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Rick Denzien

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Rick Denzien
OriginPennsylvania, United States
GenresRock, pop, AAA Americana music
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, acoustic guitar
Years active1990–present
LabelsSlot-1
Websitewww.rickdenzien.com

Rick Denzien is a songwriter, singer and studio technician from Buffalo, New York.[1]

Early life

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Denzien started playing the guitar at eight or nine, reportedly initiated due to a head injury.[2] As a teenager, he performed in the band Freeway. As a third-year high school student, he performed a radio play with fellow musician Bob Schiele. Denzien then moved to Rochester to attend college. He was selected as a recording artist for the State University of New York at Fredonia. He participated in a year-long Tonmeister (recording engineer) program with Eric Paul (record producer) and Richard Hammond. He signed his first publishing contract with a small publisher for his song "Come On Children." The song was listened to in some circles. His first CD was recorded in Nashville at the Oak Ridge Boys studio with his favorite musicians Chad Watson, Randy Corell, Tony Brown (record producer), and J.T. Taylor recording/mix engineer Fred Cameron.

Career

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During and after college, Denzien played at various venues in the East and South United States and eventually moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He recorded his second CD as a limited edition called Heal The Land and included many Philadelphia area musicians. The CD received limited airplay. Two years later, he was asked to help mix The Bloodhound Gang's CD Use Your Fingers for Columbia Records. When Daddy Long Legs broke off from Blood hound gang, he continued to work with the new band called Wolfpac. He recorded and mixed the songs "Somethin' Wicked This Way Comes," "Evil is as Evil Does," and "Death Becomes Her." He is uncredited on the spoken word ad libs for some of these songs. The Band used these recordings to get a slot on the Howard Stern Radio Show.

He has been to The Netherlands four times with live touring performances and has appeared on television and radio shows in the United States, Holland, India, and Australia.

He founded Bah-Fo Studio in 1990 and continues to record and mix for the music community.

Work

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Discography

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  • Son of the Morning – Rick Denzien
  • Heal The Land – Rick Denzien & The Gas House Gorillas
  • Laser Writing on the Moon – Rick Denzien & The Gas House Gorillas
  • Exit 21 – Rick Denzien
  • Recently – Rick Denzien
  • Radiate – Rick Denzien
  • Green Sky – Rick Denzien
  • Blinded Eyes – Rick Denzien

Produced

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CD Albums

  • Rick Denzien – Heal The Land Slot-1
  • Rick Denzien – Laser Writing on the Moon – Slot-1
  • Rick Denzien – Exit 21 – Slot-1
  • Michael G. RonstadtFoolish Fox – Slot-1
  • Lyra ProjectGoddess – Slot-1
  • C WaitzCorrupted Youth – Slot-1
  • Michael G. RonstadtCrazy Rhythm / Empty Drafts – Slot-1
  • Bob Mecklenburger – Do It! – Slot-1
  • Michael G. RonstadtBridging The Gap – Slot-1
  • Kool G RapHalf A Clip – Latchkey / Kotch
  • David Kliener – News That Fit To Sing – indie
  • Justin GuariniWhat You Won't Do For Love – Slot-1
  • Rick Denzien – Recently – Slot-1

Songs

  • "Go Out and Play" – Rick Denzien – Slot-1
  • "Casual Affairs" – Rick Denzien – Slot-1
  • "Radiate" – Rick Denzien – Slot-1
  • "What You Won't Do For Love" – Drivetime feat. Justin Guarini – Slot-1
  • "The Secret Christmas Song" – Lyra Project – Slot-1
  • "Her Calling (America)" – Rick Denzien – Slot-1
  • "TSAI (sigh)" – Rick Denzien -Slot-1
  • "Ordinary Girl" – Lyra Project – Slot-1
  • "Patiently Waits" – Lyra Project – Slot-1
  • "Game of Thrones" – Michael G. Ronstadt – Slot-1
  • "More" – Rick Denzien – Slot-1
  • "Death Looks on You" – Rick Denzien – Slot-1

Recording / mix engineer

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Videos

  • "God Put a Smile Upon Your Face" – Lyra Project – Goddess] – Slot-1[3]
  • "Radiate" – Rick Denzien – Slot-1 [4]
  • "TSAI (sigh)" – Rick Denzien – Slot-1 [5]
  • "Grind" – Rick Denzien – Slot-1 [6]
  • "Busses" – Rick Denzien – Slot-1 [7]
  • "Tender Mercy" – Jamie Knight – Slot-1 [8]
  • "Go Out and Play" – Rick Denzien – Slot-1 [9]
  • "Death Looks on You" – Rick Denzien – Slot-1 [10]

Articles

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  • "Device Helps Safe Escape From A Fire 'Exit Traveler'" – The Morning Call staff

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References

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  1. ^ "SLOT-1 ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES EXIT 21 CD RELEASE" (Press release). Slot-1. Slot One Entertainment, Inc. 1999. Retrieved July 1, 2012.
  2. ^ Dominick A. Miserandino (November 29, 2000). "Denzien, Rick". TheCelebrityCafe.com. THECELEBRITYCAFE.COM LLC. Retrieved July 1, 2012.
  3. ^ God Put A Smile Upon Your Face https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZEcHoNFsAE
  4. ^ Radiate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fnl_JMsJ5Rc
  5. ^ TSAI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRXffny9SWU
  6. ^ Grind https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyKpGgZON1o
  7. ^ Busses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzNU9r-NJtc&t=63s
  8. ^ Tender Mercy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCFGe-cTIhA
  9. ^ Go Out and Play https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl1XxdW6bJw
  10. ^ Go Out and Play https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7u1juo
  11. ^ Zero Emission Musicians https://thedriven.io/2019/02/20/zero-emissions-musicians-take-a-tesla-model-3-ev-on-tour/
  12. ^ Singer Songwriter Plugs Electric Earth Day https://earth911.com/eco-watch/singer-songwriter-plugs-in-promotes-drive-electric-earth-day/
  13. ^ Get Charged Up About Electric Vehicles http://www.weaversway.coop/shuttle-online/2018/02/get-charged-about-electric-vehicles
  14. ^ Radiate http://solismagazine.com/radiate-rick-denzien-official/
  15. ^ Go Out and Play - Review https://dropthespotlight.com/rick-denzien-go-out-and-play-music-review
  16. ^ Exit Traveler http://exittraveler.com/images/1987-10-26-NewsweekMagazine-Article%20ExitTraveler.jpg
  17. ^ Escape From Fire http://exittraveler.com/images/1987-11-20%20MorningCall-Allentow%20PA-ArticleDeviceHelpsSafeEscapeFire.pdf
  18. ^ Dopple Gangerhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm8919855/?ref_=nmnw_hd
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