American singer-songwriter (born 1947, died 1975) celebrated for a remarkable vocal range and a body of work that moved from folk into jazz-inflected and avant‑garde experiments.

Born February 14, 1947. Died June 29, 1975 (age 28). Father of musician Jeff Buckley. Renowned for his extraordinary voice and experimental albums including Lorca and Starsailor.

DeBaser reviews emphasize Tim Buckley’s extraordinary voice and restless experimentation. Critics trace his path from folk beginnings through jazz- and avant‑garde‑inflected records. Key albums frequently highlighted are Goodbye and Hello, Happy Sad, Lorca and Starsailor. Later, more commercial records receive mixed responses.

For:Fans of experimental folk and psychedelic music, vocal enthusiasts, and listeners exploring 1960s-70s avant‑garde singer-songwriters.

 “Carnival song” is a skipping lullaby of street organs, childish tambourines, trembling dissonances... It’s a Fellinian number, with Nino Rota carrying a psychedelic monkey on his shoulders.

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 "Song To The Siren" is the emblem of a unique interstellar journey, Tim's voice a turbulent rise and fall of daring and impossible notes that tear your heart and hold it to you, solitary Star Navigator.

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 No one has ever managed to create the void around the voice like Tim Buckley

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