can hear the rest.
In the meantime, check smart Spotify

Announcement!

Here a shout-out of my friends from Bluestown Music:

Doesn't Ring A Bell

A review will follow.....I hope!
Can't wait? You have to! Wait, check Spotify

Let Us Hear/Watch A New Tune! (Promo 2)

To wet your appetite further, to get you involved with the new stuff, I want you to....behave. Well sort of. Second promo from the new album of JoosTVD: "The Fly On The Wall Routine", release 30th april 2019.
As a former drummer, I am always inspired by rhythm patterns from all over the world. There'a a syncopatic afro/latin-funk beat that's inspired this song. All the harmonies in the chorus are afro inspired. Instrumental arrangements, like the piano motives are more latinesque. Think "Talking Heads" Remain in Light's hypnotic feel. The lyrics: they have a serious and self-reflecting side: how to "behave' normally these days. Sing along! ("hey ya hey ya nanana") Behave...just like I do!

Watch promo 2:


Behave [Lyris/ Music: JoosTVD]

Larry likes to scream for hours
Fergie likes to eat the flowers
(Hey ya hey nanana)

There's a fire in my kitchen
A little murder on the floor
Nothing beats this witching anymore
I can't control my urges
Life's too easy in my court
And after all these purges I get bored

As long as you behave
(As long as you behave just like I do
And if you won't behave than I won't too)
Nothing will be happening to you
Behave just like I do I do

Hey ya hey ya nanana
Hey ya hey ya nanana
Hey ya hey ya nanana
Nothing will be happening to you

Hey ya hey ya nanana
Hey ya hey ya nanana
Hey ya hey ya nanana hey!

I see a bubble when you babble
The struggle when you slip
Who cares about the hassle when you're hip?
You cannot lose your temper
So you better sell your soul
And you can love me tender
Or not at all

As long as you behave
(As long as you behave just like I do
And if you won't behave than I won't too)
Nothing will be happening to you
Behave just like I do I do

Fergie likes to eat the flowers
Larry likes to scream for hours
Let me walk you through the papers
Maybe if I see you later

Hey ya hey ya nanana
(Hey hey hey)
Hey ya hey ya nanana
(Hey hey hey)
Hey ya hey ya nanana
Let me walk you through the papers
Hey ya hey ya nanana
(Hey hey hey)
Hey ya hey ya nanana
(Hey hey hey)
Hey ya hey ya nanana
Maybe if I see you later


Next: Released "The Fly On The Wall Routine" And Where?

Just say yes to them Songs

Ok. Fine. Did the work. Did you listen? Of course.
Just say...YES! Thank you.

A whole year just writing songs- and there were a lot of them- always makes you wonder which ones will make it to the finish line. I'm tired, but fulfilled and I ain't gonna stop now..so much to do....I'll just vanish again.
Now, pay attention, let me tell you all about the tunes on "Just Say KNOW".

01.Not Now
A quick and fun one to write, so obviously the first one that motivated me to create a new album again. Upbeat and funky. Fun to dance to. No, not now! Always looking out for the right groove to get me going. A lot of dancing tunes inspired me (especially those from the seventies).

02.The Vanished Romeo
One of my favourite songs of the album. I like the smooth shuffle, jazzy arrangements in the verses and the latin groove of the refrain. Slowly building up a tension. That's a combination that does it for me. A lot of sweat involved here that almost turned into a bloody mess. O Romeo....

03.Indie
What does that mean "Indie" anyway these days. Independent? It's a DIY world already!
Strumming chords can be boring, but this pattern kept me busy, playing for hours.

04.My Cat Is Stoned
A normal cats and dogs day... Cat wants to be a dog and vica versa. I simply wrote this on guitar.
I always try to come up with a fun song that keeps the balance between sad/glad/serious/fun.

05.Loaded
The latin infection. Latin stuff keeps creeping into my songs. Why? I love rhythm.
As long there's a melody/hook it's allright I guess. I'm loaded with that. This is a song about friendship and the love involved.

06.Gameface
On edge all the time...
That's my songwriting spirit sometimes. A bit more darker/ angrier  than the rest of the album. Good for the balance. Maybe a bit Peter Gabriel (So, Us) influence. I've payed a lot of attention to the dynamics.

07.Rottendance
I like dancing. Rhythm. Hypnotic beats... If it falls flat it's just what "disco" did at the end of the seventies  and what "house" does today. To me, it's not human, it's too safe, superficial (they all sound the same!), generetically rotten.
Here, I even give you a pulsing beat that evolves into a reggae pattern in the chorus. But don't misunderstand: I just want to dance again.

08.Crest Of A Wave
Bossa style dutchman. I've always admired brazilian music for its subtle, passionate and smooth patterns. Exotic music oozes summer. I'm just an old fashioned melancholic guy here.

09.There's No Sense In Making Sense
Stop making sense! A terrific Talking Heads concert movie said it all. Restless song, but floating. A little experimenting with the rhythm breaking up did the trick.

10.All The Way
The vanished crooner. As we reach the final, an easy-on the ears ballad can do wonders to comfort your soul and mind. All the way.

11.Not Ever
Coda: a dreamy instrumental and a serious contrast to the first (upbeat) song "Not Now". Say NO. Do not give in. Not Now, not ever.

The whole album on air

Radio is still important you know. Exposure is far greater than one spotify play by one listener. You can reach far more people. This next radio station has played my last album "Sagitario" all through 2017! Now I've this worldwide premiere, because my new album will be released only two weeks from now. Go to LonelyOakradio Press play at 6 PM tonight (london time, check your timetable). You have the chance to listen to the whole album in the "New Music Show"! 

Delivered!

Dear folks, a quick update. I had a minor problem with the frontcover as it was not accepted by the distribution man due to low resolutions of the picture (quality!), so I've showed them another, better one. It's allright now. Fingers and legs crossed!                         

Proof!

Next: Show Us The New Stuff!

TBA4

Q & A 2018

Hello ladies and germs, I've got to get organised now. I'm still working my sorry ass off on those tunes, but hey....they sure give some grooves back to me! So many things to do, but I'm positive. As there's progress, here's what you can expect in the next few days, weeks, months (...?)

Before: Lazy Dutchman

Here's a little Q & A for ya: 

Q: Are you "The Vanished Dutchman"?
A: I'm here, ain't I? I'm more human now. The Vanished Human. Rather that than a chauvinistic nationalist.

Q: Do you like music?
A: No


Q: What are you doing then? 
A: Playing fiddle with a hammer

Q: What's on your mind these days?
A: Trying to be serious

Q: A new album, can we expect something different from the previous albums?
A: I dunno. I guess they all call it music.


Q: Well, what about a promo video?
A: Hey, I'm working on it! It's funky! But first I've got to finish the master of the chosen song, ok?

Q: Will it be you on the frontcover?
A: Well, it's a lucky shot that I've used. Yes, there's me and I've finished the covers already. But I've got to be really sure about the length and the sequence of the songs.

Q: What about a title?
A: Yes, I've got that figured out too. Won't tell you though. It's too shocking...I'll tell you all about it in the near future. It's a very simple one.

Q: Release date? Spring again?
A: Heeey, that's classified information! Gimme a break! Ok, well maybe...May 2018? If everything will go as planned, it will be around april that I'll sent it to AMAdea for distribution worldwide and that usually takes 3 to 4 weeks, so...

Q: The story about the songs?
A: Maaaan, I've got to work on those too! After the release I'll tell all my secrets. The whole world has got to listen first of course. Can you arrange that?

Yes it will happen folks. 

After: Lazy Dutchman