Ryat

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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 www.ryat.info

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] 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. 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 Björk.[16] Her music has been described as "Beat Couture".[17]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Street Noise Orkestra (2009)
  • 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

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External links

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