Florian Fricke
Keyboard player and composer in Popol Vuh
Born
February 23rd, 1944
81 years ago
Died
2001
24 years ago — 57 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Germany
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A German keyboard player and composer, contributed significantly to the Krautrock genre through the band Popol Vuh. Formed in 1970, Popol Vuh became synonymous with blending electronic music, ambient sounds, and traditional melodies. Composed soundtracks for several films, most notably 'Aguirre, the Wrath of God' directed by Werner Herzog, which facilitated a unique fusion of cinematic experience and music. The work emphasized spiritual and atmospheric elements, influencing both film scoring and electronic music production.
Founded band Popol Vuh
Composed soundtrack for 'Aguirre, the Wrath of God'
Pioneered Krautrock genre
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