If you would like to stay in touch, please sign up for my newsletter and make. Needle six part ii the 27minute piece needle six is a bbc recording of an improvised session between masayoshi fujita and guy andrews that took place at the prestigious maida vale studios. Rosss harmonium spaces is an ode to the joy of live performance. Jan 23, 2014 the berlinbased composer nils frahm s spaces is a live album patchworked together from various recordings, containing songs both old and new, some shortened, some lengthened, some radically. One year by nils bech, released 07 november 2014 1. Stream tracks and playlists from nils frahm on your desktop or mobile device. Includes unlimited streaming via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. Matt robertson entology, released 16 november 2018 1. A rather lovely 180 gram double vinyl which comes with a download code and very special artwork prints.
Maybe you should check if i play music in your hometown soon or simply see if you find interesting details about my musical love affairs. Nils frahm born 20 september 1982 is a german musician, composer and record producer based in berlin. Founded by germanborn sound architect robert raths in 2007, erased tapes is a truly independent record label that has disrupted the industry and rejuvenated the musical landscape. Embrace of the serpent by abyss x, released 29 april 2019 includes unlimited streaming via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. Me analogue dear rework the 2012 album screws by nils frahm, was the result of inspiration from his fans and friends while. Released in a diecut cover with two 12 x 12 printed inserts and download code all songs recorded during live performances from 201220. Improvisation with inks on glass and a videofeedback device, captured live without any postproduction. Salt core composer, synthesist and producer matt robertson is set to release his new album entology via tape club records on 16th november 2018. The great nils frahm returns with another record of spare, beautiful compositions that are both gentle and enveloping. The music breathes ideas of smart ukgaragephilosopher four tet, the crazy street composer moondog and some sort of nils frahm neo classical approach and of course.
In addition to his solo work, frahm has released collaborations with such. Screws reworked by nils frahm, released 11 december 2015 1. Creaking floorboards and static crackle accompanied muted. In addition to his solo work, frahm has released collaborations with such notable performers as anne. The bc weekly best of 2018 features music by neneh cherry, noname, khalab, nils frahm, and newcomer dominique filsaime. Boundless german composer and pianist nils frahm took advantage of the wild tones conjured by the worlds tallest piano to make his most recent album, solo. It follows his warmly received 2016 album in echelon. Me analogue dear rework the 2012 album screws by nils frahm, was the result of inspiration from his fans and friends. Judah michael mulalu elegiac masterpiece that cradles the fragility of human experience on the precipice of emotional surrender.
London, uk electronic 85 collection items 9 followers. Nov 16, 20 nils frahm is one of a handful of young composers contributing to the quietly burgeoning reputation of avantgarde label erased tapes. If you would like to stay in touch, please sign up for my newsletter and make sure you wont miss out. Jan 12, 2014 improvisation with inks on glass and a videofeedback device, captured live without any postproduction. Veiled bloom i always have a spatial vision of music says cico beck, mastermind of joasihno and bandmember of the notwist and aloa input. Includes unlimited streaming of spaces via the free bandcamp app, plus high quality download in mp3, flac and more. Music is my way of communication and i see the art, the music as a whole thing, with no borders, divisions, or even genres.
He is known for combining classical and electronic music and for an unconventional approach to the piano in which he mixes a grand piano, upright piano, roland juno60, rhodes piano, drum machines, and moog taurus. Now, run i think i am the same as an artist and as a person. Nils frahm says by erased tapes 200 free listening. Entology by matt robertson, released 16 november 2018 1. Composer, synthesist and producer matt robertson is set to release his new album entology via tape club records on 16th november 2018. Feb 14, 2014 spaces is essentially a collection of frahms favorite and best performances, featuring a variety of room textures, ambiance, recording techniques, and instruments. The recording also captures a unique experience shared between the performer and his audience, no doubt adding a little something to this very special exchange existing in one. Nils frahm s heart lies in improvisation, in the magic of a moment where, inspired by the space and the audience, his fingers create new compositions loosely based around his familiar melodies. It was released on 19 november 20 on the erased tapes record label. Nils frahms heart lies in improvisation, in the magic of a moment where, inspired by the space and the audience, his fingers create new compositions loosely based around his familiar melodies. Nils bech is a norwegian singer and performance artist who explores the tensions between art and dance, contemporary music and pop music. Nils frahm is one of a handful of young composers contributing to the quietly burgeoning reputation of avantgarde label erased tapes. Jon hopkins via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. Entitled corollaries, the album was recorded and produced by peter broderick with.
