Robert Rich Concert In Des Moines, originally uploaded by Synthesizers. Robert Rich with his rig before a recent concert in Des Moines. Robert is a great guy and if you have the chance to see him perform, get to the concert. At the Des Moines show, there was a guy and his girlfriend that drove… Read More Robert Rich Before The Concert
Ambient music artist Robert Rich sent word about a new version of his 7-hour “sleep concert”, Somnium. Somnium is thought to be the longest continuous musical composition ever released in any format. Because of its scale, it presented unique challenges, and previous versions of the work required compromises. Rich says that a new digital download… Read More Robert Rich Releases 7-Hour Ambient Work As Digital Download
Ambient artist Robert Rich sends news of his latest tour and some news CDs. If you’re into ambient electronica and you’ve never seen Rich in concert, you should definitely try to make one of these dates. He’s performing some of his latest work, along with the video piece Atlas Dei. 2007 Tour Dates – May… Read More Robert Rich News
Digital Music store Fake Science has released three live concert performances by synthesist Robert Rich. The MP3 downloads are sets recorded at concerts in San Francisco. Rich is one of the pioneers of ambient music. His music has a unique sound that combines home-made acoustic and electronic instruments, microtonal tunings, computer-based signal processing, chaotic systems… Read More Three New Concert Performances From Synthesist Robert Rich
Ambient synth artist Robert Rich has announced Atlas Dei, a feature-length DVD of high resolution motion graphics by Daniel Colvin. The video is presented in panoramic 3:1 aspect ratio, with letterbox. It features 90 minutes of 5 channel surround mixes by Rich. “Atlas Dei is currently in the final phase of preparation before manufacturing,” says… Read More Robert Rich Announces New DVD, Atlas Dei
Enriched Visions is a new science fiction book that is based on the music of ambient music pioneer Robert Rich (Enriched Visions). Matt Howarth has previously done work inspired by Pink Floyd, Steve Roach, Klaus Schulze and Tangerine Dream. Description: Embark on a series of fantastic voyages, where you’ll encounter: the link between a massive… Read More New Sci Fi Book Based on Electronic Music of Robert Rich
Ambient electronic music artist Robert Rich has announced the availability of a unique collaboration with photographer David Agasi, Echo of Small Things. Longtime friends Agasi and Rich inspire each other with image and sound. Ten of Agasi’s haunting sensual photos unite with Rich’s calm reflective soundscapes in this collaboration, “focusing eye and ear on the… Read More Ambient Artist Robert Rich Releases Limited Edition Collaboration
Robert Rich has announced his latest CD, Open Window. This unplugged recording captures his acoustic improvisations, a side of his music that many listeners will be unfamiliar with. Rich is best known for his organic ambient electronic music, and his collaborations with other electronic music artists such as Steve Roach and Kevin Braheny. He uses… Read More Open Window – Robert Rich Unplugged
This release captures ambient space music improvisations from a 1985 concert by Robert Rich. The eight tracks showcase a variety of ambient environments that explore different moods and sound, while also blending together into a 73 minute soundworld. Inner Landscapes was recorded live at one of Rich’s long improvised concerts. This concert was about three-hours… Read More Robert Rich – Inner Landscapes
Both musicians contribute their fair share of ‘glurp’, which can’t really be explained, but accurately describes some of the ‘submerged’ organic sounds they make.… Read More Robert Rich and Steve Roach – Strata
