Life Of–Bio & Press Page

Life Of by Steve Tibbetts

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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MyECM

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.

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Gayatri / Kyamdro Semkye

Gayatri Kyamdro

Performance at the Walker Art Center April 17, 2005 · Chöying Drolma: voice; Steve Tibbetts:  guitar, guitar sampler; Marc Anderson:  percussion

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Selwa–Tricycle Magazine

Chöying Drolma and Steve Tibbetts: Selwa

“On Selwa, a Tibetan nun and American guitarist grant each other the space to move freely through their respective disciplines, and the result is a lesson in listening for anyone who is fortunate enough to come across the album.”

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Padmakara

Padmakara

Performance at the Walker Art Center April 17, 2005 · Chöying Drolma: voice; Steve Tibbetts:  guitar, guitar sampler; Marc Anderson:  percussion

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Selwa–Isthmus

“Great stuff and a must for those who enjoyed the collaborators’ earlier album Chö.  Now if only Tibbetts and Drolma would return to Madison for a live concert.  Their last one here (which included several other members of Drolma’s order) was among the most poignant live musical events the city has hosted.”

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Selwa

Chöying Drolma and Steve Tibbetts: Selwa

Chöying Drolma and Steve Tibbetts. “…a heartbreakingly stunning record… If two worlds have ever met without cliché, Selwa is the language they will speak.” -EthnoTechno.com

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