tag:rizikmusic.com,2005:/blogs/you-are-my-person-wins-at-silicon-beach-film-festivalBlogs2022-08-30T14:34:53-07:00Rizikfalsetag:rizikmusic.com,2005:Post/70495652022-08-30T14:34:53-07:002023-10-16T07:53:53-07:00New Thing: Reworks (feat. Tycho)<p>After a great response from a piano video I posted, I decided to fully rework Tycho's "Japan". All parts were recorded in one take and edited together and reflects the direction I've been moving towards lately. Stay tuned for more.</p>
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<p><span class="font_large"><strong><a contents="GET IT HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://fanlink.to/hQdn/">GET IT HERE</a></strong></span></p>
<p><strong>ABOUT THIS EP </strong></p>
<p>Hisham Dahud, known professionally as RIŻIK, begins his writing process like so many others before him: on the piano. As a multi-instrumentalist, composer and record producer, the majority of what he writes goes on to become fully produced works with layers of instruments through the assistance of digital audio workstations. </p>
<p>His 'Panorama' series, however, aims to offer a gentler and more raw approach. His vision is to bring forward a human touch and rawness through the use of acoustic instruments that come from, and thus reach, a more innate place within the human spirit. </p>
<p>Recorded at Apex Arts Studios in Burbank, California on a modified Yamaha U1, this body of material is Volume 1 of what he calls the "Panorama Sessions", reflecting a day of live performance recordings and returning to center as a musician first above everything else. </p>
<p>Future Panorama Sessions will expand the sound to include more humans, but for now... this is where it all begins. </p>
<p><strong><a href="https://fanlink.to/hQdn/">GET IT HERE</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Track Listing:</strong></p>
<p>1. Crystal Lake (Panorama)</p>
<p>2. Outer Heaven (Panorama, Live)</p>
<p>3. Alone Together (Panorama, Live)</p>
<p>4. Khalo (Panorama)</p>
<p>5. Shedded Skin (Panorama, Live)</p>
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<p>Music by Hisham Dahud <br>Mixing by Kevin Mintz <br>Mastering by Monogram Sound: Scott Sorenson & Chris Murguia <br>Released by Levantine Music Group</p>Riziktag:rizikmusic.com,2005:Post/69218912022-03-14T10:32:44-07:002022-03-14T10:57:07-07:00MY FIRST NFT IS LIVE<p>My first NFT is officially LIVE</p>
<p><a href="http://bit.ly/3t7rPeE%C2%A0"><strong>GET IT HERE</strong></a></p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="NTObTc8ZbSI" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/NTObTc8ZbSI/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NTObTc8ZbSI?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p>Owners get an exclusive Panorama performance of "Shedded Skin" and access to my digital sketchbook of piano material. I've also partnered with AmplifyX to make this EASY, no crypto wallet is needed to purchase. </p>
<p>Thank you as always for your support.</p>Riziktag:rizikmusic.com,2005:Post/68912262022-02-07T14:23:36-08:002022-02-07T15:17:04-08:00New Single: 'Shedded Skin' Available Now<p><strong>As the name implies,</strong> "Shedded Skin" is the first Rizik release where I present a fuller, more realized sound than my previous material. There's more to me than piano playing. I tend to make music that feels like a journey or a story rather than stick to a traditional format and I think "Shedded Skin" reflects my journey as an artist to leave behind old skin, i.e. what Rizik ought to be, and just let it... be; naturally, allowing the process of evolution to unfold. I hope you enjoy. </p>
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<p><a href="http://SPOTIFY%20/%20APPLE%20/%20BANDCAMP%20/%20etc.%20%20%E2%96%B6%20https://fanlink.to/gUs6"><strong>SAVE ON SPOTIFY, APPLE, ETC.</strong></a></p>
<p>Join the official mailing list for exclusive music, updates and more: rizikmusic.com </p>
<p>FOLLOW RIZIK </p>
<p>▶ web: rizikmusic.com <br>▶ ig: instagram.com/rizikmusic <br>▶ tw: twitter.com/rizikmusic <br>▶ fb: facebook.com/listentorizik <br>▶ sc: @rizikmusic </p>
<p>Music by Hisham Dahud, aka Rizik <br>Mastering by Monogram Sound: Scott Sorenson & Chris Murguia</p>Riziktag:rizikmusic.com,2005:Post/66754342021-06-30T15:19:52-07:002022-01-27T02:39:48-08:00RETURN TO LIVE SHOWS!<p>Excited to announce my return to the stage! L.A. friends can join me Saturday, July 10th at Republic of Pie in North Hollywood. This'll be an intimate sate of mostly piano material. </p>
