Richard
@breakfree
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Heaven Or, Hell New Zealand
Joined Jun 6, 2002
I am also a co-founder of Polar Music New Zealand, Our proudest achievements have been the release of all the Rob Smith solo releases - Be Careful What You Wish For (2005) &
Actions Speak Louder Than Words (2006), "Never A Dull Moment" (2009). "Voices In My Head" (2011) and of course ......GONE WILD (2007) and GONE WILD II (2009)
Rob Smith & Nils-Ole Finbak - "Atmospheres" & Hayley Oliver, Rob Smith & Richard Anderson - "Something To Remember" (both 2009) were albums that very much assured the variety of our collaborative efforts remained a force to be reckoned with (no one trick pony antics here!)
In 2009 I formed The Feckers with my brother in rock Chris Szkup and can now formally announce The Feckers - "It'd Be Rude Not To" (2013) was released and we also took part in tributes to KISS and The Godz, it is a true worldwide union of rock!, work has begun on a 2nd album by The Feckers, with perhaps more to follow.
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The Feckers
Sep 5, 2016
Currently in writing mode for the 2nd of The Feckers albums, with recording to convene over the course of 2017. Featuring the talents of founders Richard Anderson and Chris Szkup along with Dennis Leeflang (Bumblefoot) on drums, also included in the lineup will be songwriting contributions from Alexey Spectre, Rob Smith & David Austin. Others taking part in the recordings include: Roy Bratbakken, Paul Jolley, Steve Hacker, Irene Slade, Yohei Eto, Matt Szkup, Kayla Driskel, Pat Valley with special guest appearances to be announced. for more info please follow The Feckers at: http://www.facebook.com/thefeckers http://www.twitter.com//thefeckers
Rob Smith & Paul Jolley - Antipodes (2010)
Feb 23, 2010
Rob Smith & Paul Jolley - Antipodes (2010) Released by Polar Music New Zealand / Beechdale Music Produced & Mastered by Rob Smith @ Polar Music New Zealand Studio's, Ratapiko, Taranaki, New Zealand - Rob Smith - Vocals, Guitars - Paul Jolley - Vocals, Piano, Keyboards Tracklisting / Credits / Song Lengths: 1. Anyway (Paul Jolley) (5.16) 2. Dreaming On The Night Sky (Rob Smith) (5.12) 3. Jazzman (Paul Jolley) (5.40) 4. The Last Goodbye (Rob Smith) (4.58) 5. Inside Your Heart (Paul Jolley) (4.26) 6. Take Your Time (Rob Smith) (4.51) 7. Demon (Paul Jolley) (4.10) 8. Only In Dreams (Rob Smith) (4.14) 9. Because Of You (Paul Jolley) (4.48) 10. If Love Is (Rob Smith) (4.55) 11. Ordinary Man (Paul Jolley) (5.33) 12. I Believe In You (Rob Smith) (4.40) For More Information & Sound Samples: http://polarmusicbeechdalemusic.blogspot.com/ For ordering information please contact: Rob Smith robertsmith@xtra.co.nz or Richard Anderson breakfree74@hotmail.com Please note we now accept paypal for overseas orders.
GONE WILD II - OUT NOW
May 18, 2009
Finally after 2 years of writing and recording - GONE WILD II has finally been released on 13th May 2009. "GONE WILD II" is the double album follow-up to 2007's "GONE WILD" album. Comprosing 29 original songs this album packs more punch to its predecessor in places, whilst retaining the bands sound, GONE WILD have yet again tapped into their classic rock and blues roots and gotten back to shaking things up a bit. GONE WILD are: Rob Smith - Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Drums, Programming & Production Richard Anderson - Lead Vocals Matt Sturgess - Bass, Keyboards Songs range from the blues tinged "Is It Real?" to the hard rockers "I Caught You Out" to the downright asskickers "Oblivion", "The Living Dead" and "Thunder & Lightning". Also included are the tongue in cheek tunes "Georgia Peach" (a salute the beautiful US women) and "Bourbon Blues" (something GONE WILD know a lot about). "Rock This World" will be featured on the upcoming Versailles Records release "Anthem Rock Vol 1 & 2" (due for release in July 2009). Guest musicians on "GONE WILD II" were: Chris Szkup (Lead Guitars), Nils-Ole Finbak (Piano), Robin Wellaway (Sax) and MC Hizzy (Rap on the song "Oblivion") For ordering information please contact: Rob Smith robertsmith@xtra.co.nz or Richard Anderson breakfree74@hotmail.com GONE WILD are signed exclusively to Polar Music New Zealand - currently both Rob Smith and Matt Sturgess are working on solo albums, Richard is currently managing other artists and writing/recording for various projects including The Feckers "Greatest Hits 69". Any help in spreading the word where this album is concerned would be most appreciated. www.myspace.com/gonewildnz www.youtube.com/breakfree74/
Hayley Oliver, Rob Smith & Richard Anderson - Something To Remember
Apr 6, 2009
