My Story
I’ve been musically involved since I was 12, and though I have been playing professionally for over 40 years, my deeper music passion is arranging and composing. And that…….is why I created RichMoncure.com.
The primary purpose of this site is to provide an easy method for song shoppers-searchers to preview and download my original material for consideration.
My Music
Several of the songs listed are available by CD BABY or ITUNES (songs 2-9 as listed). The MFITS platform from ITUNES does indeed provide the best audio quality. I hope to have the remainder released and uploaded to CD BABY or ITUNES very soon (May, 2020)!
Most of the songs were initially created in my home studio, then carried to RED AMP STUDIO in Richmond, Virginia for refining, adding of additional instruments, vocals, and final mixes.
If you have interest in learning more about the music or have comments, please let me know.
Given that I have my own studio, and that I am able to be the performer of the instruments I need, I am able to create new music in a very short amount of time, and this is a challenge I look forward to taking on! So in the event you are an artist, or song-searcher in need of a musical creation, contact me!
My Songs
Speeding Ticket
Speeding Ticket is the 8th track of what will be a total 12 track compilation. It was just time for Rich and Jody to call time out, and record a song about a light, real-world experience.
Stand Down
STAND DOWN specifically addresses the issue of casual or recreational drug use. On the surface it seems so easy to manage. When confronted with temptation, don’t do it. Just walk away. STAND DOWN!
Little Bit of Persuasion
Little Bit Of Persuasion is my most commercial or ‘pop’ creation to date. I enjoy writing and creating in varied and diverse styles. It’s funny how songs, grooves, hook lines rise to the surface when it comes to writing.
Here's To The USA
The rally cry of this song was for Americans to survive and weather the storm, regardless of the outcome of the election, and to ‘overcome’ the results by remaining true to America.
The Roof Comes Off Tonight
THE ROOF COMES OFF is a bit of a different road for me. For some reason, I was thinking California for this one.
Who's Gonna Be Your Man
The inspiration song goes back to my high school roots and is somewhat inspired by my old childhood friend, Ralph.
Rome
ROME picks up pace as it develops until it reaches a full boat of harmonies, counter melodies, and rich and deep rhythm section accompaniment.
Pride
PRIDE is a story that plays out at every high school in America several times a year. Boy develops crush on girl. Girl is flattered, but brushes boy off initially…..plays hard to get.
Watchful Eyes
For WATCHFUL EYES, I was intentionally looking to create an angry and somewhat resentful mood with a powerful guitar riff to set up the message.
Wind Blows By
We all need to call time-out in life, exit the grid, find a place to chill, and do just that with the ones you love.
Isolate
The global effort to fight Covid-19 demonstrates the world’s potential to unify against alien invasion. Kinda……
Thanks
Many thanks to so many people that have helped me through the years and have contributed their time and talents in the studio to include Jody Boyd, Bruce Woodson, David Carriger, Bruce Swartz, Doug Adams, Marna Bales and Allen Brown. Also, thanks to my wife, Carolyn, and our kids for enduring those sounds filtering up from the basement studio at the craziest hours of the night.
