Over the past 2 decades singer, producer, and humble guitarist Richard Montefiore has been raising a family and largely working in his home studio, often at an intense pace. Currently, his focus remains on creative songwriting and production for digital media distribution. Individual and collaborative works often appear on Spotify, Itunes, as well as the Kunaki and Jamendo distribution networks. "Richmont" is the current, "no-frills" collaboration platform; although Richard has also done projects under the enigmatic moniker "Dreamhenge".
Those earlier projects included journeyman solo and ensemble work on the Cincinnati club scene, fronting such bands as “The Hollow” in the mid-’80s at places like Bogart's, and the now gone but forever infamous "Sudsy Malone's" laundry and bar. As a younger man, Rich enjoyed musical theater, as well as fronting choral showcase events. He also led choral presentations in a liturgical setting.
Currently, Richard collaborates worldwide with digital artists such as Steven Hewitt of "Out Of Orion", Wendy Grondzil, and Julian Rivera of "Black Ether".

	Indivisible (An American Anthem) An anthem reminding us of true american values and how we should treat others. Some proceeds benefit Raices. "Mission The Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES)serves immigrants and refugees in our community by providing immigration-related legal services, advocacy and opportunities for educational and social support. We believe that by actively promoting the well-being and informed participation of immigrants and refugees in the community, everyone benefits." https://youtu.be/5_Om6FRTYSQ		Acoustic Pop Rock
	Disco Ball Blur A retro 80's Synth Pop romp... https://youtu.be/cI1xyoIk9mE		80s Pop
	Ray of Hope A journey through guilt and forgiveness.		Rock
	Lay it down Lay it Down is about Duty, and not becoming a slave to it. We all carry burdens which began as duties we assigned ourselves. Sometimes we loose sight of larger needs and continue slavishly to push the boulder up the hill, not realizing there’s nothing we currently need or want at our goal. This tune suggests resting and re assessing those priorities.		Acoustic Rock
	So Small J.C. Kerchval tells me he started writing this song after watching his oldest son graduate high school, thinking about the old saying...."they grow up faster than you know".		World
	Far and Away The yearning deep within for change and newness pits us against ourselves, our commitments and our own passions. "Far and Away" explores this territory in a very familiar and engaging way!		Rock
	Aidan's Heartsong Heartsong is about transition, personal growth and moving on. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hC3bPrtDNaM&feature=player_detailpage		Acoustic Ballad
	Twilight An anthem questioning anticipation and value in our society. Written by Eric Myers		Country Rock
	Sea of Lies About the little deceptions in our lives which keep us afloat. Self-delusion, ego preservation, what ever name it goes by it permeates our our lives, often against our better judgement and against our Concious wills.		Ballad
	Euphoria A lone hawk soars above a windswept valley, methodically searching for prey. In the moment of the kill, release! The collaboration track that started it all. http://youtube/wKwNCKunN_E		Abstact Lounge Jazz
	Iceman Wendy Gronzdil, 2003 Vancouver, BC. writes- "I have to say, once again, you've put my vision to music, in a beautiful, heart-wrenching way...Thank You!"		Vocal electronica
	Walks with Angels Walks with Angels was written for, and is dedicated to, the daughter of a friend of Dave Bell who was killed in a car accident.		Rock
	Dream Voices A piece about modern life in our Dream World of electronics and gadgets transposed against our archetypal imaginations. We are never alone, we are never truly at rest. Use Headphones!		Vocal Electronica
	Face of God Merlin: "Anál nathrach, orth' bháis's bethad"(Serpent's breath, charm of death…and life.) Arthur: "I dreamt of The Dragon" Merlin: "I have awoken Him!...Can't you see, all around you, the Dragon's breath?"		Dance
	Atomic Cowgirl A country/Folk/Punk flavored collab with Eric Myers featuring a great harmonica performance by Steve Blizin.		Alternative Folk
	Shiloh a tune about how the lines get blurred in times of national strife and turmoil.		Folk/Acoustic Rock/Americana
	Winter Lovers A bluesy, jazzy Rock Vocal piece based on a poem by the spoken word artist "Ox3."		Rock
