richard berndsen

I still have injuries preventing me from recording more music. I have rescued some animals & they continue to jump over the computer keyboard, but they love me...

Feel free to share whatever music I made to as many people as you wish!

Hello Everybody!
Sorry it has been so long since the last newsletter. I lost my job because of the pandemic, while moving. While moving, the cats jumped over my laptop and destroyed the program I was using to record. Also while moving, I fell down the stairs & got severly injured. Normally, I do not encourage people to buy my material because it is not profitable (9 cents per song). But if yu want it forever, for your sake you should consider it. If I no longer can make the payments to keep it free, it goes away forever.
I hope everybody is doing well during these times. Please stay healthy and enjoy the music while you still can! I will let you know if there is any news.
RICHARD

ALOHA everybody,
Sorry it has been such a long time since the last newsletter, but my tour got cancelled, and then I got injured, and then the cat ran over the laptop and deleted the music program I was using to record. I just bought some new equipment to record some acoustic guitar & piano, and I have the material, it will just take some time for the injuries to heal. As soon as I can, I will record again. Maybe somebody out there knows musicians who I could teach the material, and let them record it...Anyways enjoy the holidays!

HELLO EVERYONE!
Sorry I've been out for a while. As you know some strange things have happened this year of 2020. In addition to my being furloughed from live performances, I have encountered injuries that are preventing completing the 4th album. But it doesn't matter cuz the cat ran over my computer & destroyed the Cubase program I was using. But for Halloween you can use songs like the Monster, The Plot, Pt 3 of Mayday, or anything that would suit the purpose of scaring the kids as they ask for your candy. Since I am not working I don't know how long I can continue to make the payments to this website for free music, so get it while you can. Another easy way is to buy it from any of 52 sites like Spotify, CDBaby, You Tube, etc. Just type my name in & you'll see 3 albums available. The 4th has been almost finished but never published, & I'm sure I can do the 5,6,& 7th in a matter of time. I get 9 cents for every sale; as you know this is art, not pop, so nothing will go viral, unless you make it happen.
Enjoy, and Happy Halloween!

Hey everybody!
Just got home today from a long road trip. Have 2 months off. Will try to record some guitar music, but have to learn some new equipment. I used to play the Strat with effects but now since on the road 8 months per year only use acoustic. Next April, back on the road until September 2020.
Anyways, thanks for your support, tell all your friends & spread the news!

Hello everybody! I am finally home long enough to upload some things from the upcoming Halloween album. There is a song called The Plot, which could mean a grave or an evil plan. There is a massive piece (11+minutes) about a misunderstood monster, but I don't think I'll upload that one unless ask for it. The song So Far could be about distance, or up to this point. I have 5 weeks of vacation, so I'll do what i can...
Thanks for all of your support!
RICHARD

Hello Everybody,
I am still working on the 4th album. There will be some swing tunes, and here is a sample of some orchestra work. The main song is called The Misunderstood Monster, and it is variations of the main theme. This is just a short example. The other 3 albums are available at link and 50 other locations.
Thanks for the support!
RICHARD

I am at home now, and will be working on the 4th album. It will be the strangest of the previous 3. I realize I am taking chances, but was never concerned about trying to be a pop star. It will be challenging for the listener. But my new genre will not be 'other'. It will be called Adventure music. Put the headphones on and get lost for a while.

ALOHA everybody,
Just finishing the 2nd song of the 4th album. I cannot predict when it will be finished because of some arm injuries. However I might drop some of the new music into this forum before the release because of your support. If you like what I am doing, I think you can listen to more for free at YouTube or purchase at link. In the meantime, I am working on some different things, like some jazz, and in the future, guitar. Keep listening, to everything. I was at a store and the cashier had treble clef tattoo, and I pointed it out, and she said music is her favorite thing. So the 4th album will take some time --- I do not want to put out something following a trend or something weak. Thanks for your support!

Hello everyone!
Thank you for all of your support.
I am in the process of creating the 4th album. I want to try some new things, so it will be different.
It always is!
Remember, I am not a slave to any particular style or current trend. I need to try some new things; there might be some jazz and improv involved.
The 5th album might include some guitar work, either Brazilian or rock or jazz. Whatever.
But right now I need to finish the 4th album. Everything is available on YouTube or link or any other outlet.
For the 4th album I have finished 3 songs and will need to do 3 more before submitting it.
I love you all, just be patient or make a purchase from any digital store. Or go to YouTube and listen for free.
More is yet to come...
RICHARD

ALOHA everyone,
I have been busy lately traveling, and now back at home, but tomorrow will be going to the rain forest in Peru for 6 weeks. I tried to upload the 3rd part of Mayday but this format cannot handle it. If you buy just one of the 3 albums I will be able to buy a coke at a fast food place with refills. If you buy all 3, I can get a meal deal. Yay!
I have recorded some singles that maybe I can upload in the future...