Posts Tagged ‘Steve Tibbetts’
Life of–WeGotMusic, Germany · 9/18
“Es ist schon ein erhabenes Gefühl in die Unendlichkeit des Tibbett’schen Klangkosmos einzudringen. In dieser Musik findet sich so viel, man sollte sie mehrfach hören, um die Stimmungen auf sich wirken zu lassen.”
Read MoreLife Of–Downbeat
“It might be less than an hour long, but Life Of will provide years of deep and rewarding listening.”
Read MoreLife Of–Stereophile’s Recording of the Month
“This mannered approach has resulted in a soft, glowing sound that manages to capture plenty of detail and character across a deep, wide soundstage.”
Read MoreLife Of–Washington Post
“one of the most underappreciated musicians of our time”
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.
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“The effect is a seductive impressionism of fluid melodic figures and rippling arpeggios with a quietly firm, emotional undertow.” -Rolling Stone
Read MoreLife Of–More Biographical Material
Some Biographical Material, including the all-important Big Influences.
Read MoreSopa Chöling
This is the family email sent from Halifax, Nova Scotia, November 2016 Hi everyone: I’m writing this from the bar at the Alt Hotel in Halifax. Tomorrow I’ll head back to Minnesota. I’ll drive down to Madison on the 13th of December. I flew into Halifax about two weeks ago and had a nice…
Read MoreSelective Midwestern College
(This was a group writing project, written in the car by the kids after our road trip visiting 7 colleges.) Selective Midwestern College So welcome to SMC, Selective Midwestern College. I’m your student ambassador. I want to welcome you again. I will talk and walk backwards, even over curbs. So who are you and what…
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My sister had ovarian cancer. I gave her a stem-cell transplant and sent my family daily emails during our time at MD Anderson Medical Center. (Prologue: Photo number 4–from the apheresis series, at the end). Joe says, “Place your attention elsewhere,” while he jams a large-bore catheter in my right arm. Can you see in…
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