The One Sunrise

The One – Sunrise

The One is a band project by Dutch musician/producer Timothy van der Holst. Growing up in the 80s, listening to the records of Yes, King Crimson & Genesis, he was infected by the magic of these prog bands. He describes his music as atmospheric prog in the spirit of the great bands of the 70s with a good melodic and rhythmic sensitivity. After making more than 20 albums in jazz and soul with bands like The Jazzinvaders, The Soul Snatchers and Laura Vane, ‘Sunrise’ is his first release in this genre.

Together with British musician/songwriter Frank ‘Fish’ Ayers he started writing new music for his first album in his studio. Playing most of the instruments himself, but with a lot of help from Dutch guitarist Edwin in ’t Veld and British singer Max Gilkes he developed his sound in his studio. For some of the music, he asked the help of American guitarist Fernando Perdomo, Dutch guitarist Luca Giordano and singer Maarten Teekens.

Frank ‘Fish’ Ayres literally wrote the lyrics in a whirlwind manner. Timothy would send him the music and in the blink of an eye the words for each song were created. Moreover, each song lyric was written early in the morning, hence – Sunrise.

The result is the album “Sunrise”. This album is a sonic story about a scientist who dares to wave his fist at his experience of reality. After diving into the complex web of string theories and almost drowning in the seductive ocean of quantum physics, his sanity is preserved when he realizes that falling in love is faster than the speed of light. Like an actor who forgets his lines, the dreamlike reality freezes, after which he looks into the eyes of Amon-Ra. Faith or facts? The answers come with the sun and his day is reborn.

The One is Timothy van der Holst (drums, bass, piano, hammond, rhodes, synthesizers & percussion) – Frank “Fish” Ayres (lyrics, spoken word & slide guitar) – Max Gilkes (lead vocals) – Edwin in ’t Veld (electric & acoustic guitars)

Available on both CD and 180G colored – and black vinyl.