Timothy Dowd
Synth-driven instrumental music -- ranging from fusion and progressive rock to world music
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Abioste Abioste
Much of this song evolves from the opening bass line – including various melodies, counter-melodies, and chord progressions. (Written & performed by TJ Dowd)
Benstum Benstum
I wrote this to be the opening theme for a news podcast – hence, its brevity. (Written & peformed by TJ Dowd)
Cliomite Cliomite
Here's another short snippet prepared for a podcast theme – note the 'Evening News' vibe. My brother wrote the melody, and I did the rest. (Written by TJ Dowd and SJ Dowd; performed by TJ Dowd)
Greetings! I'm a long-time musician who is now making my way into the digital age.Band/artist history
I'm not a professional musician, but I am extremely passionate about music. As a kid, I spent much time playing the violin, tuba, electric bass, and piano. By the time I reached my 20s, I mainly played keyboards and bass. Of course, going to graduate school in my late 20s limited the amount of time that I could devote to public performance, as did being an assistant professor in my 30s.
Having reached my 40s and having attained some success and security (e.g., tenure) in my career as a professor I now have some time to return once again to music. In particular, I want to take the songs that are in my head and transfer them to MP3s and an eventual CD.
I should add that Tracy, my wife, has been (and is) extremely helpful. She gallantly supported me as I worked like a dog over the last ten years, and she's strongly encouraging me to get my music out. I'm lucky to be with her.Have you performed in front of an audience?I used to do so extensively but not anymore. I've reached the point in my musical life where I prefer to record in the comforts of my home. As a result, I’ve spent the last several years putting together a little studio.
Your musical influences
The list is almost endless. Here are some of the many notable folks who shaped my musical development:
John Adams, Afro Celt Sound System, The Beatles, Kate Bush, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Johnny Clegg, Nat King Cole, Aaron Copland, Dixie Dregs, George Duke, Earth Wind & Fire, Elbow, Ella Fitzgerald, Bela Fleck, Peter Gabriel, Genesis, Kevin Gilbert, Vince Guaraldi, Trevor Horn, Bruce Hornsby, Iona, Jean Michele Jarre, Eddie Jobson, Scott Joplin, Karsh Kale, Karmakanic, Phil Keaggy, Mike Keneally, Tony Levin, Kerry Livgren, Moon Safari, Patrick Moraz, Ozric Tentacles, Jaco Pastorius, The Police, Prince, Steve Reich, Seal, Seals & Crofts, Steely Dan, Dave Stewart (not the Eurythmics guy), Sting, Vangelis, Suzanne Vega, Kit Watkins, Weather Report, Dar Williams, Steven Wilson, Stevie Wonder, Victor Wooten, Yes, Joe Zawinul, and Frank ZappaWhat equipment do you use?
At the moment, I'm using the following gear:
SYNTHS:
Access Virus Indigo
Alesis Andromeda A6
E-Mu Planet Earth
Freeman String Symphonizer
Korg Triton Classic
Moog Little Phatty
Roland V-Synth XT
Roland MKS70
Studio Electronics ATC-X
Yamaha Motif ES Rack
OTHER INSTRUMENTS:
Fender Fat Strat Electric Guitar
Rhodes Mark II Stage Piano
Rickenbacker 4001 Electric Bass
RECORDING EQUIPMENT:
Edirol UM-550 and UM-880
Line 6 POD XT Pro
Mackie 1402-VLZ Pro Mixer
Moog Moogerfooger Lowpass Filter
Moog Moogerfooger 12-Stage Phaser
Moog Moogerfooger MuRF
Roland DS50A Powered Monitors
Roland VS2400CD Digital Studio WorkstationContact
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Comments (10)
Hi, started listening to the Jazz Fusion tracks today. I liked your Abioste a lot. Nice job.
Hi! I had a good laugh at the sick humour of "cliomite" and if you were serious about it it just makes it even more fun. Otherwise very well composed tivoli fanfare concert orchestra stuff and I added all of your three short pieces so far to my station as points ofer the i´s.
Hi Timothy,
Man your music is great. I'm inspired by it. Your studio looks great too. Lets hear some more....
Really enjoyed all the great work in "Abioste", keep em coming.
--bobbywayne
Hi, Love the tracks, a lot of work to do all that music, would love to hear more......I shall return.
Regard from .......ToneZappa.
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