Tim Conrardy

I just learned of Tim's passing when I tried to e-mail him. Thanks for creating this site.

 

Tim was my best friend in grade school and junior high here in Washington state. We had many great childhood adventures! (And hello to David and the rest of Tim's family!) We started playing guitar at the same time, and had a blast learning and jamming together.

 

After Tim's family moved away, we fell out of contact for many years. Then a couple of years ago, Tim found me on the Internet. We caught up and shared some creative things we'd done since last seeing rach other. We'd planned to do some musical collaboration over the Internet in the future.

 

When Tim contacted me after all those years, I could see he was still the nicest guy, never a trace of malice or guile, always kind, always creative. We need more folks like Tim in the world, so sad to see him gone from us. But his memory leaves me with a good feeling.

 

--Randy

Bellingham, WA

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).

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)

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-

I remember having a problem in Cubase on my Atari (I was a newbie). I mailed him and got an answer right away. He was a kind man with great ears! Thanks Tim for that one message that gave me the kickstart!

Tim:

Thankyou for helping all of us Atari music folks over so many years.

The tips and knowledge you shared was invaluable. Many thanks

I know your efforts helped alot of us.

R.I.P.

 

LW

For everybody who doesn't know it yet... his music will be here forever... in our archive
FADING TWILIGHT - music from the atari scene:

http://fading-twilight.atari.org/browser/index.php?dir=fading_twilight_excerpt_07%2FTUNEZ%2FCONRARDY%2F

http://fading-twilight.atari.org/browser/index.php?dir=fading_twilight_excerpt_08%2FTUNEZUP2%2FCONRARDY%2F

http://fading-twilight.atari.org/browser/index.php?dir=fading_twilight_excerpt_11%2Ftunezup3%2Fc%2Fconrardy%2F

Rest in peace, TIM.