Richie Fontana, a native of New York City, is a multi-instrumentalist best known as the drummer in the band Piper with Billy Squier, Paul Stanley of KISS, The Skatt Brothers, and Laura Branigan. He has performed at the most prestigious venues in the United States, if not the world, achieved Gold and Platinum Record status, and has appeared on many TV shows. Richie's songwriting style is both Power Pop and Country Rock, and guitar-based Rock instrumentals perfect for Film, TV, scene support, Commercials, Games, and other multimedia projects.
Driving full band uptempo rocker demo. Drama lyrics that are dark, sarcastic, insincere and risqué. The taboo subject of euthanasia. Written when Dr. Jack Kevorkian was in the news. Category is Power Pop nonetheless. Coda rhythm section resembles The Byrds “CTA 102” for those in the know. Male Vocals, Rock, Classic Rock
Beatles-esque Country Pop song about heartbreak yet gratitude for a love long gone. This song once considered by Rod Stewart’s management as a possible cover for him. Lead and backing vocals, guitars, bass, drums and keyboards. A good sing along strum along tune with a catchy melodic hook. Male Vocals, Country, Country Pop
Power pop Rock n Roll, catchy guitar intro and vocal melody chorus hook with loud guitars like Cheap Trick, driving drums and bass rhythm, 80's retro, young love Pop lyrics.. Great for film scores, Theme, TV shows, trailers, games, websites, or product placement for young people and kids. Male Vocals, Rock, 80s Rock
Pop Rock song... very melodic perhaps like Badfinger. Lyrical premise: Emotion, can’t hurt what has already been hurt. Mid-tempo Beatle-esques jangley guitar sound, harmonium keyboard, with very strong chorus line. Perfect for film TV love story. Mainstream multi-media worthy. Male Vocals, Rock, Pop Rock
Song about intervention, reading the riot act to an egotistic friend headed down the wrong path in life. Acoustic track, sparse production. Rhythm-tempo like Mungo Jerry “In The Summertime”. Lead- backing vocals, acoustic guitars and percussion. Commercials, Film/TV movie with above type storyline. Male Vocals, Rock, 70s Rock
Short fade-in intro followed by U2 style ethereal guitars with jangly digital delay, driving uptempo rhythmic pulsating drums and bass, also soaring synthesizer/keyboard pads. Melodic vocal harmony with lyrical subject matter regarding the afterlife. Great for TV/Film theme and scene support. Male Vocals, Rock, 80s Rock
Retro 80‘s, Pop Rock, funky groove, melodic at times symphonic. Catchy guitar/vocals. Lyrics introspective & directive but lighthearted. Perfect theme music for “Friends” type TV/film. Good for commercial/ads: cosmetics, skin care, hair care, weight loss, health products, beauty supply, etc. Male Vocals, Rock, Pop Rock
Pop Rock song about being in love with a sexy girl. Full band, guitar, slide guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, lead and backing vocals. Lighthearted somewhat risque lyrics. Up-tempo rolling rhythm. Perfect for TV show/sitcom theme. Male Vocals, Rock, Pop Rock
Rock song about a vigilante... Melodic blues melody with a slow creeping tempo and dark lyrics. Perfect soundtrack, scene support for “Falling Down” (Michael Douglas), “Death Wish” (Charles Bronson) type films. Commercials, Games, and other multimedia projects as well. Rock band ensemble. Male Vocals, Rock, Classic Rock
Hard hitting melodic Power Pop Rock track, e. g., Cheap Trick. Lead vocals and harmony vocals, loud power chord electric guitars, bass guitar, drums and keyboards. Retro 80‘s Rock production. Soapbox lyrics talking down to a self destructive person. Not about Michael Jackson’s home. Male Vocals, Pop, Power Pop
Hard driving up-tempo melodic Power Pop song. Contains frivolous avant-garde lyrics over a solid Rock n Roll bed. Loud electric guitars, bass, drums and keyboards. Good for horror, drama or fast high energy Film/TV scene support. AC/DC meets ELO, meets Beatles Helter Skelter, or something like that. Male Vocals, Rock, Classic Rock
Pop Rock song... Jimmy Buffet meets The Beatles, Flamenco style guitar solo. Slow-mid tempo. Poignant verse and strong melodic rock chorus, lead and harmony vocals. Lyric topic: looking for love after past failed attempts. Excellent for film/TV love story. Surely a good multi-media track as well. Male Vocals, Rock, Pop Rock
Song about an aging guitar player who is misunderstood, irresponsible, a nomad who never hit the big time, although a great musician just the same. Relaxed tempo, a slow rocker, Bob Seger style... hypnotic guitar picking. A dynamic middle section with excellent melodic contrast and Analog power. Male Vocals, Rock, 80s Rock
Ringo Starr "Act Naturally" style Beatlesque Country Pop, a Buck Owens throwback with ear candy melody and harmonies. Subject matter: only fools fall in love with clever contrasting lyrics, a good sing along song. Guitar, bass, drums, harmonium, Male Vocals, Country, Country Pop
Driving rock song, ominous lyrics warns of evils in society i. e., wide spread social decay. Metal-Pop mid-tempo band track. Catchy chorus with power rhythm guitars, drums, bass, melodic lead and backing vocals, dark chanting toward the end. Great for Film/TV soundtrack, scene support, and more... Male Vocals, Rock, Pop Rock
90’s Soundgarden type song, alternative slow rocker, has a comforting darkness. Melodic electric guitar picking with McCartney style “Rain” bass line, Flamenco style guitar solo, subtle turn edgy. Beatle-esques vocal harmony. Subject matter is mental health. Great for story line film scene support. Male Vocals, Rock, 90s Rock
Power rock ballad, 80's Retro, melodic crunch guitars, bass, drums, synth strings. Catchy vocals, harmonies, dynamic. Lyric content: finding love. Perfect for happy ending love story, TV, film, commercial advertising. e. g., wrist watch, railroad, subway, bus line, airlines, i. e., be there on time, Male Vocals, Rock, 80s Rock
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