This memorial was created to remember Tim Conrardy who was born on March 25, 1957 and passed away on February 28, 2009. He touched many people's lives, particularly with his music and sounds. He was a resident of northern California for the last 30 years, but through the internet he had an impact far beyond that area. His online presence at Tim's Atari Midi World has many examples of his music and helpful articles, and his large collection of sounds reflects his extreme talent and will continue to be a well-used resource for musicians. When his passing was announced on www.kvraudio.com it generated 22 pages of condolences and thoughts from around the world within less than a day, including numerous mentions of his unfailing cheerfulness and helpfulness. There are additional postings and threads here and here, with songs written and software released in his memory. His recent co-workers created a summary of his sound-designing career.. If Tim touched your life, please share your thoughts here by leaving candles, condolences, and memories.
Latest Condolences
| Patbo |
Timbo it's Christmas Time. |
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Some how TIM, being back in the Bay Area is not the same this year without our every year get together. You are so deep in my heart and thoughts , especially this time of year. My prayers for your parents, for your brothers and sisters, and center family. Mostly I pray and send my love to Diane and Christina at this special time.
I miss you every day, and your music WILL NOT go forgotten......Your reward comes in Heaven and your music shall flourish long after we are all gone.....
You touched so many ives, there is not a single corner of this earth that you did not touch someones life through your music, spirit, kindness , soul and heart.....
Bless you TIMBO, I miss you but rejoice that you are in the heavens above watching over all of us, and that one day you and our loved ones will all be together again.
I will have to wait, but I look for you invert cloud formation I see.
Your brother in music,
Patbo -out-
I only knew Tim because of his online Atari site (he helped me in my Falcon days) and for one free form live musical collaboration we did together (along with others). It was put together by Rick Escobar.
I just found some video files of a few of the pieces we did...
http://www.particlesalad.com/video/uno.mov
http://www.particlesalad.com/video/dos.mov
http://www.particlesalad.com/video/tres.mov
http://www.particlesalad.com/video/quattro.mov
Enjoy...
Timbo, your music and friendship will last forever.
I was crushed to look up Tim’s Midi World on the Internet to find a link that said you have moved on. Although I never had a chance to meet you face to face, you have been a caring and understanding person to me on the net in your Email’s for many years and I will miss you deeply. I will miss your friendship, guidance and advice on my projects and most of all the hart and soul of your music that we will miss now.
Author of Micro*Music, (A.K.A. Railroad to him).
| Marc C |
An Amazing Creative Talent |
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As a newcomer to the world of soft synths, TimC (as I knew him) made my early travels a lot more interesting and educational. I only wish I could've learned more from him.
My most sincere condolences to Tim's family.
Adieu, Tim. You'll be missed!
Marc C. (Ohm)
| patrick mcdowell |
hey Timbo |
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For over 30 years we played music, laughed and you patiently mentored me with every question in the book about MIDI, atari, and then we would hook up and play..sometimes ninths passed, sometimes years.....but non the less it was as if Time had not passed. You and I could create musical genius , on the spot, in the moment, watching each others hands and fingers , following along wither eyes, ears, hearts imaginations and soul filled wonder at what each of us could and were doing musically.
Magic, true awe inspiring musical magic. Then you had to go, 6 months ago you left this earthly place, for the heavens above , you left family, friends, and thousands of others that I observe their contacts daily, weekly.
Tim my dear friend I miss you each and every day. I learn more now alone with you gone , but with you in my heart and mind as if I was going to see you this Christmas as we have for oh so many years past . And I could show a you a thing or two about what I have learned.
Timbo , in your passing I have learned so many things about my music, my musical passion and MIDI that you should be proud. Sometimes I look simply at the clouds and play...watching for that quick glimpse of you passing along from that clouds to the ground and back into the heavens...
Tim it's been 6 months and my admiration , love and awe of you will never pass......Patbo - out-