THOMAS JEFFERSON'S AEROPLANE: The Invisible Ocean

Thomas Jefferson's Aeroplane

The Invisible Ocean

© 2008 Bill Deasy and Rich Jacques (796873050944)

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Original pop rock at its finest -- vintage, yet current, timeless, yet right on time.

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Sweet Dreams and Flying Machines

In the late 1990s, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was a hotbed of original music. Bands such as Rusted Root, the Clarks, Brownie Mary and The Gathering Field packed clubs, toured nationally, and went on to receive major label recording contracts. Bill Deasy was the Gathering Field’s lead singer/songwriter and Rich Jacques played lead guitar and wrote songs for Brownie Mary.

Since leaving those bands, Deasy and Jacques have had varied and successful careers. Deasy released three full-length solo CDs, had songs recorded by other recording artists (including Martina McBride, Billy Ray Cyrus, the Clarks, One Flew South and Howard Jones,) wrote and performed a popular theme song for Good Morning America and published his first novel, “Ransom Seaborn,” which won the 2006 Needle Award.

Jacques moved to Los Angeles, logged some road time with Canadian singer songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk, worked with Ben Affleck on the music for Hollywoodland, released a solo record and had songs placed in the Vince Vaughn/Jennifer Anniston film “The Breakup,” ABC’s “Men in Trees,” the PBS Special “Carriers,” and MTV’s “Newport Harbour.”

Every now and then when Deasy was out in LA he’d give Jacques a call to say hello, or to frantically request some directional assistance. Occasionally, the friends would wax nostalgic about the good old days. It was during one such conversation that the light bulb went off, and they decided to try and write some songs together.

The chemistry Bill and Rich sensed the moment they first sat together holding guitars was undeniable. And as Bill’s trips out west continued, the songs they wrote began to feel like a true blue record. Thus was born the trans-era, time-traveling, hyper-groovy aerospace vehicle now known as Thomas Jefferson’s Aeroplane.

The duo’s debut release, “The Invisible Ocean,” is a strong effort and features a stunning assortment of unforgettable, hooky songs. The two old friends have merged their styles into something bold and fresh and come up with a sound that is sure to please fans of each artist’s previous works as it attracts new ones.

So strap in, listen up, and prepare to ascend.

Thank you for flying TJA!

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  • Freakin Great
    author: Bryan Scott

    This cd is awesome.You know there a lot of groups who get airways now a days. And you wonder who the hell sign them to a record deal.So much scrap out there,But it groups like this that realy have talent.Its a Matter of time when they get a big label.They truely are worth it.

  • Fabulous
    author: Sheila Confer

    I'm really enjoying listening to this CD.

  • good stuff
    author: Terri Ufko

    bill's my fave artist of all time, and this cd just adds to the notion that he is sooo under-rated. and how awesome is rich?! his voice is (in my humble opinion) totally 'opposite' in style compared to bill, but my, oh my, how opposites make beautiful music together.

  • Loved it!!!!!
    author: Vicki Wagner

    I have been hooked on Bill Deasy's music for a long time. Rich has added a new dimension to the sound and I love the result! I can't stop listening!! Encore! Encore!

  • Excellent!
    author: Jake

    Bill's solo stuff is great as was the Gathering Field, but this is even better. I hope this is the first of many!

  • Fantastic
    author: Kris Keever

    When I knew BIll was coming out with a new CD I had to have it. The partnering with Rich has added a new sound to an already phenomenal singer/songwriter. Cannot wait to see them live and look forward to their next recording.

  • Great .. as usual
    author: Rose

    I've been a big fan of Bill Deasy ... just had to get this CD .. hope there are more coming as well as more Pgh shows on the way!

  • I agree-PHENOMENAL!!
    author: Linda Kelley

    I have been a H-U-G-E fan of Bill Deasy's for many years. I have been "in love with" Bill ever since his Gathering Field days. Bill's solo discs are awesome, but this collaboration with Rich has a different "flair" to it. Looking forward to more albums!

  • phenomenal!
    author: monte

    wow! this is bill's best work since leaving the gathering field. i enjoy his solo discs, but this album has an edge that is not present on the solo discs. great, great songs with excellent vocals by bill and rich, along with some very powerful, emotional guitar playing...can't wait for more from these two

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