Brian Tibbs Music
@briantibbsmusic.bsky.social
Unabashedly eclectic & idiosyncratic, drawing from many sources, mainly post-punk/industrial & classical. Formal training in classical music theory & composition, plus an abiding love of rock music & its various descendants. A few film scoring credits.
Wow - the first one reminds me of a Grimshaw painting, e.g.,
November 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Wow - the first one reminds me of a Grimshaw painting, e.g.,
Very happy to announce my latest release, Bloom.
A full description is in the comments. I hope you enjoy!
Bandcamp: briantibbs.bandcamp.com/album/bloom-2
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/6Xzy6Z...
Apple Music: geo.music.apple.com/album/bloom-...
A full description is in the comments. I hope you enjoy!
Bandcamp: briantibbs.bandcamp.com/album/bloom-2
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/6Xzy6Z...
Apple Music: geo.music.apple.com/album/bloom-...
October 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Very happy to announce my latest release, Bloom.
A full description is in the comments. I hope you enjoy!
Bandcamp: briantibbs.bandcamp.com/album/bloom-2
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/6Xzy6Z...
Apple Music: geo.music.apple.com/album/bloom-...
A full description is in the comments. I hope you enjoy!
Bandcamp: briantibbs.bandcamp.com/album/bloom-2
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/6Xzy6Z...
Apple Music: geo.music.apple.com/album/bloom-...
Not much in the way of natural beauty where I live, but every once in a while…
October 20, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Not much in the way of natural beauty where I live, but every once in a while…
Rest in Power, Queen
October 18, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Rest in Power, Queen
Don't like this decor? You've got another thing coming.
May 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Don't like this decor? You've got another thing coming.
Remember: your axe was made by someone's grandmother
May 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Remember: your axe was made by someone's grandmother
TIL that Survival Research Labs (SRL) is still around & doing their thing.
Founded in the late 70s, SRL are technicians using custom-built machinery that interacts & sometimes goes to pieces in noisy/violent live performances. Had a serious impact on my aesthetic.
One of their posters from 1981:
Founded in the late 70s, SRL are technicians using custom-built machinery that interacts & sometimes goes to pieces in noisy/violent live performances. Had a serious impact on my aesthetic.
One of their posters from 1981:
April 13, 2025 at 6:32 PM
TIL that Survival Research Labs (SRL) is still around & doing their thing.
Founded in the late 70s, SRL are technicians using custom-built machinery that interacts & sometimes goes to pieces in noisy/violent live performances. Had a serious impact on my aesthetic.
One of their posters from 1981:
Founded in the late 70s, SRL are technicians using custom-built machinery that interacts & sometimes goes to pieces in noisy/violent live performances. Had a serious impact on my aesthetic.
One of their posters from 1981:
Today I figured out (after about 100 years) the imperial motif from Star Wars, A New Hope...so simple, but oh so effective:
April 6, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Today I figured out (after about 100 years) the imperial motif from Star Wars, A New Hope...so simple, but oh so effective:
New single: Breath in the Machine, featuring Theresa Brooks.
The music's industrial edge masks a secret: the lead instrument is…bassoon. Through unconventional performance technique and electronic manipulation, it is distorted into unrecognizable forms against a propulsive beat. Links in comments.
The music's industrial edge masks a secret: the lead instrument is…bassoon. Through unconventional performance technique and electronic manipulation, it is distorted into unrecognizable forms against a propulsive beat. Links in comments.
March 12, 2025 at 1:33 PM
New single: Breath in the Machine, featuring Theresa Brooks.
The music's industrial edge masks a secret: the lead instrument is…bassoon. Through unconventional performance technique and electronic manipulation, it is distorted into unrecognizable forms against a propulsive beat. Links in comments.
The music's industrial edge masks a secret: the lead instrument is…bassoon. Through unconventional performance technique and electronic manipulation, it is distorted into unrecognizable forms against a propulsive beat. Links in comments.
Just saw the news that David Johansen died. He's pictured here (center) with New York Dolls circa 1972.
March 1, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Just saw the news that David Johansen died. He's pictured here (center) with New York Dolls circa 1972.
Kids now don't understand how it used to be...drivers harrowed daily by the disembodied heads of big cats. Therefore fast cars.
February 26, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Kids now don't understand how it used to be...drivers harrowed daily by the disembodied heads of big cats. Therefore fast cars.
February 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Actual autocomplete on YouTube...Padme telling Anakin she's pregnant with baby Jesus.
There is another Skywalker.
There is another Skywalker.
February 7, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Actual autocomplete on YouTube...Padme telling Anakin she's pregnant with baby Jesus.
There is another Skywalker.
There is another Skywalker.
Guess they didn’t stop
January 29, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Guess they didn’t stop
Work from anywhere, they said
January 18, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Work from anywhere, they said
I forgot to mention the score by Wojciech Kilar. The main theme is a minor key waltz with a lovely chromatic melody, which I hurriedly notated here just for the silly fun of it (key of A minor).
January 13, 2025 at 11:22 PM
I forgot to mention the score by Wojciech Kilar. The main theme is a minor key waltz with a lovely chromatic melody, which I hurriedly notated here just for the silly fun of it (key of A minor).
"I bring shareware"
December 24, 2024 at 2:35 PM
"I bring shareware"
The Hell of Endless Rebirth (Japan, 13th century)
Perfect theme for a Monday?
Perfect theme for a Monday?
December 9, 2024 at 2:07 PM
The Hell of Endless Rebirth (Japan, 13th century)
Perfect theme for a Monday?
Perfect theme for a Monday?
Me at my computer, in my head
December 8, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Me at my computer, in my head
Who remembers Propaganda magazine?
November 27, 2024 at 5:26 PM
Who remembers Propaganda magazine?
September 1, 2024 at 7:55 PM
August 26, 2024 at 10:26 PM
In the 70s they made it smell like orange…it was awesome
August 13, 2024 at 11:59 AM
In the 70s they made it smell like orange…it was awesome