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MOONLIGHT: TIM BRINGS SCORE FROM OSCAR-WINNING FILM TO LIFE

03, Mar 2017
Tim worked very closely with composer Nicholas Britell on Oscar and Golden Globe-winning film Moonlight, creating the sound world and performing and recording the score, which received much critical acclaim.

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Download Tim's new track "FREEDOM" to help end modern slavery

Download Tim's new track "FREEDOM" to help end modern slavery

29, Nov 2016
Now through January 5th, in partnership with Millennial Magazine and Nexus Working Group on Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery, all proceeds from downloads of Tim's new composition "Freedom" will go to support a very special organization, Made in a Free World.
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Performance for Make Room to end the Rental Housing Crisis

Performance for Make Room to end the Rental Housing Crisis

01, Feb 2016

Tim recently collaborated with Make Room, a DC-based campaign that brings awareness to the rental housing crisis in America. He was invited to perform a concert in the home of Tom Wall and create a series of short films to help spread the word about this important cause. Watch all three videos on YouTube and learn more at about Make Room.

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Experience "Resonance" Tim's new Virtual Reality music video in collaboration with Google

Experience "Resonance" Tim's new Virtual Reality music video in collaboration with Google

05, Nov 2015

Watch Tim perform in "RESONANCE" Google's new groundbreaking Virtual Reality music video, directed by Jessica Brillhart, using the new Jump Camera. You can also download the track on iTunes or listen on Spotify.

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New CD - FIRST LOVES Available Now

New CD - FIRST LOVES Available Now

24, Sep 2015

FIRST LOVES is now available! Tim is joined by pianist Robert Koenig in this new double disc set.

Listen to some of the works that first inspired Tim to be a violinist when he was a kid. Music by Rachmaninoff, Mendelssohn, Wieniawski, arrangements by Kreisler and Heifetz, and one of Tim's recent arrangements, SWAN REMIX, based on themes from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, which he made after his work on camera in the film Black Swan.

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Concert and Live Video Stream with Dalai Lama

Concert and Live Video Stream with Dalai Lama

03, Jul 2015

Special concert just added! July 4th at Rancho Las Lomas in Irvine, CA, for the Dalai Lama's 80th Birthday. Sign up for the live Stream here. Tim will be performing shortly after 1:30PM PST. Other performers/artists include Forest Whitaker and Aloe Blacc.

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Sondre Lerche String Arrangement for "PLEASE"

Sondre Lerche String Arrangement for "PLEASE"

22, Sep 2014

Check out Sondre Lerche's new disc Please - Tim arranged and recorded strings on a soulful track called Lucky Guy. Tim and Sondre perform together from time to time, so be sure to check back for any upcoming concerts.

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Khan Academy Video Soundtrack

19, Aug 2014
Hear Tim performing on the soundtrack of this video from the Khan Academy, "You can Learn Anything." A great organization, and a fun piece. Jeremy Turner wrote the music, which evolves playfully as the piece progresses. Enjoy!

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12 Years A Slave wins Best Picture!

12 Years A Slave wins Best Picture!

01, Mar 2014

12 Years A Slave wins Best Picture at the Oscars! So excited to have been a part of the film-congrats to everyone! Tim performed all of the on-screen music in the film, ghost playing for actor Chiwetel Eijiofor. Listen to the official Motion Picture Soundtrack Album on iTunes

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Concert with Iggy Pop and New Order

22, Feb 2014
Just announced-Tim has joined the lineup for the 24th annual Tibet House benefit concert scheduled on March 11th at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY. Other performers include Iggy Pop, New Order, The National, Philip Glass, Nico Muhly, and Patti Smith.
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On the Soundtrack of Narco Cultura

On the Soundtrack of Narco Cultura

03, Dec 2013
Check out this new documentary Narco Cultura, a powerful feature length piece about the Mexican drug wars directed by Saul Schwartz. Tim Fain performs throughout the film along with cellist/composer Jeremy Turner, who wrote the score. 
Listen to Richi's Poem from Narco Cultura
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12 Years A Slave Soundtrack

12 Years A Slave Soundtrack

19, Nov 2013
Be sure to check out the Official Motion Picture Soundtrack Album for the hit film 12 Years a Slave featuring music from the film performed by Tim Fain, as well as songs by Alicia Keys, John Legend, The Alabama Shakes, Chris Cornell, and original music by Hans Zimmer and Nicholas Britell. Tim performed and co-arranged all of the onscreen music in 12 Years A Slave, ghost playing for actor Chiwetel Eijiofor. Listen on iTunes
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Black Swan Reunion in NYC

Black Swan Reunion in NYC

10, Sep 2013
A Black Swan reunion, celebrating with Benjamin Millepied and Natalie Portman, on September 9, at the American Friends of the Paris Opera Ballet benefit at the French Consulate in New York City. Tim, who appeared both in the movie and on its Grammy nominated soundtrack, performed live that evening to films from "Portals" that Benjamin Millepied directed.

