Gavilán Rayna Russom

Gavilán Rayna Russom

Born: May 1, 1974
in Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
Gavilán Rayna Russom known professionally as Rayna Russom, is an American electronic music producer, musician and DJ. Best known as the lead synther for the band LCD Soundsystem, Russom has also released music under various names, including Black Leotard Front, Black Meteoric Star and The Crystal Ark, as well as collaborative work with Delia Gonzalez. In addition to her musical work, Russom is also a visual artist and a writer. Russom lives in New York City.

Central to Russom's aesthetic is the challenge of fixed ideas which surround gender and all of the social frameworks that accompany it.[citation needed] Known in the electronic community as "The Wizard" for her technical prowess, she has built instruments for the likes of James Murphy (LCD Soundsystem), Tim Goldsworthy (Unkle, The Loving Hand) and Bjorn Copeland (Black Dice).

Movies for Gavilán Rayna Russom...

Shut Up and Play the Hits
Title: Shut Up and Play the Hits
Character: Herself
Released: January 22, 2012
Type: Movie
An intimate portrait of Brooklyn-based electronic rock band LCD Soundsystem's then-final live show on April 2, 2011, capturing both the exuberant, three-hour farewell concert at New York City's Madison Square Garden and frontman James Murphy's introspective 48 hours surrounding it.
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LCD Soundsystem: The Long Goodbye
Title: LCD Soundsystem: The Long Goodbye
Released: April 2, 2011
Type: Movie
New York dance-punk band LCD Soundsystem plays its final show at Madison Square Garden on April 2, 2011.