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. All melody was the first delivered results from his newly created homestudio, though now we have the proof that those sessions served up an embarrassment of riches with this slylytitled and sneakilyreleased ep, some leftovers andor. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace. It was released on 19 november 20 on the erased tapes record label. A record fully representing his compositional and improvising genius, suigeneris. Nils frahm is one of the most talkedabout musicians of his generation, at the vanguard of a new wave of composers and performers forging new paths through experimenting with instrumentation and technology. Harm hymn 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. His unconventional approach to an ageold instrument, played contemplatively and intimately, and on a mesmerising scale through his vast stage shows, has won him many fans around the world. Almost 80 of varied pianism, ranging from quiet, quasiclassical pieces to fullon fierce, hammered rhythmic attack, short pieces, extended pieces. Sheets is being distributed exclusively by faber and will be available in good music shops worldwide. Nov 06, 2014 nils frahm spaces was mastered by the gifted hands of mandy parnell and was released in the form of a cd, 2xlp and download on november 19, 20 via erased tapes america. Oct 14, 20 nils frahm 20 spaces email this blogthis. If you listen to just one album by nils frahm it should be felt. Blending classical composition with elements of electronica, his music takes influence as much from the percussive rhythms of the techno of.
Written and recorded with a broken hand, frahm was forced into developing more skeletal performances at the piano. Encores 2 is the second companion ep following frahm s all day album. Nils frahm on noire interview native instruments youtube. 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. Yet, when done well they can capture artists at the peak of their powers in a way that a studio record never can. After a couple of days of despairing that it could all be over, a period he know labels as pathetic, frahm found himself with space and time, and strict orders not to touch a piano. Today nils frahm continues to work as an accomplished composer, producer and celebrated performer from his berlinbased studio at the renowned funkhaus. Nils frahm born 20 september 1982 is a german musician, composer, and record producer. The resulting half an hour of music was a gentle exploration of simple melodies, with a devastating sadness at its core.
Listen for free to their radio shows, dj mix sets and podcasts. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our coo. I think what i appreciate most is that these tracks were recorded live. For his new album all melody, nils frahm transformed saal 3 at the former east german broadcast centre funkhaus in berlin into an analogue. If you would like to stay in touch, please sign up for my newsletter and make. Nils frahm piano, organ, keyboards, live electronics nils frahm had an early introduction to music, learning the piano throughout his childhood. Looking back at frahms previous work reveals an artist whose music feeds on the situation he finds himself in.
Nils frahm recorded his new ep through a stone well he found on mallorca. 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. 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. The staggering girl by ryuichi sakamoto original motion picture soundtrack 2020, 24 bit hires web flac posted by. Every space i performed in has its own magic and spirit. Solo, an album by nils frahm on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. 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. After a couple of days of despairing that it could all be over, a period he know labels as pathetic, frahm found himself with space and time, and. 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. Nils frahm steers the new edition of late night tales a hypnotic voyage through modern and classical composition, experimental electronics, jazz, dub techno, soundtracks and soul.
The felt version is the same piano, in the same room, but with a felt moderator between hammers and strings, which creates a gentle tone with reduced attack. Feb 14, 2014 an album that sits halfway inbetween a nonstop live recording and a studio produced record, nils has decided to piece together several live performances which he had referred to as field recordings, mastered by mandy parnell to form a beautiful insight into the world of improvisation and the talent that nils adorns, and has grown upon. Aug 26, 2015 nils frahm steers the new edition of late night tales a hypnotic voyage through modern and classical composition, experimental electronics, jazz, dub techno, soundtracks and soul. Released by erased tapes in 2015 containing music from victoria 2015. Pianist, violinistviolist, and composerbandleader george burton is a teaching artist committed to promoting arts education and appreciation in his community, and dedicated to his students development. Nov 16, 20 nils frahm is one of a handful of young.
After releasing a collection of solo piano pieces titled empty on piano day 2020, nils now shares the film of the same name. Nils frahm screws free download i am sitting in front of a sheet of paper. If you would like to stay in touch, please sign up for my newsletter and make sure you wont miss out. Loon is a 5track ep that was recorded in autumn 2014 across five days at nilss durton studio in berlin, and continues with the ambient sounds of stare but. 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. Victoria soundtrack from 2015, composed by nils frahm. An album that sits halfway inbetween a nonstop live recording and a studio produced record, nils has decided to piece together several live performances which he had referred to as field recordings, mastered by mandy parnell to form a beautiful insight into the world of improvisation and the talent that nils. Spaces is the seventh studio album by german musician nils frahm.
Piano player, producer and composer born on 20sept1982. From 114 people toilet brushes more live in nils frahm. Live improviseert hij delen van zijn show en maakt hij gebruik van experimentele instrumenten als toiletborstels. My beatport lets you follow your favorite djs and labels so you can find out when they release new tracks.
Nils frahm boiler room x dimensions opening concert live. 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. Boundless german composer and pianist nils frahm took advantage of the wild tones conjured by the worlds tallest piano to. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from nils frahm at the discogs marketplace. Rosss harmonium spaces is an ode to the joy of live performance. Payment security we take the security of our website and of your transactions extremely seriously. 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. Here you can find out more about what i have been doing in the past and what i will be working on next. For most musicians, and particularly pianists, breaking your hand would be a serious problem. 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 otherwise airy, minimalist piano tracks. Earlier this year nils frahm delivered his new album, perhaps his finest and one of the best by anyone this year. So theres a sense of energy and virtuosity reinforced by the audiences response that i think translates very well to the recording.
George currently teaches private students of all ages at his home studio in bedfordstuyvesant, brooklyn, and performs in nyc and worldwide. Since the day nils first encountered the impressive studio of a family friend, he had envisioned to create one of his own at such a large scale. Stream nils frahm boiler room x dimensions opening concert live set by boiler room from desktop or your mobile device. Nils frahms last album screws drew strength from its sparseness. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. It was his first studio album on erased tapes, which has released his music since. Nils frahm boiler room x dimensions opening concert live set. A hypnotic voyage through modern and classical composition, experimental electronics, jazz, dub techno, soundtracks and soul. Encores 2 is the second companion ep following frahms all day album.
Nils frahm born 20 september 1982 is a german musician, composer, and record producer based in berlin. Log in or create an account today so you never miss a new release. It was shot with his friend and film director benoit toulemonde some years ago. Nils frahm releases animated video inspired by his screws album, alongside further worldwide tour dates. 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. Nils frahm music for the motion picture victoria video. Spaces was mastered by the gifted hands of mandy parnell and was released in the form of a cd, 2xlp and download on november 19, 20 via erased tapes america. Nils frahms best songs as picked by the jam community, 20112015 says nils frahm. Nils frahm, acclaimed composer and pianist, talks about pianos, music, and noire a software instrument based on his handpicked, customintonated yamaha cfx 9 grand piano. We encrypt all traffic involving personal data with industrystandard ssl certificates and we are also pci compliant meaning that we follow all current data security standards and undergo weekly scans monitoring our security status.
Composer, musician and producer nils frahm steers the new edition of late night tales, set for release on 11th september. The hard cover book includes a selection of photographs from. Nils frahm born 20 september 1982 is a german musician, composer and record producer based in berlin. George currently teaches private students of all ages at his home studio in bedfordstuyvesant, brooklyn, and performs in nyc and worldwide throughout the year. The pure version presents the clear, unadulterated tone of nils frahm s handpicked and customintonated concert grand piano, captured in a renowned recording studio. Sep 17, 2014 nils frahm recorded his new ep through a stone well he found on mallorca.
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