Sensationally stylish bit of rock and blues “Something about fishin'” by Tim W Byrd

This track is a sensationally stylish bit of rock and blues, the whole thing grabs your attention from the very moment you press play, and that’s a great way to start. The guitars sound great, the distorted rhythm alongside the swagger of that solo part is everything you’d hope for with rock and blues music.

The stop and start nature of those opening, distorted guitar bars sets the scene and the vibe straight away. The instrumental elements play their parts perfectly throughout, the song is well written and structured superbly so that everything simply needs to do what is required of it and the music will cast it’s spell.

The verse melody captures your attention well alongside that opening and leading guitar riff, and the switch up to the chorus melody is well suited and well timed – the big change fits well and comes just in time to take you willingly along for the ride. There’s a slight lack of connection in terms of the leading vocal and the lyrics, from a listening perspective, it’s hard to make out some of the lines, and it’s likely that this is a production or mixing issue. It’s a minor thing, and this song is blatantly the sort of thing that requires and aches for you to hear it being performed live anyway, with a full band; likely to be something quite epic, high energy, one of those very real and memorable moments out and about.

The title of the track is wonderfully quirky and unusual, it’s one that oozes character before you even listen to the music. Then when you do listen, you get this laid back, good vibes sort of feeling from everything about it. The leading vocal has a definite uniqueness to it, the sound has a lot of character, and a very specific vocal style that is very fresh and new sounding. That chorus melody will almost certainly get caught in your mind.

By Rebecca Cullen

Exclusive Interview: 

Exposed Vocals: So tell us your story. Where did you grow up? What made you decide to become an artist?

 I grew up in butler county ohio,and every since I was a kid I always loved music and knew that’s what I wanted to do.

Exposed Vocals: How did you come up with that name? What was your inspiration behind it?

 It’s my Givin name lol

Exposed Vocals: What do you think about online music sharing? Do you ever give your music away for free? Why?

Not as of yet ,you can hear it for free on my webpage.i think sharing is great but I’ve only a single out right now so it’s more feasible to sell.

Exsposed Vocals Since everyone was a start-up once, can you give any smaller or local bands or artists looking to get gigs and airplay some tips?

  Just be patient and do a lot of promoting.

Exposed Vocals: Do you ever make mistakes during performances? How do you handle that?

I haven’t yet  lol  but if I do I’ll just keep goin forward.

Exposed Vocals: Do you tour? Anything interesting happen on tour that you think our readers would enjoy hearing about?

Currently I’m not touring besides writing songs I write horror books but I may in the future.

Exposed Vocals: Where do you usually gather songwriting inspiration? What is your usual songwriting process?

I gather my song inspiration from all around watching people traveling
and just watch how real life unfolds.

Exposed Vocals: Do you have a band website? What online platforms do you use to share your music?

My website is timWByrd.com or check me our on reverbnation.com iTunes spotify amazon

Exposed Vocals: What are some really embarrassing songs that we might find on your mp3 player?

None yet I hope lol

Exposed Vocals: If you were given half a million dollars and a year off, what would you do? How would you spend it?

I would take my wife on a honeymoon we’ve been married ten years and between kids music books and her graphic designing we’ve never had a chance to have one.

Exposed Vocals: Any planned studio upgrades? What are you working with now?

I’m working with the same as I have been
I don’t like to change a good thing

Exposed Vocals: How do you find ways to promote your music? What works best for you?

 I use social media like Twitter Facebook instagram and having a cool wife helps she promos my stuff.

Exposed Vocals: If you could perform anywhere and with any artists (Dead or Alive) where and who would it be with? Why?

 I’d like to preform with Tim Mcgraw iv always liked his style of music he watches how things unfold to I bet.

Exposed Vocals: So, what’s next? Any new upcoming projects that you want to talk about?

I’m working on 3 more songs
Country kiss rocking them blue Jean shorts and a patriot song hoping for 2017

Exposed Vocals: If you weren’t making music, what would you be doing?

Writing Horror and paranormal books I’m a published Author as well .

Exposed Vocals: Do you remember buying your first album? Who was it? What was going through your head?

Yea it was Run DMC Human beat box Lol that style of music was big when I was a kid the in thing. Plus it sounded great.

Exposed Vocals: How do you juggle the rest of your responsibilities while trying to stay ahead in your music life?

One day at a time I don’t know how really I just manage to do what I need to and I get it done.

Exposed Vocals: What should fans look forward to in 2016?

Well for now just the single I have out now and great horror books.untill 2017 will be a great year and I’ll have some great songs for my EP.