As well as his solo work, Frahm has released collaborations with such notable performers as Anne Müller, Ólafur Arnalds, F. S. Blumm and Woodkid. Together with Frederic Gmeiner and Sebastian Singwald he records and performs as Nonkeen.
Frahm had an early introduction to music. His father, Klaus Frahm, was a photographer who also designed covers for ECM Records. He grew up near Hamburg, where he learned the styles of the classical pianists as well as contemporary composers. At school he used mixing boards and was very interested in the quality of recorded sound
Frahm's earlier solo piano works Wintermusik (2009) and The Bells (2009) gained him attention, but it was his 2011 release Felt that was met with critical acclaim. It was his first studio album on Erased Tapes, which has been releasing his music since. The album was followed by the solo synthesiser EP Juno and by Screws (2012), recorded while Frahm was recovering from a thumb injury, and offered as a free download to fans on his birthday. His follow-up to Juno, titled Juno Reworked (2013), featured guest reworks by Luke Abbott and Chris Clark.
Frahm's album, Spaces (2013), was made of live recordings from various venues spanning over two years.
In December 2013, Frahm released his first music book, Sheets Eins, published by Manners McDade. In 2016 the follow-up Sheets Zwei was released.
In 2014, Frahm announced his new piano "Una Corda", specially designed and made for him by David Klavins. The piano weighs under 100 kg and has one string per key, rather than the commonly used three strings.[8]
His album Solo (2015), an improvisation single take without any overdubs, was later recorded on the "Modell 370", a 370cm high vertical piano also made by David Klavins. It was one of the 19 records nominated for the IMPALA Album of the Year Award.
A condensed version of his single "More" was featured in the Assassin's Creed Unity gamescom trailer.
In 2015 Frahm composed his first original score for the German film "Victoria" which is a 140-minute continuous take directed by Sebastian Schipper.
Nils Frahm also collaborated with Woodkid on the critically acclaimed short film ELLIS directed by JR which was released in October 2015.
In the same year Nils Frahm created the "Piano Day" which is celebrated at the 88th day of the year (due to the 88 keys of a standard piano) The first project was the construction of the "Modell 450" together with David Klavins. It is the successor of the "Modell 370".
In February 2016 Frahm released The Gamble, followed by its companion release Oddments of the Gamble in August 2016. Pitchfork.com described the album "as charmingly patched together and messy as it is well-paced and dynamic". The material was recorded over eight years while the artwork was produced by Frahm's father.
Frahm has said "I’m interested in how human beings react in certain situations, and what music does to people’s emotions. How we can change people’s attitudes with tones. After I’ve played a good concert, people leave the room happy. This is something we can give back to the world. When people feel down and like it’s all going to shit, at least we can give them some music and change their attitude so people don’t think it’s all shit.... That’s my religion."
Frau Dehlholm
Nils Frahm Lyrics
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On their way to play
You'll catch a ride and fly out
To the heavens of your mind
Past the point of worries
And past the darkest side
You'll lie upon your star
The lyrics to Nils Frahm's song "Frau Dehlholm" convey a sense of escaping reality and entering into a world of imagination and introspection. The opening lines, "Weeping stars go flying, On their way to play," suggest a detachment from earthly concerns and a journey towards a more ethereal realm. The image of weeping stars adds a touch of vulnerability and emotion to the idea of leaving behind the troubles of life.
The lyrics then depict the idea of catching a ride on one of these flying stars, allowing one's mind to ascend to new heights. This evokes a sense of freedom and liberation, as one transcends the limitations of the physical world and enters the "heavens of your mind." It is a space where worries dissipate and darkness is left behind.
The final lines describe the experience of lying on a star, surveying the world from a distance. This imagery suggests a detached perspective, where the vastness and beauty of the world become apparent. It hints at the potential for self-reflection and gaining a broader perspective on life.
Overall, "Frau Dehlholm" by Nils Frahm invites the listener to explore the boundaries of their imagination, to rise above earthly concerns, and to find solace and contemplation in the vastness of the mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Weeping stars go flying
Tears shed by celestial bodies ascend gracefully through the vast expanse of the universe
On their way to play
In their celestial journey, these tears seek solace and enjoyment
You'll catch a ride and fly out
In this cosmic spectacle, you will seize the opportunity to embark on a majestic journey
To the heavens of your mind
Your consciousness will ascend to the ethereal realms within your own thoughts
Past the point of worries
Far beyond the realm of anxiety and concern
And past the darkest side
Transcending the depths of darkness and despair
You'll lie upon your star
There, upon a celestial body, you will recline in tranquility
And look out at the world so far
Observing the distant world with awe and wonder
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Written by: Nils Frahm
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