“Tingen has discovered a new approach to music in general, and the guitar in particular. ”
– John McLaughlin, composer and guitarist.
“Paul is definitely to best music tech interviewer I’ve ever dealt with – a real pro!”
– Bob Clearmountain, legendary mixer.
“Miles Beyond is masterfully done. This eye-opening book is a must for all fans of music.” – All About Jazz.
I am an author, editor, journalist, musician, and mindfulness teacher.
I’m the author of the widely acclaimed book Miles Beyond, the Electric Explorations of Miles Davis, 1967-1991 (Billboard, 2001), and have written over a thousand articles, the vast majority interviews with well-known artists, producers and mixers.
My ‘zen guitarist’ tag was first used in a description of me in the London listings mag Time Out, because my music is in part inspired by the Zen practice of Thich Nhat Hanh.
I am an ordained member of Thich Nhat Hanh’s Order of Interbeing , and have founded three mindfulness meditation groups, including the Heart of London Sangha, the Northern Lights Sangha in Scotland, and the Heart of Practice sangha near Plum Village, Thich Nhat Hanh’s original monastery. I am involved in setting up the Flower Fresh Education center there.
My sons are both musicians. Joey (above) works in a pop/EDM direction and is signed to the French Low Wood label. He has enjoyed hits on Beatport and Soundcloud and works with well-known artists in France, the UK, and the USA.
Raphael sings, raps, plays piano, and produces. He released two French rap albums under the name Larizz, and has just finished a great album of new songs under the artist name Yano.
My debut album, May The Road Rise To Meet You appeared in 1997. It was inspired by the practice of Thich Nhat Hanh and supported by him. I continue to perform, and work on my second album, Metamorphosis is still in progress. The legendary Paul Buckmaster (David Bowie, Elton John) did a string arrangement.
As a journalist, I’ve had over a thousand articles published, in many countries and languages. Publications that have published my articles include Mojo, Sound On Sound, BBC Music, The Guardian, Guitarist, Audio Technology, Sound & Recording, and many more.
As a free-lance editor, I was the main editor and writer for Mix With The Masters‘ Filter magazine, 2022-24, and edit other people’s work. I have also written and edited music documentary scripts for the Produce Like A Pro YouTube channel, which have amassed many millions of views. Two of my favorites are about Django Reinhardt, and about Abbey Road, of which the legendary studio said, “the storytelling is excellent – we don’t think anyone has told the story in such detail, so this is a real first and will be a wonderful resource for music & production fans.”
I have a substack blog called Are U Sure?, which is a commentary on world events from the perspective of Zen and serving life rather than the machine. I have also written articles about mindfulness for several magazines and newspapers.