John Tinger “Everything Coincidental" 2008
Finger-style guitarist who inspired John Tinger include Alex Degrassi
and Michael Hedges, Will Ackerman, Francisco Tarrega and Ed Gerhard.
The guitar music of John Tinger has quite a few similarities to these
virtuoso acoustic guitarists, who had a major role in expanding and
creating more experimental and soulful guitar music. The guitar music
of John Tinger, comes straight from his heart, it seems like he is painting
soundscapes on a musical painted canvas. The moods are as well soulful,
intimate as touching ones inner force. John Tinger plays just as his great
inspirers in altered tunings to have a wider palette of musical possibilities
to create several different moods. You just can't pick out a song to discuss
as it are all imaginary painted roads coming from his heart. The CD has
13 cuts and all are played with fantastic skills on his steel-string guitar.
A wonderful album to calm ones mind and get out of this stressful life.
Henk te Veldhuis
Bridge Guitar Reviews
© 2008
Music that Can Change your Mind
www.acousticfuel.com
My first time hearing “Everything is Coincidental” was while I was driving home from work. DJ Mister Man had actually discovered this gem on the web and suggested I take it for the road.
But, it was Monday and I had too much on my mind. It was racing. So, I popped the CD in and instantly my mind quieted down---and so did my screaming child. In a sea of traffic, I began to lighten up and became excited to have found yet another example of this “healing” music that we’ve been looking for...
Purely “guitarlistic” and “finger playing” good, “Everything is Coincidental” by John Tinger was “coincidental”. His particular acoustic style was just what the doctor ordered.
It’s amazing what a little music can do. My experience became easy, relaxing and clarifying.
Oh, and I can’t forget about quiet and simplified. Before you know it, I was able to have new thoughts that were productive and good, even while going 25 mph in the carpool lane. And I must say his useful play of his instrument can definitely mellow you out, and can even get your creative juices flowing again.
You know, so many people get bogged down by the many ups-and-downs of daily life and they choose to deal with it in a way that may or may not cool. But, when you think about it, how many times has a song saved you?
The next time you just can’t seem to get going and could use a jump---listen to Acoustic Fuel. It’s audio that takes you where you want to go.
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John Tinger is a member of the AF Co-Op.
You can also find his music for sale in the AF To-Go Download Store.
Everything Coincidental - John Tinger
By: Mut Asheru (Unsigned The Magazine)
John Tinger has gone from a rock musician to an acoustic ambient mood enhancer. His album "Everything Coincidental" is soothing and quietly stimulating. The tendency with most ambient acoustical efforts is to become dull thorough fare that doesn't audibly enhance and is easily forgettable. Here Tinger sets himself apart from the pack. Only 5 tracks in and I feel ready to conquer the world (or at least myself).
I found myself picking up the CD and looking at the tracklisting so that I could make sure I knew which track I was listening to. I also actually took the time to add those illustrious stars to his track rating in iTunes. It also become one of those discs that friends and family bet not touch or ask to borrow. Hell naw…this sweet, soul edifying album is mine. The only thing I don't like about the album is the pre-historic looking fish on the album artwork. It scares me. But seriously, if you want to connect with your center "Everything Conicidental" is an excellent place to start."
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