12 Facts About Nils Frahm

Nils Frahm was born on 20 September 1982 and is a German musician, composer, and record producer based in Berlin.

Nils Frahm 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 Juno-60, Rhodes piano, drum machines, and Moog Taurus.

Nils Frahm's father, Klaus Frahm, was a photographer who designed covers for ECM Records.

Nils Frahm grew up near Hamburg, where he learned the styles of the classical pianists as well as contemporary composers.

Nils Frahm studied classical piano for 8 years under Nahum Brodsky, the protege of the protege of Tchaikovsky, who lived in a neighbouring village.

In 2006, rather than pursue an orchestra career, Frahm moved to Berlin as a jobbing technician.

In December 2013, Nils Frahm released his first music book, Sheets Eins, published by Manners McDade.

In 2014, Nils Frahm announced his new piano "Una Corda", specially designed and made for him by David Klavins.

In 2015, Nils Frahm composed his first original film score, for the German film Victoria, a 140-minute continuous take directed by Sebastian Schipper.

Nils Frahm collaborated with Woodkid on the critically acclaimed short film ELLIS directed by JR which was released in October 2015.

In 2016 Nils Frahm curated Possibly Colliding at the Barbican Centre in London, featuring a weekend of music, art and films.

Nils Frahm is known for using vintage gear on his songs and live performances.