kenrich
Hi, I am Ken Rich.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
I have been writing songs since I was a teenager. Not as a professional - just because I had to in order to express what I was feeling. I always wanted to record them, and made a few attempts with cheap equipment. It didn't work well, so they sat around collecting dust, some of them for 15-20 years. Now I have discovered modern computer technology makes the dream of an affordable home studio possible. It's a great feeling when people are moved, or inspired, by something you created.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I don't often play live. Mostly because I don't have the equipment. I am set up for recording in a home studio environment. I am a lone artist that becomes a whole band by layering in pieces one at a time. When I go live, I need back-up or am reduced to my guitar and voice.
Your musical influences
I have my own style which some have said reminds them of Pink Floyd, Alan Parsons, Dire Straits, and Gordon Lightfoot - at times. It all depends on the message of the song, and the mood I am trying to create to match the lyrics.
What equipment do you use?
I have a Yamaha keyboard, Samick acoustic and BC Rich electric guitar. I record and sequence with Cubase software. I edit audio in Adobe Audition.
Anything else?
There is only one "rock" worth rocking for. Come join my network at http://indiegospel.org as a Gospel musician, or fan, and help us "win souls".