<p>Come for the music - stay for the pie, great vibe and other performers joining me. </p>
<p>Hope to see you there!</p>Riziktag:rizikmusic.com,2005:Post/66553372021-06-10T08:04:05-07:002022-02-07T06:03:40-08:00NEW VIDEO: Live Percussion Performance <p>I'm honored to be among the first percussionists to showcase Tom Holkenborg's Percussion! </p>
<p>This is new library from film composer Junkie XL w/ Orchestral Tools. It's been mapped perfectly to a number of drum samplers, including my Alesis Strike MultiPad. </p>
<p>Enjoy!</p>
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<p><a contents="LISTEN HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/rizik_fantasia"><strong><u>LISTEN HERE</u></strong></a></p>Riziktag:rizikmusic.com,2005:Post/66474322021-06-02T10:02:38-07:002022-01-29T19:47:08-08:00INTERVIEW: 'Making Tracks' Podcast<p>I had the pleasure speaking with Thomas Kam on his 'Making Tracks' podcast—covering everything from overcoming the fraud complex, veering out of my marketing life back into music, coming from conservative cultures and a ton more. </p>
<p><a contents="LISTEN HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://linktr.ee/Rizik"><u><strong>LISTEN HERE</strong></u></a></p>Riziktag:rizikmusic.com,2005:Post/65862892021-03-26T21:09:37-07:002022-01-21T22:47:34-08:00Out Now: Paradise Lost (Rizik Rework) [feat. Brothertiger]<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="nXcn93tjvCw" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/nXcn93tjvCw/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nXcn93tjvCw?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p><strong><a contents="SAVE ON SPOTIFY, ETC." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://fanlink.to/e6hi">SAVE ON SPOTIFY, ETC.</a></strong></p>
<p>Brothertiger is an artist I've been excited about for several years. His lyrics are always relatable and the atmosphere he creates in his music puts in me in a place I've never visited, never seen, nor never heard of... but know my soul belongs in. So when he made the stems to 'Paradise Lost' available for remixing, I had to jump on it. </p>
<p>Normally categorized as a chillwave artist, I wanted to take a more spacious, ethereal and cinematic approach to Brothertiger. I opened up the track to really let his lyrics take centerstage while infusing what I like to think is 'my thing' with piano, orchestral arrangements and big crescendos to allow for raw emotion over anything else. </p>
<p>I hope you like it. </p>
<p>And please, check out his original if you do: smarturl.it/BT_ParadiseLost </p>
<p>-Hisham (Rizik) </p>
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<p>Lyrics: </p>
<p>How could I afford to lose my grip? <br>Clung to this fickle world that I live in <br>Fantasize about a place I've never been <br>When I open up my eyes I'm back again </p>
<p>You and I move through life on a different route <br>Comes down to the paths that we pursue <br>Realize that it takes time to see things through <br>What's the point of living high without a view? </p>
<p>I long for the gold sunrise <br>Paradise lost <br>On a bright dawn <br>I wanna stay up all night <br>Paradise lost <br>How I long for life </p>
<p>I climbed to the top of the tallest tree <br>To see if the clouds would open up to me <br>Looking out I see your boat pass through the bay <br>Coming closer now, I lie in wait </p>
<p>You and I sing through life in a different tune <br>But the melody's the same the whole way through <br>In your eyes I see the sky: a Pacific blue <br>What's the point of living high without a view? </p>
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<p>SUPPORT BROTHERTIGER </p>
<p>Youtube: smarturl.it/BrothertigerYT <br>Instagram: smarturl.it/BrothertigerIG <br>Website: smarturl.it/BrothertigerWeb <br>Facebook: smarturl.it/BrothertigerFB </p>
<p>SUPPORT RIZIK </p>
<p>Join the official mailing list for exclusive music, updates and more: rizikmusic.com </p>
