As a beginner music producer, I always intended to become at least a decent guitar and piano player. There’s just something about an authentic recording that can’t be replicated by virtual instruments. So I’ve been practicing on my instruments almost daily for a couple years now, and I recently started sharing some of that on … Continue reading My instrument practice routine
Music release! Last week my new track with Russian artist Меня Нет was released! ''Тишина'', translating to ''Silence'', is featured on his new album ''Лабиринты памяти'', meaning ''Labyrinths of the Mind''. https://open.spotify.com/track/6hoUh1zPOGhkeWlAB4mo68?si=dc131588de624b60 This is the first track we ever made together, even before we started working on our 2019 EP ''Millions of Simple Lights’’. In … Continue reading ”Silence” with Меня Нет out now
Today I’m taking you back in time to 2018: the year I released ‘’Reliving’’, my debut EP including singles ‘’The Spark’’ and ‘’Fighting the Storms’’. The project, which took almost a year to complete, was inspired by the revisiting of personal and emotional memories and holds a special place in my heart because of that. … Continue reading ”Reliving” available for streaming
Even before I started playing acoustic guitar I knew I wanted to learn electric guitar someday. So after a couple years of getting to know the acoustic I finally took the step and bought an electric guitar. For all you nerds out there, it’s a Cort G200. I’m taking lessons to get a head start … Continue reading Going electric
The wait is finally over. Today marks the release of my sophomore solo EP ‘’Past Mistakes’’! Stream closing track ‘’Forgiveness’’ below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lmQlnRUI4Q&list=PLSL7jiergUxPQW9HVCeYgkWlMzWrHBeFZ&index=3 ‘’Forgiveness’’ is an important track to me, both thematically and musically speaking. It represents the final letting go of all hurt and wrongdoings to make room for new experiences. It’s also my longest … Continue reading Past Mistakes EP (+ ‘’Forgiveness’’) out now
New week, new release! Stream the title track of my upcoming EP ‘’Past Mistakes’’ below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjy7LOaA7PU&list=PLSL7jiergUxPQW9HVCeYgkWlMzWrHBeFZ&index=2 ‘’Past Mistakes’’ is the track that started it all: the first piece of music that inspired the rest of the EP. Its moody atmosphere reflects the feeling of diving deep into the shadow parts of ourselves. ''Past Mistakes''‘’Past Mistakes’’, … Continue reading Past Mistakes EP: ‘’Past Mistakes’’ out now
It’s time to kick off the release of my upcoming EP ‘’Past Mistakes’’ with ‘’Catharsis’’! https://youtu.be/KSZlk0cIl2c ‘’Catharsis’’ encompasses the energy and release felt when finally dealing with internal issues. It’s almost a celebration of choosing the right path to a more positive life and starting the inner journey. ''Past Mistakes''‘’Past Mistakes’’, my sophomore solo EP, … Continue reading Past Mistakes EP: ‘’Catharsis’’ out now
It’s been a long time coming, but today I’m excited to announce that my sophomore solo EP ‘’Past Mistakes’’ will be available on December 10! A thematic sequel to my debut EP ‘’Reliving’’, the completely self-produced ‘’Past Mistakes’’ presents a cathartic listening experience that’s inspired by my own inner journey of personal development. Release schedule‘’Past … Continue reading Announcing ‘’Past Mistakes’’ EP, out December 10
One step closer to releasing my new EP as all recording is officially done! I finished the process in style with a wonderful new asset to my music gear: the Røde NT1-A (pictured above). The microphone has been essential in recording acoustic guitar and shaker in crystal clear sound quality. Hopefully you’ll be able to … Continue reading EP update: recording done
Bananas is back. Those who have been following me for a while will recognise it as the leftover demo from the ‘’Reliving’’ sessions. I’m excited to say it has finally found its place on my upcoming EP! Currently in the works, the EP involves two other demos titled One and Jam. The overall musical style … Continue reading New EP in the works
Rick van Meijel 