William Tyler is a native of Nashville, Tennessee and a guitarist who has spent the last several years recording and touring with Silver Jews and Lambchop among others. In addition he has contributed to albums by artists as diverse as Charlie Louvin, Candi Staton, and Wooden Wand, as well as taking part in a large ensemble piece by composer Rhys Chatham. He also recently contributed a track to Tompkins Square s acoustic guitar compilation, Imaginational Anthem Volume 4 : New Possibilities. Behold The Spirit reveals an astounding array of talents.
In addition to his beautiful playing, Tyler is also an ace arranger, augmenting complex textures and various instrumentation with his lyrical compositions. A stunning, beautiful and varied guitar album for the ages.
Alasdair Roberts 12
Jack Rose 9
Richard Youngs 10
Frank Fairfield 3
Marisa Anderson 5
Sarah Louise 2
Steve Gunn 11
Ben Chasny 1
Chris Forsyth 5
Christopher Paul Stelling 5
Jake Xerxes Fussell 6
James Blackshaw 12
James Elkington 4
Meg Baird 4
Nathan Salsburg 5
P.G. Six 3
The Black Twig Pickers 7
Six Organs of Admittance 21
Yasmin Williams 3
Bill Callahan 12
Chuck Johnson 11
Hayden Pedigo 3
Hiss Golden Messenger 30
Mdou Moctar 9
Nathan Bowles 3
Purple Mountains 1
Rose City Band 5
Ryley Walker 6
Saariselka 1
Sam Amidon 11
Silver Jews 11
Skyway Man 2
Will Stratton 8