ECHOLANDS’ THE SOUND & THE PAINT MEN TIE-IN
MUSIC PROJECT TO ENRICH COMIC BOOK WITH SONG
Trailblazing artist JH Williams III will bring readers a new dimension of artistic experience for his co-creation with W. Haden Blackman—Echolands—with a new music and art project titled, The Sound and Paint Men, in collaboration with Hip Hop DJ and Producer, Jay Zotos. Its genesis was originally inspired by an image from Echolands.
Artwork from Williams III will tie-in with the creative process behind each song, with the two mediums inspiring and enriching each other when experienced together.
The album titled SPM 001: Resonant Voyage includes songs: “Avatar’s Lament,” “Mycelium Skratch,” “Healthy Jawn,” “Picture in your Mind,” “Free Thought,” and “Ethereal Drift.”
Both Echolands and The Sound & Paint Men are available now. The Sound & Paint Men can be found on all streaming platforms, including Bandcamp—and Echolan
The digital edition of Echolands is available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
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Jason “Jay” Zotos and “Jim” J H Williams III are The Sound and Paint Men.
J H Williams III is a New York Times best-selling creator that has achieved multiple awards for a variety of projects, including works such as Echolands, Batwoman, The Sandman Overture, and Promethea. Notable art collaborations with other musicians have been with Blondie, The Sword, Murder By Death, and Jerry Other.
Jay Zotos is a Hip Hop Deejay, Producer and Activist, and has worked with musical luminaries and jazz musicians, including Doc Night, Peter Fraize, Thievery Corporation and Tuff Crew. Jay has written original music for New York Fashion Week, and has deejayed at CBGB’s, The Met, The Chelsea Hotel and Public Records.
Resonant Voyage: SPM 001 is their first work together, and combines J H Williams III’s artwork with Jay Zotos’ music.
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