	Easy Now A blues guitar/vocal duet with Eric Myers of Missouri.		Blues
	Dunkin' Donut Song Recently submitted this to the "Dunkin Donuts" "What I wouldn't do for a Dunkin Donuts Coffee" contest... Haven't heard a peep out of them! A rollicking Ragtime Romp with great Guitar from Noel and a Redbone Style bass vocal from Richard.		Comedy
	Forever Mine Forever Mine- "Remember a warm slow summer morning when you woke up together with your lover?" These words of de_scription by Lars Fosdal inspired the lyrics. Lars composed the music in 2002, using then new synthesizer "Svetlana Kurzwiel" noting the tune has no actual bass guitar line. It was a real pleasure working on this track with Lars who is a noted software and systems designer in Europe.		Rock
	Remember Me A work exploring mortality and the legacy many of us hope to leave with music provided by Steve Hewitt of "OX3".		Vocal electronica
	Forever You! A mega collaboration across 3 continents (at least)from 2002 orchestrated by Gesh Saba from the Canary Isles.Featured are Vidal Sanchez, Richard Montefiore, Toscano Pablo, Maite, Gesaba & Antonio Reina		World
	Fred Rogers Blues Fred Rogers Blues A rollicking “Beatles - y” blues tune celebrating the life and contributions of American Public Television’s Children’s guru Fred Rogers, better known as television's "Mister Rogers," a cultural icon and kindly neighbor to generations of American children. Mr. Rogers died in February, 2003 after a brief battle with stomach cancer at the age of 74		Rock
	Wind, Fire, Water, Time An electrolyte-bubbling from the ethereal primal Ooze. Explores growth and destruction, life and death, building and erosion. Music bed from the wonderful Wendy Grondzil!		Ambient
	Wedding Blessing The Creator reluctantly endows wayward offspring with knowledge and corruption needed to survive. The celebrants revel in their new-found freedom and wonder at the infinite universe.		Vocal electronica
	Redemption A journey from hopelessness to redemption in the human soul, examining the choices we make along the way as well as their consequences.		Vocal electronica
	Burning Windows The most AOR of the tunes from "The Hollow", Burning Windows is an infectious almost pop"y" metal anthem.		Emo
	Age of Man Most metal of "The Hollow's" art rock endeavors. A vedic vision of Armaghedon/rapture. Stick around for the razor sharp guitar solo!		Art Rock
	Frayed Edges Rockin street story with a breakdown in the middle. From 1986 "The Hollow" set.		Rock
	This is Life, This is Love! "brother_hippy" of Woodridge, IL writes on 3/19/2006 "great tune. melodic and sweet. Nice mellow groove that keeps my toes tappin...love the lyrics, the vox and harmonies are a perfect fit. and of course i can hear Alex a mile away :) great song. great job peace BH"		Pop Rock
	Speaker for the Dead Malake Dancer: A requiem		World
	Hold on to Love Catch that Snowflake on your tongue. A soulful and plaintive plea for faithfulness in the face of adversity, written and largely performed by Eric Myers, Harmony vocals Richard Montefiore, Organ by Gomez, Mandolin by Dave Mebane		Folk/Acoustic Rock/Americana
	Haunted Bayou A lonely soul wanders through a midnight town scape longing for his beloved, suffering love unrequited. Both apart, so untouchable and unreachable, are within earshot of the bells of the same nearby tower.		Rock
	Litany A laid back rock ballad with vocal and harmonies!		Rock

DMD Compact Disc Online The Hollow Tracks written and performed in 1986/1987 by "The Hollow" in Cincinnati

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Neil w Young	3/14/2012 8:24:02 AM Richard, Thank you for stopping in at my page and for you very kind words about my role and efforts during the past year. Kind regards and best wishes. Neil
Chandra Moon	3/19/2011 4:01:15 AM Just really enjoyed listening to several tracks here - great mix of stuff - more like a station than an artists page. Wonderful.
SILVERWOODSTUDIO	10/8/2007 9:05:12 PM Hi there Have just discovered your page via your blog--------really good solid tunes and vocals----I like!!
Al Stravinsky	6/8/2007 5:23:20 AM Hi It's been along time. Still loving what you do. Hope you are well. I'll be in Whitby for the summer holidays - it's about 70 miles from here, or thereabouts. We'll visit the ruined abbey on the hill, overlooking the bay where Bram Stoker's Dracula landed all those years ago... I'll even post some photos to take you back to your roots. Take care Al
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