Timothy Scott is an instrumental recording artist primarily known for his solo instrumental guitar compositions.
Early life Scott was born and brought up in Hazel Grove, a suburb of Stockport, England. He attended Hazel Grove High School and Salford College of Music, but "dropped out before he got kicked out", finding that he could not cope with the written work due to his dyslexia. He later studied for a diploma at The Guitar Institute, London (now known as The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance).
Music career Scott's music career began in 2003 when he self-released his debut album Bald on the Inside via Acer Records set up in 2002 and named after Scott's private recording studio. He distributed the album through the bookstores Borders across the UK, where he also performed live sets. The album peaked inside their top 200 sellers list and received generally positive reviews.Bald on the Inside album review – Guitarist January 2004 Issue 245 by Ben Bartlett (page 166)Bald on the Inside album review – Guitar Techniques (magazine) January 2004 GTC94 by Cliff Douse (page 8)Bald on the Inside album review – Guitar & Bass Magazine February 2004 Vol 14 No 20 by John Callaghan (Page 18)
The Bald on the Inside press reviews opened the opportunity for Scott to work with BBC Radio 1 DJ Judge Jules, writing and performing on the instrumental guitar track "Puesta Del Sol" for Judge Jules' debut album Proven Worldwide."Mix has Scott to be a hit" – Manchester Evening News The Diary 20 April 2005 by Dianne Bourne (page 7) Scott played live guitar over his backroom Funky House/Dirty Electro DJ set during the BBC Radio 1 weekend in Ibiza on 15 and 16 August 2005."Stockport music maestro Tim Scott has been going down a storm on the white isle." – Manchester Evening News The Diary, 1 September 2005 by Carmel Thomason (page 7)"Guitar Man Tim Wows Ibiza Crowds" – Manchester Evening News The Diary, 4 September 2006 By Dianne Bourne (page 7)"In A Spin in Ibiza" – Stockport Times East, 26 October 2006 By Lisa Kenyon (page 31) From 2005–2008 Scott performed at clubs in Ibiza and the UK, alongside Judge Jules and other artists such as Jon Fitz and Katherine Ellis."Tim's A (Laser) Shooting Star" – Manchester Metro News Friday, 8 September 2006 by Paul R Taylor (page 4)”DJ fight for Jules' crown” - Manchester Evening News Friday, 21st March, 2008 by Adam Moss
Scott's second solo album, Guitar Mashing, was released on 26 November 2008. The album was critically well-received,Guitar Mashing album review – Musician. Spring 2009 by Keith Ames (page 41)Guitar Mashing album review – Guitarist February 2009 issue 312 by Simon Bradley (page 160)Guitar Mashing album review – Guitar Techniques (magazine) April 2009 by Jason Sidwell (page 90)Guitar Mashing album review – CityLife Friday, 20 February 2009 by Paul TaylorGuitar Mashing album review – Stockport Express Wednesday, 15 April 2009 by Matthew Davis (page 31) with Total Guitar describing Scott's music as a blend between "guitar mastery (think Vai and Satriani) with chilled Ibiza sounds".Guitar Mashing album review – Total Guitar (magazine) February 2009 issue No.185 by Lucy Rice (page 37) Since the release of Guitar Mashing Scott had been releasing digital singles, beginning with "Amy Jane", which was released in late 2009 to positive reviews.Amy Jane single review – Total Guitar (magazine) December 2009 issue No.196 by Lucy Rice (page 12)Amy Jane single review – CityLife Friday, 27 November 2009 by Sarah Walters (page 22)Amy Jane single review – Sound on Sound – The UK’s Biggest Selling Music Recording Magazine, January 2010 by Sam Inglis (page 150) The grouped release of "Amy Jane", "Angel Dust" and "4:AM" singles and the digital release of Bald on the Inside all in November 2009, were all encompassed under the Acer Records umbrella.Amy Jane single review – Sound on Sound January 2010 issue 312 by Sam Inglis (page 150)
At the end of July 2010, Scott took delivery of Jackson Soloist, a custom-made guitar described by The Manchester Evening News as his one-off sparkly pink Custom Shop Jackson Guitar in his signature shade…".
