“Dear Richard: All of these responses are wonderful and much deserved by your fine work.”
-Bob R, agent
“Hi Richard - I would like to discuss what you can offer. Spent some time checking out your website and I liked what I heard... Good stuff.”
-Victor R, game audio director
“Demos are great”
-David P, game developer / entrepreneur
“Hello Richard, I loved the soundtrack for the sci-fi creature film (Parallax). Well done. Your work just keeps getting better every time.”
-Robert M, studio director
“It was great working with Richard! He did a wonderful and very professional score for my film (The Plan). It seems to flow much better now. I am very touched at the points in the film where emotion outweighs everything else. I wouldn’t be surprised if we won for best score in the end! It's been a great experience from this end of the table.”
-Micah B, film producer / director
“Thanks for adding to the beauty...I like the credit music a lot. So glad you had the will and time and generosity for sprucing up what is already a perfect score. (Gift for Reba)”
-Stephen M, film director
“Just listened to your demo – it is very lush and quite beautiful.”
-Kellee S, president / game company
“Dear Richard, ...listening to your cue (In the Winners’ Circle) showed me that there was someone at work who really knows the orchestra. Beautiful music.”
-Birger C, composer
“...thank you for you wonderful work on Biting Personalities. Fun, fast and furious.”
-Mark W, film producer
“Richard, A+ all the way. The score sounds fantastic! Its sound F**** Awesome...Thanks so much! GREAT JOB! IT KICKS ASS!
(The Plan)”
-Micah B, film producer / director
“I can't thank you enough or tell you enough how much your efforts helped us out (Biting Personalities). I know it wasn't an ideal process for you (72-hour SoCal Slam 2007)- getting footage so late and working without any input from us, and I'm not sure if we placed the music in the spots you intended, but everything seemed to drop in beautifully. In watching the finished piece, the music adds so much I don't even want to think of what we would have done without it. THANK YOU! I certainly hope you will allow me the honor of having you compose the music for (my next) film.”
-Warren D, film director
“Demo is awesome! Wow! great stuff!”
-Patrick D, film screenwriter
“Richard, beautiful ! I loved your work....especially the Hungarian Rhapsody. This is just so lovely. You are such a huge talent, aren't you? Thank you for sharing with me your spectacular gifts. Amazing.”
-Red M, TV producer / writer
“Rich, thaaaaaaank you soooo much for working on this project with us (Biting Personalities)!! The soundtrack is awesome and it really gives the movie the mood we were looking for.”
-Mark D, film actor / producer
“Richard-your music is just great. So atmospheric and subtle. Such a great/grand scope of soul-scapes and adventures. I continue to enjoy it and have it on regularly. I knew you'd be good, now I got proof!”
-Stephen M, film director
“How are you able to bring out so much beauty from such darkness?” (referring to the score to a Dark Age game)
-Mary S, music lover
“What a great track (Bidwell's Path)! Very strong theme, very lush orchestration. Extremely cinematic-sounding...I could visualize Tolkien-esque landscapes while listening to it. Great job!”
-David S, composer
"Ok, that’s just downright beautiful (Stefan’s Song). Especially the last part really took my breath away....man that’s one EPIC minute…THAT minute, Richard, is awe-some…this is the perfect way to end it (ending of an epic scene)."
-Stefan S, audio director
“I know this is going to be a great project and I am very excited to have you coming on board...The more I hear it, the more I love that first track (His Child Theme). It’s really hauntingly beautiful. Awesome job.”
-Thomas S, film producer
“Your cue (The Mustang Rides Free) ... Gorgeous!”
-Richard B, TV & film composer
“Your music as usual is great! :-) ... had a quick listen - up to your usual excellent standard.”
-Maz W, game developer
“Hi Richard...I listened to your Bidwell’s Path and it’s really good ! Nice piece of music, and nice arrangement in global. Keep on going, it’s better and better...”
-Didier L, audio director
“I honestly can't pick a fault in a single piece you've done or how they fit together. I've played them in all sorts of orders, as well...Actually I have a confession - I forwarded your “X” track (Call of CuChulainn) to D. and E. on the code team as soon as I heard it. Everybody is very impressed, and feeling quite motivated as a result, which is nice.”
-Maz W, game developer
"I think music should be seen and not heard."
-Descartomimus rex
“First class!!!!!!” (Hungarian Rhapsody)
-Bruce D, violinist / concertmaster
“I really enjoyed your website. Wow...great stuff. The dramatic sounds you have are great...”
-Matt C, filmmaker
"Lovely Enya-ish opening with cool wordless vocal sound (Mysts at Foggie Brae). Celtic harp (the Keltic Knot) and pipe section (Renaissance Man) is effective as well ... Love the 'copter! (Combat Corps). "
-TAXI
"I'm really impressed by your work. Track 5 (Launch and Suspension) is where I get goose bumps..."