<p>▶ web: rizikmusic.com <br>▶ ig: instagram.com/rizikmusic <br>▶ tw: twitter.com/rizikmusic <br>▶ fb: facebook.com/listentorizik <br>▶ sc: @rizikmusic</p>Riziktag:rizikmusic.com,2005:Post/65498752021-02-15T08:00:00-08:002022-01-15T17:23:19-08:00NEW SINGLE: "SAFE & SOUND"<p>As you might've noticed, I've kinda disappeared lately. I wanted to disconnect and really hone my craft to return with a piece that was really meaningful; one that I could really take my time with. </p>
<p>Hopefully this will be worth four minutes of your day. </p>
<p><a contents="LISTEN ON SPOTIFY, APPLE MUSIC, ETC." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://fanlink.to/ePiY">LISTEN ON SPOTIFY, APPLE MUSIC, ETC.</a></p>
<p>While piano definitely drives this and most of my earlier records, I actually wouldn't call myself a full-on pianist. I play a lot of instruments and the act of playing is where the real fun of composition is for me. You'll likely hear more instruments show up in the future. </p>
<p>As for "Safe & Sound," I definitely went a bit more cinematic on this one. I view my own life as a film-in-progress; the hero's journey, if you will. I listen to film scores all the time and reapply them as soundtracks to my life. </p>
<p>Hopefully you recognize your own story in this piece as well. </p>
<p>Hope you enjoy... and thanks as always for listening. </p>
<p>-Hisham (Rizik)</p>3:59Riziktag:rizikmusic.com,2005:Post/64954652020-12-09T11:30:50-08:002022-02-07T10:25:18-08:00Levitate Remix Out Now<p>After the unexpected success of 'Levitate' surpassing 1 million streams on Spotify, I wanted to celebrate the milestone by showcasing the track in a new light. </p>
<p>With the help of friend and collaborator Stu Murphy (aka Remitter), Levitate has been given a new pulse of energy featuring grooving deep house rhythms and new arrangement. </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="LISTEN HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://fanlink.to/ekB3">LISTEN HERE</a> </span></p>
<p>Perfect for an emotional sunrise anywhere within your heart or mind. </p>
<p>Hope you enjoy.</p>Riziktag:rizikmusic.com,2005:Post/64824772020-11-20T15:00:31-08:002022-01-28T04:30:46-08:00RIZIK IN THE HEADSPACE APP<p>I've been a fan of the meditation app <strong><a contents="https://www.headspace.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.headspace.com/" style="">Headspace</a></strong> for many years, so it was a real honor when they asked that I compose music for them. </p>
<p>Part of the <em>Bounce Back</em> section under Focus Music, I created 10 original pieces designed to get you in the zone while working, studying, reading... whatever benefits from you being fully in the moment. The pieces range from solo piano, light sound design and emotional chords. Many sit on a bed of sounds pulled from field recordings out in nature. </p>
<p>Download the Headspace app, check out Focus Music and click <em>Bounce Back</em> to hear my pieces.</p>
<p>Hope you enjoy.</p>Riziktag:rizikmusic.com,2005:Post/64469402020-10-01T09:10:47-07:002022-02-03T00:53:28-08:00Why I Left Social Media (For Now)<p>About a month ago, I deleted all social media (even email) from my phone. This came as a shock to many who know me, as I’ve always been known as a digital evangelist*. </p>
<p>*If you didn’t know me before Rizik, I was (and still loosely am) a digital marketing professional that came up around the advent of “social media marketing” as we know it. My start in the music industry was managing MySpace pages for artists around 2010, living in San Francisco in the heart of the tech bubble. I’ve been active ever since. </p>
<p>I’ve witnessed the evolution of social media from nearly the inception, and I gotta tell you: I despise what it’s evolved into. </p>
<p>The newsfeeds have become a cesspool for narcism, division and manipulation… all powered by wealthy business interest with a sole desire to keep you hooked, powering their data so they can sell it off to the highest bidder. </p>
<p>The goal is not to connect, but to exploit. And so many have fallen right into the trap. </p>
<p>I want to make one thing clear: this was not a sudden decision. </p>
<p>I’ve been wanting to get off social media for years, but always thought it’d be career suicide. However, I reached the point where I just couldn’t take it any longer. </p>
<p>If there was ever a single piece of media that absolutely nailed how I’ve been feeling these past few years, it’s the recent Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma. If you’ve not checked it out, I can’t recommend it enough. </p>
