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Year of Music

by Richard Carr

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The Year of Music project began in May 2011 there has been a new musical creation posted each day. Each new piece is created in real-time. The project is currently in its 13th year. To date, there are over 4700 "Daily Doses" in the project.Richard’s live performances take audiences on a journey away from the busy world and into a calmer, less chaotic mental and emotional environment. Drawing on his classical training, jazz and pop familiarity, Richard creates music thru an improvisational process. His music has been called a soothing elixir for the soul, mind and body.In 2016, composer/contemporary pianist Richard Carr moved to the Monterey Bay area of California after living in his native St. Louis area since 2005. Richard spent 10 years working as a pianist in the night clubs, hotels and restaurants of the French Quarter of New Orleans prior to Hurricane Katrina. He has released twenty-fiven solo albums and one collaboration in the contemporary instrumental /new age genre.

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Episodes

  1. Year of Music: November 8, 2026

    Solo Kurzweils. Created in Real-Time LIVE during a LIVEStream in my home studio.

  2. Year of Music: November 7, 2026

    Solo Kurzweils. Created in Real-Time in my home studio LIVEstreaming. Photo by Richard Carr.

  3. Year of Music: November 6, 2026

    Solo Kurzweils. Created in Real-Time in a LIVESTREAM from my home studio. Photo by Richard Carr.

  4. Year of Music: November 4, 2026

    Solo Kurzweil. Created in Real-Time in my home studio. "Ascending Mt. Shasta" Photo by Richard Carr.

  5. Year of Music: November 5, 2026

    Solo Kurzweil. Created in Real-Time in my home studio. "Cloud Walker" Photo by Richard Carr.

  6. Year of Music: November 3, 2026

    Solo Kurzweil. Ambient synth created in Real-Time in my home studio Photo by Richard Carr.

  7. Year of Music: November 2, 2026

    Solo ambient Kurzweils. Created in Real-Time in my home studio. Photo by Richard Carr.

  8. Year of Music: November 1, 2026

    Solo Kurzweil. Ambient synth created in real-time in my home studio., Photo by Richard Carr.

  9. Year of Music: October 30, 2026

    Solo Piano. Created in Real-Time at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Carmel Valley Village CA. Photo by Darren Lovecchio.

  10. Year of Music: October 29, 2026

    Solo Piano. Created in Real-Time at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Carmel Valley Village CA. Photo by Darren Lovecchio.

  11. Year of Music: October 28, 2026

    Year of Music: October 28, 2026 by Richard Carr

  12. Year of Music: October 27, 2026

    Solo Piano. Created in Real-Time at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Carmel Valley Village CA. Photo by Darren Lovecchio.

  13. Year of Music: October 31, 2026

    Solo Piano. Created in Real-Time at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Carmel Valley Village CA. Photo by Darren Lovecchio.

  14. Year of Music: October 26, 2026

    Year of Music: October 26, 2026 by Richard Carr

  15. Year of Music: October 25, 2026

    Solo Piano. Created in Real-Time at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Carmel Valley Village CA. Photo by Darren Lovecchio.

  16. Year of Music: October 24, 2026

    Solo Piano. Created in Real-Time LIVE at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, CarmelValley Village CA. Photo by Darren Lovecchio.

  17. Year of Music: October 23, 2026

    Solo Piano. Created in Real-Time LIVE at St. Amgela Merici Church, Pacific Grove CA. Photo by Darren Lovecchio

  18. Year of Music: October 22, 2026

    Solo Piano. Created in Real-Time LIVE at St. Angela Merici Church, Pscific Grove CA. Photo by Darren Lovecchio.

  19. Year of Music: October 20, 2026

    Solo Piano. Created in Real-Time at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Carmel Valley Village, CA. Photo by Darren Lovecchio.

  20. Year of Music: October 21, 2026

    Solo Piano. Created in Real-Time at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Carmel Valley Village CA. Photoo by Darren Lovecchio.

  21. Year of Music: October 19, 2026

    Solo Piano. Created in Real-Time at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Carmel Valley Village CA. Photoo by Darren Lovecchio.

  22. Year of Music: October 18, 2026

    Solo piano. Created in Real-Time LIVE at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Carmel Valley Village CA. Photo by Darren Lovecchio.

  23. Year of Music: October 17, 2026

    Year of Music: October 17, 2026 by Richard Carr

  24. Year of Music: October 16, 2026

    Solo piano. Created in Real-Time LIVE at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Carmel Valley Village CA. Photo by Darren Lovecchio.

  25. Year of Music: October 15, 2026

    Year of Music: October 15, 2026 by Richard Carr

  26. Year of Music: October 14. 2026

    Solo Piano.. Created in Real-Time LIVE at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Carmel Valley Village CA. Photp bu Darren Lpvecchio.

  27. Year of Music:: October 13, 2026

    Solo Piano. Recorded in Real-Time LIVE at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Carmel Valley Village CA. Photo by Darrem :Lovecchio.

