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Richard Anthony Jay
Ambient / Classical / Fusion

"Classical Chillout music from U.K"

Southwest
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/26/2008
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   Richard Anthony Jay: General Info
Member Since5/5/2006
Band Websiterichardanthonyjay.com
Band Members
InfluencesMichael Nyman, Tim Story, Dead Can Dance, Ludovico Einaudi, This Mortal Coil, Yann Tiersen, Wim Mertens
Sounds LikeMichael Nyman, Tim Story, Ludovico Einaudi, Max Richter, Ólafur Arnalds, Craig Armstrong
Record LabelBurning Petals
Type of LabelIndie




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   About Richard Anthony Jay
During the last 20 years, a series of “light bulb” moments and personal revelations helped shape Richard Anthony Jay’s life. For years, he seemed tantalizingly close to record deals and longevity in the music world, only to have it fall through. He went from being a rising star to someone who was so jaded and turned off from making music that he didn’t even have a stereo in his home. He'd become someone that wrote music only if he was being paid to, not because he wanted to. It seemed for years that music – his love, inspiration and purpose in life – had done everything it could to prevent him from pursuing the very thing he most enjoyed. Yet in the end, his passion and love of music lured him back. This time, though, he would be in control of his artistic destiny and he’s letting his unique brand of contemporary classical music speak for itself.

“Instrumental music in particular can communicate better than almost anything else," says Richard, a 36-year-old English man. "Without lyrics and a vocalist, the listener has to use imagination, and to feel what the music is about."

Highlighted by the ethereal and passionate "Gone But Not Forgotten" featuring Grammy-winner Davy Spillane (one of Richard's musical heroes) on Uilleann pipes, the debut album "This Is What I Live For" will be released in early 2009.

As someone who has single-mindedly followed his own path and own vision rather than the path which was fashionable or cool (purely because it was fashionable and cool), Richard says he's never felt like he was being guided by fate or some other force to reach this point in his life. Instead, he says his musical path "felt like I'd driven from London to Edinburgh via Texas!"

"The last 20 years seemed like a very random journey to me," he says. "This may not be the start of the rest of my life, as if I've found my 'place' in the musical universe. But if it turns out I have found my place, then maybe I won't need that change in my life anymore."

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Richard Anthony Jay's Friends Comments
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Alessandra Celletti


Is Online


Jul 3 2008 4:39 AM

Hello Richard!If you want I picked up on my page 6 tracks from The Golden Fly...
Kisses...
Alessandra
Nanda Re





Feb 18 2008 1:13 AM

Beautiful music, wide soundscape!
Thank you for the add!
I wish you the best!
- Verena
K41Hertz





Jan 19 2008 1:28 PM

Great Tracks mate..so much emotions.As if the night came and went
Alessandra Celletti


Is Online


Nov 28 2007 8:10 AM

Hello Richard! I like Tim Story too. I played at Lunz this summer...he was there...
dust





Sep 28 2007 1:23 AM

Hello friend
really good music!
Greetings DUST
ILPO





Mar 21 2007 1:58 AM

Thank you for the invite!

Keep up the interesting work *
Alquimia





Mar 19 2007 1:12 AM

Cool sound, Richard.

Thank you for the friend’s request, and welcome to my music world.

Keep in touch.

Alquimia
acousticvids





Mar 16 2007 12:41 PM

thanks for the add request! you rock!

*melanie
acousticvids.com
Slipper





Mar 14 2007 10:17 AM

Hi again again Richard - cool stuff!
Loop Guru VS the Transmitters





Mar 13 2007 5:05 AM

Hi Richard - cool!
PVIBEZ





Mar 12 2007 3:15 PM

THANX 4 DA REQUEST RICHARD...GOOD STUFF. NICE READ TOO. THE TAILOR IS A GREAT CHILLOUT PIECE.
ONE LOVE PVIBEZ
Lee Fletcher [halo]





Mar 11 2007 1:04 PM

Hi Richard,

Thanks for the invite... Happy to approve. I esp' like the track 'The Tailor'.

Where abouts-ish are you in the South West out of interest, as I live in that part of the world...

Best,

LF
Reflex Condition





Mar 11 2007 3:31 AM

I look, i listen, i like...Welcome :-)
Grouse





Mar 10 2007 2:40 PM

nice tracks. love the cello (viola?) on "the tailor". cheers......
FRANK IENGO.