<p>So what have I been doing without* social media? </p>
<p>*To be clear: I still “check it” — but only through the desktop and only once per day. What I check are direct messages and any business related items that have to be handled for my marketing clients. I never scroll the newsfeed or check Stories. </p>
<p>Well, I’ve found myself connecting more with my actual friends and family. FaceTiming far more often, calling my parents more, reading books, watching tutorial videos on YouTube. I also noticed I’ve developed more patience for a lot of things (and even people). </p>
<p>But above all, I’ve been developing as an artist. </p>
<p>To be succinct: I’ve granted myself the breathing room to just wander with no expectations, judgement, or outcome. </p>
<p>I’ve essentially recreated the circumstances and environment I had when I was a kid, where music was both my only source of entertainment AND source of personal fulfillment. </p>
<p>The marketer in me is VERY angry with the artist. </p>
<p>“How could you leave social media?” </p>
<p>“Why are you halting your releases?” </p>
<p>“You’re gonna fall off!” </p>
<p>Here’s the truth: I’ve lived long enough to recognize that the world is rampant with bullshit. </p>
<p>It’s everywhere. </p>
<p>And so much is done to ensure we grow to become obedient workers, not a population capable of critical thinking that cares for one another. </p>
<p>So I’ve come to a personal conclusion that ART is one of the few truths left worth dedicating to. </p>
<p>For me, music is my art of choice; in its rawest form as pure expression. It’s one of the only things left worth pursuing — financial, personal and professional ramifications be damned. </p>
<p>And in order to dig deeper as a creative individual, searching for authentic ways to express myself, I had to tune out ALL the bullshit… and the epicenter of bullshit today is on social media. </p>
<p>However, I’m not naive. </p>
<p>I’m well aware that as an artist, I’m searching for an audience. </p>
<p>From that audience, a listenership. </p>
<p>From that listenership, a fanbase. </p>
<p>From that fanbase, a customer base. </p>
<p>And for now, social media is where much of that process happens. </p>
<p>I’ll undoubtedly be back, but this time on my own terms and in a much healthier way. </p>
<p>I’ll pop up only when I have something of genuine value to say, to show, or to express. I won’t be checking newsfeeds, but I will be checking DMs to engage in a conversation with anyone who would like build a relationship with me in appreciation of my art. </p>
<p>When will that be? </p>
<p>Don’t know, don’t care. :) </p>
<p>For now and into the foreseeable future, I’ll be relying on my email list to communicate with fans of my art. Yes, I’m aware the reach will be considerably smaller than socials — but these are the people that I’m most interested in developing a relationship with. </p>
<p>They’re the ones that REQUESTED to be informed of what I’m doing on a deeper level. </p>
<p>I shall honor that. They deserve to know what I’m up to… and will appreciate it most. </p>
<p>I’ll close by saying this: Just try it. </p>
<p>Even for just a week. </p>
<p>Remove the apps and distance yourself from the addictive design of social media. It’ll change your life, I promise you. </p>
<p>And if you really think you can’t, you can*. </p>
<p>*There’s a great book called How To Break Up With Your Phone that’ll give you a step-by-step action plan to take back control of your attention and even your life. </p>
<p>Thanks for reading. </p>
<p>Till the next check in. </p>
<p>-Hisham</p>Riziktag:rizikmusic.com,2005:Post/64333752020-09-14T12:05:51-07:002022-02-06T07:51:52-08:00Short Update<p>While I steadily released music all summer, I've also been relatively quiet in communicating with folks. </p>
<p>There are two reasons for this. </p>
<p><strong>1. I've been experimenting. </strong></p>
<p>Some know Rizik as a piano project, others as "downtempo", "lo-fi"... but the truth is: </p>
<p>I don't even know. </p>
<p>The music you've heard so far has simply been me getting to know myself as an artist. I'm nowhere near defining myself or my sound. </p>
<p>And that excites me. </p>
<p>I have a background in live music; hard rock, hip-hop, classical, percussion. I also have a ton of personal interests and perspectives, so I've been on a quest lately to pull from all those places. </p>
