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A monolith could be described as an object of singular solidity. In this way, the project Monoliths represents the solo musical experiments of Portland, Oregon based (and English exported) artist Tim Yates. He admits to unexplained inspiration; a view of distant lights blinking from a bridge, rusted cabinet-maker's tools, hotels swept away by the sea, faceless abominations dressed up like people, and the dreams of cats. The music he gleans is often haunting, textural, and melodic, with roots as contrary as 8-bit electronica and psychedelic folk. Buzzing synthesizers mingle in a darkened lounge with a stately bass guitar, an old harpsichord, and thousands of home-recordings of captivatingly familiar oddities.
 
In 1999, shortly after immigrating to Portland from Winchester, England, Tim taught himself the bass guitar in order to form a rock n' roll band with co-conspiritor Chris Nelson. Gigging around the Pacific northwest under many revisions of bands, Tim formed an unusual style of bass playing and composition (based on "bad habits," he might tell you). It wasn't long before gleeful experimentation took full hold, and he began to explore electronically originated sounds and toy with whatever tangible instruments he could get his hands on. Longing for a new outlet for somewhat uncontrolled creativity, he began making music privately at his home, with just a cup of tea as company. Today he often plays music with good friends, but always finds time to record and perform his personal work. He hopes you find this music enjoyable, inspirational, or even perhaps educational.