German artist known for solo and prepared piano compositions and synthesizer works. Nils frahm born 20 september 1982 is a german musician, composer and record producer based in berlin. Recorded and filmed live at nils frahms london performance on july 11, 20 at st johnathackney church. If you would like to stay in touch, please sign up for my newsletter and make. Nils frahm says by erased tapes 200 free listening. Nils experienced an unfortunate accident, which saw him fall from his bunk bed located directly above his studio, which resulted in a broken thumb. Sep 17, 2014 nils frahm recorded his new ep through a stone well he found on mallorca. The busy german producer nils frahm returns with a film score. Nils frahm gives away free album, solo resident advisor. Encores 3, encores 2, encores 1, keys, ambre, top tracks. Here you can find out more about what i have been doing in the past and what i will be working on next.
When i first heard nils new album screws i instantly fell in love with it not only because of the music, but also because of its backstory. Here are my favorite live nils performances on youtube. The second in a series of eps following the release of frahm s album all melody last year. It was through this that frahm 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. Sheets eins is a deluxe artefact available in hard and soft cover, containing the sheet music to ten of nils frahms piano works, illustrated instructions on how to modify your piano to achieve nils signature felt sound. The hard cover book includes a selection of photographs from. But even though theyre making use of familiar instruments, their new album tag eins tag zwei manages to add a new tone to their already distinct language. If you would like to stay in touch, please sign up for my newsletter and make sure you wont miss out.
Nils frahm toilet brushes more live in london youtube. While encores 1 focused on an acoustic pallet of sounds with just a solo piano and harmonium, encores 2 explores a more ambient landscape from the all melody sessions, the pinnacle of which is the astral 12 minute showpiece spells. 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. Me december 3rd will see the official worldwide release of nils frahms free birthday gift to his fans, entitled screws. Shortly after erased tapes was awarded best small label 2015 at the aim awards. It was the fastest selling ticket of the entire season.
Empty, all encores, all melody, tag eins tag zwei, solo remains, singles. 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. Following the release of encores 1 on june 1st, nils frahm releases of. Though he uses additional instruments and sound effects, the album conjures a mood that will feel familiar to anyone who has spent. A virtuoso performance from the berlinbased composer. 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. For many artists, the studio is as much a feature of a recording as the music itself. Spells following the release of encores 1 on june 1st, nils frahm releases of. Its the first in a series of eps containing material that was originally written for his last album. Create an account help customer service mobile version affiliate program. Nils frahm recorded his new ep through a stone well he found on mallorca. On the one hand, there are those artists who actively. Nils frahm biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. After releasing a collection of solo piano pieces titled empty on piano day 2020, nils now shares the film of the same name.
Nils frahms music has its own distinctive place somewhere between electronic music. Nils frahm montreux jazz festival 2015 fd live acoustic session 2011 boiler room x dimensions 2014. Listen for free to their radio shows, dj mix sets and podcasts. Screws reworked competition july 8, 2014 happy to official announce and start the screws reworked competition which means that i will select a couple of reworked screws song that will appear on the next screws release later this year. Followers of the sonic pieces catalogue will already be familiar with f. For the past two years, nils frahm has been building a brand new studio in berlin to make his 7th studio album titled all melody, which will be released on january 26th, 2018 via erased tapes, before nils embarks on his first world tour since 2015. Nils frahm, all melody the composers new album is a feast for the ears that is companionable, symphonically expansive, danceable and as its title suggests ripe with melodies. Nils frahm, all melody the composers new album is a feast for the ears that is companionable, symphonically expansive, danceable and.
Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace. After a two year break from live performances, experimental composer and pianist nils frahm returns to the colston hall stage. Jun 19, 2015 the busy german producer nils frahm returns with a film score. Stream piano day 2016 playlist, a playlist by nils frahm from desktop or your mobile device. Music profile for nils frahm, born 20 september 1982. April 22, 2020 this weeks musthear mix includes the longawaited return of jonsi and bright eyes, some quietude from pianist nils frahm and.
Shop for vinyl, cds and more from nils frahm at the discogs marketplace. Nils frahms music has its own distinctive place somewhere between electronic music and classical. All new tour dates can be found on nils s brand new website here. Soundcloud piano day 2016 playlist by nils frahm published on 20160322t11. Looking back at frahms previous work reveals an artist whose music feeds on the situation he finds himself in. Encores 2 explores a more ambient landscape from the all melody sessions, the. Stream nils frahm says by erased tapes 200 from desktop or your mobile device. It was through this that nils began to immerse himself in the styles of. It was through this that nils began to immerse himself in. Over the weekend, composer and pianist nils frahm shared his latest album, solo, as a free download. It was released on 19 november 20 on the erased tapes record label. For his latest album spaces, nils frahm selected recordings taken from over thirty live performances over a two year period, finally selecting takes and mixing them into what he refers to as a field recording project than a live record. For max cooper remix max cooper, nils frahm balance music. Nils frahm releases animated video inspired by his screws album, alongside further worldwide tour dates.
The second in a series of eps following the release of frahms album all melody last year. Nov 18, 20 recorded and filmed live at nils frahms london performance on july 11, 20 at st johnathackney church. His previous albums have often been accompanied with a story, such as felt 2011 where he placed. Nils frahms music has its own distinctive place somewhere. By trading their postprocessed sound sculptures that made up the two preceding albums in for.
As resident advisor reports, the release of the record marked what frahm has dubbed piano day in an accompanying statement, which falls on day 88 of each year. Encores 2 is the second companion ep following frahm s all day album. Nils frahm born 20 september 1982 is a german musician, composer, and record producer based in berlin. Solo is available as a free download in wav and mp3 here, but you can also buy it digitally or on vinyl and cd, with all proceeds going to towards. Out on erased tapes,solo follows from 20s spaces lp and can be downloaded in both wav and. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. 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.
With roots in electronic and classical music, frahms musical gifts are complemented by a bubbling energy and playful streak that marks him as a unique live act. Spaces is the seventh studio album by german musician nils frahm. Sheets is being distributed exclusively by faber and will be available in good music shops worldwide. Encores 2 is the second companion ep following frahms all day album. I often convert the live shows to mp3 so i can listen to them on the go and without an internet. 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. Albums include all melody, spaces, and the mountain will fall. Nils frahm had an early introduction to music, learning the piano throughout his childhood. Blumm and nils frahm, as well as their work as a duo. All new tour dates can be found on nilss brand new website here.
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