Kangding Ray

The Profile

Kangding Ray is the stage name of David Letellier, a French electronic musician and producer associated with the Raster-Noton community. His work blends glitch/experimental electronics with melodic and acoustic elements.

Associated with the Raster-Noton label/community; Automne Fold and Stabil are two albums highlighted in the available review. Automne Fold features acoustic instruments (violin, piano) and vocal parts alongside digital textures.

The available review praises Kangding Ray's Automne Fold for its warmth, fragility and intimate use of acoustic elements within glitch-based electronic structures. The review situates him within the Raster-Noton community and contrasts Automne Fold with the earlier Stabil. Overall the writing highlights melodic lines, emotional impact and integration of acoustic instruments and vocals.