Discography Studio albums YearAlbumInfo 1997 Retrospective Guitar Mashing 2003 Bald on the Inside 2008 Guitar Mashing 2011 Ibiza Mayhem 2012 (rebranded in 2025 to - Ibiza Mayhem Twenty Twelve) 2014 Guitar Mashing Decade 2014 Ultimate Miami Dance Guitar 2017 Scott Mashing 2017 Driving Rock Anthems (Instrumental Road Trip) 2018 Ibiza Summer House (Sunset Beach Vibes) 2018 Synesthesia 2020 88025 2023 Tim Scott 2023 Extended*Tim Scott artist profile on Spotify*Tim Scott artist profile on Apple Music
EPs YearEPInfo 2011 Ibiza Mayhem 2012 Magnesium Black
Singles YearSingleInfo 2003 4:AM 2008 Angel Dust 2009 Amy Jane 2010 Cosmic Ignition 2010 Cataclysmic Pink 2011 One Life 2011 Rio Gold Dust 2011 Dirty Mule 2011 Ibiza Mayhem 2012 Magnesium Black 2012 Rok1 2012 Jelly Skeletons 2012 Skye Surfing 2012 I Found Love 2013 Fly Away [feat. Ruthybabez] 2013 I Don't Wanna Be 2013 Harmonic Elevator 2014 Without U 2014 Ibiza’s Secret Garden 2014 Angel Dust (Strings) 2015 Gorton Monastery 2015 Bring on the Night 2016 Chasing Sunrise 2017 Snowflakes in June 2017 New Moon on Sunday (Blue Jean 88025 Mix) 2018 Es Vedrà 2018 El Toro 2018 Justification 2018 Screen Zombie 2019 Cala d’Hort 2019 Indigo Beach 2019 Summer 2019 Summer (Extended Mix) 2019 Sahara 2019 Sahara (Extended Mix) 2020 Appassionato 2020 Mr Lilac 2020 Mr Lilac (Extended Mix) 2020 Scott Funky 2020 Sodium Amber 2020 Sodium Amber (Extended Mix) 2021 Glass Zebra 2021 Glass Zebre (Extended) 2021 Roller Skating 2021 Roller Skating (Extended) 2021 The Spanish Whistler 2022 God's Heart 2022 God's Heart (Extended) 2022 Escape To Paradise 2022 Escape To Paradise (Extended) 2022 Escape To Paradise (Club Mix) 2022 Luna Blue Sky 2022 Luna Blue Sky (Extended) 2022 Endless Summer 2022 Endless Summer (Extended) 2022 On Christmas Day 2023 Floating Away 2023 The Last Goodbye 2024 Opus 119 2024 Opus 119 (Extended) 2024 Spiekeroog 2025 Blue Sky Turquoise Sea 2025 Summer Rain 2026 Down in San José
Session and collaboration discography Studio albums YearAlbumArtistTrack Info 2006 Proven Worldwide Judge Jules "Puesta Del Sol" (Track 6) - features a Flamenco Guitar melody written and played by Tim Scott - recorded at Acer Studios [ allmusic "Proven Worldwide"] 2006 VS Mike Koglin "Mercury" (Track 3) - features an Electric Guitar melody written and played by Tim Scott - recorded at Fortress Studio's, London Mike Koglin "VS" CD album Sleeve notes 2009 Bring The Noise Judge Jules "City Rockers (Marcus Twiddle Edit)" (Track 8) - features the guitar melody from "Ibiza's Secret Garden" - (Track 2) on Tim Scott's Guitar Mashing album
Singles YearSingleArtistTrack Info 2006 "Grace of God" One Hit Wonders "Serial Diva Remix" (Track 5) - features a rolling bass line written played and recorded by Tim Scott at Acer Studios Discogs "Grace Of God"
References
External links
Official website Discogs discography