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Modern classically trained musicians playing my music. Here are some videos of a recital that featured my piece Three For Five. It was commissioned by the music faculty of the Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts. The work was premiered by the music faculty on June 19, 2007 at Transylvania University in Lexington, KY. I was honored to have such a great ensemble to work with.
Richard L. Ortiz is a Chicago-land composer, guitarist, and music typesetter (printing out sheet music for people that have handwritten music). Rich earned a BM in composition from Valparaiso University where he studied with Dr. Dennis Friesen-Carper and an MM in composition from the Chicago College of Performing Arts where he studied wth Dr. Stacy Garrop. Rich's music has been called fresh and exciting and he has recieved several honors, awards, and commissions. In his compositions, Rich hopes to find that happy medium between metal, punk, electronica and orchestral music writing within the chamber music setting.
Rich has also been playing guitar for nearly two decades experimenting with many genres including punk, metal, grindcore, hardcore, classic rock, blues, jazz and latin with a focused study of classical guitar throughout his undergrad and graduate schooling. All these genres inspire and influence Rich's compositions while he strives to create a unique voice.
I am interested in connecting and working with 'new music' performers, theatre, dance, and film people. If you are interested in anything on this site or my main homepage www.rlomusic.com, or have ideas for a new project, please contact me.
And in case you were wondering what kind of rocker I am:
You Are an Indie Rocker!
You are in it for the love of the music...
And you couldn't care less about being signed by a big label.
You're all about loving and supporting music - not commercial success.
You may not have the fame and glory, but you have complete control of your career.
Knowing that you like our music I thought I'd let you know that we have uploaded 4 new songs in our player, feel free to come listen... They are from our second CD which is now released and should be available in fine record stores close to you
Strings of Counsciousness : Fantomastique Acoustica (CD - Off Rds) www. myspace. com/offlabel
It offers 4 instrumental compositions + their remixes by:
Rothko (UK - BiP_HOp/Trace/Bella Union/Lo) Mira Calix (UK - Warp) Kammerflimmer Kollektief (DE - Staubgold) Gamial Trio (BE - Off) Leafcutter John (UK - Staubgold/Planet Mu) Scanner (UK - Bette/Sub Rosa...) Marsen Jules (DE - CCI) Sutekh (US - Context/Leaf/Soul Jazz/Mille Plateaux) Si-cut. db (UK - BiP_HOp)
Hi Richard, thanks for your comment, greatly appreciated! I enjoy your music, full of energy and creativity, have you done anything for solo guitar or guitar and flute? I am always looking for new exciting pieces... All the best!
Great music you have here is a pleasure for the ears to listen to you, have a great day and hope you kleep in touch best to you peace Love and Music Gonzo.
You have my e-mail address, so whenever you are interested in talking about a possible piece, please let me know.
Djembe or Congas or something would definitely be interesting and challenging work. I think you will find that kind of composing will expand your boundries (as if they need that). I look forward to working with you again.
With much LOVE ,a dream has come true...As promised Im letting those who may have asked know......Please let me announce to my friends that my solo effort " DreamSong " is now at CD baby and you can try out the entire work for free...I think you will enjoy it as it is a new and different pop rock concept album, Maybe the first of its kind done exclusively with guitar synths ...An eclectic soundtrack of those forgotten previous lives. Wishing you the best of music and creativity ! Love makes dreams come true.
Hi, Richard! Just dropping off this little announcement... I hope that you can make it!
Announcing the HereThere Launch Party!
Date: March 1st Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Place: Black Rock, 3614 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL 60618 Cover: For $20.00 at the door, you can enjoy an open bar of domestics and well drinks throughout the evening. Music: Chicago Farmer!, Kirk Sonnenberg, Dana Lawrence
Free giveaways include a brand new acoustic guitar, four hours of free recording time at a Chicago recording studio, poetry books, visual artwork, and passes to the most prestigious acting workshop in Chi-town!
Great to hear from you! I really enjoyed playing 3 for 5 with the GSA Faculty ensemble, and was wondering if Rich B. sent you a recording?
Also, I am curious if you have ever considered writing for percussion like djembe duo or congas and drumset or anything like that. My duo Tandem may be interested in an arrangement similar to what we had with GSA. Different medium, but we could put videos of the performance up on our MS site. Also, we tend to repeat pieces in different contexts.
Hello Richard and thank you for the add. Very beautiful musics on your page! Personal style, interesting sound research! Beautiful sensitivity! Congratulation for this work. So long Musicalement Fabrice
