Ryat
| Ryat | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Christina McGeehan |
| Born | New Jersey |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California |
| Genres | Electronica,[1] jazz[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, multi-instrumentalist[2] |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, music software |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Obvious Bandits, Brainfeeder |
| Associated acts | As Human, Mast |
| Website |
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Christina McGeehan,[3] better known for her stage name Ryat (often stylized as RYAT[4] and pronounced "riot"[5]), is an American record producer based in Los Angeles, California.[6]
Her 2012 album, Totem, was released on Brainfeeder.[7]
Early life
Christina McGeehan was born in New Jersey.[8] She attended Kutztown University, majoring in music.[9] Ryat was created in 2006 when McGeehan moved to Philadelphia. There, she met DJ/producer King Britt who encouraged her to produce her own music. There she studied music programming, producing and hosted improvisation sessions.[9] Soon after she met Tim Conley at a jam session at his house. After their band As Human split, Ryat asked Tim Conley to join her on tour.[9]
Career
Ryat released the debut album, Street Noise Orkestra, in 2009.[10] The second album, Avant Gold, was released in 2011.[11]
Ryat's live show got the attention of Flying Lotus who later invited her to join his label, Brainfeeder.[12] She relocated to Los Angeles and was inspired by the natural surroundings and mysticism.[10] The third album, Totem, was released on the label in 2012.[13]
Style and influences
Ryat is known for her "maximalist production" in her approach,[14] often experimenting in electronics, odd time signatures, vocal looping and lush soundscapes.[15] She often combines classical cinematic sounds, with glitchy samples and big beats, often compared with the artists like Bjork.[16] Her music has been described as "Beat Couture." [17]
Discography
Studio albums
- Street Noise Orkestra (2009)
- Avant Gold (2011)
- Totem (2012)
Compilation albums
- Avant Gold Remixed (2011)
Guest appearances
- King Britt - "The Intricate Beauty" from The Intricate Beauty (2010)
- Lushlife - "Progess (Sun Glitters Reprise)" from Plateau Vision (2012)
- Soil and "Pimp" Sessions - "Kioko No Tabi" from Circles (2013)
- Botany - "Simple Creatures" from Lava Diviner (2013)
- Mast - "Until You Are Sound" from Omni (2014)
- Taylor McFerrin - "Place in My Heart" from Early Riser (2014)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wiseman, Sam (May 23, 2012). "Ryat - Totem". The Skinny.
- ↑ "RA: Ryat". Resident Advisor.
- ↑ "New Brainfeeder signing RYAT announces album". Fact. April 2, 2012.
- ↑ Roullier, Ian (2012). "RYAT - TOTEM - Review". BBC.
- ↑ Robinson, John (August 11, 2012). "This week's new live music". The Guardian.
- ↑ "RYAT - Owl - Uni of Yorke student - and gifted producer - Ryat's trippy new vid". Dazed Digital. January 22, 2013.
- ↑ Ryan, Will (July 5, 2012). "Album Review: Ryat - Motem". Beats Per Minute.
- ↑ Murray, Robin (March 7, 2012). "Raiz: Ryat". Clash.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Poet, J. (June 2011). "RYAT". Soma Magazine.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Fanzine, Jen Stratosphere (May 21, 2012). "Interview with RYAT". DOA.
- ↑ Brown, Marisa. "Avant Gold - RYAT". Allmusic.
- ↑ "Ryat". SXSW. 2012.
- ↑ Monroe, Jazz (June 7, 2012). "Album Review: Ryay - Totem". Drowned in Sound.
- ↑ "CD Reviews". Slug Magazine. March 31, 2011.
- ↑ "RYAT – ‘HOWL’". Fact. April 12, 2012.
- ↑ Sherburne, Philip (June 15, 2012). "Ryat , 'Totem' (Brainfeeder)". Spin.
- ↑ Stabile, Erik (June 5, 2012). "RYAT – TOTEM". Potholes in My Blog.
External links
- Official website
- Ryat discography at Discogs
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