Shay Raviv
Shay Raviv (Yishay Rabinowicz) is a Los Angeles-based record producer, songwriter and music creative.
Shay Raviv (Yishay Rabinowicz) | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 10, 1982 |
| Genres | electronic |
| Occupation(s) | songwriter, record producer, composer |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano, synthesizer, keyboards |
| Associated acts | VIOLET VISION |
| Website | |
History
Shay started playing classical piano at the age of six and discovered electronic music at age 14. He became passionate about electronic music and started experimenting with synthesizers and samplers. By the time he was 16, he had a studio of his own. At age 17 shay signed a recording contract with BNE records, and recorded his first three albums as "Violet Vision" with Jonathan Dagan aka J.Viewz.[1] With these albums, Shay became a well-known producer in the Israeli electronic music scene and abroad.[2] BNE Records were a major producer of electronic music. Their two main acts were Infected Mushroom and Violet Vision. Early Violet Vision songs were released in over 40 compilations worldwide.
After pioneering the Israeli electronic music scene, Shay relocated to Los Angeles California,[3] where he expanded his musical interests. Shay's music has been featured extensively on various media channels including popular TV shows like House Of Lies (showtime) and Eastwick (ABC). Film music include The Chicago 8 and many more.[4] His remixes have always kept him at the forefront of dance music culture. Highlights include work for Infected Mushroom and Jonathan Davis. Recent musical material include songs with Miranda Lee-Richards,[5] known for her work with The Brian Jonestown Massacre and The Jesus And Mary Chain, as well as new tracks with the Electronica group Terry Poison.[6] Shay's sound is deeply rooted in minimal electronics and often described as being emotional, personal and dark.
Discography (Partial)
This discography[7] includes Shay Raviv's songwriting, composition, performance, production, music supervision, and remixes.
Singles/EPS
| Year | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Violet Vision | Diamonds (Feat. Or Edry) | Violet Vision Productions |
| 2015 | Violet Vision | Warm Hug (Feat. Find The Others) | Violet Vision Productions |
| 2013 | Violet Vision | Upright (Feat. Terry Poison) | Violet Vision Productions |
| 2013 | Violet Vision | Hazy Dayz (Feat. Terry Poison) | Violet Vision Productions |
Remixes
| Year | Artist | Song(s) | Label | Also On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Infected Mushroom | Wanted To (Violet Vision Remix) | White Label | |
| 2013 | Incubus | Stellar (Violet Vision Remix) | ||
| 2008 | Jonathan Davis and the SFA | Got Money (Violet Vision Remix) | The Firm Music | |
| 2005 | Infected Mushroom | Cities of The Future (Violet Vision Remix) | BNE Records, Resist Music UK | Assault and Battery (System Recordings, 2005) |
Albums
| Year | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Shay Raviv | Epic Empire Reload | Universal Music Publishing/Bruton/APM (Trailer Music Album) |
| 2008 | Violet Vision | Heaven Underground | BNE Records |
| 2003 | Violet Vision | Unfold | BNE Records |
Commercial Music
| 2015 | Britney Spears: The Elvira Collection |
Film & TV Music
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2016 | CBS Sports Spectacular |
| 2016 | Dateline Saturday Nigh Mystery (NBC) |
| 2016 | E! E news Live |
| 2016 | Id Kill For You (Season 2 & 3) |
| 2016 | Meredith Viereia Show |
| 2014 | $50 and A Call Girl: A Love Story |
| 2013 | Chicago 8 |
| 2012 | Poolboy Drowning Out The Fury |
| 2012 | FDR: American Badass! |
| 2012 | House Of Lies |
| 2011 | Darnell Dawkins: Mouth Guitar Legend |
| 2010 | Eastwick |
Music Supervision
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Range 15 |
| 2014 | $50K and A Call Girl: A Love Story |
| 2013 | Chicago 8 |
| 2012 | Poolboy Drowning Out The Fury |
| 2012 | FDR: American Badass! |
| 2011 | Darnell Dawkins: Mouth Guitar Legend |
References
- http://www.last.fm/music/Violet+Vision/+wiki
- http://www.last.fm/music/Violet+Vision/+wiki
- http://www.discogs.com/artist/27865-Violet-Vision
- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3676282/
- https://www.hmvdigital.com/artists/1908683
- http://blog.luxurias.net/post/62104733563/music-violet-vision-heaven-underground
- http://www.discogs.com/artist/520433-Shay-Raviv