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Richard John
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Last update: 02/09/10 06:03:12AM
Account: Mixposure Gold
Location: EUROPE: United Kingdom: England
Signed up: 03 Apr 2008 06:11 AM
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Genre: Alternative
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Biography
I suppose I'm a bit of a musical nomad, searching for a genre to settle into. I write acoustic based tunes with touches of electonica as well as more experimental stuff, often instrumental. My music is always driven by melody and shifts from style to style with my many musical obsessions. I've played guitar for many years and create music under my name as well as with projects such as 'Lazy Mouse' (Check out the LAZY MOUSE page) I'm most influenced by the great tunesmiths such as Brian Wilson, David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell etc as well as a lot of more current stuff : Josh Rouse, Wilco, Keren Ann, Bebel Gilberto, Mercury Rev etc. Finally there's a group of artists that seem to inhabit a wonderful, strange, experimental and melodic place that is probably my biggest current influence. Bands/ artists such as The High Llamas, Stereolab, Orwell, The Aluminium Group, Anthony Rochester, Modular etc; not too well known, sadly, but wonderful! I'm looking forward to reviewing many tunes and hope humbly that people are able to spare the time to give me some feedback on my stuff. Visit again to see what's new Cheers Richard
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Nice mellow song. Kind od Reminds me of Frazier Chorus. Good work man! Love it. _rl
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I say Richard,that is a very pro picture you have here now.
Nothing wrong with being a nomad,freedom!!
Best wishes.
Nigel
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im feeling the flow true talent great sound
i will be back
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Richard...WOW...Great tuneage here man! Very pro sounding material! Sweet Job! -Gary-
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Really lovin' your Brazilian guitar comping-!! Nice changes and great vocals!!!
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I'm shocked it took me this long to listen...WOW definetly took me on an amazing tropical journey with all of your tracks. I played them all thru as I was getting ready to go out. I like how each track has a different feel to them. That is how music should be. Your New friend, Mista Perez
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I Still Feel The Same is another outstanding number of yours. great vocal work and acoustic guitar..should be a movie theme or something. Truly excellent...what a talent!
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Richard John you are a clever musician indeed by the sound of your music. Just been listening to It's Cold Up Here, which despite it's title is a very warm, inviting, bright and breezy number, well played, with the addition of some atmospheric efects. Well worth lots of plays and success.
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Hey Rich! Thanks for Checking it out and for your kind words..Just stop by to check out some Tunes!
All he Best
Lindsey
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I'm partial to October, and this tune brought a smile to my face immediately. Melody is almost predicable but you manage to modify and get a lot mileage out of your phrasing. Just enough redundancy and then change, Nice Job
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A Wedding In December, is brillant. You are one musical dude. I felt December immediately and it's a little bitter sweet with the dischords and arpeggio's and its excellent. Think about scoring for TV or Movies. There are million stories one can imagine in this music. It's a long piece however maybe not long enough it seems to have so much to say. Excellent.
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It's Cold Up Here, smart stuff, great hook, Use of the Banjo gives the tune a very unique signature. I just don't get the time piece ending. You painted an interesting musical picture but it just didn't seem to end right for me regardless I enjoyed it immensely.
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"It's Cold Up Here" - I know, I couldn't leave well enough alone; I had to listen some more. Interesting use of the Banjo and overall rhythm, the deep bells are a nice touch, and time piece gongs were a great touch at the end. Hey man, dont undersell your guitar playing, nice chords and very clean playing on the rhythm strokes. Nice stuff. When you have a free moment, kindly listen to a few tunes on my site, I'd appreciate your thoughts and impressions on the music. Good luck in all you do. You're talent is obvious.
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"Snowflake in the Dessert" - your sounds truly captured what I believe would be the "Brittleness" of a snowflake in the dessert - Your vocal quality and production here reminded me of Jack Johnson: simple and uncluttered. Well done, and highly imaginative. Really relaxing feel Richard. I liked this a lot. This was dreamy, kaleidoscopic, colorful and surprising in it's fluidity. It kept coming at me with good vibes. I really enjoyed this track.
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Hi Richard, I know I'm a couple days late, But I've Been meaning to get over here to wish you a Happy Birthday.. I hope it was Wonderful!! Am listening to "It's Cold Up Here".. Really a Beautiful Song.. I like the chiming clocks.. VERY COOL!!
All The Best, LP
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Richard
Had to stop by and soak up some more of your awesome music wow love your acoustic sound crisp, nice melody the banjo and a sparkling touch to this awesome composition brother you have a gift the more I listen the more I am drawn in by your music this is awesome you got me grinning ear to ear. awesome vox brother.
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Hey Richard, hope you had a great birthday and much success and happiness in the future,
Dan
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A BIG! BIG! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Young, Man!!! Hope you have a GREAT Day!!! Be Safe!!!
Rob
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Have a sweet and dazzling birthday Richard...Eric
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Happy Birthday Richard. Have a good one...make it last. Cheers. -Vesa.
