VIRTUOSO PIANIST & SOCIAL MEDIA PHENOMENON TONY ANN TO RELEASE SOPHOMORE ALBUM 360° IN 2025
THIRD EP “270°” IS OUT
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22 NOVEMBER 2024 (TORONTO, ON) — Reaching yet another creative high watermark, piano virtuoso, multiplatinum songwriter, and social media sensation Tony Ann will unveil his anxiously awaited full-length sophomore album, 360°, on February 21, 2025 via Decca Records/Universal Music France. Over the course of this year, he is sharing a new single from the project on a monthly basis. After releasing the first EP “90°” and then the second EP “180°”, Tony Ann concludes the third circle with the release of the EP “270°” including “SAGITTARIUS ‘The Optimist’”.
Once again, he advances creatively on 360°. Each song functions as a meditation on a different horoscope, encompassing 12 keys at different meters and tempos. It plunges listeners into a living and breathing musical ecosystem punctuated by bliss and catharsis. He employs the full range of the piano to evoke the singularity of these respective astrological signs. The entire suite revolves around his virtuosic chops, melodic empathy, and electrifying energy. Once again, he redefines the instrumental pop space.
Regarding the concept for the full project and EPs, Aries is the first sign of the astrological year. It begins with the Spring Equinox. Next, the astrological signs follow the seasons, which are correlated with the earth's rotation around the sun (a 360-degree cycle). This offers four highlights: the Summer Solstice (90 degrees), the Autumn Equinox (180 degrees), the Winter Solstice (270 degrees) and the Spring Equinox (360 degrees).
With the beginning of the Autumn Equinox, Ann opened the new season in triple time with the seventh sign of the zodiac LIBRA (nicknamed “The Flirtatious”). The decision to compose a waltz is an apt choice with the traits of this sign known to be outgoing, friendly and charming. Written in the key of Gb major, the melodies twist and turn gracefully with a B section briefly exploring the relative minor. Ann, beautifully resolves back to the home key with a falling dominant seventh arpeggio that reflects the balanced and peaceful qualities of this sign.
With the eighth sign of the zodiac, SCORPIO (nicknamed “The Mysterious”) continues where he left off with another piece in ¾ time. Opening with a lilting pattern that moves stepwise down to a major seventh chord, Ann effectively introduces the feeling of mystery and wonder. Written in the key of B minor, a key often associated with patience and solitude, Ann’s performance is poignant and intentional, showcasing the deep-thinking nature of this star sign.
The ninth sign of the zodiac, SAGITTARIUS (nicknamed “The Optimist”) is often known for its idealistic and adventurous sensibilities. Opening with a descending triplet motif Ann seeks to explore the adventure and optimism of this star sign with bold melodic themes that represent the free spirited personalities found in this zodiac. Written in the key of E minor, this piece exudes positivity and a sense of discovery with Ann using thematic writing and fast moving bass lines effectively to describe these traits through his performance.
In other news, Tony embarks on an international tour throughout 2024 and 2025. It started on February 9 at Montreux Jazz Festival Spotlight in Montreux, Switzerland and then did his debut in Asia, North America, South America and Europe in 2024, and will continue to meet his fans though end of next year. Check out the full list of tour dates below.
In 2023, Tony released his debut project EMOTIONS through a series of three EPs that already reached out over +70 million streams worldwide: EMOTIONALLY RED, EMOTIONALLY ORANGE and EMOTIONALLY BLUE. Last Christmas, he released a surprise EP 'Awakening', featuring his piano song ICARUS, which is enjoying endless buzz in 2024: +45M streams and +850k creations on social media.
ABOUT TONY ANN:
Following stints at both Cleveland Institute of Music and Berklee College of Music, the classically trained solo pianist has consistently unveiled viral content at a prolific pace. His online imprint consists of nearly 6 million total followers, while he has generated several billion total views. Along the way, he has instituted fan favorite series such as “play that word” where viewers suggest words, and he crafts his own original compositions with letters on the keyboards.
A virtuoso by trade, Tony Ann is a solo pianist with big ideas. He fuses the styles of both the new and the old to breathtaking effect. As a self-proclaimed harmony connoisseur, Ann is always thinking of ways to not only push the boundaries of neoclassical and instrumental music but also popular music. While Ann may be limited to music without words he successfully uses all eighty eight keys to his advantage with original compositions steeped in emotion, technique and range.
Away from his solo work, Tony loves collaboration in which he has released tracks with Don Diablo, Wrabel and L.Dre showing his musical elasticity and willingness to immerse himself into different genres such as EDM, Lofi and Pop.
In addition, Ann has enjoyed working with The Chainsmokers, having a hand in co-writing both the platinum US singles ‘Sick Boy’ and ‘Call You Mine (feat. Bebe Rexha)’ as well as the gold US single ’Side Effects (feat. Emily Warren)’. Ann also had the pleasure of touring with them as their official keyboardist for their “Memories: Do Not Open” North American arena tour which also included performances on SNL and Good Morning America.
TOUR DATES
2024
23.11 BARCELONA, ES Barcelona Jazz Festival SOLD OUT
25.11 MADRID, ES Mediolanum Concert Series SOLD OUT
26.11 GENEVA, CH Alhambra
27.11 GENEVA, CH Alhambra
29.11 PRAHA, CZ Palac Akropolis
13.12 MONTREAL, CA Beanfield Theatre SOLD OUT
14.12 TORONTO, CA QET
2025
05.04 VIENNA, AT Gasometer
06.04 BRUSSELS, BE Royal Circus
07.04 PARIS, FR Olympia
10.04 LILLE, FR Sebastopol
11.04 NANTES, FR Cité des Congrès
12.04 TOURS, FR Palais des Congrès
13.04 BORDEAUX, FR Théâtre Femina
16.04 NANCY, FR Salle Poirel
05.05 HAMBURG, DE Elbphilharmonie
06.05 UTRECHT, NL TivoliVredenburg
08.05 BREMEN, DE Die Glocke
10.05 LONDON, UK Barbican Centre
11.05 MANCHESTER, UK RNCM
12.05 BRISTOL, UK St George’s
05.06 BILBAO, ES Teatro Arragia
07.06 TOULOUSE, FR Halle aux Grains
09.06 MADRID, ES Teatro Lope de Vega
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