A young and increasingly acclaimed composer of neo-classical works, Nils Frahm had an early introduction to music. During his childhood he was taught to play piano by Nahum Brodski, a student of the last scholar of Tschaikowski. It was through this that Nils began to immerse himself in the styles of classical pianists him as well as contemporary composers. Today Nils Frahm works as a composer and producer in Berlin, recording for labels such as Erased Tapes and Sonic Pieces.
Tracks on "Felt"
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Martyn, Axel Boman, Sandwell District, Alva Noto
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'Felt' is the second album of Berlin-based Nils Frahm, who imbues his neo-classical piano composition with an aura of melancholic pop weightlessnes. The album has a subtle electronic edge, harmonies reminiscent of Apparat or The Knife, while the sounds of the actual workings of the piano make the recordings eerily transparent. Great album.