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Thanks so much for your review on my song!!!!
Snowflake in the desert is so chilli, good work on it. Your voice is great too, I love the way you put it on the song without make any effort. Amazing! Keep in touch. Best from Brazil. Ana
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Richard
Now this is sweet outstanding music my brother really love the melody outstanding enjoyed my listen, regards
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You got some cool guitar work in all of your songs. i'm definitely digging the sound.
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it cold up here, very relaxing and cozy, jazzy feel , i love this!
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Amazing songs, Thanks for sharing your work here. voice sounds cool.
P.S. I would be really happy if you could take some time to listen to my music: http://mixposure.com/emkay
. . . Good Luck, Emkay
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Thanks for your review and kind words! I'm listening to your songs and they are amazing. I would love for my acoustics to sound like this! I love your vocals as well. Realized ive heard your music on the mix radio shows via your Lazy Mouse songs which are also amazing!
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I just want to say, thank you so kindly for all the great support/reviews and all in the last while...shall return back. Been overwhelmed with teaching. Appreciate it my dear good friend.
Your friend. -Vesa
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Richard, thanks to Mike-K's radio show I've finally 'bumped' into your musical world! I just love Lazy Mouse and I love your solo stuff too!
Heinz.
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Hi Rich !....Greetings from Australia !...Thanks for your kind review of Too Little Too Late.....Henry
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Hi Richard, just had to pop round and listen to a Slippery Path. As lovely as always, loved the guitar intro here, so pretty. A lovely beat, just need some guests, lots of nice food, and wine while listening to this playing! LOL. Melsi
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nice keep doin yo thing stop by Dabiz
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I really enjoyed "I Still Feel The Same" .. Love the instrumental.. And you've got a soothing voice.. Very relaxing tune... All The Best, LP
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Hi Richard! Thanks for all the kind words my Friend! And all the best to you in the next week. Neda
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Hi Richard. I really enjoy It's Cold Up Here! BUT I do have one bit of a problem with it. I will be playing this song in the SUMMER!! What a good feeling mellow song, well played and not "cold" at all. Keep it up.
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hello richard. just played "Snowflake in the Desert". nice balance of acoustic guitar and synth fx. peaceful standout vocals. great song. cheers Mime
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Thank You Richard, For your very kind words on "Open Up Your Heart".. Really happy you enjoyed it.. Am listening to "Snowflake In The Desert".. Great lyrics & performed very nicely.... "Is It Any Wonder"? Has a Beautiful melody... Your voice is very calming.. All The Best, lonesome princess
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Hi Richard. Stopped in to listen to Snowflake. Nice free listen. Reminds me of Michael Franks. Nice Lyrics!
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hello Richard. just stopped by to say thanks for your comments on "Evermore". I've just played a few of your tunes and wanted to say that "Is It Any Wonder" is a gem. perfect vocals, surprising melodyand changes, and great choice of effects. love that acoustic guitar too. cheers Nelson a.k.a Mime
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Hi Richard, me again! Just had to come and listen to another new song. Snowflake in the Desert, so sweet and gentle. Great lyrics telling such a lovely story. Quite different, love it! Take Care, Melsi
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Comin soon: Project Chocolate - 20th cwntury cowboy, Monday USA EST 2:00PM!
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Hi, what beautiful music you make!
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Hi Richard, always a pleasure to visit you. I love the family Wedding In December. So pretty and full of love! Hope it was a beautiful day to match the beautiful music you offered. Take Care, Melsi
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HAPPY HOLIDAZE.
Have all the best, then maybe consider a rest.
Cheers my friend. -Vesa.
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(Diego singing:) I wish you a merry christmas
I wish you a merry christmas
I wish you a merry christmas
and a happy new year!!
Richard, take care of yourself,
see you next year!! Diego
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Richard, you are definitely among my favorite artists on this site and your songs are "must-listen" for me. Thanks for sharing.
Mike
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'Is It Any Wonder' for me has to be one of the most clever songs, and so well sung and played; superb.
Thanks for the pleasure; and the message between the lines; well done lad. Creative artistry.
Your friend. Cheers. -Vesa.
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Hi Richard, Just had a listen to Winter Light, it really is very beautiful. Sitting looking out at the frosty night as I write this and the music matches it perfectly. Lovely! Wishing you well, Melsi
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"Love and lies" Is an awesome song. Very well performed. Love the instrumental as well as the lyrics. You've also a very nice voice. Best Wishes, lonesome princess
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Hi Richard, just popped round to listen to Is It Any Wonder. I love this, just so easy to listen to, lovely harmony. As always, charming! Take Care, Melsi
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Is it any wonder? I love the real basic sound here a lovely vocal on an acoustic and synthesizer background. Its brilliant. The harmoniy and chord changes in the chorus is brilliant to I love it. i can hear the Mercury Rev influence and Bowie is all over it. great stuff. check us out if you get chance, I really would value a bowie fans opinion!
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