Tim Rayborn

This is a list of recordings that Tim has played on.
Some are his own projects, some are with other bands and musicians.
Click the links to read more about the groups or recordings.

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  • Various artists - Strange Flesh (June 2006) An eclectic collection of Gothic inspired works, selected to reflect the changing face of belly dance. Featuring Solace, Tim Rayborn, Knossos, Ruben Van Rompaey, Maduro, The Shroud, Shiva in Exile, Collide, Karma Sutra, Blind Divine, and Angels of Venice.

  • Tim Rayborn - Rihla (August 2005) A follow-up to Tim's acclaimed Middle Eastern Dance CD, Veils of Light. In the same spirit as Veils, but focusing on three regions: Iberia/North Africa, Arabia, and Turkey. Featuring a number of remarkable guest musicians.

  • Solace - Balance (May 2005) The new recording from acclaimed composer and musician Jeremiah Soto. Electronica meets Middle Eastern dance meets a soundtrack to an Asian Kung Fu movie! This is wonderful and unusual music. Tim plays a number of Asian instruments, including Chinese lutes, and Indonesian flutes.

  • Ya Elah - Each of Us (November 2004) The debut recording of the acclaimed women's spiritual vocal ensemble, directed by Bon Singer.

  • Tim Rayborn - Qadim (October 2004) Music and improvisations for solo instruments from the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, and the Ancient World.
    14 pieces played on 14 instruments, reflecting the intimate style of a single instrument as the focus of peformance.

  • Stellamara - The Seven Valleys (October, 2004) Second CD by the acclaimed world fusion group. Featuring Balkan, Middle Eastern, Indian, and medieval influences. Tim appears as a guest vocalist.

  • Alisa Fineman - Closing the Distance (March, 2004) The third solo album by acclaimed singer/songwriter Alisa Fineman. Alisa's CD explores traditional Jewish music with contemporary arrangements, along with her own original compositions. Produced by Alex De Grassi (who also plays guitar on several songs), this recording features a number of guest musicians, including Ian Dogole, Bill Douglass, Vince Delgado, Michael Manring, Shira Kammen, and Tim Rayborn.

  • Tim Rayborn - Veils of Light (Eventide, March 2004) Folkloric dance music from the Balkans, Middle East, and Central Asia. Original music by Tim Rayborn inspired by many musical styles from around the Mediterranean and farther east, played on authentic traditional isntruments.

  • Tim Rayborn - Chordae (Wild Boar, October 2003) A recording of improvisations in the medieval style for harp and psaltery. More details will be available soon.

  • Tim Rayborn - Ashek (Kalamindar, October 2003) The follow-up to The Path Beyond. Music of worldly and spiritual love from the Balkans, the Middle East, and Central Asia.

  • Various artists The Kabila Project, May, 2003) This compilation features previously unreleased material from some of the most respected artists in the tribal belly dance community. "Kabila" is Arabic for the gathering of nomadic families of the same blood, bringing the families together as one tribe. The Kabila Project conveys this coming together of musical groups onto one CD. Tim has contributed two pieces.

  • Tim Rayborn - The Path Beyond (Kalamindar, 2002) Solo recording of medieval, Balkan, Iranian, and Turkish music.

  • Tintagel - Tintagel (Sock, pressed by Nimbus, 1999) UK-only release of the popular and acclaimed London ensemble, engineered by the legendary choral composer John Rutter.

  • Tim Rayborn and Shira Kammen - The Cloister and the Sparrow Hawk - Songs of the Monk of Montaudon (ASV/Gaudeamus, 1998) Critically acclaimed reviews in Classic CD, Gramophone, Fanfare, Early Music America, Midlands Early Music Forum

  • Ensemble Florata - Far Away Lands - The Medieval Sephardic Heritage (ASV/Gaudeamus, 1997) Critically acclaimed reviews in Classic CD, Goldberg, Early Music Forum Scotland, Sacramento News and Review. An ASV/Gaudeamus top 15 best-seller.

  • Florata - Magnificentia Iberica - Music of Medieval Spain (ASV/Gaudeamus, 1995) "*****" in Classic CD, critically acclaimed reviews in Fanfare, Continuo, Internet reviews by: Raymond Tuttle (Fanfare), David Bellugi (Cherubini Conservatoire, Florence, Italy), 5-star amazon.com review.

  • Celtarabia - Ancient Forces (Osmosys, 1997) Follow-up recording, Tim plays on two songs.

  • Celtarabia - The Lost Music of Celtarabia (Grinnigogs, 1995) A fusion of Celtic and Arabic sounds. Critically acclaimed reviews in Folk Roots, Mojo, MixMag, and Q.

  • Misericordia - The Olde Daunce (1995) Tim was a guest musician on this album of medieval dance music played on a variety of instruments.

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