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My Take
Richard Barbieri is, to me, the kind of musician whose fingerprints are everywhere yet rarely announced. Emerging with the new wave band Japan, he became the long-serving keyboardist anchoring Porcupine Tree, the most tenured member besides Steven Wilson. I value him as a sound designer first: someone who builds atmosphere, texture and shadow rather than chasing obvious melody. That patient, architectural approach to sonic space is exactly what gives those records their depth. Born in London in 1957, he is a quiet craftsman whose restraint I find far more impressive than flashier showmanship ever manages to be.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Richard Barbieri
- Name (Japanese)
- リチャード・バルビエリ
- Reading
- りちゃーど・ばるびえり
- Born
- November 30, 1957 (age 68)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rooster
- Origin
- London, Roman Empire
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- composer / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Richard Barbieri born?
Born November 30, 1957 (age 68).
Where is Richard Barbieri from?
Richard Barbieri is from London, Roman Empire.
What does Richard Barbieri do?
Richard Barbieri works as composer, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.