<p>As a result I've been spending a lot of time listening to music from my past, playing new and old instruments, watching documentaries, and just swimming in a sea of experimentation. </p>
<p>I can't tell you how many tracks I've made only to throw them away. </p>
<p>And that's ok. :) </p>
<p>I'm simply in search of the process. </p>
<p><strong>2. I've been creating music for others. </strong></p>
<p>Excitingly enough, I just wrapped up making music for a few products and companies you might have heard of that totally align with me. </p>
<p>I can't talk about them just yet, but stay tuned for where you'll be able to hear new music in very interesting applications. ;) </p>Riziktag:rizikmusic.com,2005:Post/64120252020-08-18T09:11:26-07:002022-02-07T09:11:19-08:00OCEAN REFLECTION: "SUBMERGED" <p>I used to be afraid of the ocean, but I've been spending a lot of time in it lately. Out today—a new ambient track called "Submerged". </p>
<p><strong><a contents="Save on Spotify, Apple, etc." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://fanlink.to/rzksu">Save on Spotify, Apple, etc.</a> </strong></p>
<p>Here's a visualizer including footage of some of the beautiful creatures I've been encountering in these Southern California waters (footage by Thomas S. Bailey).</p>
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<p>I had a vision of creating a mini-movie to "A Bridge To Mend" even as I was making the music itself. I'm still very much a rookie DIY filmmaker, learning as I go... but I'm finding so much fulfillment in bringing the stories I feel in my head as I make my music to life. Let me know what you think! </p>
<p>Save the song on Spotify, Apple, etc. here: <a href="http://fanlink.to/drkb">fanlink.to/drkb</a></p>Riziktag:rizikmusic.com,2005:Post/63883742020-07-21T08:57:53-07:002022-01-19T21:28:14-08:00WILLOW AVAILABLE NOW<p>Hi everyone. :) Happy to release a solo piano piece today called "Willow", which is actually the first complete song I ever wrote on piano. It was the first song that made me truly considering giving this artist path a go, so I hope it resonates with you as strongly as it does with me. </p>
<p>If you like it, please save it on your preferred streaming platform <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://fanlink.to/dkuJ">here</a> (this really helps me a lot).</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="44PKuSIRsZ4" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/44PKuSIRsZ4/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/44PKuSIRsZ4?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
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<p>Dan Dobi's award winning short film <a contents="You Are My Person" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youaremypersonfilm.com/"><strong>You Are My Person</strong></a> features an original score composed by Hisham Dahud, aka Rizik. </p>
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<p>The musical direction was set forth by Dan Dobi's desire to create an ethereal, almost dreamlike setting for the characters while foreshadowing an underlining hint of uncertainty to the audience. </p>
<p>"Dan really understands how impactful music can be as a storytelling device," Dahud says. "While many directors look at film music as an afterthought, it is a priority for him." </p>
<p>While Dobi granted creative liberty for the score to Dahud, he remained hands on throughout the entire process. </p>
<p>"I can't think of any other directors that are as involved in the music as Dan is," Dahud says. "He would sit behind while we worked on key scenes and we shared plenty of late nights ensuring the emotional qualities were just right. While most composers would find this to be a nightmare, Dan's passion for this project really brought out the best in me." </p>
<p>The official soundtrack is available now. </p>
<p><strong><a contents="LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS&nbsp;HERE." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://fanlink.to/YAMPscore">LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS HERE.</a></strong></p>
<p><a contents="WATCH THE FILM HERE." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youaremypersonfilm.com/"><strong>WATCH THE FILM HERE.</strong></a></p>Riziktag:rizikmusic.com,2005:Post/63474672020-06-09T09:29:43-07:002021-11-30T03:33:15-08:00LEVITATE OUT NOW<p><strong>*FULL SCREEN recommended!* </strong></p>