Mar 8 2007 9:04 PM

HI RICHARD, TNX FOR THE REQUEST AND COMPLIMENTS FOR YOUR MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kit Watkins





Mar 8 2007 6:45 PM

Lovely music indeed. Thanks so much for the add. Keep up the fine work. I'll be returning!

Kit
Peter Phippen





Mar 8 2007 6:10 PM

Thank you for the great music~ Very nice to meet you here on the "space"~
kind regards~
Peter
Paul Adams





Mar 8 2007 4:33 PM

Very nice work. Doing it the indie way can be better than the label way so good for you. Please have a visit at my 2 other places
myspace.com/theneurons
myspace.com/flutemeditations

paul adams
Robert Farmer





Mar 8 2007 4:15 PM

Anthony............. very, very excellent chill-out music. A great listen.

Robert Farmer
Corrupted Nethicite





Mar 8 2007 3:24 PM

Hey, thanks for the add.

By the way, beautiful music.
JASE RUHL





Mar 7 2007 11:46 AM

thx for the request... i dig what your doing... i will definitely put your albums on my list of wants... keep it up!!

peace late
jase
James Bright





Mar 7 2007 11:27 AM

Hi Richard, Thanks for the add. Really like your music.
Keep in touch

James
Elsewhen Records





Mar 7 2007 9:33 AM

Hi Richard - cool!
Mahiane





Mar 7 2007 2:35 AM

Greetings Richard!

Nice of you to get in touch and allow me to discover your beautiful music.
I'm really touched by The Tailor...
Let's keep in touch.

Love
Mahiane
Code Mango





Mar 6 2007 8:07 PM

Nice Trax! Keep up the good work and thanks for the request/add.
IDEM





Mar 6 2007 1:03 PM

Thanks for the add !!
Much respect for your music...
greetings from france !!!

Find any concerts, infos, clips and Mp3 on:
http://www.idem-kzfp.com
IDEM, a subtle dub-electro-rock'n'roll mixture…
-w∑ñÐ¥-





Mar 6 2007 10:39 AM


"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." ~Plato

Beautiful music, my friend. Thanks so much for sharing. :)
neueregene





Mar 6 2007 10:07 AM

Hello there Richard....

Thanks for the request...Your music is beautiful...I'd like to hear more of it, so i'll keep an eye on your cd..(as well as an ear;)

Neueregene
MESNER





Mar 6 2007 10:04 AM

He there Richard,
This is what we live for nice sound man and az story shared by many I think. I have been working on my debut for years and have finally done it. Screw the lables man they don't have a clue and now the power is in the hands of the artist. You will do it keep believing and best of luck.

Warm wishes
Bren
2 Humans & the Cosmos





Mar 6 2007 9:47 AM

We find beautiful stuff here. Keep on the goood work.

Peace
me





Mar 6 2007 9:37 AM

Thanks for the request. The songs are great and the mix sounds good with a sub, very nice.
Oscar Drummer





Mar 5 2007 7:10 PM

just insane !!!!!!!!!!!
Oscar Drummer
take care
general fuzz





Mar 5 2007 7:53 AM

You have some really nice, sweet tracks there.
michael e





Mar 5 2007 6:07 AM

Classy stuff Richard. Thanks :-)
kaufman





Mar 4 2007 7:04 PM

Thanks for finding us. Absolutely beautiful music you have made. Keep in touch!
Theridge





Mar 4 2007 5:04 PM

insanely wonderful music!
Aurora Blue Records





Mar 4 2007 4:54 PM

Hello Richard,
Thank you for the add request,
It's a pleasure to meet your acquaintance and listen to your very nice tunes,
All the best to you and your musical endeavors,
We're honored to be your friend,

Cheers,
ABR
Jane Kumada





Mar 4 2007 2:25 PM

A pleasure to meet you Richard...

Jane
Dead Leaf Echo





Mar 4 2007 1:08 PM

I like the tunes you have up here! good stuff.
Nate Kizerian





Mar 4 2007 10:22 AM

Peace,Love & Many Blessings...
merry andrew





Feb 25 2007 3:55 PM

Nice to meet you! I like the sound of it.
Turtle Writing





Feb 25 2007 8:50 AM

Richard - really chill music man, I really dig it
Bill





Feb 24 2007 2:55 PM

Hi Richard,

Thanks for asking to be friends. Please be my friend on iSound and