Mixed by Laurence Currie, mastered by Joao Carvalho, this work represents a final companion piece to "Crackle" (2006) and "The Ballad of Black" (2004).
My music can be downloaded here for free. If you want to support the creative process and purchase my work, you can buy CD versions of "Crackle" or "Hi Lonesome" (2002) at CDbaby.com
"One of Canada's most respected yet underexposed songwriters."
Toronto Star
"Few can turn a couple of chords into something majestic,
Ripper has the gift." Ottawa Citizen
"Volleying between punk, folk and rock Ripper jumps all over each style,stealing from one and reshaping another until he comes up with a unique sound and vibe all his own." Now Magazine
"Ripper puts spikes back in folk music." Vancouver Province
Take a look at the major video clip produced for these three projects. It's called "Thought I Saw Her" (on YouTube). It was shot on 35 mm film stock and includes some cool green screen FX. Karen Porter directed with Danny Nowak as DOP.
