Looking Through My Window
First Released: April 15, 2022
I am delighted to announce the release of this long-awaited album, Looking Through My Window: The final chapter in the extraordinary journey of musical masterpieces written and recorded by one of Australia’s most outstanding composers. There is no doubt it is filled with that unique TOC flavour with its beautiful solo piano, gentle orchestral arrangements, and a hint of EWI but it is not just another relaxation album. To me these pieces of music were Tone’s last conversations, expressing his inner most thoughts and feelings, pure open honesty of a life lived well.
The album was produced from the original pieces Tony was recording during the early stages of his illness when he was experiencing significant changes to his wellbeing physically and mentally. I remember many chats about our childhood, our humble beginnings, our successes, people who had passed through our lives and those who had stayed. We talked about our happy times, fun adventures, the joy of being parents and the life lessons we had learned and cherished. We also spoke about the darker times, when life was tough, full of confusion, our fears, grief and even our sadness.
Going through that time of transition, I know every piece of music on this album is a reflection of those conversations. I believe even though Tony was writing about his own life experiences he was also encouraging us to look more closely at our own lives and not only treasure the happiness, joy and great love we share but to also acknowledge our vulnerability, our fears and sorrows, because they are just as important. There is no pretending, these recordings are emotionally raw but they also leave you with a sense of peace and comfort which Tony was well known to do.
It is an honour and a privilege to release Tony’s final album to you and I only hope these musical conversations find a special place with you that reminds you that we are all part of a continuing ever-renewing journey. Happy Listening!!
Jacqui O’Connor