  28. Year of Music: October 12, 2026

    Solo Piano. Created in Real-Time LIVE at St. Joseph's Church, Sprieckles CA. Photo by Darren Lovecchio.

  29. Year of Music: October 11, 2026

    Solo Piano. Created in Real-Time LIVE at St.Joseph's Church, Spreckles CA. Photo by Darren Lovecchio.

  30. Year of Music: October 10. 2026

    Solo Piano. Created in Real-Time LIVE at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Carmel Vallet Village CA. Photo by Darren Lovecchio.

  31. Year of Music: October 9, 2026

    Solo Piano. Created in Real-Time LIVE at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Carmel Vallet Village CA. Photo by Darren Lovecchio.

  32. Year of Music: October 8, 2026

    Solo Piano. Created in Real-Time LIVE at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Carmel Vallet Village CA. Photo by Darren Lovecchio.

  33. Year of Music: October 7, 2026

    Solo Piano. Created in Real-Time LIVE at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Carmel Valley Village,CA. Photo by Darren Lovvechio.

  34. Year of Music: October 6, 2026

    Solo Piano. Created in Real-Time LIVE at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church , Carmel Valley Village CA. Photo by Darren Lovecchio.

  35. Year of Music: October 5, 2026

    Year of Music: October 5, 2026 by Richard Carr

  36. Year of Music: Octobre 4, 2026

    Solo Piano. Created in Real-Time LIVE at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Carmel Valley Village CA. Photo by Darren Lovecchio.

  37. Year of Music: October 3, 2026

    Solo Piano. Created in Real-Time LIVE at Winsdor HealthCare Center, Monterey CA. Photo by Darren Lovecchio.

  38. Year of Music: October 2. 2026

    Solo. Piano. Created in Real-Time LIVE at Our Lady of Mount Carmell Church, Carmel Valley Village CA. Photo by Darren Lovecchio.

  39. Year of Music: Octobrer 1, 2026

    Solo Piano. Created in Real-Time LIVE at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Carmel Valley Village CA. Photo by Darren Lovecchio,

  40. Year of Music: September 30, 2026

    Solo Piano. Created in Real-Time at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Carmel Valley Village CA. Photo by Richad Carr

  41. Year of Music: September 29, 2026

    Solo Piano. Created in Real-Time LIVE at St. Angela Merici Church, Pacific Grove CA. Photo by Richard Carr.

  42. Year of Music: September 28, 2026

    Solo Piano. Created in Real-Time at St. Angela Merici Church, Pacific Grove CA. Photo by Richard Carr.

  43. Year of Music: September 27, 2026

    Solo Piano. Created in Real-Time LIVE at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Carmel Valley Village CA. Photo by Richard Carr.

  44. Year of Music: September 26, 2026

    Solo Piano. Created in Real-Time LIVE at the Windsor Health Center, Monterey CA. Photo by Richard Carr.

  45. Year of Music: September 25, 2026

    Solo Piano. Created in Real-Time LIVE at Windsor Health Care, Monterey CA. Photo by Richard Carr.

  46. Year of Music: September 24, 2026

    Solo Piano. Created in Real-Time LIVE at Windsor Health Care, Monterey CA. Photo by Richard Carr.

  47. Year of Music: September 23, 2026

    Year of Music: September 23, 2026 by Richard Carr

  48. Year of Music: September 22. 2026

    Solo Piano. Created a

  49. Year of Music: September 21, 2026

    Solo Piano. Created in Real-Time at Our Lady of Mount Carnel, Carnel Valley Village CA. Phofo by Richard Carr

  50. Year of Music: September 20, 2025

    Solo Piano. Created in Real-Time at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Carmel Valley Village CA. Photo by Richard Carr.

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About this show

The Year of Music project began in May 2011 there has been a new musical creation posted each day. Each new piece is created in real-time. The project is currently in its 13th year. To date, there are over 4700 "Daily Doses" in the project.Richard’s live performances take audiences on a journey away from the busy world and into a calmer, less chaotic mental and emotional environment. Drawing on his classical training, jazz and pop familiarity, Richard creates music thru an improvisational process. His music has been called a soothing elixir for the soul, mind and body.In 2016, composer/contemporary pianist Richard Carr moved to the Monterey Bay area of California after living in his native St. Louis area since 2005. Richard spent 10 years working as a pianist in the night clubs, hotels and restaurants of the French Quarter of New Orleans prior to Hurricane Katrina. He has released twenty-fiven solo albums and one collaboration in the contemporary instrumental /new age genre.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Year of Music have?

Year of Music has 500 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 8, 2026.

What is Year of Music about?

The Year of Music project began in May 2011 there has been a new musical creation posted each day. Each new piece is created in real-time. The project is currently in its 13th year. To date, there are over 4700 "Daily Doses" in the project.Richard’s live performances take audiences on a journey...

How often does Year of Music release new episodes?

Year of Music publishes every two weeks, based on its 500 episodes since July 2001.

Who hosts Year of Music?

Year of Music is created and hosted by Richard Carr.
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