Richard Zeier
Composer/guitarist with a an adventurous collection of mostly instrumental compositions featuring inspired guitar work and orchestral arrangements that weave th
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Z Factor Z Factor
This track was added after the CD was thought to be finished. Making use of evolving rhythmic loops, the gritty bass sets it up and the funky guitar brings it home. This is a prime example of Cinematic Rock.
Rite of Passage Rite of Passage
Originally written for string quintet and performed at UCLA. For the CD, this piece was re-arranged with a larger ensemble, eventually including drums, electric bass and choir.
The Journey The Journey
Stripped down to the raw emotion of sultry Blues Rock guitar, this track sets the pace for a journey of exploration into a place we think we have seen before, long ago, maybe in a novel or in a dream.
Phenomenation Phenomenation
The album title track, originally an instrumental was not named until lyrics were added. This was one of the last tracks to be worked on and left us feeling as though someone really had been directing this project all along.
New World New World
At over seven minutes this piece weighs in as the most complex and heavily orchestrated track on the CD. Comprised of several movements, the theme is birth, turmoil and war, followed by rebirth, peace, and eventually new life in a new world.
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PHENOMENTION MEDIA QUOTES
"I dont make this proclamation often, and you may not hear me say it again this year, so take notice: Stop what you are doing, right now, and buy this CD!. . . "With Phenomenation, Richard Zeier has created a masterpiece."
Mike Parker - managing editor of BuddyHollwood.com
"This sounds like a lifetime of passion, faith and love poured into a little shiny disc. Very impressive. . . Richard has a terrific CD here, one I recommend heartily."
Don Cicchetti - DC Guitar Journal
UNBELIEVEABLE...I can't stop listening to it. Each track is smooth...the vocals and guitar is intoxicating. It's perfect for a chill down mix or smooth jazz addition. This album should do very well.
Bryant S. Littlejohn NewImage Entertainment
amazing musical imaginationa splendid introduction to the guitar magic of Richard Z.
Robert Silverstein 20th Century Guitar Magazine, July 2006
And those who enjoy guitar based explorations of colour and time will find a great deal to admire here as the prodigiously talented musician heads off into a richly textured world of symphonic rock. A world Herr Uli Jon Roth would be proud to call home. The key piece for me was "The Journey", one that exemplifies the complicated yet natural flow of the music.
Added: September 10th 2006 spacerock.co.uk
Reviewer: Stuart A Hamilton
Score: 4 stars
Awesome CD; herein lie exceptional scores for multiple types of movies and television. Also perfect for caviar parties."
Carolyn Cumming - Television Producer
"Excellent stuff by Richard. Different shades permeate his colorful musical journey. It sounds like the rockier side of New Age, giving full insight into the inner vision of this masterful musician. This music deserves exposure and hopefully it will bring Richard Zeier more fans throughout the world "
Vasja Ivanovski - 94.1 FM RADIO Macedonia
His music is well written with tasteful orchestration. He is a strong composer with productions that are diverse and engaging. If I was a director looking for someone to score my next film, he would definitely get a call. Great stuff.
Broadjam.comBand/artist history
Originally from Madison, Wisconsin, Richard has always been driven by a creative passion for music that could not be realized through conventional means. Though not initially recognized as a prodigy, what set him apart from other musicians was a desire to write music from the moment he first picked up a guitar, as opposed to just learning to play. His eventual attempt to re-design music was less than overwhelmingly received in the Midwest and prompted his relocation to the wide-open, but unfamiliar world of Los Angeles.
The new environment brought a revelation of sights and sounds that spawned an even greater flow of creative output, and with it an education into the inner-workings of the music business. Richards quest for success led him through many collaborative efforts with bands vying for record deals that left a multitude of near misses in their wake. Determined to press forward, Richard used his electronics background to build his own studio where he would develop his production skills and derive his livelihood from producing other artists. Focusing on instrumental music, he enrolled in the Film Scoring program at UCLA Extension where he was exposed to writing for orchestra. Eventually, with the proper alignment of the planets, the time had come for Richard to produce his magnum opus, and 2006 would mark the release of Phenomenation, Richards first commercial release.
Phenomenation represents years of research and contains elements of everything that affected Richards unique interpretation of music. Electric and acoustic guitars are the primary instruments, but arrangement varies from Rock rhythm sections to a Symphonic Orchestra with a rich array of Electronica to fuse the mix. A common remark is how the music conjures visions of movie scores and hence the category of New Age Cinematic Rock was born.Have you performed in front of an audience?Not at the moment. I do love to perform but haven't had the time to put a good band together. Promoting an album and trying to make a living as a composer/producer/engineer is as much as I can handle at the moment.
Your musical influences
Mozart, Beethoven, Mussorgsky, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Yes, 60's Motown, Santana, Joe Satriani, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Hans Zimmer, U2What equipment do you use?
PRS and Taylor guitars, Marshall amps, Vienna Symphonic Library with the GigaStudio, Emu-Ensoniq Paris, Cubase, Acid, Reason
Hollywood, CA
USA
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663204
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