Richard Farrell on SoundBetter

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.

I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.

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

373 Reviews - 72 Repeat Clients

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by Mike L.
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It was such a pleasure to work with Richard! He understood the assignment and he hit a home run with his amazing vocals. You can truly feel his soul and energy in his vocals and he was an absolute professional collaborating with me on my project. I can see us working together again in the future!
by Richard O.
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What a fun ride. Awesome communication and worked so hard to help produce this track. Great vocals. Highly recommended and we're doing another one together soon.
by Sol
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I cant really put into words what Richard was able to do! He brought my song to life in a way I couldn't even imagine! I will definitely be coming back for another one. Thank you Richard!!!
by Yair W.
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I’ve worked with Richard before, and once again he was exceptional. He’s incredibly talented, super musical, and has a deep understanding of what each track needs. His versatility makes him a dream collaborator. Richard provided the recordings quickly and was always responsive to notes or messages fast, professional, and spot-on every time. Highly recommended.
by Daniel S.
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Great to work with, very happy with results
by Tal Steinberg
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Beyond Richard's incredible talent and unique voice, his attentiveness and patience truly stand out. It's rare to find someone who can understand direction so deeply and execute it so effortlessly-especially when everything is done remotely. Working with him was an absolute pleasure. Highly recommended!
by Andre S.
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Richard is a super talented vocalist with a unique tone, and he really understood the vibe I was going for. His harmonies and interpretation brought the track to life. Definitely recommend working with him if you’re looking for someone who delivers quality and puts heart into the performance.
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.
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.
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.
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!
by Florian
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Wonderful first collaboration!!! Thanks Richard
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
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!
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!
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!
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.
by Raphaël
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Really nice singer which provide clean and powerfull vocals!
Hope to work again with him.
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!
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.

Interview with Richard Farrell

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
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.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Trainman Blues. A modern day blues project with hiphop production techniques and understated laid back feel.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
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...
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Soulfulness, warmth, guts and attention to detail.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
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.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
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...
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: The true message behind the voice.....
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What is the overall message of your music? Why are you doing it?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
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!
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: A guitar, piano, a Ray Charles and BB King records, a bottle of whiskey and a note pad.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
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!
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Simple, understated, warm and gutsy.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Bill Withers, a master of simplicity and soulfulness!
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: If it feels good, and the ambience is right, keep it!
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Blues, soul, folk, electronic, hiphop and jazz music.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Listening to the client, vocal intonation and performance.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Clarity, small details, soul and warmth. I try to bring the best qualities of blues and soul to any song I work with.
Q: What's your typical work process?
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.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
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.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
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.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
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.