Tiff's Band - A Collective of Incredible Talent
Tiff Randol, Ben Peeler, Brendan Buckley, Joe Carnes, Aaron Nevezie, Mike Benigno aka Beans, Greg McMullen, Dave Berk, Nate Stevens, Michal The Girl, Johnny Lippiett
Kiss Me, Kiss Me EP (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.
Influences
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" EP (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
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
"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.
I am also posting 2 video blogs a week for your amusement - Monday and Thursday on YouTube and Vimeo.
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Hi , thank you for the friendship, it's a pleasure having you among my friends. My best compliments for your music. I wish you great success in all your pursue. Greetings from Italy. Federico Martello
Hi Tiff,I checked out your videos on the Tube an you are amazing! I am happy to have met you and StacyB,you guys are rock stars! keep up the great work! Jerry/Andy(father/son on soundtrack/mtv Get the hottest myspace comments without ever leaving myspace!
Hello ,Tiff. You're Yes. I adore You and enjoy yr Music and Voice. Lovely¡ You're a Delight.I want You and want to enter a relationship.Thanks for to be Friends, before Nature dies¡ Come and visit me. Meanwhile send to me yr news and a signed CD to: Ama-Pobox 3039-09080-Burgos (Spain) I really feel You, more than You could possibly imagine. In the meantime, Every Best Wish. and Blessed Be. Hei I put yr Video "Shame's A Bitter Game" in my space blog. Here's a Poem:
SNOW DANCER
I am azamed at switch the goods Before so apostolic And now so different To one’s mind. Are you, my milk tooth A passion-flower nun Or an old maid Married with god With might & main? Are you making use of decoy “Snow Dancer” As an appropiated graphic Without mincing words As other persons do? Show Dancer You’re a Sweet Nothing A Cold Nothing As the Mildewed Show But pretty when the Earth Is in White¡ I remember that when snowing It was to the liking of You Girlfriend & Me To piss on the Snow And to do cartoons, ha, ha. You drawed with my Dick And me with Your Tongue-lips. And we together singing laughing Dancing, singing All around: “Snow Dancer Is the same to say “Peace is a Piss””. Do you know Do You see: I like Women too much, Mimosa More than another Cheeky-Monkey Of our Specie. Yr waps’ nest Make me to take flowers And have one’s fling. I taste Your female orgasm Melting into snowing tears. To kiss the Angel’ s Lips Is my Eucharistic Made to measure.
But now, oh¡ oh dear¡ poor me¡ My toucher-balls Doctor Uric Says that for the blame of age I have to do An operation for prostate And just in due curse I’ll don’t be able To bring to light My brilliant point Measured one’s lenght: It will break The liquorice root The sweet breads. But yet, still Being so fucked I’ll see how well You dance in the snow My Snow Dancer.
♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♪♫♪♫♪♫♪ Hi Tiff... How are you my beautiful and talented friend? You're Looking & Sounding Great! Wishing you a week filled with God's Blessings, Great Joy, Great Music, and Much Laughter. Bobby… ♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪ ♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♪♫♪♫♪♫♪
"HELLO MY FRIEND I JUST HEARD TGHE SONG AND SAW THE VIDEO, I REALLY LIKE IT, I REALLY TINKI YOU'VE GOT SOMETHING THERE. THE LYRICS IS TIGHT AND MEANGFUL AND THE MELODY IS CATCHY. WE NEED MORE OF THIS KIND OF WORKS DURING THESE DIFFICULT TIMES TO ASSURE THE FUTURE OF THIS INDUSTRY."
I did check your video out- I thought I rated it already, but I might not have...I'll have to try again if I didn't. It was really great! I would love to see you but I found out that they pushed my due date back 2.5 weeks and I'm most likely not going to be able to make it to LA after all. If she comes early I might beable to but it's unlikely. I already have my plane ticket purchased too so I'll be making the trip out there, just not when I thought.
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