Based in Alabama, John Tinger has been writing compelling original music for over 30 years. It is the sonic texture, dynamic intensity, and the timbre and colors that compel him to compose solely instrumental scores with a focus on the acoustic guitar. John's artistic influences are quite diverse, ranging from Pat Metheny and Alex Degrassi to Will Ackerman, Claude Debussy, Franz Liszt, Chopin, George Winston, and many others. He is also an accomplished film producer who frequently creates the scores for his productions.
this is very introspective! perfect for a movie trailer or score! ambient, watery and flowing. tells a beautiful story! Instrumental, Jazz, New Age Jazz
this has an ECM jazz mood in the vein of old Pat Metheny and ralph Towner albums. It is free flowing and perfect for a movie score! It has both nylon string classical guitar and electric. also, a smooth jazz feel. Instrumental, Jazz, New Age Jazz
These three compositions are from my new guitar concerto, "A Day on The Eastern Shore". They are an instrumental journey along the Atlantic shore, expressing the various moods of the sea! Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
These three compositions are from my new guitar concerto, "A Day on The Eastern Shore". They are an instrumental journey along the Atlantic shore, expressing the various moods of the sea! Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
These three compositions are from my new guitar concerto, "A Day on The Eastern Shore," an instrumental journey along the Atlantic shore, expressing the various moods of the sea. Sentimental, inspiring and evocative. Flashbacks to true love and a life well-lived. Holding hands, watching a sunset. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
This is the quintessential DREAMY, BUBBLY, FLOATING section, the all time natural high of being carried away by bliss, like meeting one's soul mate! A young lady once described this piece as "bubbles floating around". Airy, like floating safely in the clear blue sky. Instrumental, Jazz, New Age Jazz
atmospheric selection to take you far away to a mysterious, and delightful land! Heaven, Nirvana! This is great for video games, fantasy movies, anything that requires a hypnotic, and mesmerizing beauty. Also, anything nature. Instrumental, New Age, Atmospheres
This is the full version of "Karma's Song", with a two way radio effect to create a nostalgic, feel, a semblance to be distant from past memories of joy. Great song for nostalgic, driving down a lonely highway film. Also retro themed films taking one back to the 70's for example. Instrumental, Jazz, New Age Jazz
The "sun smiles through the clouds", showing you the light is emerging now to wash away your struggles. perfect for themes on overcoming and entering new experiences. Also romantic films, and serious dramas, and wherever you might find it useful! Documentaries, and anything about nature. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
This one is a prequel to Galilean Dawn. A composition evocative of the noise and confusion among the temple patrons of biblical times. The gloom of the village and the noise of men is vacated as the Disciples (Christ's) head to the quiet of the sea! Perfect song for a middle eastern themed film. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Guitar
The somber uncertainty of being lost in no man's land. The delirious calm and almost beautiful eeriness depicts the gamut of emotions of war weary soldiers. Perfect for very dramatic films, television movies, where you want to unconsciously evoke strong emotions. Also good for victory scenes. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Imagery evocative of being alone at sea, drifting along with the rolling swells of the deep south Atlantic. The use of the slide, creates a remarkable resemblance to the singing of whales! This song is perfect for scenes that require a deep hypnotic trance, deep beauty, far lands, ethereal places. Instrumental, Jazz, New Age Jazz
Feel the continuous movement of the waves, as you ride the swells! The surfer at his blissful moment! Great for surfer themes, nature shows, video games, beach films and scenes, romantic scenes. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Ever dream of being alone, but not lonely, just inspired in one of your favorite environments? We all have at one time or another! A bit of nostalgia this tune conjures. A long walk in a rocky mountain meadow, perhaps? A sunset on a sandy beach? A beautiful rainbow washes away our worldly stress. Instrumental, Jazz, New Age Jazz
This is a colorful expression of the dawning day at the Spring of Gihon (one of the rivers of Eden in the book of Genesis). It has a Mixture of jazzy and new age idioms and colors. This would be perfect for documentaries, film trailers, anything nature oriented, and even fantasy films. Instrumental, Jazz, Novelty Jazz
Driving and inspiring mood, a crescendo of forward motion to greater heights! Use this for moments of achievement, overcoming obstacles, success scenes. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
This one has a somewhat Latin feel to it, with it's percussive elements, and the use of clarinet. A conjuring of the balmy sunny, Indian summer days along the eastern shore! Great for scenes where a group of people are enjoying the festivities drinking tequila at beach resort. Instrumental, Jazz, Novelty Jazz
Another ambient composition from the album,"Everything Coincidental". Ever feel as if you are running from something and you can't really figure out the root? This tune has movement symbolic of running, running, running? Forward or backward? Perfect song for confused man searching his soul! Gen X. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
A dreamy, mystical feel, reminiscent of days gone by. A lone seafarer basks in the rhythm of the powerful rolling swells of the south pacific. He dreams of his fantasy maiden, as the swells evoke the imagery of his passion and desires, allowing the rhythm of the waves to move them both! Instrumental, Jazz, New Age Jazz
Ever wonder what it was like being along the shores of the Sea of Galilee around the time of Christ, 2000 years ago, at dawn, early in the morning twilight, as the birds start to sing? Sheer peace, Nirvana, bliss! Use this one for a historical rendering, Biblical, Spanish theme. perfect for sea film, Instrumental, Classical, Classical Guitar
A perfectly befitting description/imagery of peaceful days, along the Atlantic shore beneath the leaden skies of autumn, as striped bass maraud the whitewashed shores. Use this for a love story with depth, heavy content, serious dialogue. Also fishing shows, coming of age, and heavy drama. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
Imagine a beautiful flower blooming among the winter's snow! Sheer beauty, the symbol of summer, coexisting among the symbol of winter. A song with a somewhat pop feel, and sentimental romance, with a hint of Americana/folk quality. This is perfect for a romantic scene, a simple outdoor kiss. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Simply, a quite unique and poignant guitar improvisational arrangement of the classic Christmas tune "Silent Night." A nice slow, homey, sentimental, nostalgic rendition. Backwoods country scenes, snow falling, Mom baking apple pie, Dad making homemade toys for the kids. Merry Christmas folks! Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Guitar
A song for serious inspiration! When times are hard, keep up the faith! Blessings are around the corner, actually here right now! Great for romance films and shows, scenes where people need inspiration and hope, documentaries, real life dramas. Instrumental, Spiritual, Inspirational
A song from my debut album,"Everything Coincidental". It is the opening song, an improvisation depicting a serene, and most sublime stroll through the countryside on a snowy Christmas morning. This is well suited for documentaries, movies with an outdoor nature theme, and coming of age films! Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Anyone like the great outdoors? Sitting in cold marsh, mid-winter waiting for ducks at the crack of dawn! Ah, the sweetest time of mental refuge, as the day awakens to the songs of nature, and the fiery hues ascending from the East. A reflection on the winter marsh. Perfect for a man seeking answers, Instrumental, New Age, Solos (Strings)
From the album, "Everything Coincidental", an intensely atmospheric composition portraying the stage in many peoples' lives where they suddenly awaken to what truly has meaning. A very haunting piece, slightly delirious. This will fit well in anything dark and haunting. Even great for a mystery! Instrumental, New Age, Atmospheres
