Originally from Madison, Wisconsin, Richard has always been driven by a creative passion for music that could not be realized through conventional means. Though not initially recognized as a prodigy, what set him apart from other musicians was a desire to write music from the moment he first picked up a guitar, as opposed to just learning a song. His eventual attempt to redesign music was less than overwhelmingly received in the Midwest and prompted his relocation to the wideopen, but unfamiliar world of Los Angeles.

The new environment brought a revelation of sights and sounds that spawned an even greater flow of creative output, and with it an education into the innerworkings of the music business. Richard’s quest for success led him through many collaborative efforts with bands vying for record deals that left a multitude of near misses in their wake. Determined to press forward, Richard used his electronics background to build his own studio where he would develop his production skills and derive his livelihood from producing other artists. Focusing on instrumental music, he enrolled in the Film Scoring program at UCLA Extension where he was exposed to writing for orchestra. Eventually, with the proper alignment of the planets, the time had come for Richard to produce his magnum opus, and 2006 would mark the release of “Phenomenation”, Richard’s first commercial release.

Phenomenation represents years of research and contains elements of everything that affected Richards unique interpretation of music. Electric and acoustic guitars are the primary instruments, but arrangement varies from Rock rhythm sections to a Symphonic Orchestra with a rich array of Electronica to fuse the mix. A common remark is how the music conjures visions of movie scores and hence the category of “Cinematic Rock” was born.

"I don’t make this proclamation often, and you may not hear me say it again this year, so take notice: ‘Stop what you are doing, right now, and buy this CD!. . . ’ "With Phenomenation, Richard Zeier has created a masterpiece." Mike Parker managing editor of BuddyHollwood.com

"This sounds like a lifetime of passion, faith and love poured into a little shiny disc. Very< impressive. . . Richard has a terrific CD here, one I recommend heartily." Don Cicchetti DC Guitar Journal

“…amazing musical imagination…a splendid introduction to the guitar magic of Richard Z. Robert Silverstein – 20 th Century Guitar Magazine, July 2006

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