Nhoah (born 1961; stylized as NHOAH[1]) is a German music producer, composer, DJ and artist who lives and works in Berlin and Vienna.

Nhoah
Born1961 (age 62–63)
Berlin, Germany
Genres
Occupations
  • Record producer
  • DJ
  • composer
  • artist
Websitenhoah.com

Early life and career

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In 1980, Nhoah played the drums in various local bands in Berlin (i.a. Aeroflot, Komeda Artist)[2][3][4][5] and worked alongside numerous international artists who resided in the city (e.g., Jayne County, Romy Haag,[6] Hot Java).

Around this time electronic means of music production gained momentum and computationally derived sounds began to influence his work significantly. He continued to compose, produce and engineer musical content (e.g., for Larry Steinbacheck/Bronski Beat, Gareth Jones, Rio Reiser, Marianne Rosenberg)[7][8] working mainly in Hansa Tonstudio and Tritonus Studio Berlin.[2]

Several contract works followed (i.a. The Pogues, Peacock Palace, David Hasselhoff).[9][10][11]

In 1998, he founded the record label and artist management company R.O.T respectortolerate to support and mentor the development of artistic talent from which multiple successful projects originated (e.g., MIA., The Aim of Design Is to Define Space, Schlindwein,[12] Lulu Schmidt [de][13]).[9][14][15]

In 2011, the first album of his project Tangowerk by Nhoah was released. It mirrors musical influences from the notorious electro clubs of Berlin and tango orchestra from Buenos Aires. Many of the contributors are internationally recognised artists such as Adriana Varela,[16] Louie Austen, Berlin Comedian Harmonists, Mieze Katz (from MIA.), Walter "Chino" Laborde, Ina Viola or Lulu Schmidt. The project also features elaborate visuals (video: Carola Schmidt), a complimentary movie and a stage play are in the making[17] The album Tangowerk was nominated for the German Record Critics' Award Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik.[18]

Nhoah received various gold and platinum awards for his productions. His work includes collaborations with the producers of The Eurythmics, Depeche Mode and Bronski Beat's Larry Steinbachek.

Since 2017, NHOAH has performed as a live-act and DJ. Since then, he released one studio album,[19][20] several EP's and a live album with electronic music. Mainly in the genres Techno, Deep House and Electronica.

Spanning over decades, Nhoah's comprehensive body of work continues to garner the recognition of publications such as Resident Advisor,[21] The Quietus,[22] TRAX Mag,[23][24] Clash Mag,[25] PopMatters,[26] Data Transmission,[27] The Arts Desk, Be at TV,[28] Electronic Groove and BBC 6 Music's Nemone.

Productions

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Nhoah's recent releases include his debut album West-Berlin (2018), featuring remixes from the likes of 808 State and μ-Ziq.

Following the Be at TV premiere of 'Stairway To Nothingness – Glacier Concert' (2019), a live video was recorded on a suspended glass stairway at 9000 feet, on the highest mountain of Styria, Austria: the Dachstein Glacier.

Albums (selected)

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Year Title Contribution[29]
2019 Piano & Electronic Ensemble Op. 1 (by Schlindwein) producer/mixing engineer
2017 West-Berlin (by NHOAH) producer/songwriter/mixing engineer
2018 Stairway to Nothingness – Glacier Concert (by NHOAH) producer/songwriter/mixing engineer
2017 Electronic Piano (by Schlindwein) producer/mixing engineer
2015 Berlin Sounds for the Next Decade (by various artists) producer/songwriter/mixing engineer
2014 Excess All Areas (by Tangowerk) producer/songwriter/mixing engineer
2012 Tacheles by (MIA.) producer/mixer/songwriter
2011 Tangowerk (by Nhoah) producer/mixer/songwriter
2008 Willkommen im Club (by MIA.) producer/mixer/composer
2006 Zirkus (by MIA.) producer/mixer/songwriter
2005 Good Time (by The Aim of Design Is to Define Space) producer/mixer
2005 David vs. Goliath (by Flexevil) producer/mixer
2004 Stille Post (by MIA.) producer/mixer/songwriter
2003 Gosen U Can Rave 2 (by The Aim of Design Is to Define Space) producer/mixer
2002 Hieb und Stichfest (by MIA.) producer/mixer/composer
1996 Gift (by Peacock Palace) artist/producer/composer
1993 Paraphernalia (by Peacock Palace) artist/producer/composer
1991 Adding Wings (by Peacock Palace) artist/producer/composer
1991 David (by David Hasselhoff) arranger
1990 Crazy for You (by David Hasselhoff) arranger/composer
1988 Komeda Artist (by Komeda Artist) artist/producer/songwriter
1986 Flugblatt (by Romy Haag) arranger/songwriter

