Cees Tol & Thomas Tol - Viënna

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Review by Tikin Porkey

Viënna by Cees Tol & Thomas Tol: A Timeless Pop Ballad Journey Let me start by saying this—Viënna isn’t just an album; it’s like a warm hug on a rainy day. Released in 1991 under the Dutch label Indisc, this gem from the Netherlands blends pop with heartfelt ballads in a way that feels personal, almost like Cees and Thomas Tol are sitting right there with you, telling their story. And hey, when you throw in Hans Hollestelle’s lush arrangements and conducting magic, it becomes something truly special. Now, let’s talk tracks. The title track, "Viënna (Two Worlds Meet)", hits you right in the feels. It’s slow, deliberate, and dripping with emotion. You can tell these guys weren’t just writing songs—they were pouring their souls into them. There’s this moment halfway through where the strings swell up, and honestly? It gave me goosebumps. Like, I had to pause and just sit with it for a sec. It’s one of those songs that makes you think about life, love, and all those big things we don’t always have words for. Then there’s "Centennial". This one sneaks up on you. At first, it feels simple, maybe even understated, but as it builds, you realize how cleverly layered it is. The melody sticks to your brain like gum under a shoe—you’ll hum it hours later without meaning to. What gets me most is how raw it feels. It’s not overproduced or shiny. Instead, it’s real, kinda messy in the best way, like a Polaroid photo that captures more truth than any Instagram filter ever could. The credits alone show how much care went into this project. From John Smit’s engineering wizardry to Joost van Velsen’s graphics, every detail matters here. Even A&a Amsterdam’s design work gives the whole thing a cohesive vibe. But what stands out most is how Cees and Thomas wrote these tracks together. You can hear the connection between them—it’s like they’re finishing each other’s sentences musically. Here’s the thing, though. Listening to Viënna in 2023 feels almost bittersweet. In today’s world of playlists and algorithms, albums like this don’t come around often anymore. They remind us why music used to be such a sacred experience. You didn’t just listen—you lived it. Oh, and random thought—I bet if Vienna (the city) could make noise, it’d sound exactly like this album. Weird flex, I know, but roll with me here. So yeah, give Viënna a spin if you want to feel stuff deeply. Just don’t blame me if you end up staring out a window thinking about everything and nothing all at once.

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Artist: Cees Tol & Thomas Tol
Album: Viënna
Rating: 1.0

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Filename: cees-tol-thomas-tol-vinna.zip
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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Viënna (Two Worlds Meet)2:54
Centennial2:59

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Catalog Numbers

  • DIS 8280
  • DICD 8280

Labels

Indisc

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  • online luisteren
  • online anhören
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  • écouter en ligne
  • lyssna på nätet

Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • Single
  • CD
  • Cardsleeve

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)Indisc
Copyright (c)Indisc
Marketed ByIndisc
Distributed ByIndisc
Produced ForPurple Eye Productions
Recorded AtWisseloord Studios
Mixed AtWisseloord Studios

Credits

RoleCredit
Arranged ByHans Hollestelle
ConductorHans Hollestelle
DesignA&a Amsterdam
EngineerJohn Smit
GraphicsJoost van Velsen
ProducerCees Tol, Hans Hollestelle, Thomas Tol
Written-ByCees Tol, Thomas Tol

Notes

Made In E.C.

Barcodes

  • Rights Society: SABAM
  • Other (Rights Society): SABAM

About Cees Tol & Thomas Tol

Tol & Tol is a pop duo, consisting of the brothers Cees and Thomas Tol, from Volendam, The Netherlands. At the beginning of 1990 they charted at #1 position for two weeks in the Dutch National Hit Parade with the number Eleni. It also became a hit abroad. Cees and Thomas Tol were part of the band BZN for a long time. Cees was even one of the founders. Thomas was also a composer of the Volendam group and in that capacity introduced the famous 'eelsound'. Titles such as Mon Amour, Sevilla, Pearlydumm, Just an illusion, Amore and If I say the words all reached the upper reaches of the Dutch charts. From 1976 Thomas Tol composed a total of 24 BZN hits, of which 18 reached the top 10. Mon Amour (1976) was good for the first place of the Top 40 and the National Hit Parade. Pearlydumm (1980) was only number one in the Top 40. In 1988 the Tol brothers stepped out of BZN shortly after each other to continue together. Their first album, with their Greek-language no.1 hit in the National Hit Parade Eleni was a great success. Hereafter followed was the hit Sedalia and a series of in total five albums that all achieved the Album Top 100. They were also popular abroad, especially in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and South Africa. From the beginning their niece Corina Vamvakari is their regular singer. Since 2002, Tol & Tol have been the producers of all Jan Smit's CDs. Cees & Thomas also intervene now and then the occasional formation BZN'66. In 2013 Cees Tol BZN'66 and the showbiz left after a cerebral infarction. Cees Tol died on April 13, 2018 at the age of 70 at the hospital due to the consequences of sudden pneumonia.

Name Vars

  • C. & T Tol
  • C. & T. Tol
  • C. Tol / T. Tol
  • C. Tol, T. Tol
  • C. Tol/T. Tol
  • C. Tol/Th. Tol
  • C.Tol-T.Tol
  • Cecs/Th. Toi
  • Cees & Thomas Tol
  • Cees And Thomas Tol
  • Cees Tol & Thomas Tol
  • Cees Tol / Thomas Tol
  • Cees Tol And Thomas Tol
  • Cees Tol, Thomas Tol
  • Cees Tol/Thomas Tol
  • Cees Toll & Thomas Toll
  • Cees and Thomas Tol
  • Cornelius Tol / Thomas Tol
  • T.Tol&C.Tol
  • T.Tol/C.Tol
  • Th. Tol / C. Tol
  • Th. Tol/C. Tol
  • Thomas Tol, Cees Tol
  • Tol Cees, Tol Thomas
  • Tol En Tol
  • Tol/Tol

Members

  • Cees Tol
  • Thomas Tol

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Viënna* by Cees Tol & Thomas Tol is a hidden gem from the Netherlands. Released in 1991, it blends pop and ballad styles beautifully. What makes it special? The track "Viënna (Two Worlds Meet)" feels like a cinematic journey, thanks to Hans Hollestelle’s arrangement and conducting. And fun fact—the engineering was done by John Smit, ensuring every note shines crystal clear. It’s not just music; it’s a piece of art with a story.