Tim Thorney
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Tim Thorney is a Canadian guitarist
, songwriter, and record producer
, currently working out of Tattoo Sound + Music in Toronto
.
Drastic Measures
album. In 1983 and 1984, he was a singer, songwriter and keyboard player with The Front
, a Canadian studio band
that released two albums of pop rock
.
In 1995, Tim co-founded Great Big Music studios with his younger brother Tom Thorney, which later became Tattoo Sound + Music. Through their studio work the Thorney brothers have won advertising awards for many commercial campaigns in both Canada and the U.S., these awards include a Gemini Award
and three Daytime Emmy Awards for the hit show Rolie Polie Olie
. They have produced jingles for many high-end clients, including FedEx
, Sympatico, 7up and the Ford Motor Company
.
In addition to his work in film and television, Tim has worked with many Canadian music artists. Some of these collaborations include producing The Rankins' 2001 album Song Dog
, co-producing and Jimmy Rankin
's 2003 album Handmade
(he also co-wrote a track with Jimmy), and co-producing Alanis Morissette
's 2004 album So-Called Chaos
.
In 2008, Thorney produced country artist Alex J. Robinson
's debut album, Never Say Never, which featured the hit single "Breakin' on the Love Thing". In 2010, Thorney continued his association with Robinson, on her album, The Getaway. Also in 2010, Thorney was involvied in producing singer-songwriter Andrea Ramolo. Albums for both Robinson and Ramolo were released on Thorniac Records, co-owned by Thorney.
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
, songwriter, and record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, currently working out of Tattoo Sound + Music in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
.
History
Thorney first came to prominence as a recording engineer and songwriter. In 1981, he co-wrote most of Lisa DalBello'sLisa Dalbello
Dalbello is a Canadian recording artist, songwriter, and voice actress. She released three albums in the pop and pop/rock genre in her late teens, from 1977 through 1981 under her full name...
Drastic Measures
Drastic Measures (Dalbello album)
Drastic Measures is the third album by Lisa Dalbello. It includes songs written together with Bryan Adams and her mother Yolanda Dalbello.- Track listing :-Production:* Produced by: Bob Esty for Fave Rave Productions* Basic tracks for "Dr...
album. In 1983 and 1984, he was a singer, songwriter and keyboard player with The Front
The Front (Canadian band)
The Front was a Canadian band, based in Toronto, that released two well-received albums and several singles in the early 1980s, the most notable single of which is "The Haunting "...
, a Canadian studio band
Studio band
A studio band is a musical band that is in regular employment of a Music Recording business for the purpose of playing music on recordings featuring a separate performer. The term may also refer to a band that does not perform live....
that released two albums of pop rock
Pop rock
Pop rock is a music genre which mixes a catchy pop style and light lyrics in its guitar-based rock songs. There are varying definitions of the term, ranging from a slower and mellower form of rock music to a subgenre of pop music...
.
In 1995, Tim co-founded Great Big Music studios with his younger brother Tom Thorney, which later became Tattoo Sound + Music. Through their studio work the Thorney brothers have won advertising awards for many commercial campaigns in both Canada and the U.S., these awards include a Gemini Award
Gemini Award
The Gemini Awards are annual television broadcasting industry awards in Canada.First awarded in 1986, the Geminis celebrate the achievements of TV members of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. Essentially, it presents awards for the best television productions in Canada. Awards are...
and three Daytime Emmy Awards for the hit show Rolie Polie Olie
Rolie Polie Olie
Rolie Polie Olie is a children's television series produced by Nelvana and created by William Joyce. The show centers on a little boy who is composed of several spheres and other three-dimensional geometric shapes...
. They have produced jingles for many high-end clients, including FedEx
FedEx
FedEx Corporation , originally known as FDX Corporation, is a logistics services company, based in the United States with headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee...
, Sympatico, 7up and the Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automaker based in Dearborn, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. The automaker was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. In addition to the Ford and Lincoln brands, Ford also owns a small stake in Mazda in Japan and Aston Martin in the UK...
.
In addition to his work in film and television, Tim has worked with many Canadian music artists. Some of these collaborations include producing The Rankins' 2001 album Song Dog
Song Dog
Song Dog is the first album by Jimmy Rankin, released on August 14, 2001 .-Track listing:# "Followed Her Around" – 4:02# "Midnight Angel" – 3:59# "Drunk and Crucified" – 3:52# "Lighthouse Heart" – 4:10# "Wasted" – 4:21...
, co-producing and Jimmy Rankin
Jimmy Rankin
Jimmy Rankin is a Canadian country and folk artist. A member of The Rankin Family, Rankin has also released four solo studio albums. As a solo artist, Rankin was named Roots Artist of the Year in 2002 by the Canadian Country Music Association...
's 2003 album Handmade
Handmade
Handmade may refer to:* Handmade , 2003* Handmade , 2010* HandMade Films, George Harrison's production company* Rhino Handmade, a record label-See also:...
(he also co-wrote a track with Jimmy), and co-producing Alanis Morissette
Alanis Morissette
Alanis Nadine Morissette is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter, guitarist, record producer, and actress. She has won 16 Juno Awards and seven Grammy Awards, was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards and also shortlisted for an Academy Award nomination...
's 2004 album So-Called Chaos
So-Called Chaos
-Personnel:*Alanis Morissette – vocals, producer, piano, keyboards, art direction*Eric Avery – bass*Chris Lord-Alge – mixing*Kenny Aronoff – drums*Paul Bushnell – bass*Scott Gordon – programming, engineer, drum programming*Bill Lane – assistant engineer...
.
In 2008, Thorney produced country artist Alex J. Robinson
Alex J. Robinson
Alex J. Robinson is a female country music singer/songwriter.-History:In 2008, Alex J. Robinson issued her debut album, Never Say Never. The album contained her debut single, "Breakin' on the Love Thing", which peaked at #21 on the Radio and Records Canadian country chart. Her second album, The...
's debut album, Never Say Never, which featured the hit single "Breakin' on the Love Thing". In 2010, Thorney continued his association with Robinson, on her album, The Getaway. Also in 2010, Thorney was involvied in producing singer-songwriter Andrea Ramolo. Albums for both Robinson and Ramolo were released on Thorniac Records, co-owned by Thorney.
The Front
- 1983 Gina's At A Party (Duke StreetDuke Street RecordsDuke Street Records was a Canadian independent record label. The label was established in 1984 by Andrew Hermant and ceased operations in 1994. The Universal Music Group took over the label when it disappeared....
) - 1984 Underworld
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN Country | CAN AC | CAN | |||
| 1993 | "Missing Person" | 29 | 27 | Some Other Time | |
| "Fortunate Home" | 17 | ||||
| 1994 | "Chains" (with Cassandra Vasik Cassandra Vasik Cassandra Vasik is a Canadian country singer/songwriter from Blenheim, Ontario. Vasik won the 1992 Canadian Country Music Association "Rising Star" award as well as the 1992 Juno Award for Best Country Female Vocalist.-Albums:- Singles :... ) |
54 | |||
| "All the Things I Do" | 38 |