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Ryat - Totem
Totem is a mind-frazzling revelation, marrying as it does the dystopian scope of Radiohead at their bleakest with the irresistible awkwardness of fun-lovin’ rhythmic reprobates Battles.»
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brainfeeder presents 'totem' by new signe ryat, a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, producer and composer of avant-garde electronic music. a serious oeuvre, 'totem' blends classical elements and cinematic sounds with experimental time changes. twisting through the gritty, disheveled beats like an elegant ribbon, ryat's gracefully processed vocals merge with electronic surprises to create a work of intense abstract art. trading the urban jungle of philadelphia for the concrete badlands of los angeles, ryat's transformation was juxtapositioned with a new awareness of her natural surroundings and unexpected visits from animals, whose dream partners give the album its name. every track of 'totem' represents a different spirit animal, each with a message translated through ryat's experimentation with unusual sound signatures. giving us just a glimpse of her journey through fire-filled vocals and captivating sonic twists, poetess ryat lays an emotional path into a dream where animals speak in music and the beats have come alive.
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