With a constant stream of great projects coming through Red Rockets Glare, Raymond seems to always have something exciting coming up. Currently he is working on the new Honey Honey (www.myspace.com/honeyhoneyband) record, taking their roomy sparse sound to the next level by recording things ranging from a string quartet and horns to a dobro. Once...
Raymond and Yonatan met through Enrique “Bugs” Gonzalez (www.myspace.com/bugswako) while looking for a studio to do the basic tracks for Connie Lim’s (www.connielimmusic.com) EP, “The Hunted.” The vibe and energy of Red Rockets Glare was undeniable and the immediate rapport between Raymond and Yonatan solidified the feeling that, “this was the right place.” Their work...
Spending most days in the studio Raymond still finds time to play out with groups that are dear to his heart. Idaho Falls (www.myspace.com/theidahofalls) is a project in which he is the lead singer/songwriter and guitar player. Over time their sound has evolved from country rock to indie alt pop. The record is rich with...
Like many artist, it can be difficult for Raymond to separate the rest of his life from music. Some of his interests including finding and fixing up old instruments, like the farfisa he is currently working on, that he says, “is gonna be awesome!”. However he does get away from the studio and finds that...
Raymond Richards’ artistry comes in many forms, the common thread is a great desire on his part to understand things to their core. An extremely talented multi instrumentalist, Raymond puts his skills to use in producing other artists. Whether he’s playing a myriad of instruments, including the pedal steel, or sitting behind the console, Raymond...
"Nothing Without You"
(Co-Composer, Co-Producer, Engineer, Upright Bass, Percussion)
"Is It You"
(Co-Composer, Producer, Recording Engineer, Mixer, Guitar, Bass, Harmonica)
"10:53"
(Co-Producer, Recording Engineer, Mixer)
"A Pleasure to Meet You"
(Bass)
"Listen"
(Guitars)
"Bill Clinton Rips"
(Producer, Recording Engineer, Mixer)
"Double M-Ten V2"
(Mixer)
"Ripe"
(Co-Producer, Recording Engineer, Upright Bass, Harmonica, BG Vocals)
"It Ends Tonight"
(Upright Bass)
"Daily Wheatgrass Shots"
(Recording Engineer, Mixer)
"Don't Look Back"
(Producer, Co-Composer, Orchestrator, Recording Engineer, Mixer, Piano)
"Persistent Bamboozle"
(Mixer)
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