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Paul Tornbohm
Author & Songwriter

Books

Books

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Carpenters: On Track

Every Album, Every Song

(Sonicbond Publishing, 2023)

The Carpenters achieved over 100 million sales worldwide, crafting their own distinctive sound with multi-part harmonies and lush arrangements, providing a rich backdrop for the distinctive sound of Karen Carpenter’s vocals. This book explores the background to each of their studio albums and classic singles, as well as their solo recordings, live albums and compilations of rare tracks.

Available from Burning Shed and other bookshops

Music

Music

Drifts & Flurries (2021)

Various Artists

Avenue with Trees (2020)

Various Artists

Down an English Lane (2017)

Paul Tornbohm

August Afternoons (2017)

Cathy Tornbohm

Closure (2017)

Piano Magic

Artists Rifles (2000)

Piano Magic

Mort Aux Vaches (1999)

Piano Magic

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Sleep at the Bottom (1998)

Low, Transient Waves and Piano Magic

Popular Mechanics (1997)

Piano Magic

Videos & Photos

Videos & Photos

Videos & Photos

About

About

Paul is a London-based songwriter and musician. As an original member of the now-dissolved electronic, ‘ghost-rock’ group, Piano Magic, Paul continues to collaborate with other ex-members under the name Alter Later.

His own recorded compositions comprise the vintage-themed instrumental e.p., ‘Down an English Lane’ (CD Baby, 2017) and ‘August Afternoons’ (CD Baby, 2017), a jazz album sung by Paul’s sister, Cathy.

In 2023, he wrote his first book, 'The Carpenters: On Track - Every Album, Every Song' for SonicBond Publishing.

Since 2017, Paul has composed songs and incidental music for over 20 shows with Spontaneous Productions, a theatre company in Sydenham.

He currently teaches Music qualifications at a sixth form college near Croydon. He has an MMus (Distinction) in the Production of Popular Music from Kingston University.

Contact

Contact

Copyright (c) 2025 Paul Tornbohm

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