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ARTIST
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Geisterfahrer
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CD

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VILLAGE 012CD VILLAGE 012CD
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RELEASE DATE
3/18/2014

John Matthias is a musician, composer, and physicist. In 2008, he won the PRS Foundation New Music Award (The "Turner Prize" for music) with Jane Grant and Nick Ryan for the development of a huge sonic installation across the UK entitled "The Fragmented Orchestra." Also known for his collaborations with Radiohead, Matthew Herbert and Coldcut, Mattias combines ambient, post-classical pieces with heartfelt folk songs for his third studio album. Geisterfahrer is made up of 13 stunning tracks that were recorded in two sessions with John Matthias performing on piano, violin and guitar, with all of his vocal performances being recorded live alongside the guitar parts. For fans of Nico Muhly, Max Richter, Sam Amidon and Arvo Pärt.