Richard Beax
This is a new acoustic project by former Jacob front man Richard Beax. Richard is busy writing and recording new material for this, his first solo project and hopes to be playing live by the end of 2005.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
After playing in Jacob for 6 years, recording with Cori Records and touring the UK, Richard decided to develop his solo work. A first class music graduate from the University of Central Lancashire, Richard has been involved in a wide range of musical projects, singing, playing guitar and keyboards and composing. Richard recently recorded two songs with award winning dance act Above & Beyond to be released on anjunabeats records later this year.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Currently recording new material. Lots of special moments in career though... Fibbers in 2002 was very special.
Your musical influences
Jeff Buckley, Radiohead, Muse, Nick Drake, Turin Brakes, Remy Zero, Kent,
What equipment do you use?
Ovation Acoustic, Yamaha CS2X, Rode NTK valve mic, Roland VS 1680 multitrack, Cubase SX, Bass Collection Bass Guitar, Mikado Acoustic, Reason 2.5, Various soft synths, Fender Telecaster.
