Big Map Idea

Is this still in print? It should be!!!! All Steve's ECM lps have a similarity in style and production but the music is beautiful. This lp is loosely world music, but much more than that label often implies. It is acoustic in nature, but processed, it is layered excellently arranged and passionately played.

There's nothing negative about this music. I love anything by Tibbetts. You will not be disappointed, I highly recommend all of his music.

This one's for acoustic type folk music fans. Nature music for sure. Starts off with Black Mountain Side which is a... LED ZEPPLIN song, but it's totally cool. John Fahey fans might go for this. I own several of his recordings and this one has grown on me and stands alone. Light synths and subdued just right percussion. Perfect for drives in the country.I'm a huge fan of Steve who is always fearless. He's the king of high energy electric Jazz fusion world music without the cliché factor. In fact there are never clichés in his music. He's not afraid of alienating his audience by trying out new ideas which you have to admire. Never panders, always exploring and growing.All the pro guitar players know who he is and admire him, but not much of the public. If he got the kind of feedback he deserves he'd have hundreds of reviews. It will grow on you if you give it time. Strong 5 stars.

So where do I begin in trying to describe the music of Steve Tibbets?.Dreamlike, fragile ,rustic,spaceage,wild,tender and dark.Music full of life, light,passion,redemption, compassion and the great free fall into nothingness.This is a modern guitarist, and also a modern composer.If there is such a thing as a bad ,or even poor Steve Tibbets release,I have yet to hear it.Big Map Idea is yet another wonderful release from Tibbets and his long time collaborator( as if such a word could even begin to describe his role in the musicking of Mr T ) Marc Anderson. Once again we are invited on a journey to,not just uncharted territory,but imaginary territory.So what more do you need to know.....just buy the thing...!!!

Steve Tibbetts is simply amazing. Ranked with Michael Hedges as one of the best guitar players overall of the 1980's,he simply out does even himself on this record. The Three Letters Suite is worth the price of the record! He is subtle, proficient, expressive and healing without being boring!!! His version of Jimmy Page's Black Mountain Side is as clean, if not cleaner than the original. The rest of the record will entice you to want more and more. Awesome spin!

Heard this on WXPN (University of Pennsylvania) in the car. I had to look up their playlist and find the artist when i got home. This is perfect for playing while drawing or painting in studio. I get tired of listening to Bach and I'm on the lookout for good studio music.

He is just a genius..really nothing else to say