Synthesist Robert Rich shared the video from his performance at last weekend’s Soundquest Fest 2021, a 3-day event that featured ambient artists from around the world.

Rich released his first album, Sunyata, in 1982. Since then, he has release several dozen solo albums; collaborations with Steve Roach, Ian Boddy, Markus Reuter and others; done sound design and scoring for films and television; created presets for synths from the Emu Proteus 3 to the Sequential Prophet X; and helped pioneer microtonal synthesis.

Rich’s Soundquest Fest performance is a great introduction to his work, showcasing his so-called ‘glurp’ soundscapes, his unique approach to the steel guitar, his DIY microtonal flutes and more.

Tracks:

1) Sentience of Touch
2) Fabric Improvisations
3) Transpiration
3) Seeking Eden
4) Moss Carpet Improvisations
5) Galvanic Response

Robert Rich’s albums are available via Bandcamp.