<p>Levitate came extremely naturally. Every layer you're hearing—pads, strings, piano, and synths—were each performed in a single take. I wanted the visual story to match that feeling of perfect randomness; shapes and ideas flowing naturally without any real form... which I find to be a fitting metaphor for life itself: perfectly random. </p>
<p>Get lost in this. You just might find something along the way. ;) </p>
<p><a contents="SAVE ON SPOTIFY, APPLE, ETC" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://fanlink.to/c43q" style="">SAVE ON SPOTIFY, APPLE, ETC</a></p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="MCCAbRbCR8U" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/MCCAbRbCR8U/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MCCAbRbCR8U?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Riziktag:rizikmusic.com,2005:Post/63306142020-05-26T09:00:25-07:002022-01-19T19:35:25-08:00New Single 'Can You Remember' Out Now<p>After the unexpected success of my first two singles, I was struggling to find something to offer as an appropriate follow-up. The pressure was on, so to speak... and I wanted to give something from the heart, so I spent a good amount of time with just my piano. </p>
<p>I eventually stumbled across what would become the opening melody of my new single <a contents="Can You Remember" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://fanlink.to/rizikcyr">Can You Remember</a>. </p>
<p>From there, it was one of those songs that wrote itself. </p>
<p><strong>WATCH THE VIDEO</strong></p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="6Op5yKwWFyA" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/6Op5yKwWFyA/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6Op5yKwWFyA?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p><strong>MAKING OF</strong></p>
<p><strong><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="ud9OQmiH5z4" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/ud9OQmiH5z4/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ud9OQmiH5z4?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></strong></p>Riziktag:rizikmusic.com,2005:Post/62904992020-04-22T09:29:05-07:002022-01-21T02:10:58-08:00WATCH: Making of Alone Together<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="CxZlC8R7OhM" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/CxZlC8R7OhM/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CxZlC8R7OhM?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p>Join me in the studio! Here's an in-depth look at how Alone Together came to be—including both the story and production. Enjoy!</p>Riziktag:rizikmusic.com,2005:Post/62842352020-04-16T09:02:36-07:002022-01-26T19:42:58-08:00Alone Together (Panorama) | Solo Piano Rework <p><a href="https://fanlink.to/atparma%C2%A0" style=""><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/372786/68ded1e376ffbe5a4699f79ed5e1335c6abf617a/original/rizik-covers-copy.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_none" alt="" />Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, etc.</strong></a></p>
<p>I'm all about alternating perspectives; re-imaginations, remixes, etc—which is why I just released a solo piano rework of my single Alone Together. Labeled as a "Panorama", it's a softer reflective take on the original. </p>
<p>Perfect to work, study or just relax to. </p>
<p>I really hope you enjoy.</p>Riziktag:rizikmusic.com,2005:Post/62831562020-04-15T08:48:04-07:002022-01-26T11:52:38-08:00Over 100,000 Streams in a Week!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/372786/a6400d387f3e3591a25d1bb57634f51eb8c24f11/original/93323001-885738301890378-4590252813065388032-o.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>One week, one song. Imposter syndrome has gotten the best of me for nearly 10 years... but I think I just got over it today. </p>
<p>And that's all it takes—one affirmation, one concrete result. </p>
<p>If there was ever a time to test your devotion and aptitude toward a passion of yours, it's now. You might just walk out of this with a whole new direction in life. </p>
<p>To celebrate, I've got a little musical something in store. </p>
