The album was written over the course of the last five years, produced by Dirk Hugo and recorded in the last nine months. Some of the songs, notably Small Things, and the cover of Dolly Parton's Jolene, have been part of Thomas Krane's live set.
"I write to the character of Thomas Krane, as such, all the stories the songs tell are fictional, though some more than others. His story has got more complex over time. While the first album dealt with his early life (even as early as the womb), 'Bone Tower' tells the specific story of Krane's long obsession with a romantic interest."
Contributors to 'Bone Tower' include drummer Sheldon Yoko (Die Heuwels Fantasties), percussionist Bronwen Clacherty, guitarists Gary Jennings and Colin von Berg (Us Kids Know), bassist Franco Schoeman (ISO), singer-songwriter Cherilyn MacNeil (Dear Reader) and spoken word artist Toast Coetzer (Buckfever Underground) - each bringing their own unique elements in their respective fields to the album.
The album launch will be on 18 September at the New Space Theatre, 22Seven Headquarters, 60 Hout Street, Cape Town, at 9pm.
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