Richie Explains Looping
“For my live solo shows, I use sequencing (commonly known as ‘looping’) to perform all of the parts of a song by myself using a sampler. For example, I might start off by recording a drum beat, then lay down a backing melody on the keyboard, then add a bassline, and ‘loop’ (or record) it all together. During this continuous playback I will then pick up my guitar, and sing the vocals, accompanied by the occasional harmonica.”
Richie’s method to building grooves can be approached in various orders of operation, and is commonly done in different ways every time he performs to keep the audience guessing until the end. Spontaneity is usually the theme of every show. One must both see and hear Richie in order to take in the spectacular skill and artistry of his truly unique process. While Kihlken’s loose, hip-hopish drumming style reflects his youthful sense of throwing caution to the wind, his unique presentation and the mature arrangements of classic rock, funk, blues, jazz, soul and country selections indicate that he is one of the region’s top rising stars. Richie preforms in bars around the St. Louis area on a weekly bases.
See an example of looping here (a video of me playing “Led Zepellin – When the Levee Breaks”)
