You Bred Raptors? is an American post-rock trio based in Astoria, New York and is composed of Peter Rains (8-string electric bass and glockenspiel), Tara Hanish (cello), and Danny Sher (drums and glockenspiel).[1] They have recorded four albums and make a living busking under the streets of New York City as part of Music Under New York.[1][2] They have been featured in New York Magazine,[3] The Economist,[4] and The Atlantic.[2]
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.jpg) You Bred Raptors? in 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Astoria, New York, United States |
| Genres | Post-rock |
| Years active | 2010–Present |
| Members | Peter Rains, Tara Hanish, Danny Sher |
| Website | youbredraptors.com |
History
editFormed by Rains in 2010, the band originally consisted of only bass and drums. A month after its inception, You Bred Raptors? successfully auditioned for the Music Under New York Program, allowing them to perform in subway stations across New York City.[5][6] The band's name is inspired by the iconic line from Jurassic Park and each of their albums is named after a character from the movie.[1][6][7][8] The group always performs with a variety of masks, including SWAT Team, Mexican wrestling, and Venetian masks.[6][9]
In 2011, determined to expand the sound of the band, Rains added cellist, Bryan Wilson, after posting an ad for a string player on Craigslist.[9] You Bred Raptors? released their third album, Hammond, in 2012, which was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Colin Marston.[10] The band released, Grant, in 2014, which heavily features the collaborative songwriting of both Rains and Wilson.[5][11]
Musical style
editThe music of You Bred Raptors? is all instrumental and the songs have a heavy, post-rock, experimental, film score-like sound.[12] Rains is endorsed by Conklin Guitars and performs with a custom made 8 string electric bass, which provides a wide pitch range for composition.[13]
Albums
edit- Muldoon - 2011
- Hammond - 2012
- Grant - 2014
- International Genetics - 2017
- Lysine - 2023
EPs
edit- Lex and Tim - 2010
References
edit- ^ a b c "Bands From Different Lands: You Bred Raptors?". Modern Times Magazine.
- ^ a b Nadine Ajaka. "The Mask-Wearing Rockers in the Subway". The Atlantic. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ "Twelve Delicious Acts Headlining a Subway Platform Near You -- New York Magazine". NYMag.com. 24 February 2011.
- ^ "Cops and rockers". The Economist. 18 April 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ a b "You Bred Raptors?". Grande Rock.
- ^ a b c Eva Kis (21 July 2015). "You Bred Raptors? calls music NYC's endangered species". Metro. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ "Go Ahead - Make My Day". soundcheck.
- ^ "Gig Alert: You Bred Raptors?". soundcheck. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ a b Jodi Weinberger. "Teaneck cellist performs underground with band". NorthJersey.com.
- ^ "You Bred Raptors?". Rhythm in Motion.
- ^ "You Bred Raptors? releases new album 'Grant'". The Deli Magazine - nyc.thedelimagazine.com/. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ "You Bred Raptors?". Rhythm in Motion.
- ^ "Song Exclusive: "Boomerang" by You Bred Raptors?". No Treble. 23 October 2014.