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Red to Violet : Surrender to the Unknown
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philosophic rock around a f/m vocal/guitar duo from the land of windmills and wooden shoes (below sealevel, yes) with Dandy Warhols feel and Coldplay vibes, recorded in a remote Belgium cottage, mastered in NY
Genre: Rock: Progressive Rock
Release Date: 2006
Surrender to the Unknown
Red to Violet
Record Label: Commuse
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Preview Song Name Time Buy
1. ease the pain 4:24 + MP3 $0.69
2. surrender to the unknown 3:16 + MP3 $0.69
3. it's the soul that grows 4:30 + MP3 $0.69
4. be what I am 3:35 + MP3 $0.69
5. hold on, follow through 4:31 + MP3 $0.69
6. who am I 4:04 + MP3 $0.69
7. can you handle it to be happy 4:45 + MP3 $0.69
8. troubles in my head (sing 'm away instead) 4:26 + MP3 $0.69
9. made of the same energy 3:10 + MP3 $0.69
10. peace of mind 4:13 + MP3 $0.69
11. M.H. 3:34 + MP3 $0.69
12. unconditionally 4:13 + MP3 $0.69
13. time for repose 2:49 + MP3 $0.69
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Album Notes

coming from the land of windmills and wooden shoes RtV feels inspired by musicians and composers from US and UK... EL is the duo's lead vocalist, she plays piano, some guitar and does most percussion jobs on the album... Onno is the guitar man using his range of guitars, tube amps and vintage pedal effects to create his soundscapes... on this album he also plays the bass. RtV have been called idealists, they are vegetarians, mind and soul searchers and even UFO watchers since a visit to Italy... playing guitar and singing poolside late at night in Tuscany they claim to have seen a sigar shaped UFO flying over just a few hundred feet from the ground... not once but twice... two Italian close friends witnessed it too... all 4 claim there was no wine or limoncello involved... since then RtV knows for sure - just like Sheryl Crow apparantly - that 'they're out there...'

'GREAT TRACKS...'
Jack Daley, NJ, bass player for Lenny Kravitz, Joss Stone & others...

NEW ALBUM
august 2011: RtV has recorded a brandnew album with 14 tracks and is about to start to mix this sound soup, bringing all the tracks together and adding some spices and herbs in forms of panning left/right, reverb, delay, chorus, phasing etc... no remote cottages on a Belgium hillside this time, but a recording and mix on a boat... huh?! do there guys every record normal...? well, did you ever meet a normal person? how was it? interesting...? anyway, the album's mastering is planned at Sterling Sound NY, ooouch there goes the band's savings... but it should be worth it... first the mix... taking the time and polishing the raw recorded sounds and focusing on a balance between dynamics, emotions, vibe and flow... it's a whole new sound adventure and hopefully resulting in a tasty sound soup..

REVIEW
'SOULFUL, DEEP, A TRUE MASTERPIECE' - 100.7 Highland FM, Victoria, Australia
'Surrender to the Unknown' sees Red to Violet reaching true musical maturity and independence. from the opening track, Ease the Pain, to the retro sounds of Made of Some Energy, Red to Violet are proving that they are serious contenders for The Band Of The Year. For something more soulful and deep, listen carefully to Who Am I, a true masterpiece in itself. the transformation of this band over the past years has been superb. an album to treasure.' (radio DJ Tony Bates, 100.7 Highland FM, Victoria, Australia)

SOUNDBITES
-'Your music would work well in TV/film' - Amy Fritz, Belmont music supervisor, Toronto
-'Very interesting CD!' -radio DJ Sher on HomegrownradioNJ from New Jersey
-'WOW, the best indie CD I've heard' - Alan Kirk, cd-buyer and musician
'These songs somehow send out warmth and good vibes, they can make you happy...' - Suri van Sornsen, pro model NY/LA, Hollywood actress

Our small but cosy Awards corner for STTU:
ALL MUSIC GUIDE - the A.M.G. international music guide U.S.A. has rewarded our release 'Surrender to the unknown' with 5 stars

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REVIEWS

nice stuff getting air time for sure...
author: Sean Keppeler, music director
                            
nice stuff, getting air time for sure! - Sean Keppeler KNYO radio, Fort Bragg, California

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We love Red to Violet!
author: cloud nine and cloud seven
                            
Internet Music Radio, "Gone Fishing for Blue Skies", loves Red to Violet. Personal favorite, "Made of the Same Energy".

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'Very good album, made me think of John Lennon's Imagine...'
author: Bruce von Stiers
                            
...Ease The Pain is the first song. It made me think of John Lennon's Imagine. Light and lyrical in the main verses and powerful guitar in the chorus. 
-The second song is the title track, Surrender to the Unknown. Melodic, this has good guitar and terrific vocals. 
-It's The Soul That Grows has some tough guitar starting it out. Then things move on into a subtle, laid back pop /rock ballad. 
-Be What I Am reminded of REM, with interesting guitar and strong vocals. 
-Can You Handle It To Be Happy is a fast paced tune. 
-M.H. is a great blues laden tune. 
-Unconditionally is a lighter anthem. 
-Time For Repose is a darker song, with Chrissie Hynde type vocals. 

Surrender To The Unknown is not just another album of pop tunes. EL and Onno have put together songs that blur the lines between pop, alt pop and alt rock. Strong vocals, great guitar and interesting lyrics make this a very good album.

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For anyone that wants a fresh sound in their soundtrack to life
author: Dark, Bill Messick, New Artist Radio
                            
I have to say this is very good music! Soft yet powerful enough to keep you wanting more, and more is what you get. The depth of the music is what made it a 4 star review in my eyes, this is clean crisp music hot right out of holland. I would recommend this music to anyone that wants a fresh sound in their soundtrack to life.

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