Landry Riba is a skilled classically trained composer and a bass player who is based in the idyllic setting of Andorra, in the heart of the Pyrenean Mountains and near to 2000 metres asl. Living in a scenic paradise which is surrounded by pine forests and flowered fields during summer and a white snowy coat in winter, Landry is a wildlife trained veterinarian and a mountain guide, who has always been in contact with nature and mountains.

After several years as bass player in jazz, pop-rock and funk bands, Landry decided in 2014 to start a very personal project in the genre of “classically influenced contemporary music”, melding together field recordings, classical strings, bass lines and electronica.

True to his idiosyncratic and inspirational style, Landry Riba unveiled his first album, called “They were trapped in the dream of a dog…” which was recorded at Landry’s studio in Andorra, mixed and mastered at Sundlaugin Studio (home of the icelandic band Sigur Ros) and self-released in 2014. Nine new pieces were recorded in 2015 giving birth to the artist’s sophomore album titled- “Tales from behind the mirror”, produced and mixed by Federico Albanese and mastered at Störung Studio by Alex Gàmez.

In December 2017 Landry delivered yet again with his 3^rd album, "Moutain Songs", a 5-tracks live composition and itinerant project, recorded by Pere Revert in several historical locations in Andorra, and mixed and mastered at Störung Studio by Alex Gàmez.

A ‘mountain humanist,’ Landry’s craft manifests hard work and perseverance, a deep curiosity for his environment, and a deep sense of sensitivity and respect for others. His works underscore Andorra as a mountain territory, unique and singular, and involves a series of talented local professionals. Independently composing and playing all his instruments except the classical string’s sections, Landry Riba is now ready to release his 4th album in October 2024.

He only recently opened an arts residency in France, which is mainly centered around music. 

Side projects:

Landry collaborates with the Andorran violoncellist Jordi Claret with whom he released an album in 2018, called Eclektic.

He also composes original soundtracks for films and documentaries.

The musicians:

Landry usually shares the stage with musicians from the Andorran National Classical Orquestra (ONCA) and other collaboratives.