This project definitely sounds like Coldplay, and let's confess it straight away, I wrote it with Chris Martin's voice in my head. It came out like this, so naturally, and it was so obvious, that I couldn't do anything else. The lead singer melody is fully finished (hidden in this track). After all, I think this is the song Paradise from Mylo Xyloto which inspired me (I think, I'm not so sure in fact...). Hey, first time I got my voice on a track, for backing vocals... Needed a lot of effects, but no autotune, I promise! ;)

Never Let You Go (Song Project)

This projet is a song about someone who got dumped by his girlfriend at 1:00 in the morning. He is so shocked that he feels he just went into a car crash.... The lead singer melody is done, but the lyrics are not finished yet. This song needs a rock singer, a bit like De Palmas. I wrote this music about 12 years ago, kept it in my head all that long,  and now it's finally out! Very exciting!! :)

01:00am (Instru)

Well, this is giant leap as this is the fist song I decided to sing myself... I'm definitely not a singer, but here I wanted to show what the song would be with proper lyrics and melody. I hope you will enjoy! ;)
* Richard Gonfrier* copyright ©. 2023

Next Time

Drum Synth practice with apple loops for vocals

Born A Million Times

This song was written in Nov 2021 during a composition challenge, in a limited time (4 hours). At this time, it was obviously a very small part of it, blurred in reverb, not mixed and sung in only one shot. 
After some digging and mixing, I'm pleased to show you here the entire song. As usual, my voice is not supposed to be definitive here. I just want to show the intention. Any collaboration proposal with a singer is welcome.

* Richard Gonfrier* copyright ©. 2023

Never Say Goodbye

Musique, paroles et backing vocals : Richard
Chant : Xavier
* Richard Gonfrier* copyright ©. 2023


A travers ce morceau, je souhaitais rendre hommage à la musique et l'univers d'Indochine qui a jalonné toute ma vie musicale. Bien que tout à fait originale, cette chanson s'inspire de l'un de leurs titres que je préfère, Salômbo en version piano sur l'album "Nuits Intimes".
Je remercie mon ami Xavier Inbona, qui a accepté de la chanter magnifiquement pour donner vie à cette composition, me permettant de vous la présenter aujourd'hui.
Pour ceux qui reconnaissent et apprécient le style "Indo" de cette chanson, sachez qu'une version plus rock est à l'étude! ;)

La Nuit Des Temps (Feat. Xavier Inbona)

Song written and produced by Richard Gonfrier
Lead Singer : Richard
Backing Vocals : Delphine
* Richard Gonfrier* copyright ©. 2023


There's something very intimate in this song, I think it's melancholy which comes out from the melody. I used a lot of delays on the pianos, which evokes a dreamy mood. I composed the melody in 2003 on a Korg Triton Extreme. It was only 8 measures at this time, and all the basics where already set. However it sounded just sooo bad.... I kept it this way all this time, and decided only 2 months ago that it might be worth producing it with my DAW. So I wrote the words, asked my girlfriend to do the backing and here we go... There are still some improvements to make, but the result is very close to the way I always wanted it.
I hope you'll like it, and all your returns are welcome and appreciated. Thanks in advance for your listening, it means a lot to me! ;) Best wishes

Little Miracle

Dirk Taubenheim (From The Gatsbys) : Lead Singer
Delphine Portier : Backing Vocals
Richard Gonfrier : Music and Lyrics, Mix&Master
* Richard Gonfrier* copyright ©. 2023


Hi guys, really proud today introducing a very fruitful collab with my friend Dirk Taubenheim from The Gatsbys. This song means a lot to me, as this is my very first song I partly wrote almost 15 years ago. I only finished music and arrangement last year, and considering the great welcome this song had from you all, I decided to carry on the work and write lyrics. 
Once it was finished, I offered Dirk to sing it, as I always thought he had the admirable rocky voice this song deserved. He accepted straight away to sing it, which was an honor for me considering his prolific songwriting career. If you don't know him yet, you definitely have to visit his SC page : https://soundcloud.com/the-gatsbys
I hope you enjoy, and best wishes to you all.

