Tim McCall (Jirah) is known for creating energetic and atmospheric trance music, although the Jirah name has occasionally been associated with a more downtempo style. Coming from a musical family, he learned many instruments, his favorite being guitar. He grew up listening to a mix of rock and early techno music, experimenting with digital processing from the age of 12. His first exposure to goa/psy music came with the release of the "Blue Room / Trip Through Sound" compilation in 1997, which set him on a direct course into producing his own type of sound. It was during this time that Jirah was born, and over the years Tim's music evolved as he continued to refine his skills. His debut album was released in 2003 on USTA Records, receiving strong reviews and acclaim worldwide. Tim went on to release music on many other labels such as Dragonfly, Aleph Zero, Organic, Harmonia and Spliff to name a few. Since his first live show in 2001, he has played throughout the world, from Europe to Asia to the Americas. In 2005, due to a mixed set of circumstances, Tim decided that he needed to take a break from songwriting and performance. His music continued to be released during this time, and after a three year silence, he is back on the scene with new projects on the way. Tim McCall is a signed artist represented via the multimedia label known as Psymbolic.


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Haiti Appeal CD


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Organic Records & Triskele Management have teamed up with a plethora of music labels including Psymbolic to put together an amazing set of music to support the people of Haiti.

Featured on this CD is a release of my new Resonant Dawn project, of which an album is due for release on Psymbolic--sounds very soon! The Haiti Appeal CD also features music from excellent artists including: KiloWatts and The Wave Farmers a new project from Gift Culture & Artificial Life Preserver.

Please check out the Haiti Appeal Project... it's for a good cause and a real collector's item!

 



Summer News and Upcoming Releases from Tim McCall


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Hello out there!

Apologies to everyone for being a little out of touch lately; I am staying busy with the day job and other such things. Plans are still set for a summer release of my new Resonant Dawn album entitled "Waking Moments" to be released on Psymbolic (www.Psymbolic.com). On the Jirah side of things, I have a few V/A releases coming up, so keep an eye out for those as well. Feel free to contact me with any comments or questions.

Best Regards,
~Tim



March News: V/A Releases and other info


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Hello Friends,

Two new tracks will be released on BABA Records on April 2nd, 2009.

In other news, I am working hard on a fresh new trance album which will be a mixture of hard electric dancefloor grooves, and also some stuff on the lighter side of things. I don't have a solid album theme in place yet, so there's no telling where I will end up!

I am also working on a chillout/world music project for Psymbolic which I will be providing samples of soon. That's it for now!

All the best from Seattle,
~Tim



January Updates


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Hi friends,

Here are a few updates on upcoming projects/releases:

(1) The original Jirah "Outer Access" album is set for re-release through Synergetic Records on February 1st. This will be a digital only release. Available through all major online outlets!

(2) A new Jirah track entitled "Altadyde" is now finished and will be available soon on Trancer's Guide. I will be uploading a sample of it here shortly...

(3) The new website is nearing completion! There are still a few details to work out, but it is about 85% done. Check out www.timmccall.com

That's all for now. Stay tuned for more updates soon!

Regards,
~Tim



New Jirah track coming soon on Trancers Guide and Plusquam


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Although there have been previous reports to the contrary, The "Trancer's Guide To The Galaxy" project is being prepared and will be ready in May. To coincide with this release, there will be a compilation cd released that will feature a brand new Jirah track! The track will also be released digitally through Plusquam Records.

Check back soon for an audio sample!



Digital Release of Outer Access album available in February


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For those of you who missed my debut Jirah album "Outer Access", now is your chance to get it! Originally released on USTA in 2003, this album displays the best of my early work and still holds up well today. Available soon in all major online stores.



FREE track from the Journeys album


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Hello,
As most of you know, the new Jirah album Journeys was released in December. I have decided to make one of the album tracks available as a free download for anyone who wants it. I will try to do this with future albums as well.

Here is a link to the free track:
A Pure Moment

Best wishes for the new year,
~Tim



Jirah News for 2009...


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Greetings my friends! Here are my release plans for the upcoming year so far:

Debut chill album to be released on Organic Records. The title is "Resonant Dawn - Splendor and Silence"

Two Jirah tracks to be released on "Orbital Frog" V/A January 19th on PsyCore Records

New Jirah track "Solarity" to be released in digital-only V/A on PsyCore Records

New Jirah album (in planning phase)

Jirah Remix album (in production) on Geomagnetic Records

Re-release of my original "Outer Access" album on Geomagnetic Records

Stay tuned for more news soon!

~tim



Two Jirah tunes on PsyCore V/A announced


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Hello friends :-)

I've just received word that the latest PsyCore V/A, Orbital Frog, is ready and will be released very soon! This compilation contains two brand new Jirah tunes as well as many other exciting productions. Here is the information:

V/A : ORBITAL FROG compiled by ED Tangent [SPC1CD006] : coming soon

http://www.psycore.eu/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=36

Please check the link above for more details....

All the best,
Tim



To fellow artists and friends...


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For artists, the outlets that we choose to express ourselves through are very much a part of who we are. In a very real sense, when we create we are giving birth to something that no one else has experienced. These creations can come from the deepest emotions or sometimes just random thoughts, and through them we are giving something of ourselves away each time. To me, music has always been about the journey that we take as we listen. Regardless of genre or style, the best music is the kind that is sincere and honest, for better or worse; the kind that comes from the soul and is able to be communicated in a way that lets the listener know that this is the true artist, with no fronts or facades.

For friends - friends are a blessing that no one should take for granted. As an artist, I find that the music I make is only as good as the relationships that I have with others. It's all connected! Music can give inspiration, but not before the artist is inspired by something first. Life is inspiration; friends are a part of life. Artists are connected to friends, and the artist provides a connection into the unseen and unexplored. Thus we come back to the journey, and the new discoveries, and follow the path to discoveries that have yet to be revealed.

I offer a sincere thanks to all of you; you contribute in so many ways!

-Tim