Album Notes

Platform one: exploring the realms of darkwave, synthpop, and gothic music.

June of 1999, a newer, darker Platform one debuted in Boston, MA. V. Nigel Taylor, along with the help of longtime friends Amadea Nickrenz and Rachel Crystoff, made their first New England appearance.

After playing several regional shows with Amadea, Platform one released their first CDR "Confessions of the Sorrow Tree". By November, Nigel was joined by Daniel Gill and played their first show together with the help of mutual friend Cristina Ferri. In December Nigel and Daniel continued as a collaborative duo.

Having been met with enthusiastic response, Platform one maintains a growing fan base, and an increasing presence on the dancefloor and the playlists of local and national gothic, darkwave and synthpop DJs.

"Confession of the Sorrow Tree" Was a personal endeavor to collect the last 4 years of Nigel Taylors life. The depth of expression runs deep as this album takes you on a journey into love, loss, and hope regained.

"...Platform one has harvested a delightful blend of songs...that should win them many admirers. This music gallery contains some of the most ambitious cross over appeal that should delight fans of pop, dance, and gothic cultures." - Mike Ventrola, Gothic Topic Magazine 11/5/99

"...lush, well orchestrated and memorable, this is an effective nod back to the synth-pop of old..." - Matthew Heilmanm Starvox online Magazine 2/13/00