(arroyo) Abstractions is a sprawling landscape of sound crafted by a remarkably singular and inventive artist. Swirls of processed guitar, strings, and piano drift over fragments of electronic chatter
and curiously indescribable percussive phrases, evoking a living, breathing sonic
ecosystem. These elements merge gracefully to form a cohesive whole that exudes a
beautiful sense of mystery.

An accomplished multi-instrumentalist, Tim Rutili is the front-person of the renowned Chicago
bands Califone and Red Red Meat. He was also a member of Ugly Casanova with his
RRM/Califone bandmate Brian Deck and has contributed instrumentation to groups such as
Joan Of Arc, Modest Mouse, and others.