Posts Tagged ‘Safe Journey’
Hellbound Train – MOJO Magazine
Tibbetts has been an ECM artist [since 1982], pursuing a movable crossroads of modal psychedelia, dreamscape electronics and ceremonial rhythms across the eight albums anthologised in this set. If you are new to Tibbetts, Hellbound Train is an exciting introduction – with an epic journey on the other side of the door.
Read MoreHellbound Train – Downbeat Review
Hellbound Train is a collection that moves seamlessly from atmospheric world music to industrial rock to experimental acoustic jazz and everything in between. Each song flows seamlessly into the next while also referencing a consistent set of textures and themes throughout. The hypertextual nature of this anthology perfectly encapsulates Tibet’s signature sound and methodical artistry.
Read MoreThings I Did (Press resources for “Life Of.”)
Things I did while I made this album. A list.
Read MoreLife of–Rolling Stone, August 2018
“The effect is a seductive impressionism of fluid melodic figures and rippling arpeggios with a quietly firm, emotional undertow.”
Read MoreLife Of–Bio & Press Page
I like the physicality of playing 12-string. I don’t use a pick. If I’m drifting off to sleep at night and feel my fingertips throbbing I know I had a good day.
Read MoreMyECM
I curated a playlist for ECM as part of their venture into the world of streaming and tell how I became enamored with the label.
Read MoreExploded View–Car Stereo Review 3/95
“Ever wish you could take a ride on the Space Shuttle? Here’s the alternative: Pick up Steve Tibbetts’ The Fall of Us All instead. It’ll transport you to places in the cosmos you never knew existed.”
Read MoreThe Fall of Us All–Philadelpia Inquirer
“he adds droning guitar textures that shift in slow-motion to create gripping, ever-changing polychords. And atop those come his solos, which fracture every guitar cliche”
Read MoreMy Last Chance
1982: Jim Price: violin; Dave Peterson: guitar; Marc Anderson: percussion; Tim Weinhold: percussion; Steve Tibbetts: guitar; Randal Brown: percussion
Read MoreTest
1985 · Bob Hughes: bass; Marc Anderson: percussion; Steve Tibbetts: guitar and kalimba
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