The opportunity for a sabbatical from the London Symphony Orchestra is providing Tom with the time needed to showcase and promote his new album 'Edge of the World'. The album, recorded in Austria and the U.K, features songs written in the early days as well as more recent additions. Norris finds the process of song writing therapeutic, and his emotional commitment shows through his thoughtful, sensitive and poetic lyrics and soothing melodies. Pop elements, acoustic beats and lush string arrangements, along with Tom’s warm, well-balanced voice effectively combine to a rich, dramatic sound. Apart from the violin and vocal parts, Tom also performs the viola and the piano, making his wide experience as a classical musician evident throughout this recording. Many tracks feature members of the LSO and acclaimed musicians from around the world.
Besides producing Edge of the World, Tom has also dedicated his time away from regular performing to developing the eclectic ‘Living Room in London’ – a quintet featuring an unusual combination of hang drum, bass clarinet and string trio. His passion of exploring and experimenting with multi-art projects, especially in the field of music and theatre, has led to early work with Gogmagogs and more recently Teatro Vivo’s sell-out production, ‘Hothouse’. He has recently started writing and recording his next album.