Richard E is an American (L.A.) based composer/producer for recording artist Annabel (lee). In November 2023 he talked about being brought up in North East England and watching bands at Newcastle City Hall.
“I still miss the people, pubs and beautiful countryside of the North East!” said Richard (link to interview below).
He also talked about his solo album featuring David J, founding member and bassist with UK post-punk masters Bauhaus. David J appears on four songs including stand out track Satellite Night “he got the vibe spot on” and Mike Garson (David Bowie’s pianist) on The Great Showing.
If you haven’t heard Bauhaus why not tune in to feel the apocalyptic power of ‘In the Flat Field’ with vocalist Pete Murphy spitting lyrics like Leonard Cohen on speed.
I first heard Bauhaus in 1984 after loaning their album from the sound and vision department of my local library. From that day on music tastes entered a dark and enigmatic phase, but let’s get back to the solo album Richard released in 2023….
“Opening Scene’ in the cinematic/theatrical sense felt right for the title of my first solo album, where I begin to tell my own story. The phrase also conjures up the idea of a society that is becoming wiser and more enlightened” explained Richard.
After the release a number of positive reviews from mags and webzines dropped into Richard’s inbox….
“It’s doing quite well, I just found out the album has entered the NACC (North American College & Community Radio) Top 200 Chart at #164!” added Richard.
Echoes and Dust said “Richard E comes up with nine coherent, fluid musical pieces that have so much to offer. Eventually, with Opening Scene Richard E created an album that promises so much more to come.”
This from RocDaFuqOut… “Through his post-punk roots and contemporary sounds and influences, Richard E has created his own masterfully introspective pandemic record. A seamless and effortlessly fluid record that blends rock, post punk, electronica, and psychedelic influences into one harmonious whole.”
First single ‘To the Moon’ put a shine on the album.
Click Roll Boom said…“Psychedelic and transfixing, ‘To the Moon’ immerses the listener in a dreamy, hypnotic soundscape. A truly mesmerizing auditory journey, featuring soft, gentle guitars, subtly percussive drums, well-placed keys that add a sparkling touch, and occasional electrifying, yet still tranquil, moments”
Pan M 360 said…“The track feels a bit like the more exploratory work of The Beatles but under a more new wave lens. A love letter to chilled-out psychedelia”.
Richard added…“I hope the album creates enough interest for the live band to be booked for some serious gigs. I’m really looking forward to presenting the songs live! I’ve got an amazing group of musicians on board, including guitarist Eric Klerks from the Captain Beefheart Magic Band, and jazz guitarist Jon Dalton, who started out playing rock music”.
For further info contact >
https://furtherout.bandcamp.com/album/opening-scene
‘Opening Scene’ album stream and buy links > https://kud.li/FUR017
interview from November 2023 >
Alikivi February 2024
ALIKIVI UK : NORTH EAST CULTURE 