Rich Batsford
“Each piece brimmed with an inherent sense of poignancy .. created a spectral ambience which made him stand out from other composers. Utterly spell-binding.” – Birmingham Post
Rich Batsford earned his reputation as one of the most talented emerging composer/performers in the UK today with a collection of solo piano music that has been compared to Steve Reich, Michael Nyman, Ludovico Einaudi, Brian Eno, Keith Jarrett, George Winston, Claude Debussy and Eric Satie and has won praise from fans of Acoustic, Ambient, Breakbeat, Classical, Experimental, IDM, Indie, New Age and many other genres.
This music is accessible yet involving, melodic and harmonic, structured and minimalist, contemporary yet timeless. It successfully maintains an overall meditative and almost spiritual tone, but within that framework offers a range of powerful moods and emotions, with moments of stillness and exciting builds towards powerful crescendos. Extensive use of the sustain pedal and warm tonality create ongoing swathes of sound which draw the listener in and transform their experience.
“displays amazing beauty in repetition and minimalism.
Definitely a performer to keep your eyes on.” – Evening Mail
As a result of his involvement with Project X Presents Rich performed with Einstellung at a sold out show in Birmingham. A recording of the performance is due to be released on Static Caravan.