TOM HAGERMAN: The Breakfast Playground

Tom Hagerman

The Breakfast Playground

© 2007 Tom Hagerman (804663101681)

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Tom Hagerman is a member of Devotchka and the Denver Gentlemen.

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Best known as a member of both DeVotchKa and the Denver Gentlemen, accordionist/violinist Tom Hagerman recently released his first solo album, The Breakfast Playground. Named for a children’s playground at a Denver mall, the album showcases Hagerman’s diverse talents through original instrumentals performed almost entirely on his own.

Like the music of DeVotchKa, Hagerman’s songs have a dramatic, cinematic quality, inviting listeners on a journey. The train noises that open “So Tired” lead into a Eastern European melody that makes you think you’ve just stepped off the train in Budapest. The swirling mix of accordion, violin, and piano on songs like “Twice Told Tale”, “Home Again”, and “Charlotte Mittnacht” (which DeVotchKa fans may recognize from their 2004 album, How It Ends) call to mind Yann Tiersen’s Amelie soundtrack.

The Breakfast Playground draws you into a world where toy pianos and children’s voices mingle with soaring violin figures and accordion rhythms. Definitely a world worth escaping (and listening) to.

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  • Impressed!!
    author: Curtis A Page

    Tom is just this side of genius with this work! His treatments and varitions to some recurring themes here really hit some emotional chords. It's like remembering happy moments of life's past with people who ment a lot to you, but are no longer here....sad, but happy and beautiful. A very personal work of music that I highly recommend to any active music listener.

  • Awesome
    author: Christian

    Bizarre and beautiful. Highly recommended.

  • Tom the man!
    author: Stephen Blackwell

    Everything I expected and more, love! the experimentation and this album proves that there can be beauty in life! Many thanks Tom

  • Fantastic Album
    author: Tim Baughman

    Tom's album is proof that he is without a doubt one of the most talented musicians around. This is going to be on heavy rotation at the house for quite some time. Thanks for the wonderful album Tom

  • Check.
    author: Jorge

    I also didn't need to preview in order to buy, and wasn't disappointed. Well, yes, I wanted a list of the instruments that Tom played. Otherwise, it's consistently atmospheric and stimulating.

  • Inspiring! A must buy, today!
    author: Kasy

    A journey everyone should experience, The Breakfast Playground will make you laugh and cry, so very touching.

  • Absolutely beautiful
    author: Mouse

    Beautifully done. Tom is an amazing artist and his work is always wonderful to listen to.

  • LOVED THE CD
    author: chickma

    The music is beautiful. Each time I listen I hear something new.

  • Fantastic CD--a must buy if you are a fan of Devotchka. If you don't know Devotchka, let's just say it's to a must buy for anyone who wants quality music.

  • author: otto

    Didn't even need to preview this one to know I wanted it. Good album to kill time with on a rainy day.

  • author: johnnyresponsible

    Hagerman is a tremendous musician and also very expressive with his music. The CD is excellent.

  • Great music!
    author: Tess

    This music makes me smile! If you already enjoy the music by DeVotchKa and/or prefer music that is skillfully crafted, then you may also enjoy The Breakfast Playground. I only wish the haunting melodies were even longer!

  • Imaginative and georgeous!
    author: TiaMija

    With his beautiful and heartfelt playing of various instruments, peppered with interesting sounds of life, this CD feels like it could be the soundtrack for some of your best memories.

  • Unique and exotic sounding.
    author: Debbie

    I was thrilled to have been notified about this exotic, beautiful work of art!

  • author: jvuong

    a magical contribution to music

  • Lovely relaxing music
    author: pammywood

    I really enjoy this CD...it's very relaxing and lovely to listen to. It takes me away to far away places and whispers of romance and fun.

  • Beautiful, Haunting and Lovely.
    author: Amanda in Toronto

    I bought this cd as I'm a fan of Tom's brilliant work in/with DeVotchKa ... and now I'm a fan of Tom's brilliant solo work, too. Full of gorgeous, haunting songs. I'm thrilled to have The Breakfast Playground in my cd collection. Cheers!

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