Like most musicians, I have played with a variety of people and in more than a couple of different bands. Having done so, I can assure you that every musician has their favorite group, or song, and for me that group was At Random. All these years later and it is still At Random that has a hold of my heart, and the memories I cling to the hardest.
After taking a long time off from writing or performing music, a good friend of mine from Nashville, Shiro Onedera, sent an email saying he had an idea he wanted to talk about. His idea was to work on producing new versions of songs I had written throughout the years.
At first, I was a little skeptical but a couple of weeks later he sent me two “reimagined versions” of recordings I had made years before. I liked them so much that I changed my mind and jumped into the deep waters with Shiro.
About a year and five hundred versions later, I wake up to another email. It is from Shiro and he has a new idea he wants to talk about. So, I dial him up and he hits me with another monster idea. He wants me to contact the remaining At Random members and get them involved with the project. Admittedly, I was skeptical again even while my pulse was rising.
It took me a couple of weeks to reproduce one of Jon F Anderson’s songs. I gave him a call and told him I had “an idea I wanted to talk to him about” (thank you Shiro). So, I sent the updated version of his song off to him, and here we are. “Putting the band back together” and writing a blog about the backstory of each song.
We will also be offering recollections into our interactions with some real characters and the Detroit area music world as we knew it to be. The first new release from ANDERSON HUNT titled, At Random Volume 1, will be hitting the streaming platforms soon.
In the meantime, you can connect to the other songs we currently have streaming, including IT’S CHRISTMAS AGAIN. I wrote that song a LONG time ago and I hope you enjoy it while “I cling to those memories, especially the ones about you”!
RLH 11/4/2025
Jon Anderson says:
Robert, I have to say, you hit the nail on the head. Like you, I’ve played with my fair share of of quality musicians. Starting at the sweet age of 13 when my brother handed me his guitar, I immediately knew that playing would be a life long passion! I’ve met and performed with highy accomplished musicians, some good people, some not. But, all had that passion. It’s like a brothethood. Creative people seem to find each other. But, of all the song writers / musicians I’ve been associated with over the years there’s only been one Robert L Hunt! Our connection has been magical! It never mattered if we worked together every day or didn’t see each other for several years, we could always bounce a song idea off each other and put it together in a matter of minutes. The connection is unreal! Being back together as Anderson Hunt is another segment in my lifes journey. Every day brings new challenges as I go into my studio, pull up a song and start composing / recording new guitar tracks. What a great way to enhance your life! Writing songs by exchanging music files with each other is an incredible experience. Thank You Technology! Everyday I wonder what we’ll come up with next. What does the future hold? Stay tuned and we’ll find out together!
Jon 11/5/2025
Wayne says:
It’s Xmas is a great tune for the holidays.
Robert L Hunt says:
Wayne, Thanks for the kind words about It’s Christmas Again. Please spread the joy!
Mike says:
It’s Christmas again is a great new song. A modern holiday song is a breath of fresh air.
Ed Petrus says:
Now that it’s Christmas season, my wife is always looking for a song to cheer us and the family up for the long holidays. I ran into this one on Spotify called ITS CHRISTMAS AGAIN . I’m reaching out to you to let you know how much we have enjoyed listening to this very cheerful holiday song. We are looking to hear more from you. thanks
David Laupmanis says:
It was cello that first got my musical attention. Then in the UK one afternoon, my sister put a guitar in my hands and that was the end of my cello career. I attended Wayne State University’s music program in Detroit being taught guitar by Joe Fava. Joe was a classical & jazz guy. I was hired by my first rock band since I could play Leonard Skinner, Jethro Tull, or Stairway to Heaven leads note for note. I guess all that ear training paid off.
Wanting to push the music envelope I moved to Boston to attend Berklee College of Music. Ate a lot of Back Bay Pizza while building better chops. A few years of that & I had music theory burn out. Back in Ann Arbor Michigan working at the Sound Service music gear repair shop I had the good fortune of meeting Ken Keyes whom introduced me to the At Random band. For me they were the perfect antidote for putting the music to life. To play with musicians of the caliber of Dave, Larry, Jon, and Robert was a gas. I am grateful to all of them for sharing their amazing talent with me & am thrilled that Robert and Jon are keeping that spirit alive. You guys ROCK.
Robert L Hunt says:
That ear training and Berklee College of Music certainly was apparent from the first moment we played together. Being reminded of this makes me want to move Hawaii to the top of the next release. Thanks, DL. Get ready to lay some tracks down!
Shiro Onedera says:
Some chase dreams. Some chase titles. I love chasing history. However, one of the few things I love more than chasing history is… making history.
With the release of Anderson Hunt’s album, “At Random – Volume 1”, I believe that music history will have been made. Releasing tracks that were originally recorded (but unreleased) in the 70s/80s alongside modern interpretations and new material with the assistance of AI is indeed historic. However, this music tells such a rich and compelling story that should not be missed. It is my opinion that the lyrics, the music, the vocals… they all are bonded as strongly now as they may have been 4 or 5 decades ago. At least the music leads me to think so…
My hope is that the release of this album (along with future releases) will inspire others to not only create great music, but to “get the band back together” and recreate with new tools, new mindsets, and renewed vigor. It has been a pleasure being a small part of this project. Thanks especially to Robert Hunt for including me. His uncanny ability to frustrate the hell out of me is surpassed only by his genuine care and concern for friends, family and those in need.
To Larry Goodman – Riff in Peace… Riff in Peace.