-Stefan S, audio director
"I particularly like Trekking [in] the Clouds... fantastically epic and sweeping film score material...I could totally picture a grand shot sweeping over a majestic, lush landscape."
-David S, composer
“Richard I dunno what you’re doing, But the hairs in my neck are standing up straight!!! Amazing work. I’ll get back to you.”
-Stefan S, audio director
“Your works are amazing. I would love to have you help out with the game in anyway possible to provide a good soundtrack for the game. I am simply amazed with your quality of work.”
-Christopher M, game developer
“I just found out of your presence in the project. Great work (Esenthel), I was wondering where this great new material came from since our last guy just flacked out on us. But hey man, I love your work. I hope you stick around... If you ever get an itch to send new material around I would love to be an audience :) , you do great stuff”
-Josh, sound designer
“I love your music samples...It truly sounds like an orchestral recording. It even fooled 6 of 6 Ph.D. band directors.”
-Jerry S, game developer
“I'm listening to them both (Bidwell’s Path and Stefan’s Song) as I type this and they’re on my MP3 player for when I next go out driving...really great stuff mate.”
-Mike E, game developer
“Sounds AMAZING! Specially since I now have a 5.1 sound setup here. Keep up the great work you are doing! Excellent sound!”
-Robert M, game developer
“I really like the track (Bidwell’s Path), it's absolutely lovely - and pure quality.”
-Stuart D, audio director
“I have to say the quality of your product speaks for itself...”
-Maz W, asset library developer
“This piece (Bidwell’s Path) is outstanding, Richard...It has a very well-defined theme that builds and is dynamic and, most importantly, is memorable.”
-Tom S, game developer
“Beautiful Song!!! (Bidwell’s Path)”
-Yannis B, composer
"Music isn't meant to be pretty."
-Cacophonorus mundi
"I really enjoyed listening through the various examples of your work. The quality of your composition is quite evident, as is your originality and unique style. Plus, you clearly have the ability to compose in a range of styles without compromising quality."
-Stuart D, audio director
"Your talent is quite obvious. I think you have your own unique voice and style...you stand out a little from the rest of the crowd."
-Aaron M, composer
"Your DVD was rather sensational... It combines so many forms of music that it staggers me... Cut #10 (the MAN Approach...) would do Bach proud. I'm still crazy about L'Histoire on Acid (Dunces' Waltz). You're a born composer!"
-Don B, TV and film producer
"Excellent writing ... (a)10 (10=best) (Dunces' Waltz) ... a brilliant piece of composition... You have flair for orchestration. ... the spirit of this piece is perfect for the listing."
-TAXI
"You have a talent for dark and expressive, sweet and emotional moving pieces, yet also whimsical, satirical pieces at the same time... I admire most... your firm grasp of the entire soundscape (sounds + music), and not just musical composition. Your vast musical knowledge, experience, and education is very apparent in your compositions."
-Jason S, composer
"I'm enormously impressed by the work you sent me. I was amazed at all the elements you brought together. The string sections sounded very realistic... you have the makings for some serious orchestral works... The most important thing is that you have a uniqueness of your own to contribute to the literature. You're not afraid of dissonances, something many contemporary film composers...seem to avoid like a terminal illness..."
-Don B, TV and film producer
"Your layered strings are very effective indeed for creating an authentic feel. I was impressed with the cinematic vibe of the first montage and the rich harmonic chord structure."
-Sam P, video game composer
"You're quite versatile indeed! A last name with 'bach' in it is surely destined for a multitude of successes."
-Valerie V, director / game music website
"I enjoyed all of the tracks. Your compositional chops and stylistic range are a few steps above most... and it's good to have people like you raising the standard in that area."
-William W, composer
"I have to admit, that I truly love the Ode to Lilienthal, I'm a sucker for lush, flowing, well-written string parts... Beautifully constructed song...
Darker Side is beautiful insanity, defined in music. It's brilliant. Probably my favorite...
Dunces' Waltz is laugh out loud humorous...
Renaissance Man is so well written, from the instrumentation, to the time signature and gait, to the well-constructed melody. It's one of the best period pieces I've heard."
-Jason S, composer
"I just listened to the CD you gave me and your music sounds great."
-Bob R, agent
"It sounds so damn authentic! Your orchestration is quite lovely...It was a pleasure listening to YOUR music...To whomever is interested, this guy is the real deal and has the means to write a lot of excellent music in multiple musical styles.”
-Ryan R, composer
"Seconded! This guy’s really good. Very professional.”
-Maz W, asset library developer
"I'll just wait for the CD to be released."
-Psittingon mysaurus
(Full documentation of references upon written request.)
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