Classical music was an early influence, although Randy's first musical expression was virtuosity on the electric guitar.
Albums currently available on CD Baby
Randy’s music has enjoyed international exposure from New York City to London, Belgium, Portugal and Australia.
Randy's improvisational jazz guitar album, Inner Journey, debuted at New York City's innovative and progressive art gallery, Monkdogz Urban Art, along with his abstract artwork at the January 2007 international exhibition "Day After Tomorrow: The Next Tortured Genius"
Inner Journey 21 tracks of pure, one track, one take recordings displaying Randy's virtuosity with acoustic guitar - something he never thought he'd be known for, since his first love was a 1971 Telecaster he named 'Jill'.
Somewhere is a sublime and eclectic compilation of otherworldly musical sketches guaranteed to take you somewhere. A diverse collection of thoughts, memories, and feelings expressed through song - each decisively different, yet forming a cohesive unit transporting you to a place somewhere you have been or always longed to be.
Rough Cuts These rough cuts were recorded using a 30 year old Realistic mic, a beat up refurbished Hewlet Packard pc and a free recording program downloaded off the internet. Raw and passionate blues.
Current Projects
Showdown
Little Red Rooster
Syphony 5
The Bells
Current projects include "The Acoustic Blues Remedy" a full album length collection of powerful blues songs soon to be released on CD Baby. Listen to "Little Red Rooster" for a taste of what is to come.
"Showdown" is a newly digitized relic from Randy's electric guitar 'shredding' past. In addition to playing guitar, Randy composes various classical and avant-garde pieces using the computer and non-traditional means. Often taking inspiration for his music from visual and written works, Randy has composed and recorded several symphonies such as the "Edgar Allan Poe Symphony". Listen to "The Bells" for an auditory experience inspired by the words of Poe.
From rough acoustic blues, to contemporary classical, to improvisational jazz, and sublime avant-garde soundscapes, Randy Thurman explores the gamut of music and sound and brings back something interesting.
