Ryan Choi (musician)

Ryan Choi (born December 2, 1984 in Honolulu, Hawai'i) is a composer and multi-instrumentalist.

Ryan Choi
Birth nameRyan Choi
Born (1984-12-02) December 2, 1984
Honolulu, Hawai'i, United States
GenresExperimental, Free improvisation, Avant garde, Contemporary classical
Occupation(s)Composer, musician, producer
InstrumentsUkulele, bass, percussion, piano, computer
Years active2010s–present
Websitewww.ryanckchoi.com

Biography

Choi was classically trained on the double bass from an early age and took up the ukulele in high school.[1] Self-taught as a composer, he first came to international recognition for a series of releases for the baritone ukulele[2] that were among the first to showcase the instrument's avant-garde potential.[3][4][5] His debut album, Three Dancers, created after a years-long absence from music,[6] won the 2016 Independent Music Award for Best Instrumental EP [7] and featured the composer on prepared baritone ukulele, percussion and electronics. His work, favoring improvisation and experimentation, is often dense, intricate, and mathematically complex,[8] utilizing advanced harmony and drawing on a range of visual, literary, and musical sources.[9] He also makes extensive use of preparations and alternative tunings.[10][11] He has collaborated with Kommissar Hjuler and Mama Baer. He lives and works in Honolulu, Hawai'i.

Discography

Solo
  • "Three Dancers" (2016)
  • "Whenmill" (2016)

Collaborations

Compilations

References
  1. Tobias Fischer. "Interview | Ryan Choi | Musical Literacy". 15 questions. Retrieved December 31, 2016.
  2. "Choi Whenmill". textura. Retrieved December 31, 2016.
  3. "The WholeNote". The WholeNote. Retrieved December 31, 2016.
  4. "READY FOR SOMETHING NEW? Ryan Choi: Whenmill, Three Dancers – Jazz Weekly". Jazzweekly.com. Retrieved December 31, 2016.
  5. "Review: Ryan Choi – Whenmill – SLUG Magazine". slugmag.com. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
  6. "Three Dancers and Whenmill Recordings by Ryan Choi - Ryan Choi - Music - Sensitive Skin Magazine". sensitiveskinmagazine.com. June 17, 2016. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
  7. 15th Independent Music Awards Winners. "The 15th Independent Music Awards Winners". Independent Music Awards. Retrieved December 31, 2016.
  8. "RYAN CHOI CONSIDERED (2016): Ukulele for the 21st century | Elsewhere by Graham Reid". Elsewhere.co.nz. April 25, 2016. Retrieved December 31, 2016.
  9. "Dance of Death |". Thesoundprojector.com. July 31, 2016. Retrieved December 31, 2016.
  10. Berger, John (June 29, 2016). "Ryan Choi's latest EP delivers an innovative, intriguing sound | Honolulu Star-Advertiser". Staradvertiser.com. Retrieved December 31, 2016.
  11. 29, 2016 7:05 pm Updated on June; Pm, 2016 at 7:26. "Ryan Choi's latest EP delivers an innovative, intriguing sound". staradvertiser.com. Retrieved February 14, 2017.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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