Shay Raviv
Shay Raviv | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | May 10, 1982 Haifa, Israel |
| Genres | electronic |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, composer, record producer, film score |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano, synthesizer, keyboards |
| Website | [1] |
Shay Raviv (born Haifa, Israel, 1982; also known as Violet Vision) is a Los Angeles based record producer, songwriter and remixer whose work has appeared on some of the top electronic albums in the world, including several Infected Mushroom albums.
In addition, Shay has written film and TV scores and his music can be heard on television networks such as Universal NBC, Showtime, ABC, and Warner Bros.
Music career
Shay started learning classical piano at the age of 6 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. He recorded his first album with Jonathan Dagan aka J.Viewz as Violet Vision, First Sign Of Communication (2001), which was awarded as one of the top 5 albums of the year in Israel. With this album, Shay Raviv became a well-known name in the Israeli music scene and abroad and got signed to BNE records. At that time, BNE Records was a major producer of electronic music. Their main acts were Infected Mushroom, Cosma, Space Cat and Violet Vision. Violet Vision released 3 full length albums and their tracks appeared on numerous electronic music labels around the world.
After the completion of their third album, Shay relocated to Los Angeles and became more focused on record production, songwriting, and remixing endeavors, as well as music for film and TV.
In LA, Shay took his passion for film music to UCLA where he studied Film Scoring and music business. He received the Jerry Goldsmith scholarship based on his music. After graduating from UCLA, he started working in composition for film and TV and as a music supervisor.
Discography
This discography includes Shay Raviv's songwriting, composition, performance, production, music supervision, and remixes.
Music Supervision
- $50K and A Call Girl: A Love Story (2013)
- Poolboy Drowning Out The Fury (2012)
- FDR: American Badass! (2012)
- Chicago 8 (2012)
- Darnell Dawkins: Mouth Guitar Legend (2011)
Film & TV Music
- Poolboy Drowning Out The Fury (2012)
- FDR: American Badass! (2012)
- Chicago 8 (2012)
- House Of Lies (2012)
- Darnell Dawkins: Mouth Guitar Legend (2011)
- Eastwick (2010)
Albums
| Year | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Violet Vision | First Sign of Communication | BNE Records |
| 2001 | Violet Vision | Fingering Nuns On Mars | BNE Records |
| 2003 | Violet Vision | Unfold | BNE Records |
| 2005 | Violet Vision | First Sign Of Communication / Unfold (Special 2 CD Set) | BNE Records |
| 2008 | Violet Vision | Heaven Underground (CD, Album, Enh, P/Mixed, Sli) | BNE Records |
Singles/EPs
| Year | Artist | Song(s) | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Violet Vision | Your Voice | BNE Records |
| 2011 | Terry Poison Feat. Violet Vision | Yamim Meshunim | Terry Poison / TuneCore |
| 2012 | Violet Vision Feat. Terry Poison | Upright |
Remixes
| Year | Artist | Song(s) | Label | Also On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Infected Mushroom | Eva Dawn (Violet Vision Remix) on Raveolution (CD, Compilation) | BNE Records | |
| 2004 | Infected Mushroom | Deeply Disturbed (Violet Vision Remix) | BNE Records | DJ Nick: Output (CD, Compilation) (Shivlink Records, 2007) |
| 2004 | Violet Vision | Your Voice (Moshic Remix) | BNE Records | |
| 2005 | Infected Mushroom | Cities of The Future (Violet Vision Remix) | BNE Records | Assault and Battery (System Recordings, 2005) |
| 2005 | Psysex | New Wave Hooker (Violet Vision Remix) | HOM-Mega Productions, Vision Quest | |
| 2013 | Infected Mushroom | Wanted To (Violet Vision Remix) |
Appears On
| Year | Song(s) | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Cities Of The Future | BNE Records | (2 versions) |
| 2004 | Cities Of The Future | Resist Music (UK) | |
| 2005 | Fallen Angel in Fortean, Bouncing Ball | Agitato Records | Producer on I See Myself (Gray Matter Remix) |
Tracks Appear On
| Year | Album | Type | Song(s) | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Life Is... | (CD, Comp, Sli) | Sense | BNE Records |
| 2001 | Sampler 2001 | (CD, Comp) | Fingering Nuns On Mars' | BNE Records |
| 2002 | Another Life... | (CD, Comp) | Gentle Anarchy' | BNE Records |
| 2002 | Elucidations | (CD, Comp) | Sign Of Bliss | LSD - Liquid Sound Design |
| 2002 | Generations | (2xCD, Comp) | Substance 44 | BNE Records |
| 2002 | U.F.S 3 - Unidentified Forms Of Sound | CD, Comp | Honey | BNE Records |
| 2003 | IsrAliens 4: Solaris | CD | Cellophane (Trance Mix) | HOM-Mega Productions |
| 2003 | Life Is... Creation | CD, Comp, Sli | Your Voice (Pulse Mix) | BNE Records |
| 2003 | Psy-Box | CD | Your Voice | Future Music, Spain |
| 2005 | BPM FM - Trance On Air | CD | Cellophane (Sub6 & Domestic Remix) | HOM-Mega Productions, Vision Quest |
| 2005 | Fallen Angel | CD, Album | Bouncing Ball, Fortean | Agitato Records |
| 2005 | Goa 2005 Vol. 3 | 2xCD | Cellophane (Sub6 & Domestic Remix) | Yellow Sunshine Explosion |
| 2005 | Life Is...Dimensions | CD, Mixed, Comp, Sli | Heaven Underground | BNE Records |
| 2005 | Un:Balanced | CD, Comp | Cellophane (Sub6 & Domestic Remix) | BNE Records |
| 2005 | White Label Republic | Comp (2 Versions) | Cellophane (Sub6 & Domestic Remix) | Hit Mania, UK |
| 2005 | White Label Republic | 2xCD, Mixed, Comp | Cellophane (Sub6 & Domestic Remix) | Hit Mania, UK |
| 2005 | White Label Republic | 2xCD | Cellophane (Sub6 & Domestic Remix) | Hi-Bias Records Inc. |
| 2006 | Goa Beach Volume 4 | 2xCD | Heaven | Yellow Sunshine Explosion |
| 2008 | Life Is...(Vol. 1 Another Life...) | 2xCD, Comp, Dig | Sense, Gentle Anarchy | World Club Music |
| 2009 | Life Is...(Vol. 2 Creation & Dimensions) | 2xCD, Comp, Dig | Your Voice (Pulse Mix), Heaven Underground | World Club Music |
| 2011 | Cuts | Single | "The Wheels Will Turn" Feat. Violet Vision | Aleph Zero Records |
Unofficial Releases
| Year | Album | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Cities Of The Future, Infected Mushroom | Not On Label | |
| 2004 | Psychedelic Trance 2003 Volume 4, Deeply Disturbed | Навигатор | (CD-ROM, Comp) |
References
- Violet Vision Official Website
- Discogs
- Israel Trance Article about Violet Vision
- BNE Records
- Article in Haaretz Daily Newspaper When electronic meets acoustic By Ben Shalev, April 10, 2009
- Article in Ynet It's like nothing you've heard in life By Lior Avidov, October 22, 2001.
- Violet Vision Review
- Article in Release Magazine
- Listing in Japan