Tiff Randol and friends, including: Dan Chen, Ashley Witt, Roy Hendrickson, Mikki James, Ben Peeler, Brendan Buckley, Joe Karnes, Joel Eckels, Aaron Nevezie, Franklin Wise, Mike Benigno, Greg McMullen, Johnny Lippiett.
The Polyamorous Collection (2009)
"Shame's A Bitter Game" is the first song in the Polyamorous Collection; released on February 13, 2009. I am proud to say I produced this song in my old Brooklyn apartment with a myriad of talented friends playing on it, including two of the most talented people I know: Fred Armisen (SNL) on guitar, and Mikki James on bass.
Download this song and future Polyamorous releases at Tiff's Web Site.
"Shame's A Bitter Game" is a song about unconditional love. It is about risking everything for truth. It is about true love at its most bittersweet moment; the moment when you say the thing you were most afraid to say and you find out whether or not it was real love in the first place.
Elvis, Billy Idol, Beatles, Guns n Roses, Brahms, Elly Ameiling, Samuel Barber, Joao Gilberto, Billy Strayhorn, Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding, Buddy Holly, David Bowie, Supremes, Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, Jackson 5, Temptations, Spinners, Smokey Robinson, Al Green, Carole King, Phil Spector, Hall & Oates, The Cure, Queen, Sex Pistols, The Clash, Cat Stevens, Dolly Parton, Rufus Wainwright, Regina Spektor, The Highway Men, Johnny Cash, Cars, Scissor Sisters, Blondie, Depeche Mode, Talking Heads, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pink Floyd, Patsy Cline, Billie Holliday, Billy Strayhorn, Jimmy Vanheusen, Chet Baker, Stooges, Muse, Pet Shop Boys, Bjork, Kate Bush, Smiths, Prince, Fiona Apple, Eva Cassidy, Blur, Sade, Pretenders, Cyndi Lauper.
Friends and Artists You Should Check Out
Mikki James, The Travelling Band, Rachael Sage, The Orion Experience, Mathew Caws, Shitake Monkey, Ari Shine, Christian Gibbs, Ezra Reich, Black Taxi, Greg Lattimer, Julia Darling, Saints & Lovers, Elan Mehler, Michal the Girl, Thin Lizard Dawn, Semi Precious Weapons, Brendan Hines.
Sounds Like
KISS ME KISS ME (2008): Press Reviews
"A breathlessly intimate sketch on unconditional love that's drawn comparisons to June Carter, Kate Bush and the sun-drenched harmonies of Lennon and McCartney." - Matt Allen, MOJO Magazine
"Soulful songwriting with pop-driven vocal arrangements ... an enlightening, emotional catalog ... "Half a Second," integrates an orchestra of southern horns with her fiery voice. Fans of Feist and Gwen will be all over this in a few months." - LimeWire
"Watch out for this siren! Armed with a deliciously sweet voice tinged with just a hint of sass, Tiffany Randol has the power to lure you in." - Rebecca Swanner, Penthouse
"Randol warbles and vamps like Tammy Wynette hanging with Neko Case." - Yahoo Loopy Broadband Alert
"A surprising blend of soul and kooky vampishness .... Randol is a true individual." - The Deli Magazine
KISS ME KISS ME (2008): Artist Contributions
Tiff Randol: Vocals, Keys, Percussion, Beatbox, Drums, Engineering & Production; Mikki James (Thin Lizard Dawn, Leona Naess, Albert Hammond): Bass, Guitar, Vocals; Fred Armisen (SNL): Guitar; Joe Bennett: Lap Steel, Trumpet, Violin, Nylon String; Dennis Cahlo (Realistics, Saints & Lovers): Guitar, Backvocals; Miles Kennedy (Valeze): Drums; Erin Hill: Harp; RJ Osterhaudt: Guitar; Greg McMullen (Chris Whitley): Pedal Steel; Joe McGinty (Blondie, Psychedelic Furs): Organ; Special Guests: Amanda Hester, Emma, Dara, Elki.
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FREEDOM.LOVE.PLAY
Explore and express your desires fully. Experience all of life so that you are satisfied and complete. When we suppress our desires, it poisons us. We become incapable of being true to ourselves and others.
The beauty and power in life is to not live unconsciously based on our past, but to open up to a world of limitless possibilities.
“To thine own self be true.” – Shakespeare
POLYAMOROUS
I was a wild child, running around naked at 4 AM every night blasting records on my Fisher-Price record player. Playful, intense, sensitive – a typical Scorpio.
It's about the same now, only a couple decades later.
Got my feet wet playing rock-n-roll in New York with my band of many years named VALEZE. Played a lot of fantastic shows, ran around in caution tape, dove off a drum set into a Jell-O pit, and had a blast.
While I was having the time of my life - I wasn't satisfied. I felt trapped. There was more I wanted to express, so I took a step back, did a lot of soul searching, and decided I wanted to make a solo record.
I didn't think I could. I felt totally paralyzed.
I didn't have the money.
I didn't have the experience.
I didn't have.
I didn’t have.
Then I realized it was all bullsh*t and I was just afraid to make a mistake. One of the things I think makes art beautiful are the mistakes with brilliant recovery that people call accidents or miracles, not to mention that one of my favorite sayings is "Be Afraid and Act Anyway."
So I got off my high horse, decided to have a go at it in my home studio and had the most amazing experience of my life. I felt like I was three again. I could care less about trying to please anyone or do it "right". All that mattered was playing. I got a new sense of freedom and self expression. I felt like I crawled out of a cocoon.
During that time in the studio, I produced "Kiss Me Kiss Me" and a slew of new songs which led to an idea to create something a little different than a typical album.
2009 is a New Year and I decided to make it a blank canvas for a collection of songs, videos and art. The title of the collection is "Polyamorous" and it explores the world of love, sex, and romance.
I'll be releasing one song a month, video blogs, music videos, and art. I'm recording and filming as I go - definitely a challenge, but a fun one.
The title "Polyamorous" was inspired when I stumbled upon
the word and fell in love with it. It was inspired by many people and
many experiences, hence the tub of lemons. ;)
poly- (päl′i, -ə, -ē) 1. many, more than one amo·rous (am′ə rəs) 1. full of love 2. in love; enamored
To me, Polyamorous represents our ability to fall in love with everyone
on the planet. What a nice place it would be if we were all Polyamorous. This collection is dedicated to that part of you that screams freedom, unconditional love, and play.
xo tiff
"Keep your mind ever on the Star, but let your eyes watch over your footsteps, lest you fall into the mire by reason of your upward gaze." - The Kybalion
thanks for adding me in your circle of friends.i love your mucis sounds grate keep it up the grate work and keep in touch. GOD BLESS have a grate week.
thank you for embracing my comment ...and your welcome(actually thank you for putting ur classy talent out there) and I was just being honest...I love music and your music ...well really catchy and classy...again with that word...that is what describes you!....Keep it up :D Have fun!
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