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Richard Barbieri (born 30 November 1957) is an English musician, composer and sound designer. [1] Originally a member of new wave band Japan (and their brief 1989–1991 reincarnation as Rain Tree Crow), more recently he is known as the keyboard player in the progressive rock band Porcupine Tree, which he joined in 1993. [2]
Apr 10, 2013 · Richard Barbieri will open for the band Engineers at London's Bush Hall on July 10th. The 30 - 40 minute set will include music from his recent two solo albums as well as older material and some improvisation.
Feb 2, 2021 · Japan’s innovative guru has mixed classic synths, real instrument samples and expressive pedals on his new lockdown-recorded album.
Mar 22, 2017 · From topping charts with Japan in the 1980s to years working with Porcupine Tree, Richard Barbieri has had quite the career. With his new third solo album out now, we glance back over his CV.
As ex-founder of Japan, the new-wave pioneers and one of the most ground-breaking bands of their era, Richard Barbieri helped spark the electronic music revolution that followed, his synthesiser sound not only defined the band but influenced the likes of The Human League, Duran Duran, Gary Numan and Talk Talk.
Richard Barbieri – A Brief Biography. Richard Barbieri started his musical career with the group Japan in 1976. Although initially perceived as a ‘hyped’ band, Japan went on to record five studio albums culminating in the groundbreaking ‘Tin Drum’ which stayed in the UK charts for a year.
Jun 21, 2022 · When I got the oppurtinity to talk to Porcupine Tree‘s Richard Barbieri about the band’s first new album in 13 years, it targeted my fanboy heart quite a bit. After all, Porcupine Tree are integral to my own musical DNA – the band was one of the major players getting me into progressive rock when I was young(er).
Feb 2, 2021 · Richard Barbieri played keyboards for Japan, a band packed full of virtuosos who were continually pushing the boundaries of synth-pop in the early eighties. After they split in 1982, he went on to work with art-rockers Porcupine Tree as well releasing three solo albums.
Richard Barbieri. London, UK. Musician and Composer. New album "Under A Spell" out now on KScope - link below.
May 9, 2017 · Richard Barbieri, former Porcupine tree keyboardist, talks about his latest solo album, Planets & Persona, and looks back on some Porcupine tree albums.