1:00am (feat. The Gatsbys)Remastered

Musique, paroles et arrangements : Richard Gonfrier
Crédits Photo : Etienne Boile     https://eb-art-photo.com
Cover Design : Delphine Portier
Mix&Mastering : Freddie M. (Mastering True Music) 
* Richard Gonfrier* copyright ©. 2023

Huge Thanks to Freddie M. from MTM Productions for his wonderful and so professional work on this song. He really made this song living, and I'm so grateful he gave this song the professional quality sound and final polish that makes it shine.

Lyrics : 
C’est quand je plonge dans ton regard
Que tout commence
Que nos pluriels se conjuguent
En toute elegance 
Que nos accords jouent toute la gamme 
En résonance 
Oh ooh oh

Quand tu t’approches mon cœur s’égare 
Je prends conscience
Que je suis celui qui commet
Les imprudences
Même quand tu joues t’es prête à perdre
Ton innocence 
Oh ooh oh

Même si tout s’arrête 
Tout autour de nous
Notre histoire s’entête 
Le reste on s’en fout
Ne laisse pas mourir tes rêves
On peut croire à tout
N’attends pas que tout s’achève 
On peut croire en nous
 
J’aime quand tu fais le premier pas
De notre danse
Que tu prends tous mes désirs
Pour des évidences
Alors je tombe dans tous tes pièges 
Sans résistance 
Oh ooh oh

Quand on s’éloigne mon cœur parcourt 
Toute la distance
Pour retrouver les vibrations de 
Ta fréquence
Si tu pouvais me donner encore
Une chance
Oh ooh oh

Même si tout s'arrête

Original song and lyrics, guitars and vocals from Dirk Taubenheim (The Gatsbys)
Arrangements, mix and mastering : Richard Gonfrier

I'm feeling very proud today to contribute to Dirk's work, and share with you the outcome of our collaboration on one of his songs. 
Dirk kindly offered me to have a thought on some of his unfinished songs, and I was immediately touched by this one, One Of A Billion Stars for the meaningful lyrics and the message of Hope it delivers.
Since the beginning, I knew I wanted the same lush guitar I used for the song 1.00am, fitting so well with Dirk's voice. But this time I wanted it more subtile and more in the background than it was for our previous collab.
Then I realized that the chord progression Dirk composed was a perfect base for an instrumental chorus, with more guitars and spatial synths sounds. Finally I added a catchy synth lead line, modestly recalling Justice, which gave the modernity that this pop ballad needed to get revealed.
As I told Dirk, this song was a rough diamond I had the privilege to shape. Big Thanks for your trust Dirk, and if you want to discover and listen more of his work, please just run to his SC page https://soundcloud.com/the-gatsbys
I hope you enjoy, and all your feedback is much much appreciated. 
We are all one of a billion stars....

LYRICS:
When you think you' re all alone you may be sure someone cares.
Love cannot be seen but we all know when it' s there

Sometimes we have to wait for years and that may cause us many tears
but no one leaves this world unloved.
It may be more than you can bear that makes you cry and often swear
but someone will fix your broken heart.

Oh, ohoho, ohoho, oho
Oh, ohoho, ohoho, oho

Who' s been telling you those lies that life sucks and is a bad compromise?
Don' t believe in things like that, all they will do is make you sad.

Sometimes we have to wait for years and that may cause us many tears
but no one leaves this world unloved.
It may be more than you can bear that makes you cry and often swear
but someone will fix your broken heart.

Oh, ohoho, ohoho, oho
Oh, ohoho, ohoho, oho

Don' t you be afraid no more to lose or fail - God loves you as you are.
He created space and time and you are one of a billion stars

All actions have a consequence so there is no coincidence
that means our lives really make sense.
Take care of others, spread God' s love, try to be part of heaven' s staff,
praise the Lord and that' s enough!

One Of A Billion Stars (The Gatsbys feat. Richard Gonfrier)

"Just Tell me more" is the result of a fruitful collaboration with the MTM team, who trusted me to write one of their superb musical creations. "Just Tell Me More" is above all, the beginning of a real musical friendship with a fantastic team, very professional, dedicated to good music and good sound.
Once again, thank you to MTM Team for their trust, and their kindness which illuminated this project.

