Nhoah (born 1961; stylized as NHOAH) is a German music producer, composer, DJ and artist who lives and works in Berlin and Vienna.
Early life and career
In 1980, Nhoah played the drums in various local bands in Berlin (i.a. Aeroflot, Komeda Artist) Artikel über Komeda ArtistMichael Prellberg: Intelligenter Pop. In: Blickpunkt., Nr. 346, 1986, p. 43.Komeda Artist – die neue SUPERTRUPPE. in: BRAVO. Nr. 40, 1988, p. 8. and worked alongside numerous international artists who resided in the city (e.g., Jayne County, Romy Haag, 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)Lutz Ehrlich: "Ich lass' mir keine Grenzen setzen". In: Der Tagesspiegel., Nr. 11911, 1984, p. 50. working mainly in Hansa Tonstudio and Tritonus Studio Berlin.
Several contract works followed (i.a. The Pogues, Peacock Palace, David Hasselhoff).Anna Mechler: Der glückliche Rastlose. In: TAZ Berlin., 4. Januar 2005, p. 22.Annette Hopfenmüller: Heavy Models. In: Männer Vogue. Nr. 6, 1992, p. 102f, 108, 112.
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, ).Interview with R.O.T. In: +81 – Plus Eighty One., Nr. 19, 2003, p. 36-37.Hannes Bieger: Nhoah produziert Mein Freund von MIA. In: Sound&Recording., Nr. 12, 2008, p.20-26.
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,Adriana Varela (span. WP) 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<ref name="tagesspiegel_4222518" /. The album Tangowerk was nominated for the German Record Critics' Award Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik.http://www.schallplattenkritik.de/ Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik
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, 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, The Quietus, TRAX Mag, Clash Mag, PopMatters, Data Transmission, The Arts Desk, Be at TV, Electronic Groove and BBC 6 Music's Nemone.
Productions 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) Year Title Contribution2019Piano & Electronic Ensemble Op. 1 (by Schlindwein)producer/mixing engineer2017West-Berlin (by NHOAH)producer/songwriter/mixing engineer2018Stairway to Nothingness – Glacier Concert (by NHOAH)producer/songwriter/mixing engineer2017Electronic Piano (by Schlindwein)producer/mixing engineer2015Berlin Sounds for the Next Decade (by various artists)producer/songwriter/mixing engineer2014Excess 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) Year Title Contribution2020Bristol Said: In the Nameproducer/songwriter/mixing engineer2019Bloom (by Schlindwein)producer/songwriter/mixing engineer2019Paris La Goutte D'Or (by NHOAH)producer/songwriter/mixing engineer2019Sparks (by Schlindwein)producer/songwriter/mixing engineer2019Between Vienna and the Starsproducer/songwriter/mixing engineer2019Welcome (by Schlindwein)producer/songwriter/mixing engineer2019Sheep (by Ina Viola)mixing engineer2019Après Minuit (by Schlindwein)producer/songwriter/mixing engineer2019Nocturne IIIproducer/mixing engineer2019I Can't Satiyfy You (by NHOAH)producer/songwriter/mixing engineer2019Fire (by Lulu Schmidt)producer/co-songwriter/mixing engineer2019Mountain Calls (by NHOAH)producer/songwriter/mixing engineer2018Der Goldene Ball (by NHOAH)producer/songwriter/mixing engineer2018Call You Up (by Schlindwein)producer/mixing engineer2018Abstellgleis (by NHOAH)producer/songwriter/mixing engineer2018120 Red Skies (by NHOAH)producer/songwriter/mixing engineer2017The Final Start by (Marc Prochnow)producer/co-songwriter/mixing engineer2016Beautiful Day/Fucking Berlin (by Schlindwein feat. Lulu Schmidt) producer/co-songwriter/mixing engineer2015Yoko Ono (by Baum & Hoena)producer/co-songwriter/mixing engineer2015Sweet 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) Year Film Contribution2016Beautiful Day (by Schlindwein feat. Lulu Schmdit)song feature2016Innocent 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 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!".
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).Carola Schmidt – Wir bitten dich, verführe uns! feat. Nhoah Flug / Tine Tillmann. In: KUNST Magazin Berlin., 07./08.2007, p. 18.
References
External links Official Homepage Tangowerk Official Homepage Tangowerk on Wikipedia