Nils Frahm - The Bells - VINYL LP
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Finally, Nils Frahm's classic album the Bells sees a first vinyl edition in deluxe packaging including an album download code that includes three exclusive bonus tracks. For a musician this early in his career, Frahm displays an incredibly developed sense of control and restraint in his work, catching the ear of many fans including Four Tet and Thom Yorke. As the recognition continues to grow for his previous solo piano works Wintermusik (ERATP 018 CD/LP) and the Bells (ERATP 021 CD), 2011 saw the of his most acclaimed album to date Felt (ERATP 033 CD/LP). in late 2008, Peter Broderick invited Nils to record a new album of piano improvisations - the result is the Bells, which now finally sees a vinyl edition on Erased Tapes. Perhaps the most stunning aspect of what on the surface appears to be an entirely pre-planned and composed body of work comes with the discovery that these pieces were in fact improvised. These two friends share a common affinity in that they both possess an absolute mastery of melody, composition and performance - able to deliver with devastating effect. The modest Mr. Broderick states InchI remember thinking to myself as I lay there stunned, that I could spend ten years trying to write an amazing piece of piano music, and still it would never be half as good as these improvisations!Inch Recorded in a rented, beautiful old church in the heart of Berlin over two nights, Nils Inchjust played,Inch with the occasional instruction from Peter InchI spouted 'make a song using only the notes C, E, and G,' or 'make a song that you could imagine me rapping over the top of'... at one point I was even inside the piano, laying on the strings, asking him to make a song called 'Peter Is Dead in the Piano.'Inch the resultant work the Bells shares the same excitement and air of playfulness.
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- GenreDance and electronicDescriptionFinally, Nils Frahm's classic album the Bells sees a first vinyl edition in deluxe packaging including an album download code that includes three exclusive bonus tracks. For a musician this early in his career, Frahm displays an incredibly developed sense of control and restraint in his work, catching the ear of many fans including Four Tet and Thom Yorke. As the recognition continues to grow for his previous solo piano works Wintermusik (ERATP 018 CD/LP) and the Bells (ERATP 021 CD), 2011 saw the of his most acclaimed album to date Felt (ERATP 033 CD/LP). in late 2008, Peter Broderick invited Nils to record a new album of piano improvisations - the result is the Bells, which now finally sees a vinyl edition on Erased Tapes. Perhaps the most stunning aspect of what on the surface appears to be an entirely pre-planned and composed body of work comes with the discovery that these pieces were in fact improvised. These two friends share a common affinity in that they both possess an absolute mastery of melody, composition and performance - able to deliver with devastating effect. The modest Mr. Broderick states InchI remember thinking to myself as I lay there stunned, that I could spend ten years trying to write an amazing piece of piano music, and still it would never be half as good as these improvisations!Inch Recorded in a rented, beautiful old church in the heart of Berlin over two nights, Nils Inchjust played,Inch with the occasional instruction from Peter InchI spouted 'make a song using only the notes C, E, and G,' or 'make a song that you could imagine me rapping over the top of'... at one point I was even inside the piano, laying on the strings, asking him to make a song called 'Peter Is Dead in the Piano.'Inch the resultant work the Bells shares the same excitement and air of playfulness.ArtistNils FrahmTitleThe BellsFormatVINYLLabelErased Tapes
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Finally, Nils Frahm's classic album the Bells sees a first vinyl edition in deluxe packaging including an album download code that includes three exclusive bonus tracks. For a musician this early in his career, Frahm displays an incredibly developed sense of control and restraint in his work, catching the ear of many fans including Four Tet and Thom Yorke. As the recognition continues to grow for his previous solo piano works Wintermusik (ERATP 018 CD/LP) and the Bells (ERATP 021 CD), 2011 saw the of his most acclaimed album to date Felt (ERATP 033 CD/LP). in late 2008, Peter Broderick invited Nils to record a new album of piano improvisations - the result is the Bells, which now finally sees a vinyl edition on Erased Tapes. Perhaps the most stunning aspect of what on the surface appears to be an entirely pre-planned and composed body of work comes with the discovery that these pieces were in fact improvised. These two friends share a common affinity in that they both possess an absolute mastery of melody, composition and performance - able to deliver with devastating effect. The modest Mr. Broderick states InchI remember thinking to myself as I lay there stunned, that I could spend ten years trying to write an amazing piece of piano music, and still it would never be half as good as these improvisations!Inch Recorded in a rented, beautiful old church in the heart of Berlin over two nights, Nils Inchjust played,Inch with the occasional instruction from Peter InchI spouted 'make a song using only the notes C, E, and G,' or 'make a song that you could imagine me rapping over the top of'... at one point I was even inside the piano, laying on the strings, asking him to make a song called 'Peter Is Dead in the Piano.'Inch the resultant work the Bells shares the same excitement and air of playfulness.
As a spectacle, it's eccentric and quite brilliant - much like the man himself - The IndependentNils Frahm announces the of Encores 3 on 20 September 2019, the third and final instalment of his Encores series. The three EPs will be available as one full length titled All Encores featuring 80 minutes of music on 18 October, to follow his masterful 2018 album All Melody. Whilst Encores 1 focused on an acoustic pallet of sounds with solo piano and harmonium at the core, and Encores 2 explored more ambient landscapes, now Encores 3 sees Nils expand on the percussive and electronic elements in his work. InchThe idea behind All Encores is one we had from before All Melody; to separate releases each with their own distinct musical style and theme, perhaps even as a triple album. But All Melody became larger than itself and took over any initial concepts. I think the idea of All Encores is like musical islands that compliment All Melody. InchMoulded during All Melody but refined by his live performances, All Encores is testament to Nils' exceptional ability to craft his art on stage. Artificially Intelligent which showcases his 'mad professor' organ, and All Armed which has been a live favourite for some time, appearing on set lists since 2015, are now available to hear on record for the very first time. The final track of Encores 3, as well as the whole series, Amirador, perhaps aptly nods to the Spanish word for 'lookout' and hints at what's to come. Frahm has been touring extensively following the of All Melody, bringing his spectacular live show all around the world with sold out performances including the Hammersmith Apollo in London, L. A. 's Disney Hall, Brooklyn Steel, Le Trianon in Paris and Funkhaus in Berlin. Nils returns to the UK capitol for The Hydra's summer 2019 series, headlining Printworks on August 23, with further European dates following the of E
Vinyl LP pressing, includes . For the past two years, Nils Frahm has been building a new studio in Berlin to make his seventh studio album titled All Melody. His previous albums have often been accompanied with a story, such as Felt (2011) where he placed felt upon the hammers of the piano out of courtesy to his neighbors when recording late at night in his old bedroom studio, and the following album Screws (2012) when injuring his thumb forced him to play with only nine fingers. This album is born out of the freedom that his new environment provided, allowing Nils to explore without any restrictions and to keep it All about the Melody. Despite being confined within the majestic four walls of the historical East German Funkhaus, buried deep in it's reverb chambers, or in an old dry well in Mallorca, All Melody is, in fact, proof that music is limitless, timeless, and reflects that of Nils own capabilities. From a boys dream to resetting the parameters of music itself.
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