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A Gathering of Guides
Tim's debut CD
Available to order online at
Acoustic Music Resource
or by calling AMR:
USA Phone Orders 1-800-649-4745
International Phone Orders 562-431-1608
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"A Gathering of Guides" Music Samples
Credits and Liner Notes
Tim Pacheco: Guitar
Bob Leipman: Cello on "Fallen Angel"
Tim Beckwith: Percussion on "Shaman's Dance"
Produced & Mixed by Tim Pacheco & Troy Bean
Recorded & Engineered by Troy Bean
Mastered by Rick Sutton at Sutton Sound Studios
1 Moonstone (4:29)
A song that has been around for some time now and allows me to relive my time spend in Cambria, California those many years ago. I could tell you the story of my $50 Ford Falcon that ended up in a ravine along Burton Drive, but not now.
2 Domatilia (2:18)
From a slightly faded black and white photo she smiles and you see this beautiful flower of a girl who later brought me into this existence and seeded my first early love of music. This one's for my mom.
3 Christa's Song (3:55)
This beautiful and magical woman has always challenged me to be and do more than I think I am capable of. Without her encouragement I might not have attempted nor completed this recording project. For that I am ever grateful.
4 Abe and Ed (4:19)
They waited together to be rescued, one bound to a wheel chair. The other was free to go, but did not. Then . . . the building fell. The ultimate symbol to me of one human's compassion and caring for another. I will always remember. . .
5 Satie (5:07)
It struck me, after this song was written, that it had the simple and contemplative feel of composer Eric Satie's music of whom I am an admirer. This is one song on this recording where I played some additional guitar sections.
6 Birds on Paper (3:33)
My dad, in his hospital bed, not long before he died, pointed to a wall and uttered these words. I have no idea what he meant, but I knew I would use them as a song title. In memory of my father.
7 Backroad to Valhalla (5:01)
Many years ago my friend Matt and I saw guitarist John Fahey at a small club called The Golden Beak in Huntington Beach, California. We sat right up front, transfixed (and afterwards transformed) as John performed his voodoo guitar magic and took us "into the void." He promised he would bring us back . . . but I'm not sure he ever did. This song is that journey.
8 Shaman's Dance (5:29)
As a teenager I spent many hours in my room with the shades shut, in the dark, listening to the music of The Doors. Jim Morrison ignited a longing in me to live life as passionately and free spirited as he did. Tim Beckwith expertly created the percussion accompaniment that matched what I had envisioned for this song.
9 Rosy's Place (on Lake Thun) (2:34)
To waking up in Switzerland and having Niesen Mountain greet me through the window and Mama Rosay welcoming me into her home.
10 Van Tassel's Vision (4:50)
In honor of George Van Tassell and his intended cell rejuvenating "Integratron." This domed structure can be visited in Landers, California. I recommend the "sound bath." This song was written while I was in the Process of recording this CD and became one of my favorites.
11 Fallen Angel (3:35)
A song that was started 20 years ago, finally found it's way to completion and would not have come about if it were not for my love of the music of guitarist Will Ackerman. Bob Leipman's cello work here beautifully evokes the reflective and melancholy feeling of this piece.
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A Gathering of Guides
Delovely Guitar
"A Gathering of Guides places the
guitar front and center to remind us
of it's warmth and power."
- Bob Liepman, Bob & Wendy
"A lovely, peaceful and beautiful work."
- James Jensen, Solid Air Records
"Tim has a clear vision of what he wants his music to be. A soulful stillness is inherent in his pieces and his playing brings it out with confident and unhurried technique."
- Dorian Michael, guitarist
A few words from William Ackerman, guitarist and founder
of Windham Hill Records:
"There are probably two things that matter most to me in any art form; one is "voice" the other is veracity. In the world of guitar, I can hear any three notes written by Michael Hedges and know it's him... likewise Alex DeGrassi. So unique and distinctive are their styles and melodic/harmonic structures that their musical voice is unmistakable.
I also need to believe the artist. I'm not interested in facade or pretension. In the world of guitar there are a billion and fifty talented players who are gymnastically impressive but whose music is vacant of evocative emotion. Returning to Hedges and DeGrassi again (both artists I've produced), the staggering skills of these players is unquestionable, but the techniques always in the service of the composition and communication. Reversing the priorities is meaningless.
Tim Pacheco's music is his own. Of course you can hear his musical influences (as you can in all of us), but this is mature work in which Tim's voice has emerged very clearly. I also believe him as an artist. His music evokes deep, basic, clear and true emotion.... in short, it's true. Tim is a fine, disciplined player, but not a slave to technique.
Whether it was chanting in caves or beating on drums, music has always been about giving voice to the human soul. If we loose sight of the primal communication that is the language of music we've missed the point. Tim has not missed the point."
- Will Ackerman
Windham County, Vermont
February 2004
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