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Tim Fain and Philip Glass in Concert

06, Aug 2013
Tim continues to tour extensively in recital with Philip Glass. Upcoming concerts to be announced in South America, United States, UK and Europe. Watch Philip Glass and Tim Fain perform "Pendulum" together live from the Temple of Dendur at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

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Performing Beethoven at Caramoor Festival

Performing Beethoven at Caramoor Festival

25, May 2013
Tim performs Beethoven with Pianist John Novacek, June 30, 4:30pm in the Venetian Theater at Caramoor Festival, in beautiful Katonah, NY More Information
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Benefit Concert with Philip Glass, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly, Williamsburg Music Hall

15, May 2013
For those of you who might be in New York City, Tim's performing a benefit concert for the Days and Nights Festival in conjunction with the Henry Miller Library with Philip Glass, Bryce Dessner (The National), Nico Muhly, and indie band Real Estate. 8pm, Sunday May 19th, at the Williamsburg Music Hall. Hope you can come down and enjoy some good music, and a fun time. Here's a link for more information.
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Watch Tim's Newest Video HONEST MUSIC

01, Dec 2012
Watch Tim's newest video, "Honest Music" by Nico Muhly feat. violinist Tim Fain. From PORTALS, a multimedia concert about the ways in which we connect in the digital age.

Check out my YouTube Channel for some recent videos.

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New CD out-Music by Michael Shapiro

02, Oct 2012
Here's a new CD that just came out 'Variation' music by Michael Shapiro, featuring performances by Tim Fain and cellist Sato Knudsen. Big thanks to producer/engineer Adam Abeshouse Click HERE for more info
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Joanna Newsom Philip Glass and Tim Fain in San Francisco

31, May 2012
It was a very special night performing with Joanna Newsom and Philip Glass at the Warfield Theater in San Francisco this past June. Joanna and I did a new arrangement of her song Sadie, and some trio versions of some of Philip's pieces. Philip and I also played Pendulum together. Stay tuned for more shows!
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Tibet House Benefit at Carnegie Hall

14, Feb 2012
I just performed at the 22nd Annual Tibet House Benefit at Carnegie Hall--performed with Rahzel, Das Racist,James Blake and Philip Glass and we all came back on stage to join Lou Reed in 'Beginning to See the Light' Check out my FaceBook page for pictures!
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Vanity Fair

01, Oct 2011
Vanity FairTim Fain in the October 2011 issue of Vanity Fair Magazine!  “Violinist Tim Fain plays like a virtuoso and thinks like a cinematographer. His new show, Portals, is a smart mix of sound and vision for the Facebook vision who love Bjork and Beethoven with equal ardor.”
-Vanity Fair
 
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Live Broadcast from Sweden

30, May 2011

Check out this link to a live broadcast of selections from the duo-recital Philip Glass and I performed in Uppsala, Sweden. And here's a video of the violin solo from Einstein on the Beach. Check out my Facebook Page for more.

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The Kitchen NYC Benefit

05, May 2011
Another benfit—yesterday, for The Kitchen NYC, I played a set with pianist/composer Nico Muhly, at Capitale, downtown. Yoko Ono donated an original drawing, of which everyone got a copy--what fun! A great hang. I'm working with Nico on an upcoming project of mine, a multimedia concert called Portals. Check out the Portals site: www.PortalsProject.com

Check out the Kitchen online—Debra Singer is amazing and this is a very classy group of people...who really know how to party.
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Art Production Fund Benefit

11, Apr 2011

What a night!! Just returned from performing for the Art Production Fund annual benefit show at the Park Avenue Armory here in my home city of NYC.

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Duo Recital Tour with Philip Glass

13, Feb 2011
thumb_PGTF_PhotoMore tour dates just announced, for duo recital concerts with composer and pianist Philip Glass. In addition to pieces for violin and piano, I'll be giving the European and South American premieres of the new Partita for Solo Violin:
  • May 13 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  • May 14 Middleburg, The Netherlands
  • May 15 Middleburg, The Netherlands
  • May 17 Tonhalle, Zurich, Switzerland
  • May 21 Ferrol, Spain
  • May 23 Upsalla, Sweden
  • May 27 Vitoria, Spain
  • May 28 Valladolid, Spain
  • May 29 Madrid, Spain
  • Jul 8 Ravello Festival, Ravello, Italy
  • Sept 10 Olinda, Brazil
  • Sept 13 Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • Sept 14 Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • Sept 15 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Sept 17 Salvador, Brazil
  • Sept 19 Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Black Swan's Academy Award

17, Feb 2011

Black Swan wins an ACADEMY AWARD!!! Go Natalie. I gotta say, she looked amazing on set, when we were filming too. She was really doing it, and that takes some serious dedication.

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Facebook me!

22, Jan 2011

Check out my Facebook Page for pictures and news and other good stuff!!

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ACLU Benefit Event

15, Sep 2010

Just played a benefit concert for the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) out on Ellis Island, with cellist Wendy Sutter and composer and pianist Philip Glass. They opened up a top-secret (hehe!) bridge from the Jersey side, so we actually drove there. After so many years living in NY, this was as close to the Statue of Liberty as I'd ever been. It was beautiful seeing it lit up at night at such close proximity. And of course I was very happy to support the ACLU and celebrate their big 90th.

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10, Jan 2008
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MOONLIGHT: TIM BRINGS SCORE FROM OSCAR-WINNING FILM TO LIFE
Download Tim's new track "FREEDOM" to help end modern slavery
Performance for Make Room to end the Rental Housing Crisis
Experience "Resonance" Tim's new Virtual Reality music video in collaboration with Google
New CD - FIRST LOVES Available Now
Concert and Live Video Stream with Dalai Lama
Sondre Lerche String Arrangement for "PLEASE"
Khan Academy Video Soundtrack

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