Album Notes

Tom Sharpe is the drummer for the Grammy Award winning group Mannheim Steamroller, the number one selling Christmas tour of all time. He is also the drummer for Dennis DeYoung, the legendary singer/songwriter from the famed rock group STYX. Along with his heavy tour schedule, Tom is an internationally recognized, critically acclaimed composer, and the creator of his own world music ensemble, Sharpe World Music. His own compositions have won many awards, including the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and the Broadjam World Music Contest. He is alumni of the Interlochen Arts Academy and holds the degrees Bachelor of Music and Master of Music from DePaul University.

Hidden Hearts is an offering between Tom's first album and his upcoming album. It will only be available as a single, and will not appear on the next full length release, expected in 2012. Please enjoy this 7 minute, emotional journey performed on a Yamaha concert grand piano (C7) with a live string quartet.

What fans are saying about the single "Hidden Hearts":

"I had the pleasure of seeing and hearing this live and in person that night in Rockford. Very nice."

"Wow! This is a wonderful piece, Tom!"

"SO beautiful, Tom!!!"

"Thanks for sharing it! It is wonderful and I think it's my new favorite piece :-) I can't wait to see it live sometime"

"Fantastic. I hope it will be on the new album."

"Absolutely breath taking. I can see your passion when you play it, must be a special song for you. I'd love you see it live one day. Brought tears to my eyes."

"Tom, this is beautiful, I appreciate and thank you for all your music, you are amazing."

"oh my (!) exceptional AND beautiful :) ~ Tom, what a amazing fit this piece (and others like it) would be for my studio (!) "

"Very lovely and so melodic, Tom! You must put on your "outside" site, and on Youtube."

"What a wonderful piece with such a beautiful range! Always impressive my friend! "

"What a gorgeous piece Tom!! Fitting for a touching romance film. Your talent exceeds your conviction point! Can't wait to see what else you have! Let us know when your CD comes available! "

"I loved this piece, Tom! I especially liked when it got so emotional around 2:10...it should be in a movie! :O) Thank you for sharing!"

"I love it :)"

"Very moving piece. Looking forward to hearing more of your work!"

"I guess I have forgotten how great a composer and performer you are! This is incredible."