Apparat

German electronic musician and producer

Apparat - German electronic musician and producer
Born

June 27th, 1978
47 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Germany

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Active in music since the late 1990s, contributed significantly to the electronic music scene. Debuted with the album 'Multitude' and gained recognition for intricate soundscapes and emotive compositions. Collaborated with other artists and formed the group Moderat alongside Modeselektor. Notable for blending various genres including techno, ambient, and experimental music. Involved in both solo projects and collaborations, pervasive in music festivals and electronic music events.

Released acclaimed albums including 'The Devil's Walk'

Formed the electronic collaboration group Moderat

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