Singles (selected)

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Year Title Contribution[29]
2020 Bristol Said: In the Name producer/songwriter/mixing engineer
2019 Bloom (by Schlindwein) producer/songwriter/mixing engineer
2019 Paris La Goutte D'Or (by NHOAH) producer/songwriter/mixing engineer
2019 Sparks (by Schlindwein) producer/songwriter/mixing engineer
2019 Between Vienna and the Stars producer/songwriter/mixing engineer
2019 Welcome (by Schlindwein) producer/songwriter/mixing engineer
2019 Sheep (by Ina Viola) mixing engineer
2019 Après Minuit (by Schlindwein) producer/songwriter/mixing engineer
2019 Nocturne III producer/mixing engineer
2019 I Can't Satiyfy You (by NHOAH) producer/songwriter/mixing engineer
2019 Fire (by Lulu Schmidt) producer/co-songwriter/mixing engineer
2019 Mountain Calls (by NHOAH) producer/songwriter/mixing engineer
2018 Der Goldene Ball (by NHOAH) producer/songwriter/mixing engineer
2018 Call You Up (by Schlindwein) producer/mixing engineer
2018 Abstellgleis (by NHOAH) producer/songwriter/mixing engineer
2018 120 Red Skies (by NHOAH) producer/songwriter/mixing engineer
2017 The Final Start by (Marc Prochnow) producer/co-songwriter/mixing engineer
2016 Beautiful Day/Fucking Berlin (by Schlindwein feat. Lulu Schmidt) producer/co-songwriter/mixing engineer
2015 Yoko Ono (by Baum & Hoena) producer/co-songwriter/mixing engineer
2015 Sweet Petite (by Dr. Hirschfeld&Das Institut) producer/songwriter/mixing engineer
2012 Fallschirm (by MIA.) producer/arranger
2011 Tuyo Soy/Ob ich dir treu sein kann (by Tangowerk by Nhoah feat. Walter "Chino" Laborde/Berlin Comedian Harmonists/Karina Beorlegui) artist/producer/songwriter
2011 Dancing on the Volcano (by Tangowerk by Nhoah feat. Headvoice) artist/producer/songwriter
2008 Mein Freund (by MIA.) producer/mixing engineer/co
2007 Zirkus (by MIA.) producer/mixing engineer/composer
2006 Tanz der Moleküle (by MIA.) producer/mixing engineer/composer
2005 Stadtschlagader (by Flexevil) producer/mixing engineer
2005 Glamour Star/State Outta Babylon (by Mistah Bomsh) producer
2004 Ökostrom (by MIA.) producer/mixing engineer
2004 Sonne (by MIA.) producer/mixing engineer
2004 Hungriges Herz (by MIA.) producer/mixing engineer
2003 Was es ist (by MIA.) producer/mixing engineer/composer
2002 Kreisel (by MIA.) producer/mixing engineer
2002 Verrückt (by MIA.) producer/mixing engineer/composer
2002 Alles neu (by MIA.) producer/mixing engineer/composer
2002 Machtspiele (by MIA.) producer/mixing engineer/composer
2001 Factory City (Electropunk Remix) (by MIA.) producer/remix engineer
1996 First Time (by Peacock Palace feat. Andrew Richley (The Pogues)) artist/producer/composer
1996 Mellow Man (by Peacock Palace) artist/producer/composer
1993 Heatwave (by Peacock Palace) artist/producer/composer
1992 Looking for Freedom (Remix) (by David Hasselhoff) remix engineer
1991 Henry's Song (by Peacock Palace) artist/producer/composer
1991 Like a Snake (by Peacock Palace) artist/producer/composer
1991 The Other Side of Town (by Sterling) songwriter
1990 Keep the Jungle Alive (by Smash) producer/songwriter
1990 New Life (by Scam Jam) producer/songwriter
1988 Monkey Forest (by Komeda Artist) artist/producer/songwriter
1988 Muscles (by Komeda Artist) artist/producer/songwriter
1987 Heaven (by Komeda Artist feat. Larry Steinbacheck (Bronski Beat)) artist/producer/songwriter

Soundtracks (selected)

