Paik
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| Paik | ||
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 Paik's Ryan Pritts and Rob Smith
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| Background information | ||
| Origin | Toledo, Ohio | |
| Genre(s) | Post-rock, Space rock | |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals | |
| Years active | 1997 – present | |
| Label(s) | Beyonder Records Strange Attractors Audio House |
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| Website | Paik Space | |
Paik is a post-rock/space rock outfit originally from Toledo, currently living in Detroit, Michigan, that includes Rob Smith and Ryan Pritts. Bassist Ali Clegg left the band in 2005, and has since been replaced by San Francisco native Anthony Petrovic (E-Zee-Tiger). Terms used when describing the band's music includes post-rock, shoegaze, and space rock.
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[edit] Background
Formed in 1997, the band is erroneously thought to be named after veteran Korean artist Nam June Paik, but is actually named after an old-fashioned term for a swift punch to the gut. The band has toured in support of indie rockers Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and have shared stages with Windy & Carl.
Rob Smith primarily plays a Fender Jaguar as the lead instrument, which is largely responsible for the band's unique sound. Drummer Ryan Pritts's incorporation of a timpani in his drum set since Paik's third album, 2002's The Orson Fader, also contributes significantly to the band's sound.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- Hugo Strange (Beyonder, 1998)
- Corridors (Beyonder, 2001)
- The Orson Fader (Clairecords, 2002)
- Crickets and Fireflies (split album with Kinski and Surface of Eceon, Music Fellowship, 2004)
- Satin Black (Strange Attractors, 2004)
- Monster of the Absolute (Strange Attractors, 2006)
[edit] Singles
- Spacer (Beyonder, 1999)
[edit] DVDs
- Magnesium Fire (Beyonder, 2006)
[edit] External links
- Beyonder Records Official site
- Paik at All Music Guide
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