Lyrics and melody: Richard Gonfrier
Singer: Richard Gonfrier
Music: Freddie M. & Steven D.
Production: Mastering True Music
Single cover: Delphine
MTM - Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/masterigtruemusic/tracks
Song: Just Tell Me More
All copyright MTM & Richard Gonfrier

* Mastering True Music * copyright ©. 2023

Just Tell Me More - MTM feat. Richard Gonfrier

Musique et paroles et chant : Richard
Guitare : Nicolas
Mix and Mastering : Richard
Cover Design : Delphine
* Richard Gonfrier* copyright ©. 2023


Chanson hommage au groupe Indochine. J'ai imaginé cette chanson, comme si je l'écrivais pour Indochine, en reprenant leurs codes musicaux et leur façon d'écrire leurs textes. A cause de sa ressemblance assumée avec leur style, cette chanson se situe en marge de mon oeuvre musicale.

La Nuit Des Temps (Version Rock)

I'm introducing today a fantastic project that Freddie, from the MTM team, offered me to write lyrics and sing. I was straight away seduced by the vibrant stereo sound of this creation, and the incredible beat that makes us want to dance! 
This was actually my source of inspiration, I imagined myself dancing with this Señorita, performing a sensual and carnal dance, in a festive atmosphere but ultimately two beings cut off from the world, isolated in their love.

I would like to say a big thank you to Freddie, and obviously all the MTM team who took part in this project. They work in such a nice atmosphere but being always accurate and soooo professional! You can listen to their beautiful artwork here https://soundcloud.com/masterigtruemusic   Thanks for your trust in me, and we keep up the good work!! I hope you all enjoy as much I liked to do it!

Musical production: MTM
Lyrics and melody: Richard Gonfrier
Singer: Richard Gonfrier.
Vocal choirs: Freddie M, Steven D.
Vocal effects: Amanda Bernard , Christine Sampson.
Mixing and mastering: MTM Studios
Single cover: Delphine
Richard Gonfrier - Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/richardgonfrier/tracks

Lyrics of the song "Diamonds & Dancing"

Take my hand, let’s go to the party
The music is playing, all the girls are dancing
We’re feeling free.

Night is hot, air is filled with energy
In your eyes I can see, all your feelings growing
Just for me.

I hold my breath, I’m in love with your body
Every curve, every move make your beauty playing
A symphony.

You’re like a Queen, I can see everybody
Is looking with jealousy, all your diamonds shining
Right on me.

(Chorus)
Dance for me my Senorita
Let the music take you higher as we move
Dance for me my Senorita
Will my heart be strong enough to feel your groove ?

The world’s apart, it is you and me spinning
Cause we don't want no sorrow, all the lights are flashing
And set us free.

You say you want nothing else but me baby, 
Like there is no tomorrow, when the night is fading
You stay with me.

(Bridge)
We’ll dance until the sun comes up
Let’s live it up, we don’t give up
We’ll dance until the sun comes up
Just you and me.

Song: Diamonds & Dancing 
All copyright MTM & Richard Gonfrier

* Mastering True Music * copyright ©. 2023

Diamonds & Dancing - MTM Feat. Richard Gonfrier- Freddie M., Steven D.,Amanda T.,Christine S.

Infinite Sky came from a fun practice which consisted in creating a music only with Alchemy from Logic Pro X. It's a good way to exercise on a single synth, rather than picking up various presets on different plug-in. Here you have to stick with one instrument only, and build the whole music with it....
I did it few months ago, and thought it was a pity this music stayed in my unreleased tracks. That's why I'm sharing this with you today. Very different from my usual artwork, but I really enjoyed creating this one...

All rights reserved Copyright ©. 2023

Infinite Sky

Guitar : Nicolas Gouzland
Voice : Delphine & Richard
Music, Lyrics, Arrangements : Richard Gonfrier
Mix&Mastering : Freddie M from MTM Productions https://soundcloud.com/masterigtruemusic/tracks
Cover Design : Delphine Portier

All rights reserved. Copyrighted with SNAC May 2023

Special thanks to my wife Delphine who's taking more and more confidence in singing for my greatest pleasure. Nico, for his wonderful guitar. This guy is just amazing, you can ask him for anything and he plays it right away. 
And this song wouldn't sound as wonderful without Freddie's touch for the Mix&Mastering. Freddie has the patience of a Bouddha Monk, and the precision of a surgeon. Thank you my friend for all your professionalism and your passion that you share with all of us everyday! Such a pleasure to work with you.

