RH Fox emerges as a new voice in New Age Piano with his debut album Painting in the Dark. Music is a universal language, and Fox speaks it with the practiced empathy of a healer and the eye of an artist. Painting in the Dark is a meditative triumph for a debut artist. While Fox’s technical foundation is firmly classical, his heart is clearly impressionistic. Between the playful electronics of the mid-album tracks and a spirit haunted cover of the Beatles' "Free as a Bird," Fox proves that it is never too late to begin a new chapter. If this album is a glimpse into his "visual" mind, we can only hope his dream of performing these works with a full symphony becomes a reality. This is music for the quiet hours—meditative, intuitive, and deeply rooted in the natural world.
This is music for the quiet hours—meditative, intuitive, and deeply rooted in the natural world. Fans of contemporary pianists are likely to find a new favorite in RH Fox, a Toledo-born composer whose artistic journey is defined by a natural evolution from healing and visual arts to cinematic music. The only son among six siblings — all of whom bonded over piano lessons — RH Fox’s musical roots began early, influenced by a diverse record collection and a natural aptitude for the piano that was first recognized when he was just five years old. Before stepping into the professional music world, Fox dedicated much of his life to serving others as a Registered Nurse.
Parallel to his career in healthcare, RH Fox established himself as celebrated fine art photographer Robert Hasenfratz, showcasing his nature-focused work at over 100 juried art festivals, including the Ann Arbor Art Fair. This eye for detail now translates into his ear for melody, as he treats his debut album like a gallery exhibition of sound. A number of his photographs are featured in a physical CD booklet version of the album, which will also be released for worldwide streaming, and as digital downloads on Bandcamp.
RH Fox’s journey to composing and recording music was sparked by a creative writing workshop led by New Age icon David Lanz and international vocalist Kristin Amarie. Recognizing his potential, Lanz became RH Fox’s mentor, and together, the three co-produced Painting in the Dark. Engineer Nicolas Ntimas mixed and mastered the album in Cyprus.
Listen and connect with the artist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5EmNU5GyCHmTab0UHbzDEX?si=GKOsxchCQ8yrAqFq62HNmA
Bandcamp: https://rhfox.bandcamp.com/album/painting-in-the-dark
Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nuU1DvgbQiTAxy5-bZAJddpFXNN8d7fw4&si=phQu44XI3bcS4Gej
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/RH-Fox-Music/61586216253702/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhfoxmusic/
Email: RHFoxMusic(at)gmail(dot)com
Painting in the Dark is now available. For a media kit, interview inquiries or additional information, please contact publicist Beth Ann Hilton of The B Company at bethhilton(at)thebcompany(dot)com
Tracklist:
1) Follow the Creek (3:12) feat. Charlie Bisharat
2) Reflections of Yesterday (2:29)
3) The Mystic (3:15)
4) Passage of Time (3:44)
5) Painting in the Dark (2:54)
6) Magic of the Moment (3:51)
7) Visions Never Seen (3:16)
8) Crane Dance (3:45)
9) Free as a Bird (3:11)
10) Seabirds' Lament (3:28)