Richard Farrell

Vocalist/Songwriter/Producer

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Danish music award winning musician hailing from Dublin, Ireland, Richard Farrell (AKA J Fitz) is a vocalist and songwriter. An intuitive, thoughtful and soulful musician, with a the sensitive and calm approach. Warm, velvety and rough vocal timbres, a blues and soul vocalist. An ear for great harmonies,warm melodies and crafty lyrics.

Richard navigates many genres and musical fields. But anywhere he puts his energy, it commands a soulful vibration and heart felt depth.

His blues/soul band Trainman Blues was co-founded with producer Laust 'Krudtmejer' Nielsen, winning best Danish Blues Album at the 2018 and 2021 Danish Music Awards.
Listen to their new album below:
https://album.link/dnfj22ntdgdgd

For his own solo music, Richard follows his heroes, Nina Simone, Van Morrison, Stephen Still - Folk and soul music with a jazz atmosphere coupled with deep heart felt lyrics. He released his latest LP, 'Bathing In Cold Water' in spring 2023, receiving a multitude of positive reviews from all around Europe.

Richard's latest project is called Sonic Saliva. He has teamed up with Danish/Hungarian guitarist/composed. Their sound encapsulates soul with a dirty edge.
Listen Here: https://album.link/dk/i/1731293285

Electronic music, house, hiphop, anything that grooves, Richard loves to dance and with that, loves to write music for people who write upbeat groovy tunes.

How to Begin?
Hit the contact button above and message me with the following: instrumental track/guide tracks, ideas for vocals and references of vocals you envision for the project, and deadline if applicable.

Featuring credit can be negotiated in some cases, PUBLISHING(percentage) IS RETAINED ON ALL SONGWRITING JOBS.

Send me a note through the contact button above.

Credits

Discogs verified credits for Richard Farrell
  • SRCS, DJ Chris In La Casa Feat. Richard Farrell
  • Buds, Rick Houchman, Richard Farrell
  • Janus Lauvring Feat. J Fitz
  • Redhare*
  • Trainman Blues
  • Cape Cod
  • Maduk
  • Janus Lauvring Feat. J Fitz
  • Odd Chap
  • Teddy Douglas
  • Teddy Douglas

Languages

  • English

366 Reviews - 70 Repeat Clients

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  1. Review by Gavin
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    Richard was a joy to work with, made it very easy to collaborate, communication was immediate and his amazing voice was just what i needed.

  2. Review by Robert C.
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    This is the second song I’ve done with Richard so I knew what to expect. His technique is flawless (the only singer on Soundbetter I could say that about) and his voice itself is wonderfully unique. Also he interprets a song, adding slight changes to timing that enhance the song, which is a rare ability. He threw so much emotion into this song that it really took it to another level. He’s a real pleasure to work with and you’re excited to see what he comes up with.

  3. Review by Lee
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    The best singer!
    He is very professional. He has the vocal tone I want as well as the main melody harmony perfectly. His lyric writing skills are also top-notch, and he even added ad-libs to complete the music. I am very grateful for his hard work, and this project will all go well because of him.

  4. Review by Markus
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    Richard is a truly talented singer and composer, and it was a pleasure working with him. He is dedicated and made the necessary changes when requested. A really nice guy, and I’d gladly create new songs with him in the future as well. Highly recommended!

  5. Review by Florian
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    Wonderful first collaboration!!! Thanks Richard

  6. Review by Ethan R.
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    Second collaboration with Richard, always the same pleasure to work with him.
    A magnificent voice and very professional work.
    Richard knows how to meet all my expectations and offers very interesting ideas.
    I recommend him

  7. Review by Berkcan Demir
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    He is truly a pleasure to work with and extremely talented.His voice is truly a rare voice.
    He read exactly what we had in mind and implemented it better than we wanted.
    He did everything exactly on time, I would like to work with him more.

    A true gentleman!

  8. Review by Eoin
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    Richard is that rare combo of an absolute pro and a gifted singer and melodist. He's got great ideas and his vocals are truly top tier. Trust Richard with your project and you'll be rewarded!

  9. Review by Herve
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    I can’t say enough positive things about working with Richard - already finished multiple songs with him and can’t wait to work on some more, he’s the best!

  10. Review by Eoin
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    What a pleasure it is to work with a top class vocalist on top of his game. Killer vocals and a total pro! Definitely recommend reaching out to Richard if you've got a project in mind.

  11. Review by Raphaël
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    Really nice singer which provide clean and powerfull vocals!
    Hope to work again with him.

  12. Review by Richard S.
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    Richard is simply a 5 stay talent with a voice that is so unique and brings magic to a song. I can't recommend him enough!

  13. Review by Brian H.
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    Success .. everyone has their version of success. For me and Anthony, it is the people you meet along the way. We feel blessed and richer by this beautiful man. Our highest recommendation . Music needs vocals and Richards vocals is why music sounds so much better. Thank you so much Richard.

  14. Review by J.Young
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    It was my pleasure working with Richard.
    Not only did he give exceptional quality in vocals in collaboration,
    but also very informative in the music industry.

