Singer/Songwriter Tim Di Pasqua is re-issuing his 2001 debut solo release "MONSTER UNDER THESE CONDITIONS" for the first time on CD BABY. Having already released his PURPOSE OF LOVE - A TIM DI PASQUA SONGBOOK, featurng 22 of Tim's songs recorded by some of the best Pop Vocalists and stars of the Great White Way, Tim has finally put up his collection of sophisicated, smart, soulful and deeply passionate songs about love and relationships for you to enjoy. Released back in the summer of 2001, right before 9/11 this critically acclaimed album of 11 original tunes was sold mainly through Tim's own website and is now offered here at CD BABY. Tim is an award winning singer/songwriter/musician who has performed his own compositions all around the country but mainly in New York City from The Bitter End and Joe's Pub, to Town Hall and Carnegie Hall. Included on MONSTER is the hit MAYBE YOU DIDN"T HEAR ME, and well as SINCE LOVE"S COME AROUND, SO GOOD, AS FAMOUS AS THE MOON, THE BEST THAT I CAN DO, as well as the title track. These classic songs have beed performed by artists througout the NYC nightclub circuit and recorded by artists all over the world.As a singer, Tim Di Pasqua was born and raised in San Francisco, California and began his songwriting career in the late 70's. Being influenced by the "California" sound of Folk pop from artists such as JD Souther, Karla Bonoff. Joni Mitchell and James Taylor, Tim constructed songs full of beautiful harmonies and heartfelt lyrics. As Tim grew as both songwriter and musician, his inspiration came from such varied artists as Leon Russell, Todd Rundgren, U2, Prince, Led Zeppelin, Steely Dan and Sting, blending the classic rock song structure with soulful R & B chord phrasing giving birth to a hybrid of incredible sound and style. Now in 2005 Tim has been compared to Alannis Morisette, Pat metheny, Bruce Hornsby, Duncan Sheik, David Grey and as far from the pop world as you can get, Stephen Sondheim. Tim has created the music and lyrics for his original musical entitled "SYCHRONICITY"About the lives of five individuals who are thrown together and find out that they have more in common with each other than not, and that there are no accidents. Tim is the recipient of the BACKSTAGE BISTRO AWARD for Outstanding Singer/Instrumentalist and has received nine nominations from the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs for Outstanding Singer/Instrumentalist, Recording of the Year and Song of the year. Tim is also an OUT songwriter, fearlessly exploring and revealing his own personal take on love, the world, and human relationships. He also brings special attention to the fact that all relationships; gay or straight have the same intensity, passion, drama, and disfunction illustrating that deep down we are all pretty similar. You can read much more about Tim and his credits and his upcoming projects and appearances by visiting his website at www.timdipasqua.com "Di Pasqua's original songs are filled with honesty, beauty and intelligence" - TIME OUT, NEW YORK "The first thing you'll notice about Tim Di Pasqua's new recording is the quality of his material which is superb. The next thing you'll notice is the high level of production values that he insisted on. It's as professional and accomplished as anything put out by Sony or Arista" - SHOW BUSINESS WEEKLY "HE writes 'em, plays 'em, and sings 'em with great passion. He also tells em' like it is/ - VILLIAGE VOICE "Here's a name to remember - TIM DI PASQUA" New York Post "One of the most winning singer/songwriters around" New York Daily News