Nils Frahm plays the piano like a man who can't escape his destiny. The Berlin-based composer/producer commands the ivories and the ebonies like a conductor of an orchestra, reciting a story with all the arcs, yet with an intimate pensiveness. One can only conclude that Nils is only fulfilling his fate. Frahm's latest LP, Spaces, has racked up envious amounts of critical plaudits. In keeping with the improvisational spirit of the album, the visual for "Says" was shot live without any post work. Created by experimental video artist Romain Assénat and Ana Silva with the support of Atelier Graphoui, the inks on glass, propelled by an optical feedback device, impeccably conveys the abstract passion of "Says". But to truly experience Frahm's genius, you must catch him live. Check the tour dates below to see if you'll be lucky in rapture.
Spaces is available on Erased Tapes
SPACES TOUR 2014
20 Jan TUEBINGEN (DE) Pfleghofsaal Tuebingen
30 Jan BRATISLAVA (SK) Atelier Babylon
31 Jan PRAGUE (CZ) Palac Akropolis
22 Feb DRESDEN (DE) Societaetstheater
07 March BARCELONA (ES) Mutek Festival
08 March AMSTERDAM (NL) Paradiso (5 Days Off Festival)
09 March LEIPZIG (DE) Schauspiel
10 March. BERLIN (DE) Philharmonie › SOLD OUT
15 March LOS ANGELES (US) Bootleg Theater
16 March SAN FRANCISCO (US) The Independent
18 March SEATTLE (US) The Triple Door
19 March PORTLAND (US) Mississippi Studios
20 March VANCOUVER (CA) Electric Owl
21 March CHICAGO (US) Constellation
23 March MONTREAL (CA) L'Astral
25 March BOSTON (US) David Friend Recital Hall
26 March BROOKLYN (US) Glasslands
27 March PHILADELPHIA (US) First Unitarian Church
28 March BETHESDA (US) The Mansion at Strathmore
29 March KNOXVILLE (US) Big Ears Festival
20 July SUFFOLK (UK) Latitude Festival
25 July VISEU (PT) Jardins Efemeros
16 August HAMBURG (DE) Dockville Festival
29 October ONDON (UK) Barbican