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Available on CD now!!! for ordering info: breakfree74@hotmail.com Hayley Oliver, Rob Smith & Richard Anderson SOMETHING TO REMEMBER Produced by Rob Smith @ Polar Music New Zealand Studio's, Ratapiko, Taranaki, New Zealand 1. Drifting Away (R.Smith) (4:07) 2. I Can't Help But Feel The Way I Do (R. Anderson, R. Smith) (4:03) 3. Something To Remember (R. Anderson, R. Smith) (3:36) 4. The Silence Of It All (R. Smith) (5:00) 5. Let's Get To The Heart Of The Matter (R. Anderson, R. Smith) (4:33) 6. Love You Forever (R. Anderson, R Smith) (4:05) 7. Through The Heart (R. Anderson, R Smith) (4:09) 8. How Many Ways (R. Smith) (4:23) 9. I Believe In Angels (R. Smith) (4:06) 10. The Simple Things In Life (R. Anderson, R. Smith) (4:13) 11. You Might Think (R. Anderson, R. Smith) (3:23) 12. Days Gone By (R. Anderson, R. Smith) (5:29) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Introduction by Rob Smith: It's an amazing thing that todays technology allows us to have made this album from opposite ends of the earth. It's no small feat either, as we have constructed this album from e-mail correspondence only, and that can be such a hinderance at certain times, and it certainly makes the bringing together of this album even more satisfying, that we have achieved our goal and come up with an album that Richard, Hayley and I are all truly proud of. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hayley: I first met Richard and Rob on soundclick. richard contacted me and introduced me to his and Rob's music. Later he made the suggestion of all three of us collaborating on a project, I was thrilled! at that point the project was to consist of one possibly two songs, intended for my solo cd, it was after we'd recorded "Let's Get To The Heart Of The Matter" and "I Can't Help But Feel The Way I Do" and we were all so happy with the result and worked so comfortably together that we decided to work on an album of our own. Rob: I have really enjoyed the making this album, working with Hayley and Richard has been a real pleasure. I have achieved all my goals with regards to the making of the album, and I do hope Hayley and Richard feel the same way. Richard: It's been a case of each song that is completed being meant to be I think. I'm sure both Rob and Hayley are pretty happy with their efforts, as well they should be. They've both been gracious in their working on this album, which is a bit of a bonus because quite often there will be moments where I'll scratch my head and think that something might not quite be 100% in a team situation, In this case I've not had any real complaints at all. It's been a relaxed association, which I think having approached things a song at a time has helped keep it that way. For more in depth info check out: http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=64096818010&id=13496763195&index=1
GONE WILD - Bourbon Blues
Jan 17, 2009
Hey Folks.... We thought it was high-time we unveiled a track from our upcoming follow-up album "GONE WILD II". Given that we're in Summer-mode at the moment, I think you'll agree we chose an apt song for the season. Special thanks go out to our pal Chris Szkup who provided some rather awesome (as always) string-benders there in the guitar swinging department, the perfect companion to Rob's guitar playing. Any feedback would be most appreciated....and for those wanting to purchase our first album "GONE WILD", this is definitely still available (drop us a line and we'll hook you up) "GONE WILD II" will be released either March or April 2009 (this ain't no Chinese Democracy scenerio ....hopefully) Regards, GONE WILD
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dinamusic
May 24, 2011
nice page :)
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Erin Gannon Simms
Aug 30, 2010
Hi Richard,
How are you doing? Been ages since we caught up.
Well, we're in Canada till Christmas at least and loving it. Kids are very happy and I'm going to be recording in the next couple of weeks. Can't wait to get something down.
I'll have to email you to catch up soon :)
Hope all's well!
Erin Gannon Simms
May 06, 2010
Mr Richard!!! Great to hear from you buddy. Plans are still very much in prep but just not taking off as speedy as I'd liked. However, good things shouldn't be rushed eh? ;) I will send you an email soon letting you know everything that's happening lately. I still listen to 'What I would do" often and still plan on recording it. Perhaps I'll surprise you with it one day.
Erin :)
inkeling
Jan 15, 2010
THAAAAAAANKS RICHARD! :-)))
claude and noella larente
Nov 29, 2009
Thank you for the add Breakfree
CHEERS
C & N
Swampman
Oct 31, 2009
Have a great Halloween weekend Richard !!!
GasStationMerlot
Aug 30, 2009
heres 1 to add to your songwriter playlist its called idol and the poet a song about the one behind the scenes writing the songs for the pop star please give it a listen(currently 48 on the folk charts) thx.
mountainmama025
May 07, 2009
Hi Richard,
I know you are probably busy, but when you get a
moment or two, please drop by Billy Flack's page
and give a listen to our newest song' "Khan".
Here is wishing you a great week.
mountainmama025
Apr 24, 2009
Hello Richard,
Sorry it has been a whle since I have dropped by your
page. Seems like I have been busy working in
collaberation with Billy Flack who first wrote a lovely
music score for a song I wrote back in September of
last year when I lost a most beloved furfriend, and
somehow things have just worked out that we have
started collaberating together since then.
So when you get a chance, please drop by his artist
page and give a listen to "My Heart is Broken"(our 1st)
"True Friends" and our newest one, "Country Girl at Heart"
and let us know what you think.
Here is wishing you a happy and productive weekend.
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