Another theme for a movie that doesn't exist. 
Picture yourself walking a darkened hallway in an abandoned building where every sound echoes through your soul.

Darkened Halls

Another track from my soundtrack to a film that doesn't exist. 

Imagine you are trapped in the underground caverns beneath an abandoned hospital. From somewhere in the darkness, you hear the beating of drums ricocheting against the walls. A light emerges in the distance and for a brief moment you think you are safe. Suddenly, the drums grow louder and you feel the heat. Before the terror educes madness, you realize the light is from the flames of hell. 

Photo by Mitja Juraja from Pexels

Hell Comes

A song I wrote about old friends. 

Recorded live at Imagine Vegan Cafe on 5/5/17.

Returning (Live at Imagine Cafe)

Live track from the East Buntyn Artwalk on 4.21.18. 
Photo courtesy of Lincoln Coffman.

Visitors Live From the East Buntyn Artwalk 4.21.18

This is a cover of Big Star's Thirteen that I did at an open mic at the Armadillo Ale House in Denton, TX.

Thirteen (cover) live at Armadillo Open Mic Night 2.27.20

This is a John Prine cover of Spanish Pipedream  recorded on May 5, 2017 at Imagine Vegan Cafe. John Prine was an immensely talented songwriter with a direct line of sight into the human condition. I was lucky to see him live once and his passing broke my heart tonight. This is my attempt to capture a sliver of his spirit to hold onto.

Goodnight, Mr. Prine.

Spanish Pipedream (John Prine Cover)

On April 20 and 21 2018, I was fortunate enough to host a Q&A with Michael Horse after preview screenings for a new film he stars in. On the first night, I was honored by being asked to play a set before the show. I worked on some unusual material, including a cover of Julee Cruise's I Float Alone. The live version is just me, an acoustic guitar, and harmonica. Unfortunately, the recording quality was poor (my fault) and not usable. So, to celebrate the 2 year anniversary of the movie preview, I recorded an all new version. I hope you enjoy.

I Float Alone (Julee Cruise Cover)

Since the quarantine began in early April, I have been working on a soundtrack to a movie that hasn't been filmed. Or written. This is the main theme to that film. Theoretically, it is an Italian zombie movie that takes place in Memphis. The idea was to blend the two distinct types of music together to form something interesting.  Not sure where it's going, but I have 12 tracks recorded so far.

Untitled Zombie Movie Theme

This is another track from my soundtrack to a zombie film that doesn't exist. It was written/created just after Ennio Morricone passed away, and I believe you can definitely hear his influence.

Clean Filtered Virus

A cover of Neil Young's Don't Cry No Tears. Recorded Live at Imagine Vegan Cafe on 7/14/17.

Don't Cry (Neil Young Cover)

Author, Filmmaker and Musician. Influences include Neil Young, John Prine, Warren Zevon, Lucinda Williams, and Rolling Stones. 

Richard A Lester

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