It has been described by frahm as a collage of field recordings, and includes music recorded over a 2year period at different locations using a variety of methods including cassette and reel to reel tapes. So theres a sense of energy and virtuosity reinforced by the audiences response that i think translates very well to the recording. I think what i appreciate most is that these tracks were recorded live. Frahms heart lies in improvisation, in the magic of a moment where, inspired by the space and the audience, his fingers can create new compositions loosely based around his familiar melodies. It was shot with his friend and film director benoit toulemonde some years ago. The berlinbased composer nils frahms spaces is a live album patchworked together from various recordings, containing songs both old and. Another happy day original motion picture soundtrack. Nils frahm is a german musician, composer, and record producer based in berlin.
The londonbased label has consistently nurtured genredefying artists from all around the world without losing its avantgarde ethos. Nils frahms stream on soundcloud hear the worlds sounds. If, by chance, spaces happens to be the very first record which you pick up by nils frahm, i must proclaim to be. Berlinbased contemporary composer nils frahm has built a steady reputation for his intimate, poignant piano recordings, yet they so far only showed a fragment of what to expect from a nils frahm concert. Frahm s heart lies in improvisation, in the magic of a moment where, inspired by the space and the audience, his fingers can create new compositions loosely based around his familiar. Spaces is the seventh studio album by german musician nils frahm. The great nils frahm returns with another record of spare, beautiful compositions that. An essential addition to my collection and a great place to start with nils frahm. Beside comparisons between musicians and painters dont usually work. The entertaining meshes features another 9 sparkling miniature gems, simultaneously complex and accessible, melancholic and hilarious, bright and deep.
Nils frahm born 20 september 1982 is a german musician, composer, and record producer based in berlin. Black notes to mark this years 88th day and as an acknowledgement to these unprecedented circumstances we find ourselves in, piano day founder, pianist and producer nils frahm releases a collection of eight solo piano pieces titled empty out now. It has been described by frahm as a collage of field recordings, and includes music recorded over a 2year period at different locations using a variety of methods including cassette and reel to reel tapes reception. It was through this that nils began to immerse himself in the styles of classical pianists from previous generations as well as the music of contemporary composers, before forging his own musical path through composition. The three eps will be available as one full length release titled all encores featuring 80 minutes of music on october 18, to follow his masterful 2018 album all melody. If you listen to just one album by nils frahm it should be felt. Whilst most record producers strive hard to avoid recording the mechanical sound of the piano, frahm takes the opposite tack adding extra hammer sounds as an integral, percussive element for the. Encores 3 by nils frahm, released 20 september 2019 1.
Boundless german composer and pianist nils frahm took advantage of the wild tones conjured by the worlds tallest piano to. It envelopes one in its tender piano and orchestral melodies, the occasional overflowing but delicate liquid base and drum textures adding an exclamation mark to it all sustenance for the soul and pure, pure transport. Corollaries by lubomyr melnyk, released 15 april 20 1. Amirador nils frahm releases encores 3 on september 20, 2019 the third and final instalment of his encores series. Nils frahm had an early introduction to music, learning the piano throughout his childhood. Find nils frahm discography, albums and singles on allmusic. After releasing a collection of solo piano pieces titled empty on piano day 2020, nils now shares the film of the same name. Here you can find out more about what i have been doing in the past and what i will be working on next.