Artist profile
Nils Frahm
Nils Frahm is a German composer and pianist known for his work in minimalist and ambient music, blending classical training with electronic production. His compositions often feature repetitive piano motifs layered with synthesizers and field recordings, creating introspective soundscapes that bridge contemporary classical and electronic genres.
Sound profile
Nils Frahm is a restrained and a warm production artist.
Tracks in catalog
12 total · sortable
Track | BPM · Key | Actions |
|---|---|---|
 Says Nils Frahm | 1505AC Minor | |
 Because This Must Be Nils Frahm | 1405AC Minor | |
 Life Story Nils Frahm, Olafur Arnalds | 1521BB Major | |
 Familiar Nils Frahm | 1442AE♭ Minor | |
Hammers Nils Frahm | 1353AB♭ Minor | |
 Daydreaming Nils Frahm, Anoushka Shankar | 11911BA Major | |
Went Missing Nils Frahm | 1191AA♭ Minor | |
 All Melody Nils Frahm | 1353AB♭ Minor | |
 Spells Nils Frahm | 997AD Minor | |
Unter ? Tristana ? Ambre Nils Frahm | 1245AC Minor | |
 Little Boy in a Space Suit Nils Frahm | 1448BC Major | |
 For - Max Cooper Remix Nils Frahm | 1224BA♭ Major |
Sound profile evolution
How Nils Frahm’s production has shifted across their catalog. The radar overlays earlier and recent eras as one shape, the year-by-year chart shows every metric move, and the tempo trend tracks the BPM migration.
Across Nils Frahm's catalog, tempos have eased from ~142 to ~109 BPM; groove has deepened; warmth has receded.
Release volume by decade
Related artists
Top 15 by similarityDJs and producers whose tracks blend naturally with Nils Frahm’s — similar scenes, adjacent production styles, overlapping audiences. Useful when you’re prepping a set around Nils Frahm and need adjacent tracks that won’t feel out of place. Eligible names link to their own page.
FAQ
What BPM does Nils Frahm play at?
Nils Frahm's tracks in our catalog range from 99 to 152 BPM, with a median of 135 BPM. Across 12 tracks, the most common range falls in the 135–140 BPM bucket.
What key are Nils Frahm's tracks in?
Nils Frahm's tracks are mostly in minor keys (67% minor across 12 tracks). The most common single key is 5A (C Minor) with 3 tracks.
What artists mix well with Nils Frahm?
Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Nils Frahm pairs well with Olafur Arnalds & Nils Frahm, Olafur Arnalds, Fs Blumm & Nils Frahm. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.
When was Nils Frahm most active?
Our catalog has Nils Frahm releases spanning 2010 to 2023, with the most tracks from the 2010s.
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