You Bred Raptors?

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 a Kc Solaris (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]

You Bred Raptors?
You Bred Raptors? in 2012
Background information
OriginAstoria, New York, United States
GenresPost-rock
Years active2010–Present
Websiteyoubredraptors.com
MembersPeter Rains, Tara Hanish, Kc Solaris

History

Formed 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

The 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
  • Muldoon - 2011
  • Hammond - 2012
  • Grant - 2014
  • International Genetics - 2017

EPs
  • Lex and Tim - 2010
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References
  1. "Bands From Different Lands: You Bred Raptors?". Modern Times Magazine.
  2. Nadine Ajaka. "The Mask-Wearing Rockers in the Subway". The Atlantic. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  3. "Twelve Delicious Acts Headlining a Subway Platform Near You -- New York Magazine". NYMag.com.
  4. "Cops and rockers". The Economist. 18 April 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  5. "You Bred Raptors?". Grande Rock.
  6. Eva Kis (21 July 2015). "You Bred Raptors? calls music NYC's endangered species". Metro. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  7. "Go Ahead - Make My Day". soundcheck.
  8. "Gig Alert: You Bred Raptors?". soundcheck. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  9. Jodi Weinberger. "Teaneck cellist performs underground with band". NorthJersey.com.
  10. "You Bred Raptors?". Rhythm in Motion.
  11. "You Bred Raptors? releases new album 'Grant'". The Deli Magazine - nyc.thedelimagazine.com/. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  12. "You Bred Raptors?". Rhythm in Motion.
  13. "Song Exclusive: "Boomerang" by You Bred Raptors?". No Treble.
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