<p>Stay tuned. 👀</p>Riziktag:rizikmusic.com,2005:Post/62785402020-04-10T09:19:30-07:002022-02-03T18:27:25-08:00Alone Together Single and Video Out Now<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="NWiDu-VIAIk" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/NWiDu-VIAIk/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NWiDu-VIAIk?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p><a contents="Click here to save the song on Spotify, Apple Music, etc" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://fanlink.to/cMft"><strong>Click here to save the song on Spotify, Apple Music, etc</strong></a></p>
<p>The official video for Alone Together expresses the raw emotion I felt when the world found itself at the brink of chaos upon the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2.</p>
<p>While many of us feel aimless right now and complain we're unable to resume our normal lives, it's important we remember the medical workers risking their own to save so many—potentially even yours or that of a loved one. This video is dedicated to them.</p>
<p>Bringing together my entire musical history as a drummer, beat producer and now pianist, the song interweaves elements of neoclassical piano and lofi beats. This truly is a global moment. We're in this together, and no one should feel alone.</p>
<p>I really hope you enjoy.</p>Riziktag:rizikmusic.com,2005:Post/62596922020-03-23T17:43:31-07:002022-02-05T18:26:33-08:00Alone Together Out April 7th<p>It's happening... the first Rizik single is coming April 7th. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/372786/843e8fd96322c8ce04242a4af674b8750ebeae74/original/his-20-03-alone-together.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Riziktag:rizikmusic.com,2005:Post/60563012020-01-02T07:47:54-08:002022-01-18T22:01:14-08:00This Has Been the Prelude<p>In 2019, I took a leap of faith—to recommit as an artist.</p>
<p>To answer an undying call to create.</p>
<p>To expose, and be exposed.</p>
<p>If you're reading this in 2019, you've leapt with me.</p>
<p>I won't let you down.</p>
<p><strong>This has been the prelude... the story begins soon.</strong></p>Riziktag:rizikmusic.com,2005:Post/59836762019-11-28T09:56:40-08:002022-02-07T02:57:45-08:00RIZIK PERFORMS LIVE FOR THE FIRST TIME<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="eLQqocmDVs8" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/eLQqocmDVs8/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eLQqocmDVs8?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p>Like they say, you gotta start somewhere.</p>
<p>Last night was my first ever public performance as Rizik and it couldn’t have been more fitting to share my early work amongst friends in an intimate setting, ironically in my prior home. The idea to play Shelby’s Friendsgiving came as a proving point to myself. Do I really want to be an artist? Am I ready? Well, I wasn’t “ready” a week ago - but I think that’s the key. Begin BEFORE you are ready. Employ tactically applied pressure and force yourself to adapt; sink or swim.</p>
<p>Now... I am ready. Ready to give myself to my art, and my art to others.</p>
<p>No turning back now. </p>
<p><strong>Song: "Imperfect" (January, 2020)</strong></p>Riziktag:rizikmusic.com,2005:Post/58011612019-06-23T10:05:02-07:002022-02-04T02:36:27-08:00'You Are My Person' Wins at Silicon Beach Film Festival<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/372786/4fa147a9d9d720078705e823fafa8ae100228a1a/original/65283926-10100744427399156-7172159058592399360-o.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><strong>Working with your friends is always a treat, especially when your friends are highly creative and motivated. </strong></p>
<p>When friend and filmmaker Dan Dobi asked if I would score his short film "You Are My Person", I naturally jumped all over the opportunity. After many months of writing, editing and collaboration, the film was accepted and premiered at the Silicon Beach Film Festival. </p>
<p>The film eventually won the grand prize for Best Narrative short. :)</p>
<p>Stay tuned for when the score hits all streaming platforms.</p>
<p><strong>YOU ARE MY PERSON</strong></p>
<p><em>When a couple having an affair with one another decides to pursue their relationship to the next level, breaking up with their partners poses to be harder than expected.</em></p>
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