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 |
| 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 musician 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] 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. Ryat studied programming, producing and hosted improvisation sessions. Soon after, she met Taylor McFerrin who inspired her to create a live producers set up and mentored her in performing her music live.[9] Her first US and European tour consisted of improvisation with her production set up.[9]
Career
After Ryat released Avant Gold in 2011,[10] her live show got the attention of Flying Lotus who later invited her to join his label, Brainfeeder.[11] She relocated to Los Angeles and was inspired by the natural surroundings and mysticism.[12] The third album, Totem, was released on the label in 2012.[13]
In 2015, RYAT released her next body of music, titled "ALT MODE," which was written and performed for an Interactive Multi-Media and Dance Performance in Central Park. The piece was a collaboration with choreographer Kate Watson-Wallace.[14]
Style and influences
Ryat is known for her "maximalist production" in her approach,[15] often experimenting in electronics, odd time signatures, vocal looping and lush soundscapes.[16] She often combines classical cinematic sounds, with glitchy samples and big beats, often compared with the artists like Björk.[17] Her music has been described as "Beat Couture".[18]
Discography
Studio albums
- Avant Gold (2011)
- Totem (2012)
- Alt Mode (2015)
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)
- Botany - "Monthiversary" from "Dimming Awe the Light is Raw" (2015)
- Mast - "Until You Are Sound" from Omni (2014)
- Taylor McFerrin - "Place in My Heart" from Early Riser (2014)
References
- 1 2 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.
- 1 2 Poet, J. (June 2011). "RYAT". Soma Magazine.
- ↑ Brown, Marisa. "Avant Gold - RYAT". Allmusic.
- ↑ "Ryat". SXSW. 2012.
- ↑ Fanzine, Jen Stratosphere (May 21, 2012). "Interview with RYAT". DOA.
- ↑ Monroe, Jazz (June 7, 2012). "Album Review: Ryay - Totem". Drowned in Sound.
- ↑ City Parks Foundation. "ALT MODE". City Parks Foundation. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
- ↑ "CD Reviews". Slug Magazine. March 31, 2011.
- ↑ "RYAT – 'HOWL'". Fact. April 12, 2012.
- ↑ Sherburne, Philip (June 15, 2012). "Ryat , 'Totem' (Brainfeeder)". Spin. horizontal tab character in
|title=at position 5 (help) - ↑ Stabile, Erik (June 5, 2012). "RYAT – TOTEM". Potholes in My Blog.
External links
- Official website
- Ryat discography at Discogs