Musical monstrosity deposited in Halifax, Nova Scotia after the first 23 years in Burnley, England.
Praise for the 2012 self-titled debut
“This isn’t merely indie folk music: Paper Beat Scissors is a genuine work of effortless art.” – Pop Matters (USA)
“Crabtree’s more than one to watch, he’s one to listen to, now.” – Americana UK
“…potent enough for an otherworld experience.” – CBC
“…a beautiful work of art. If this doesn’t make it on the 2012 Polaris Prize Nominee list, there’s something wrong with that jury.” – Stage Door
“…you’ll be stirred for life.” – Leicester Bangs (UK)
“Tim Crabtree is incantatory on his self-titled debut album…” – NOW Magazine
“…impressive…” – Exclaim!
“…masterfully realized…” – The Coast
“It won’t be long before he has a large and devoted following. Get in on the ground floor now.” – Babysue (USA)
“I wish I could say more about this album’s genius, but I am truly at a loss for words.” – Unknown Trombone
“…a stunning debut album…” – Fulcrum
“…simply blown away.” – Grayowl Point
“A captivating sound…wonderful is not enough.” – Soundvat
“…a unique and glorious folk experience.” – Spill Magazine
“…powerful and uplifting…” – Nexus
Nice words for Flicker and the live show…
“Beautiful” – Laurie Brown, The Signal, CBC Radio 2
“Tim Crabtree has such a unique sound that it’s hard to put his ambient, folk melodies into word. Cinematic in scope, [it] builds dynamic results with the most subtle, gentle touch. Each time I see Tim… on stage… I leave speechless” – Herohill.com
“a haunting sound” – The Chronicle Herald, Halifax
“The songs simultaneously shimmer and float” – Kieler-Nachrichten, Kiel, Germany
The Paper Beat Scissors live show is an intense and intimate experience – solo finger-picked laments are paired with live loops and a haunting voice that slips into the music, then darts back out to pull the listener in. Paper Beat Scissors is heading out on a coast-to-coast Canadian tour in August and September 2011.
Relocated Brit Tim Crabtree began Paper Beat Scissors in 2008 following a move to Halifax, Nova Scotia. The last three years have seen national Canadian and European tours, national radio play on CBC and BBC and an opening slot for Mark Kozelek (Red House Painters, Sun Kil Moon). Videos have been made for the project by Chris Tootell (Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride) and Mitch Fillion (Southern Souls, la Blogotheque). Polaris Prize Nominated musician Mike Feuerstack (Snailhouse, Bell Orchestre) produced the debut Paper Beat Scissors full-length to be released in spring 2012. The album was mixed by Arcade Fire’s Jeremy Gara.
Tim is also a regular collaborator with Tanya Davis, appears on her latest album Clocks and Hearts Keep Going, and produced the music for her viral video ‘How to be Alone’, which just hit 3 million views on youtube.
Bandcamp: http://www.paperbeatscissors.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Paper-Beat-Scissors/33296413739
