The People's Republic of Sound

Welcome.  I'm Thomas Piper Jr of The People's Republic of Sound. I'm a Digital Creator & vocalist, and here is where I showcase my work. I've worked with The Last Poets, Public Enemy, MTV, Propellerheads, Amel Larrieux and others. This is my home, come in and stay for a while...

Thomas Piper - Pushing His Artistry

Thomas Piper Is An Accomplished Vocalist, Sound Sculptor And Visual Artist Who Encompass A Wide Array Of Multimedia Processes To Highlight His Musical Artistry. Thomas Has Finessed The Art Of Uniquely Playing The Ableton Push By Facing The Controller Towards The Crowd, As He Exploits The Capabilities Of This Instrument As If Playing The Piano. He’s A Singer/Songwriter, Musician, Composer, Performer, Producer, And Visual Craftsman Who Combines These Elements To Realize His vision. Mr. Piper, taps into his Trindadian roots and draws inspiration from the world around him in his Brooklyn, NY home.

Along With Other Controllers, Live Instruments And His Smooth Vocals, He Fused together Future Folk-Fi a mix of Singer songwriter Aesthetics Along with Electronic And Soul Music; Blending A New Musical Genre. In Mastering The Push, Coupled With His Endearing Voicing And Vibrant Melodies, Thomas Has Innovated Its Use To Draw Sweet And Complex Cords Akin To A Jazz Pianist, Yet As Energetic As A Whaling Guitarist. 

Brooklynite, Thomas Piper is an emotive singer, songwriter, producer and dynamic showman, Ableton Push innovator, Cinematographer, tech Phenomenon and visual artist who is embarking on his second album, an introspective view on Humanity And the world. As a humanist his Mission is to empower, Inspire and unite Humanity to take agency over their lives, Drawing Inspiration from science, Technology, Global and Social issues infused with love. he’s and Accredited independent self-contained futurist Folk- Fi pop artisan who blends influences from the Lauren canyon movement, soul, and NYC lo-fi Beatmaker scene. Mastering the Ableton Push Has his main Instrument, this Visionary creates Each song live on stage. Tapping into his trinidad roots of Nature and the world Around him Forging a unique Sound from His Brooklyn home. Witness an incomparable fill hearts And move souls.

Thomas  Released his Debut LP (A) Permission To Live.?!  a collection of modern soulful songs that award listeners permission to live freely. The record was inspired by watching people hesitate to engage with the show, though they wanted to Dance and Clap. These songs culminate in records, that’s elevated by Thomas’ soulful baritone, which punctuates life’s journey with hope. Over the years, he's incubated his captivating performance and musical storytelling while performing throughout the U.S. Thomas Shaped all aspects of this project, including directing, Filming, editing and releasing videos for the album. This Multi-Skilled Musician Has Been a Featured Artist on Ableton’s Website Documentary Series - Thomas Piper: This Is My World; Push Performances: Five Of Our Favorites; And Create Digital Music Which Highlighted His Soulful Songs And Lively Stage Performance.

Thomas recently graced the stage, previewing his upcoming album and filmed/ directed/ edited all thirteen accompanying videos, at the historic Lincoln Center’s  David Rubenstein Atrium & Canadian Music Week Festival and Conference. He’s displayed his command of stage at Mason Exhibitions Gallery - AfroFuturism - All Black Errrything Exhibit, MONDO ‘22 Music and Tech Conference & Festival, The Brooklyn DownTown Alliance, Soul Purpose curated by DJ Quinnette at world class Nublu NY, opened for international band Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, also the premiere global party Soul In the Horn DJ Natasha Diggs curated by DProsper, Uptown Vinyl Supreme - DJ Sunni Cheeba, International African Festival at Mutu Stage - Equilibrium w/ DJ Jah Medicine, Time Out NY, EarMilk Magazine, SoFar Sounds. Thomas Has Showcased At Aqua Art Miami, Webster Hall - NYC, Tekserve, Brooklyn Museum - Arts & culture Walk, Maker Fair-NYC, SoFar San Francisco And Various Venues. He’s Written And Produced For Hank Shocklee, Amel Larrieux band member, And Various Artists. His Songs Were Featured in An Over Simplification Of Her Beauty, Sesame Street And Other Films.

Through The People’s Republic Of Sound, His Musical And Visual Production Company, Thomas Piper Hosts And Performs Live Beat-Making And Singing Sessions - BeatDesign & Travel vlog City to City On His YouTube Channel. Recently, He Sang, Wrote And Directed Let’s Move Your Body, A Jumping Jack Song For Sesame Street’s You Tube Channel - Sesame Studios. In Addition, He's An Accomplished Videographer And Director For Motema Records: Joey Alexander And Gregory Porter; Georgia Ann Muldrow and many more Artists. 

Feel Free  Say ‘Hi' at His next show!  Join The Republic And Enjoy The Journey.