Ric Flauding: Composer: Press

"Consistently enjoyable work sparkles with Flauding’s beautiful arrangements…”

"...where this artist really shines is on his simple yet complexly beautiful arrangements of such classic traditional tunes as “Amazing Grace”, and “O Come All Ye Faithful”. Many play and record these timeless classics but few manage to give them new life or make them their own. Ric does both."

“Flauding’s album reveals a genius…He is no show off: his music is so good he does not need to dazzle you with pyrotechnic playing.”

“Ric Flauding’s  album continues to define Flauding as a major talent, a driving force toward a more accessible and meditative synthesis of jazz, new age and classic melodic communication...a very radio-friendly project.” 

“With soaring melodies, rich harmonies, a wonderful arrangement, and many other beautiful,   soothing elements, this piece hit’s the mark dead center. I’m left feeling enriched and enlightened, with a renewed sense of self. Like a friend of mine once said, “It’s therapy with notes”.

“The music was outstanding, it played a very important role in a very important series".

“I am convinced of two things about Ric Flauding’s music that do separate him from the rest of the compositional world. First, he has the ability to express human emotion in a contemporary idiom. This fact alone makes his music worthy of serious consideration in a world that is seemingly losing touch with that ability. Secondly, his own personal integrity will simply not let him produce anything but his best efforts, both in the “commercial” field and also what still may be termed classical".

“Well Richard! You are the man, what a fantastic arrangement of such a beloved hymn. I would love to record an album of great hymns in this style of arrangement.  I would give my eye tooth if church music could make a return to this glorious style of worship…take  care my friend and keep up this great writing, it is a blessing.” 

"Ric, This is excellent! … one of the best arrangements I've heard. You did an excellent arrangement and are to be commended...Also, this would be nice to include on our GPO demo page. Thanks for sharing this. Gary."

"Ric, I would buy this arrangement RIGHT NOW.  I have an orchestra rehearsal this Sunday and I’d like to run it with them then,…You made me cry.  I mean I sat hear sobbing.  Just an AWESOME arrangement...What a talented man you are."

“Ric, We really like your "Gloria (2010)".  It shows a lot of skill and organization in addition to being striking and beautiful...We'd be honored to publish it.” 

“Dear Ric, What a surprise email for me to open that one of your such great compositions is entitled as dedicated “To Dr. Thomas Song and the Southwestern Chamber Chorale” on the very top of your great music, “GLORIA”.  Again, we’ve really enjoyed performing your pieces this fall and are planning to present those during our trip to Korea and Malaysia next year. Thanks and blessings!  TS”