Reinhardt Buhr is a skilled looping artist from Cape Town, South Africa. Whats special about him is that he takes his listeners into what he calls “Sacred Orchestral” music, mixing sounds from acoustic guitar and electric cello. His performences at Cape Town’s waterfront area captivates audiences—offering the feeling of discovering a secret concert in the middle of a busy crowd. Using a sampler and a Boss RC 505 loop station, he builds his music layer by layer right in front of you.
Boss RC-505 Live Looping – 4K GH5s Night Shoot in Berlin – Reinhardt Buhr
The Boss RC 505 is the unique tool he uses. It lets him record up to five tracks simultaneously. How does he do it? By adding sounds from a sampler pad and looping them on the Boss RC 505 which creates a rich and full experience of music that sounds straight out of a studio.
Reinhardt often performs as a street musician, at the Waterfront in Cape Town, sharing his music with anyone passing by. He is part of a buskers’ program. Reinhardt says, “They treat every one with kindnes and respect and are truly pasionate about the program.” Locals always look forward to seeing what new combinations of sounds he will make each day.
Reinhardt Buhr Looping & Multi Instrumentalist
His live shows are not just about sound; they’re also fun to watch. As he builds each loop, he changes instruments—guitar, cello, didgeridoo, and percussion—and even adds his voice. Watching him work is like seeing an artist paint a picture, each new sound adding a brighter color. By the time he’s done, it feels like a whole orchestra performing, even though it’s just one person.
Organic Instruments Meets Electronic Elements via Boss RC-505 Loop Station!
Reinhardt’s goal, as he puts it, is to become “the embodiment of love,” creating music that helps people feel calm and happy. He recorded his album ‘The Final Movement’ at The Brass Bell in Kalk Bay, and each track was recorded in just one single take. Most studio musicians would tell you that’s almost unheard of! But thanks to his loop station and careful planning, Reinhardt can make something that sounds like a finished studio album right on the spot. “Organic Instruments Meets Electronic Elements via Boss RC-505 Loop Station!” sums up his style perfectly.
If you want to see more from this talented musician, go ahead and subscribe to his YouTube channel or follow him on Facebook. His performances are more than just entertainment.