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Year Film Contribution[29]
2016 Beautiful Day (by Schlindwein feat. Lulu Schmdit) song feature
2016 Innocent Dubstepmix (by NHOAH/Tangowerk) song feature
2008 Bassonia (documentary) song feature
2008 Spielverderber (film) song feature
2007 Wir bitten dich, verführe uns! (short film by Carola Schmidt) film music
2003 2 Ryk Og En Afelevering (film) song feature
2003 Führer Ex (film) movie theme
1998 Cobra 11 (TV series) remixed movie theme
1996 Wolkenstein (TV series) movie theme

Other works

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Together with Carola Schmidt, he received the short film newcomer award of the Diagonale (Filmfestival) 2008 in Austria, for the short film: "Wir bitten dich, verführe uns!".[30]

Under the pseudonym H.Flug, he applies himself as a photographer, painter and writer, exhibiting his works in renowned galleries and exhibitions and frequently collaborating with visual and performance artists (i.a. Eric Tannhäuser, Carola Schmidt).[1][9][31]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Biografie". nhoah.com. Archived from the original on 8 February 2012. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Komeda Artist – Monkey Forest". Discogs. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
  3. ^ "Patrics World » KOMEDA ARTIST". Archived from the original on 17 October 2011. Retrieved 1 March 2012. Artikel über Komeda Artist
  4. ^ Michael Prellberg: Intelligenter Pop. In: Blickpunkt., Nr. 346, 1986, p. 43.
  5. ^ Komeda Artist – die neue SUPERTRUPPE. in: BRAVO. Nr. 40, 1988, p. 8.
  6. ^ "Romy Haag – Flugblatt". Discogs. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
  7. ^ "Komeda Artist – Komeda Artist". Discogs. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
  8. ^ Lutz Ehrlich: "Ich lass' mir keine Grenzen setzen". In: Der Tagesspiegel., Nr. 11911, 1984, p. 50.
  9. ^ a b c Anna Mechler: Der glückliche Rastlose. In: TAZ Berlin., 4. Januar 2005, p. 22.
  10. ^ http://www.discogs.com/release/1530012 David Hasselhoff: Crazy For You
  11. ^ Annette Hopfenmüller: Heavy Models. In: Männer Vogue. Nr. 6, 1992, p. 102f, 108, 112.
  12. ^ weloadtv (21 September 2016), FUCKING BERLIN – Beautiful Day – SCHLINDWEIN feat. LULU SCHMIDT, retrieved 29 July 2019
  13. ^ lulu schmidt / carola schmidt (5 May 2019), Lulu Schmidt – Fire (official music video), retrieved 29 July 2019
  14. ^ Interview with R.O.T. In: +81 – Plus Eighty One., Nr. 19, 2003, p. 36-37.
  15. ^ Hannes Bieger: Nhoah produziert Mein Freund von MIA. In: Sound&Recording., Nr. 12, 2008, p.20-26.
  16. ^ Adriana Varela (span. WP)[circular reference]
  17. ^ "Página/12 :: espectaculos". www.pagina12.com.ar. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
  18. ^ http://www.schallplattenkritik.de/ Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik
  19. ^ BE-AT.TV (7 February 2019), NHOAH Live set @ The Dachstein Glacier, Austria 2019 (BE-AT.TV), retrieved 29 July 2019
  20. ^ Nhoah (28 March 2019), NHOAH – Mountain Calls, retrieved 29 July 2019
  21. ^ "RA: NHOAH tracks". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
  22. ^ "The Quietus | Features | Quietus Charts | Albums of the Month: Music We've Loved in November". The Quietus. 24 November 2017. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
  23. ^ Noah – Lichter, retrieved 28 July 2019
  24. ^ #CLIP : NHOAH – Mountain Calls, retrieved 28 July 2019
  25. ^ "NHOAH". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
  26. ^ "NHOAH – "Abstellgleis" (808 State Remix) (premiere)". PopMatters. 21 November 2017. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
  27. ^ NHOAH – Abstellgleis, retrieved 28 July 2019
  28. ^ "theartsdesk on Vinyl 38: Reviews Led Zeppelin, Lissie, Holger Czukay, Gomez, Ringo Starr, Moscoman and more". theartsdesk.com. 3 April 2018. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
  29. ^ a b c "productions nhoah". www.nhoah.com. Archived from the original on 30 October 2013. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
  30. ^ "preisverleihungdiagonale08". 2008.diagonale.at. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
  31. ^ Carola Schmidt – Wir bitten dich, verführe uns! feat. Nhoah Flug / Tine Tillmann. In: KUNST Magazin Berlin., 07./08.2007, p. 18.
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