    Will be definitely working with him again.

  15. Review by Herve
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    It really doesn't get better than Richard. Professional, friendly, quick, creative, and overall pleasure to work with!

  16. Review by Mike F.
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    Richard is a talented song writer and vocalist. Very professional and easy to work with. Highly recommend.

  17. Review by Ethan R.
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    A magnificent voice and a true professional, you can trust Richard to deliver high-quality work.

  18. Review by WAYNO
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    As per my last review, the second track with Richard is complete. Once again, I certainly don’t need to utter a bunch of superlatives here to describe how good Richard’s voice sounds - just listen to the samples/demos he has on his profile. Richard was once again an absolute delight to work with. He is super responsive, creative, easy to work with, full of creativity, and fast in his implementation WITHOUT any detriment to the quality of his work! 5⭐️'s - 💯% Recommended.

  19. Review by Olivier B.
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    It was a pleasure working with Richard - he's an amazing talent! Super pro & easy to work with!

  20. Review by Herve
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    He is friendly, quick, talented and uber professional.

Interview with Richard Farrell

  1. Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

  2. A: Trainman Blues. Singer and Songwriter. I am in love with Blues music and I think it's affect on modern and old music is immense. I would love to see a revival of blues. Soul and jazz music have progressed into new and interesting forms, I think this is possible with blues.

  3. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  4. A: Trainman Blues. A modern day blues project with hiphop production techniques and understated laid back feel.

  5. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  6. A: Both. Analog definitely has a warmer and softer sound, it reacts in a natural way to what you put into it. It's definitely not as portable as digital equipment, as easy to set up or quick in finding new and interesting plugins, virtual instruments etc...

  7. Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

  8. A: Soulfulness, warmth, guts and attention to detail.

  9. Q: What do you like most about your job?

  10. A: Being able to work with different musicians, songwriters and producers form all around the world. Being able to express my self in an art form which comes very naturally to me.

  11. Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

  12. A: When can you have the track ready? That depends on how much guidance you give me, or lee way to be creative. Influences, bar numbers, vocals guides etc...

  13. Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

  14. A: The true message behind the voice.....

  15. Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

  16. A: What is the overall message of your music? Why are you doing it?

  17. Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

  18. A: Listen to the intention behind the voice, many voices have a clear and clean exterior but sometimes the singer does not bring the force of the subject matter/message into the music. I really live what I'm singing!

  19. Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

  20. A: A guitar, piano, a Ray Charles and BB King records, a bottle of whiskey and a note pad.

  21. Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

  22. A: I have been singing since I can remember. I began playing the piano from age 6. I started formally singing in a choir when I was 8 and received 5 years of music education in the choir school in theory, singing and piano which set me for life. I am 32 now, so I have been at it over 26 years now!

  23. Q: How would you describe your style?

  24. A: Simple, understated, warm and gutsy.

  25. Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

  26. A: Bill Withers, a master of simplicity and soulfulness!

  27. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  28. A: If it feels good, and the ambience is right, keep it!

  29. Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

  30. A: Blues, soul, folk, electronic, hiphop and jazz music.

  31. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  32. A: Listening to the client, vocal intonation and performance.

  33. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  34. A: Clarity, small details, soul and warmth. I try to bring the best qualities of blues and soul to any song I work with.

  35. Q: What's your typical work process?

  36. A: Listen to the track on repeat until I have an understanding of the flow and meter of it. After absorbing it, I allow melodies to flow through me, letting my vocal chords loose and seeing where the sound takes me. I demo the track a few times depending on how happy I am with the melody/lyrics. After this process I am ready to record the track. There are many different routes I can take depending on the wishes of the client and his/her influences to give me guidance.

  37. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  38. A: I have a Mac book pro 15 inch Retina which I use Pro tools and a Focusrite 6i6 as my preamp. A shure SM7 is my go to microphone as it suits my voice best, I have other mics such as a Rode NTK and Behringer AT2020. I have vocal screen and pop shield to create clear recordings.

  39. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  40. A: Singers like Ray Charles, Toma Waits, Nina Simone, BB King and Nat King Cole are some of my favourites. Modern day producers and musicians such as Quantic, The Dap Kings, Jon Hopkins and Dan Auerbach really inspire me.

  41. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  42. A: I am a vocalist and songwriter, so I really embrace giving all I have when singing and writing songs. I really focus in on the small details, intonation, timbre, melody and lyrics, this where I'm most at home. With years of experience recording in studios and playing in various different outfits I am very adaptable and open minded.

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GenresSounds Like
  • Ray Charles
  • Hozier
  • Nina Simone
Gear Highlights
  • Neve 511 PRE
  • API 527 Compressor
  • Heritage OST 6
  • Sennheiser 441
  • Blue Woodpecker Ribbon Mic
  • Sure SM7 B
  • Full Vocal Booth
  • Mac Book Pro
  • Pro tools
  • Apollo Twin
  • Martin DM Guitar
  • Kawai CE7 Piano
  • SilverTone 1451
  • Epiphone Sheraton 90's
  • Korg SV1
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