Thomas Donovan is a Canadian dance-pop singer-songwriter and recording artist born in Vancouver. He was known in the 1990s for his string of radio and club hits.[1][2] Thomas' most successful electronic music works include "A Calling Around The World", "Total Controller", "High Time", "Colorcode", "All We Need For Christmas", "She'll Do What She Wants", "Trapped", "This Time I Feel It", and "Yesterday's Dream".[3]
Thomas Donovan | |
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| Birth name | Thomas Edward Donovan |
| Born | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Genres | Dance-pop, electro house |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician, recording artist, producer, videographer, social activist |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, synthesizer, piano |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Labels | Digital Dreams Music |
| Website | thomasdonovan |
Vancouver radio station Z95.3FM originally discovered Thomas Donovan and play-listed 10 of his songs over a 5-year span (from 1992 to 1997).[4] Other initial supporters included Vancouver's LG73 radio and Seattle's dance station C89.5FM. Top-40 radio support in both Vancouver and Seattle became a spring board for Thomas' dance music to jump to other stations and club circuits across the U.S., Canada and abroad.[5][6]
Thomas mixes human rights and global activism lyrics in his exploration of synth-pop music.[7][8] Thomas' release "Calling Around the World" is a visual and lyrical call to action, inspired by concern for environmental issues and the greater human condition.[9][10] Thomas directed, edited and produced the first history documentary of Vancouver's LGBT community.[11] Thomas' support for human rights and same sex marriage is reflected in his musical and video works, as demonstrated in his sexually and politically charged dance-pop dynamo titled "What Our Love Is Made Of".[12][13][14]
"He had a big hit in the '90s with "Total Controller" and Thomas Donovan is still playing in the same electronica pop/dance sandbox. The biggest hook on a pretty hooky song is that insistent beat holding all the swirly stuff together, kinda disco with computers. " – John P. McLaughlin – Vancouver Province Newspaper[15]
Discography edit
References edit
- ^ Zillich, Tom. "Local dance songwriter puts independent spirit on airwaves". The West Ender, October 22, 1992. Page 41
- ^ "Artist: ThomasDonovan". Radioindy.com. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
- ^ "Thomas Donovan is a dance pop recording artist from Vancouver Canada who has a long history of radio and club hits. Latest CD – Xtended.Dance is an dance electronica album featuring the single Pump Up The Love". Thomasdonovan.com. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
- ^ "Vancouver's Hottest Music" Z95.3 FM Radio Station Vancouver
- ^ Sheppard, Denise. "Techno musician destined for the big time". Xtra! No. 14, February 25, 1994. Page 19
- ^ "Thomas Donovan". Raised on Indie. May 11, 2010. Archived from the original on December 27, 2010. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
- ^ "Environmental Songs". Grinningplanet.com. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
- ^ RadioIndy (May 14, 2009). "RadioIndy New Music / CD Releases : All Genres: "Xtended.dance" by Thomas Donovan (Electronica Artist from British Columbia, Canada)". Radioindyall.blogspot.com. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
- ^ "Artists A-Z : Thomas Donovan". Much Music. Archived from the original on September 28, 2008. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
- ^ "Calling-Around-The-World-Thomas-Donovan". Earth Day Network. April 20, 2009. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
- ^ FACES Video – Collections Canada
- ^ "Gay Marriage / Gay Wedding Songs". Queermusicheritage.com. October 25, 2007. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
- ^ "Same Sex Rights Rally Vancouver's Thomas Donovan Sings 'what Our Love Is Made Of'". Wn.com. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
- ^ "Arts & Entertainment - Thomas Donovan". Vancouver Pride Parade & Festival. Archived from the original on July 6, 2011. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
- ^ McLaughlin, John P. "He had a big hit in the 90's with Total Controller". Vancouver Province, March 23, 2010. Page B4.
- ^ "Library of Congress LCCN Permalink 96792824". Lccn.loc.gov. 1993. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
- ^ Digital Dreams CD
- ^ Trance
- ^ The Lonely Show
- ^ Xtended.dance
- ^ Rachel Ellektra – Break 'n' Roll. "HouseRemixes.com". House-mixes.com. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
External links edit
- Thomas Donovan official website