Born and bred in Italy, Richard Green relocated to London around 2012 in order to follow his love of music. Equipped with a higher education in guitar and a degree in musicianship, he prepared himself for a career defined by adaptability and originality. Richard has become known over time for his broad musical taste by integrating electronic, dance, classical, and jazz among other genres.
Richard launched his artistic career with the December 2020 publication of his experimental track “Dark Horses”. This debut song had a strong melancholy vibe, which inspired his other exploring musical approach. Eight months later, he launched his first EP, “Color and Sound,” a collection of six original tracks that were released as singles earlier and actually made an impact. His second EP, “The Circle Closes,” further demonstrated his devotion as a composer and artist as a whole. The project had five compositions incorporating piano and strings, and a collaboration between the legendary pianist Irene Veneziano and the Archimia Strings Quartet. Other tracks like “Just Different,” tell us Richard’s desire to expand musical bounds and have single-combined classical components intermingled with jazz and blues elements.
Bleeding
With his most recent song, “Bleeding,” Richard hits a critical turning point in his artistic evolution. Released on May 8, 2024, this song exhibits his sound-based skill to transmit unvarnished feelings. “Bleeding” was fully recorded at his home studio in London, exactly like his other tunes — a monument to his rigorous attention to detail and hands-on approach to music production. What makes this track particularly unique is that its melody and overarching concept were conceived and produced in a single night. This feat makes Richard a creative genius with more than enough spontaneity and tenacity to turn all the tiny flashes of inspiration into physical works of art.
Although “Bleeding” does not contain any lyrics, much like his previous songs, it manages to stay topical through its arrangement. The beats give off themes of restlessness—those moments when one’s heart is racing and thoughts and strong emotions keep sleep away. The title itself talks about the mind’s diseases, and during such moments, it employs blood and bleeding as a form of symbolism. Richard combines intricate layers of electronic sounds, making “Bleeding” convey a sensation of vulnerability.
Richard’s inspirations are obvious in his work. He pulls inspiration from electro-dance pioneers like Bloody Beetroots and Boys Noize during his formative years. He pours their enthusiasm into his own ideas and infuses them with his particular touch. One of his earlier songs, “Astronaut,” displays his ability to generate these computerized tracks. Other efforts like “A Journey” illustrate his skill in neoclassical composing.
Richard’s fanbase keeps growing, making it a metric that qualifies his talent and perseverance. With over 3,300 followers and more than 500 monthly listeners, his music is actually reaching people around the globe. For example, in Italy alone, localities like Naples and Milan boast over 200 listeners, while other locations like Philadelphia and Tampa in the United States also figure in his growing list of followers. Despite being relatively new (he released his first single in 2020), Richard managed to give his listeners something that hints that he is on the cusp of wider notoriety.
Looking ahead, Richard has expressed interest in bringing his neoclassical music project to the live stage. This could be capable of bridging the gap between the musical genres in question. For now, “Bleeding” is a kind of reflection of Richard’s life experiences, providing listeners with an intimate glance into his creative mind.
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