Richard Ruin et Les Demoniaques
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Richard Ruin is a German art rock
band, which was founded in Berlin
in 2003 and also goes under the names RUIN and Richard Ruin et Les Demoniaques. Current members are Richard Ruin (vocals, guitar), which is a music pseudonym for painter Martin Eder
, Mike Strauss (keyboards), Roderick Miller (keyboards), Thomas Fietz (drums) and Jonathan Heine (bass). Moritz Stumm (visuals) can furthermore be in included among longtime members.
Zero Tolerance Band). Soon thereafter Roderick Miller (Bee and Flower
) and Stefan Creutzburg (Ben Becker's
Zero Tolerance Band) joined the band. The following years saw a variety of lineups, including guests on the first album "The Heimlich Manoeuvre" Thomas Wydler (Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
), Larry Mullins aka Toby Dammit (Iggy Pop
/ Jessie Evans) and Kristof Hahn (Swans
/ Les Hommes Sauvages). Jochen Arbeit (Einstürzende Neubauten
) and Achim Färber (Project Pitchfork
) have taken part in several live performances.
The sound of the bad changes constantly, and is difficult to place in specific genre. There are elements of rock, chanson, as well as electronica, from industrial to drone. This is in part explained by the many collaborations with other artists, but also from consistent pressure with the band for change. The one constant element in the music is the predominantly dark mood.
Since Richard Ruin often uses visual mediums such as actors in their performances, the number of concerts are relatively few, but at specifically chosen and generally non-rock performance venues.
Art rock
Art rock is a subgenre of rock music that originated in the United Kingdom in the 1960s, with influences from art, avant-garde, and classical music. The first usage of the term, according to Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, was in 1968. Influenced by the work of The Beatles, most notably their Sgt...
band, which was founded in Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
in 2003 and also goes under the names RUIN and Richard Ruin et Les Demoniaques. Current members are Richard Ruin (vocals, guitar), which is a music pseudonym for painter Martin Eder
Martin Eder
Martin Eder is a German artist.From 1986 until 1992, he studied at the Augsburg University of Applied Sciences, and from 1993 until 1995 continued his studies at the Academy of Fine Arts Nuremberg, attending the University of Kassel in 1995 and 1996...
, Mike Strauss (keyboards), Roderick Miller (keyboards), Thomas Fietz (drums) and Jonathan Heine (bass). Moritz Stumm (visuals) can furthermore be in included among longtime members.
History
Richard Ruin was formed in 2003 with the intent of creating a film soundtrack, which has yet to actually be filmed. The original members included Mike Strauss (Les Hommes Sauvages), Dirk Müller und Yoyo Röhm (Ben Becker'sBen Becker
Ben Becker is a German film and theatre actor.- Life and work :Becker is the son of actress Monika Hansen and actor Rolf Becker. He is the brother of actress Meret Becker and the stepson of Otto Sander. His grandmother was the comedian Claire Schlichting...
Zero Tolerance Band). Soon thereafter Roderick Miller (Bee and Flower
Bee and Flower
Bee and Flower is a band founded in New York City in 2000 by singer-songwriter, bassist, animator, illustrator, composer and producer Dana Schechter...
) and Stefan Creutzburg (Ben Becker's
Ben Becker
Ben Becker is a German film and theatre actor.- Life and work :Becker is the son of actress Monika Hansen and actor Rolf Becker. He is the brother of actress Meret Becker and the stepson of Otto Sander. His grandmother was the comedian Claire Schlichting...
Zero Tolerance Band) joined the band. The following years saw a variety of lineups, including guests on the first album "The Heimlich Manoeuvre" Thomas Wydler (Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds are an Australian alternative rock band, formed in Melbourne in 1983. The band is fronted by Nick Cave and has featured international personnel throughout their career.-Formation and early releases :...
), Larry Mullins aka Toby Dammit (Iggy Pop
Iggy Pop
Iggy Pop is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Though considered an innovator of punk rock, Pop's music has encompassed a number of styles over the years, including pop, metal, jazz and blues...
/ Jessie Evans) and Kristof Hahn (Swans
Swans
Swans can refer to:*Swan, the birdMusic*Swans , an American band formed in 1982*Swans , an EP by the above band*Swans, an EP by the Filipino electronic act Names Are For Tombstones...
/ Les Hommes Sauvages). Jochen Arbeit (Einstürzende Neubauten
Einstürzende Neubauten
Einstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
) and Achim Färber (Project Pitchfork
Project Pitchfork
Project Pitchfork is an electronic musical group from Hamburg, Germany.-History:Project Pitchfork was formed by Peter Spilles and Dirk Scheuber. Having agreed to work together, they then picked the project's name by picking a word at random from the dictionary. The demo K.N.K.A. was recorded...
) have taken part in several live performances.
The sound of the bad changes constantly, and is difficult to place in specific genre. There are elements of rock, chanson, as well as electronica, from industrial to drone. This is in part explained by the many collaborations with other artists, but also from consistent pressure with the band for change. The one constant element in the music is the predominantly dark mood.
Since Richard Ruin often uses visual mediums such as actors in their performances, the number of concerts are relatively few, but at specifically chosen and generally non-rock performance venues.
Discography
- The Heimlich Manoeuvre LP (Le Bonbon Noir, 2007)
- Half Skull Audio CD (Viva Hate/Cargo Record, 2011)
Concerts
- The KitchenThe KitchenThe Kitchen is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary art and performance space located at at 512 West 19th Street, between Tenth and Eleventh Avenues in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City...
, NYC 2006 - National Arts ClubNational Arts ClubThe National Arts Club is a private club in Gramercy Park, New York City, New York, USA. It was founded in 1898 to "stimulate, foster, and promote public interest in the arts and to educate the American people in the fine arts". Since 1906 the organization has occupied the Samuel J...
, NYC 2006 - Nuits Sonores, Lyon 2008
- Kunst-Werke Institute for Contemporary ArtKunst-Werke Institute for Contemporary ArtThe Kunst-Werke Institute for Contemporary Art is a contemporary art institution in Berlin’s Mitte District. It is located at - Auguststrasse 69 D-10117 Berlin....
, Berlin 2008 - Hoxton Hall, London 2009
- Centre Culturel Suisse, Paris 2010
- Sophiensaele, Berlin 2010
- Wave-Gotik-Treffen, Leipzig 2010