Jarrad Kritzstein

Jarrad Kritzstein, (born September 9, 1987) also known as Jarrad K, is an American record producer, songwriter,[1] filmmaker and actor. He is known for co-writing French house/electro DJ Madeon's The City with frequent collaborator Zak Waters, who features on the song. He has co-written/co-produced both Zak Waters albums.

Early life and education

Kritzstein was born in Orange County, California.

Career

As a young man, Kritzstein starred as Jimmy Kidd on the PBS television show Wishbone, as well as voiced Tiny Tim in the animated A Christmas Carol.[2]

Kritzstein has directed and produced various music videos for Baywood and Zak Waters,[3] and has worked as a professional film/video editor from a very young age.

In 2011, Kritzstein collaborated with Australian artist Megan Washington to write/produce her last single, "Holy Moses,[4]" and "Insomnia," (the title track) from the album Insomnia/I Believe You Liar[5][6][7]. Kritzstein has written and produced for Audra Mae,[8][9] and played guitar in her band, The Almighty Sound.[10] He also wrote and produced for Travis McCoy, Rosie Carney, Dappled Cities,[11][12] Hungary Kids of Hungary and San Cisco. He is one half of the folk-duo, Baywood, alongside Denver native, Joe Ginsberg (bassist for Chuck Ragan, formerly of Single File). The song “I Can Breathe Again” on Baywood's debut EP Seasons, peaked at #1 on Denver radio station KTCL.

As a filmmaker, Kritzstein directed Camp Woz: The Admirable Lunacy of Philanthropy, a documentary about ten challenged young men from New Jersey staying at the home of Apple co-founder, Steve Wozniak for a week of creativity and independence. The film won a Humanitarian Vision Award at the 2008 Newport Beach Film Festival.[13]

In 2012, Kritzstein co-wrote a song, "To the Dreamers", for Australian singer Chloe Tully.[14] He also co-produced the album Lake Air for the Australian band Dappled Cities.[15]

In 2015 Kritzstein operates a recording studio called The Woods in Burbank, CA.

References

  1. ↑ ?Gotye favourite for APRA Song of the Year as 30 finalists announced". Daily Telegraph, AAP March 22, 2012
  2. ↑ "Tiny Tim lives!". Lancaster Online, MARTY CRISP Correspondent Dec 21, 2008
  3. ↑ "Baywood to release debut album in the new year". The Deli, Karla Hernández Jan 1, 2013
  4. ↑ "Gotye leads charge for top song award". Sydney Morning Herald, March 22 2012
  5. ↑ "Megan Washington: 'It would be great to write a song about coconuts and moonbeams, but I just can't.'". Sydney Morning Herald, November 27, 2014. Annabel Ross.
  6. ↑ "AllMusic Guide on Jarrad Kritzstein", Retrieved on 7 June 2014.
  7. ↑ "Gotye favourite for Song of the Year as 30 finalists announced". news.com.au, March 23, 2012
  8. ↑ "Concert review: Audra Mae rocks hometown show at the Blue Door". The Oklahoman, July 23, 2012 By Brandy McDonnell
  9. ↑ "Audra Mae and the Almighty Sound / Audra Mae ". AllMusic Review by Hal Horowitz
  10. ↑ "Audra Mae & The Almighty Sound release EP!". Neufutur, James McQuiston December 5, 2011
  11. ↑ "Dappled Cities Announce New Album ‘Lake Air’". BMA Magazine, 9 July 12
  12. ↑ "Dappled Cities : Lake Air". Beat Magazine, By Chris Girdler
  13. ↑ "Film directed by Coto de Caza resident wins award at Newport Film Festival". Orange County Register. May 1, 2008. Updated Aug. 21, 2013
  14. ↑ "Outback life helps dreamy singer shine". ABC Western Queensland, By Blythe Seinor with Chrissy Arthur
  15. ↑ "Dappled Cities launch ‘Lake Air’ – with a little help from their friends. Vox Magazine, Jun 29, 2012
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