Thanks to everyone stepping by, listening, thanks for your likes and comments. It's much appreciated. I hope you enjoy.

Lyrics : 
Just tell me why you're so kind
Why you think it's worth to try
Hold on tight
Never change your mind
Let me know what's behind
What you need to mystify
All this time
I was colorblind

How can you be so determined
Holding back your tears and smile
To my lies
If I could rewind
All the words that I can find
Giving hope you can't rely
To keep you fine
Always on my side

I've heard it say before
Like a hundred times or more
That secrets learn to war
Let them blow away
Our love we thought so pure
Is now lying on the floor
I'm feeling insecure
I should walk away


Backing 1
Just tell me why you're so kind
How can you be so determined

Backing 2
Listen to your love
We can all lose our way somehow

Smile To My Lies

Very proud to release in collaboration with the amazing MTM team this new single called "Comme Si On Savait". Special thanks to Freddie M who wrote and produced this new very inspiring  musical track. It's always a great pleasure and honor to be involved in their projects, as I always feel free to express myself the way I want, and they always know how to encourage creativity and constant self improvement. Please visit their page on https://soundcloud.com/masterigtruemusic
I thought it was a great opportunity to have my wife singing too for the first time on an MTM production, as she deserves a big up for her interpretation of this song  with her beautiful voice. Thanks Darling 😘
And I want to thank you all for your listens and constant support. All your positive feedbacks and comments are source of emulation for us! 

Musical production: MTM
Lyrics and melody: Richard Gonfrier
Singer: Richard Gonfrier/Delphine Portier
Mixing and mastering: MTM Studios
Single cover: Delphine&Richard.
MTM - Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/masterigtruemusic

Lyrics of the song "Comme Si On Savait "

Je voulais juste partir tranquille
Et vivre une autre histoire
Au départ
T'avais l'air si fragile
Que j'voulais pas te laisser
Dans le noir

T'emmener dans mon exil
Et risquer de te donner
D'faux espoirs
C'est un milieu hostile 
Où tout pourrait nous blesser
On f'rait comme si on savait....

On f'rait comme si on savait
Comme si nos vies recommençaient

Delphine's part: 
Leave the past behind and soar
Leave the past behind and soar

Toutes ces scènes qui défilent
Nous rappellent nos passés
En miroir
Mais un changement subtil 
Pourrait nous faire oublier
Qu'c'est trop tard

J'sais bien qu'c'est difficile
De tout reconfigurer
Sans savoir
Si tout ça c'était utile
Juste pour ne pas regretter...
On f'rait comme si on savait....

Delphine's part: 
Leave the past behind and soar
Leave the past behind and soar
Nothing like it was before

J'voulais juste partir tranquille
Et vivre une autre histoire...
Au départ

Song: Comme Si On Savait
All copyright MTM & Richard Gonfrier

* Mastering True Music * copyright ©. 2023

Comme Si On Savait - MTM Feat. Richard Gonfrier/Delphine Portier

Musique, paroles et arrangements : Richard Gonfrier
Cover Design : Delphine Portier
Mix&Mastering : Freddie M. (Mastering True Music) https://soundcloud.com/masterigtruemusic
* Richard Gonfrier* copyright ©. 2023 - (Dépôt SNAC 09/2023)

Les premières notes de cette chanson me sont arrivées en Mai 2022, juste après avoir composé "Même si tout s'arrête". Peut-être ce qui explique une certaine ressemblance dans la façon de les avoir construites, à savoir des accords de synthés vintage qui servent de support à la mélodie et une thématique parlant d'histoire d'amour. Mais la comparaison s'arrête là car les deux titres ont vraiment chacun un caractère et une identité propres qui les distinguent l'un de l'autre sans hésitation. 
Cette chanson est restée dans les cartons près de 1 an, avant que je n'écrive les paroles en Mai dernier, et que je l'enregistre. Ensuite mon ami Freddie de MTM Production a mis sa "touch" pour re-mixer et masteriser ce titre, en lui redonnant du punch et toute la dynamique nécessaire. Freddie, encore merci pour toute l'expérience et le temps que tu accordes à mes créations. C'est à mes yeux d'une valeur inestimable.
J'espère que vous prendrez plaisir à découvrir ce titre, au moins autant de plaisir que j'ai pu avoir à l'écrire et le réaliser. Comme d'habitude, n'hésitez pas à "liker" et reposter, c'est très apprécié et si important pour Freddie et moi!

