Richard Rayer
Richard Rayer
Composer, arranger, woodwind performer
28
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85
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The Road Home
The Road Home
This a pop instrumental made mainly of orchestral strings. It was started in Band in a Box and then the piece was developed in Finale using Garritan Persoanl Orchestra 5 strings and Intimate D piano.
Independent artist Richard Rayer drops "The Road Home", a Contemporary track on SoundClick. It rewards close listening, revealing new details on each playthrough. This track does what good contemporary does best — it connects. "The Road Home" has peaked at #13 in the main Classical category on SoundClick. If Pop Instrumental is your sound, "The Road Home" is a strong addition to your playlist.
Midnight Overtures with Clarinet(1)
Midnight Overtures with Clarinet(1)
Pop Ballad with clarinet lead
Independent artist Richard Rayer drops "Midnight Overtures with Clarinet(1)", a Dance-Pop track on SoundClick. Richard Rayer demonstrates a clear artistic voice throughout. This track holds its own in the dance-pop landscape — a confident, well-executed piece. "Midnight Overtures with Clarinet(1)" has peaked at #18 in the Dance-Pop category on SoundClick. Find more from Richard Rayer on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery.
Mid Winter Lament and Tango
Mid Winter Lament and Tango
The piece is for orchestra and voice. It has the flavor of a melancholy song and a Tango.
"Mid Winter Lament and Tango" is a Classical track by Richard Rayer on SoundClick. The song establishes its own world and invites the listener to settle in. For fans of classical, this one is worth the listen. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Classical General chart, peaking at #10. "Mid Winter Lament and Tango" is part of the Richard Rayer catalog on SoundClick, where independent artists connect with a global audience.
Ballad in May
Ballad in May
This piece was constructed using Band-In-A-Box with midi tracks for the melody and harmonies. It was engineered in Sonar X2. Besides the RealTracks for Drums, Bass and Guitars, there are Garritan Strings, Steinway Piano, and the Omnibus Choir.
"Ballad in May" is a Dance-Pop track by Richard Rayer on SoundClick. The track showcases Richard Rayer's instinct for crafting memorable music. The production choices here reflect a genuine understanding of what makes dance-pop work. It has charted at #24 on the SoundClick Dance-Pop chart. "Ballad in May" is part of the Richard Rayer catalog on SoundClick, where independent artists connect with a global audience.
Basie Does It
Basie Does It
Enjoy this Swing track.
"Basie Does It" is a Swing track by Richard Rayer on SoundClick. The production choices feel intentional, giving the track a distinct character. The production choices here reflect a genuine understanding of what makes swing work. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Swing chart, peaking at #2. "Basie Does It" is part of the Richard Rayer catalog on SoundClick, where independent artists connect with a global audience.
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I am not a band but a composer, arranger and performer. Pieces that I will present are works that I have written. Some are symphonic in nature and others are more like ballads. All are composed and arranged using Finale to write the music, Tracktion 2 to sequence the music and Garritan Personal Orchestra to perform the music. I hope you enjoy my music as much as I enjoy putting my ideas into sounds that are the rhythm, melody, and harmony of life.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
I do perform in everything from jazz bands, trios, orchestras, to woodwind ensembles. I enjoy playing all styles of music and that is reflected in my composition as well. There are a lot of special moments in my career. Some include performing with some of the famous swing bands of the 1940's. Though I played with these guys in the 1970's, some of them still had excellent ablility. I have played in "The Jan Garber Band", "The Ted Weems Band" and "The Les Elgart Band". I have also performed with Tex Beneke and Abby Lane. But the most difficult performance I ever had to play was in Pine Bluff, Arkansas for delegates from Governor Rockerfellers staff. As a Trio of clarinet (me), Piano, and Violin, we performed among other works the Bela Bartok "Contrasts".
Chagrin Falls, OH
USA
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