Raul Quines is an immigrant Filipino-American composer and singer-songwriter. Bouncing from the violin to several other instruments in his childhood lent him a sensitive ear and a broad palette, maintaining a balanced and rich soundscape in his songs. Inspired by newfound love and loss, his soaring melodies and contrapuntal accompaniments are paired with thought-provoking lyrics that illustrate the fundamental human elements in life: joys and fears, vulnerability and acceptance, along with the mental and emotional strains that come along with it. When asked what his music sounds like, he says, “If Beethoven, The Beatles and Queen got together in a 1-man band, that’s what it might sound like!”

His newly released singles in 2024 - “There’s A Bridge” (solo guitar), “Lilac Wine” (voice and guitar) and “Mesmerized” (voice, piano, electric guitar and strings) - are available on all streaming platforms; with “Mesmerized” having gained most popularity. As well, his solo debut EP, MOONS & ARCHES, is due out on April 26, 2024.

As a composer, Raul Quines has had the pleasure of working with David Cossin, Michael Midlarsky, Isabela Quines, Gene Pritsker, Kristjan Järvi, Absolutte Ensemble, Mark Kostabi, David Macdonald, the Locrian Chamber Players, Composers Concordance, Attaca Quartet, Vivace Orchestra (of Stringendo) and the Manhattan Composers Orchestra in New York and with Paul Nugent and AboutFACE Ireland Theatre in Dublin, Ireland. Select works of Mr. Quines are distributed by Building Moons & Arches Publishing. He is a recipient of the American Music Center Award.

Raul Quines is an immigrant Filipino-American composer and singer-songwriter. Bouncing from the violin to several other instruments in his childhood lent him a sensitive ear and a broad palette, maintaining a balanced and rich soundscape in his songs. Inspired by newfound love and loss, his soaring melodies and contrapuntal accompaniments are paired with thought-provoking lyrics that illustrate fundamental human elements: joys and fears, vulnerability and acceptance, along with the mental and emotional strains that come along with it. When asked what his music sounds like, he says, “If Beethoven, The Beatles and Queen got together in a 1-man band, that’s what it might sound like!” 

His newly released singles in 2024 - “There’s A Bridge” (solo guitar), “Lilac Wine” (voice and guitar) and “Mesmerized” (voice, piano, electric guitar and strings) - are available on all streaming platforms. “Mesmerized” has gained the most recent popularity. As well, his solo debut EP, MOONS & ARCHES, is due out on April 26, 2024.

As a composer, Raul Quines has had the pleasure of working with David Cossin, Michael Midlarsky, Isabela Quines, Gene Pritsker, Kristjan Järvi, Absolutte Ensemble, Mark Kostabi, David MacDonald, the Locrian Chamber Players, Composers Concordance, Attaca Quartet, Vivace Orchestra (of Stringendo) and the Manhattan Composers Orchestra in New York and with Paul Nugent and AboutFACE Ireland Theatre in Dublin, Ireland. Select works of Mr. Quines are distributed by Building Moons & Arches Publishing. He is a recipient of the American Music Center Award.