Brendon Chase Theme Tune - Paul Lewis

Do any of you remember the early 1980s television adaptation of the classic children's novel 'Brendon Chase' ? It was on British Force's TV when I was growing up in Germany, most of the kids in my class were obsessed with this show, a few of us even created a game in honour of it re-enacting the thrilling fugitive life of the boys during our rather dull lunch hour - alas I have never met any one in my adult life who has actually seen it ! Recently, I looked up the show again, just to ensure that it really did exist and re-discovered Paul Lewis' wonderful theme tune: after thirty years it still fills me with excitement & a strong desire to run off & live under a tree in the forest ! I hope you enjoy, lots of love tt

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Abbey Lincoln

I was saddened to hear the jazz singer Abbey Lincoln has passed away. Recently, before I began recording the new album I was emailing with my producer, Paul Bryan, about favourite music and he sent me this recommendation : 'Jazz of the day : Here's some awesome and soulful 5/4 for you. Blues and elegance to boot... Abbey lays it down and the boys fall in line. ' Of course, I lost a couple of days trying to count in 5/4 but what a wonderful way to introduce such a powerful artist !

Ryan Freeland's wake up song

This week the wake up song is chosen by Ryan Freeland who is the wonderful engineer [link] on my new record. It is the song 'Be nice to Me' by Todd Rundgren which is a completely new to me so I'll be discovering it at the same time as you ! lots of love tt.

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Sacramento

Sorry, I'm moving around a bit and will post a new video journal over the weekend. Can I just recommend, if you happen to pass through Sacramento, the California State Railroad Museum [link]. It houses a collection of 20 lovingly restored locomotives and railroad cars and a second floor dedicated to model railways. One of the happiest mornings I've passed in a museum it fulfilled my every romantic notion of steam travel and a slower pace of life (although the museum also documents the difficult journey to build the railroads). Sacramento itself is a charming city, much more to my taste than Las Vegas !! Love ttPhoto (c) Sylvie Bardet

Bagdad Cafe

I have a few days off before we begin to mix (yes, I know, this has been the fastest recording I've ever done!) and so I have been exploring California. My highlight so far has been a visit to the real Bagdad Cafe. Located in a sleepy some place somewhere on route 66, with a cast of characters as eccentric as the classic film, it didn't disappoint, love tt

Grant Lee Philips

Grant Lee Philips [link] was in the studio this week to record some vocals on my new album, we were all so impressed by his creativity and how well our voices work together. Here is a track from his lovely album ‘Little Moon’, I’m sure you will enjoy it ! Lots of love tt

Video Journal # 3

Berry - Mademoiselle

My wake up song this week is by the French artist Berry, the song Mademoiselle is the title track of her debut album. Sometimes i'm just amazed at how someone can get it so right as in this instance, hope you enjoy, lotsoflove tt

Recording in L.A.

Paul Bryan is turning out to be a wonderful producer and the calmest man I've ever worked with ! Ryan Freeland the engineer is great too, the sound we are hearing in the studio is close to the sound of the record which is a surprisingly rare way of working. And a nice surprise, Joe Henry, the singer-songwriter and producer dropped by the studio and was gracious enough to join in on some backing vocals which sounded lovely... very happy, love tt Photo (c) Sylvie Bardet

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Another twist

Just been told about this re-mix on line, worth checking out [link], love ttPhoto (c) Sylvie Bardet

Just arrived...

Just arrived, drinking a lot of coffee and mooching around. I don't begin recording till next week, and inevitably, my throat has gone a bit barmy... I've decided not to talk for two days to the relief of all the people around me :) I'm a little shocked at how much of a Londoner I am, Los Angeles is a sprawling city and I am completely disorientated by it's endlessness. The people are so friendly though !! And the food is unbelievable !! love, ttPhoto (c) Sylvie Bardet

Video Journal Test (in HD)

Recording in L.A.

At the moment I am a little distracted... last night, I even managed to go to the wrong theatre & was rather bemused by a stage set that looked like a minimalist dungeon when I had booked tickets for a comedy. Anyway, why I am so distracted ?? It's because next week I am going to Los Angeles to record my new album !! Hurrah ! I will be starting a video journal and posting regular updates on this site so stay tuned & thank you for listening ! Lots of love tt

Janelle Monae : Tightrope ft. Big Boi

My wake up song this week is Janelle Monae's 'Tightope'. A great song, the best kind of retro & an amazing video. I want to be able to dance like this please !!! Love, tt

Syl Johnson

Paul Bryan in this week's TT Test mentioned an artist new to me Syl Johnson a label mate of Al Green. He also described the chorus on Johnson's track ' Watch What you do to me ' as having the 'grooviest drumbeat of all time '... well,with a recommendation like that I have to post it ! I wonder if you agree : ) love tt