The first notes of this song came to me in May 2022, just after composing “Même si tout s'arrête”. Perhaps this explains a certain resemblance in the way they were constructed, namely vintage synth chords which serve as support for the melody and a theme speaking of a love story. But the comparison stops there because the two titles really each have their own character and identity which distinguish them from each other without hesitation.
This song was in the works for almost a year, before I wrote the lyrics last May, and recorded it. Then my friend Freddie from MTM Production put his touch to re-mix and master this title, giving it some punch and all the necessary dynamics. Freddie, thank you again for all the experience and time you give to my creations. In my eyes, it is of inestimable value.
I hope you enjoy discovering this title, at least as much pleasure as I had writing and producing it. As usual, don't hesitate to "like" and repost, it's very appreciated and so important to Freddie and me!

Spleen de toi (Paroles de Richard Gonfrier)

J’viens encore de rêver de toi 
Que tu posais tes mains sur moi
Ma nuit n’a plus d’sens 
J’me réveille comme ça 

Je me retourne mais tu n’es pas là 
Je sais pas bien ce qui ne va pas
Je n’ai pour réponse 
Que des pourquoi

Refrain :
Mais je regarde les avions partir sans toi
Je te cherche dans tous les aéroports 
Je me perds dans le souvenir de ta voix 
Don’t go

Mais quand je regarde le ciel je te revois
Je ne l’ai pas réalisé encore
J’veux revoir ton sourire, j’ai le spleen de toi
Don’t go

J’écris des mots d’amour pour toi
Je crie mes maux que tu n’entends pas
J’me demande si c’est 
pas mieux comme ça 

J’aurais voulu être ton roi
Être ton vice et toi mon versa
Mais le temps qu’j’me lance
Tu es loin déjà 

Refrain :
Mais je regarde les avions partir sans toi
Je te cherche dans tous les aéroports 
Je me perds dans le souvenir de ta voix 
Don’t go

Spleen De Toi

Dirk Taubenheim: Guitar, Vocals 
Delphine Portier: Vocals, Art Work
Richard Gonfrier: All instruments, Vocals, Mix & Master

I'm thrilled to share this incredible song by my friend Dirk Taubenheim https://soundcloud.com/the-gatsbys  who graciously allowed me to rework and produce it. The moment Dirk shared the song with me, I was captivated by his enchanting guitars and unique voice. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Dirk for his kindness and trust in letting me collaborate on this song, bringing our styles together.
I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to my girlfriend, Delphine, whose passionate involvement in this project has truly illuminated the song with her beautiful voice. Thank you, Delphine, for adding your shine to this collaboration.
We appreciate everyone for taking the time to listen, and your feedback is, as always, invaluable to us.

There's Still Something - The Gatsby's Feat. Richard Gonfrier

Titre que j'ai écrit en 1995 alors que j'avais 19 ans. Il me tenait à coeur de le ressortir des cartons et de lui donner des sons plus actuels.

Athenae's Hope

Cet air me trottait dans la tête depuis si longtemps! Je suis heureux de pouvoir enfin vous le faire partager aujourd'hui.

Trip To Islay

Enjoy The Silence (Cover)

The Horse And The Swan

Last Contact

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On The Air

I'm a self-taught composer eager to share my musical creations with you. My passion for music composition has been fueled by inspirations drawn from artists like Depeche Mode, Mike Oldfield, Radiohead, REM, Muse, Coldplay, Indochine, Peter Gabriel, Placebo, and many more. While songwriting is a relatively new endeavor for me, I'm not a singer by nature or inclination. I use my voice solely to convey the essence of the song and am open to collaboration proposals for vocals.

In my creative process, I utilize Logic Pro X, incorporating plugins from Native Instruments, Arturia, Roland, Korg, and Rob Papen for those familiar with the tools of the trade. Your likes, comments, and reposts are not only welcome but truly appreciated. Here's to the shared love of music!

Best wishes to you all!

Richard Gonfrier

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