Richard Braithwaite is a versatile musician based in West Wales, UK. He is as busy as ever, and is just completing his latest project, a CD of piano pieces inspired by the Welsh rivers and mountains entitled ‘Celtic Piano’. You can hear some tracks from this CD in the media player under ‘Celtic Piano’.
Richard composes a variety of music in a wide range of styles. Equally at home writing for the Celtic flute as for the electric guitar, he is constantly looking for new challenges. Recent projects include a CD of Celtic songs - listen to ‘Blessings that Increase’ to hear an extract from this CD.
A dedicated musician, Richard plays a number of different instruments in several different groups. He plays the guitar (classical and rock), piano, bass, violin, as well as programming a host of different sounds using music technology. This is another of his loves, using technology to create new sounds. He lectures in music technology, and uses a variety of VST instruments and plug-ins to enhance his music.
As well as commercial projects, Richard also contributes music to the charity organisation The British Institute of Sathya Sai Education (BISSE). Its aim is to teach children good values through story, games and song. He has written and recorded several CD’s for them, and has explored many different topics and different genres of music, including ethnic and gospel music. Listen to ‘Stop, look and listen’ and ‘If at first’ to hear extracts from this CD.
Richard works mostly from his home studio, as it is possible to create the vast majority of music using a powerful computer and some high quality equipment. This is where he composes his own music, as well as recording others.
Mail - mail@richbraithwaite.co.uk