Following a serious assault, which left me hospitalised for many months, I began writing songs that documented my experience.
It was purely a cathartic process, I had no intention of recording these songs.
I disappeared into a reclusive world of working and reading, and I cut off many meaningful social relationships. I began to perform the songs at various open-mic nights anonymously. I wore a silly mask and called myself ‘MrE’. I would not speak to anyone, just arrive, sing my songs and then leave.
This is the first song that I wrote on my journey of retribution and recovery, it was inspired by poem, “The Second Coming,” by Yeats. For me, this poem perfectly encapsulates the sense of alienation I felt at the time, and the song that I wrote is very much alluding to these feelings.
Eventually some friends of mine, who were music producers, encouraged me to record the songs, and my debut solo album was released. It has subsequently sold enough copies to pay for its production.
I am delighted that something so intimate and distressing has evolved into something so positive and life-affirming.
I play at small galleries, bars, queer spaces in Europe and Asia, and I am always happy to come sing some songs if you reach out to me.
You can hear the full album for free online at bandcamp and, if you wish to buy it, it is available from all good online stores.
Follow the links from my website www.tommypoppers.com
Have a wonderful weekend.
Tommy P x
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