Michael Mayer (musician)
Michael Mayer (born 11 December 1971) is an electronic musician from Cologne, Germany. Mayer is a remixer, DJ, and producer, and has released several singles on the Kompakt music label, working with founder Wolfgang Voigt. Mayer has also released music on Kompakt-related labels New Trance Atlantic and Kreisel 99.
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Background information | |
Born | Black Forest, Germany | 11 December 1971
Genres | Electronica Microhouse Experimental techno Ambient techno Techno |
Occupation(s) | Producer Remixer |
Years active | 1997 to Present |
Labels | Kompakt New Trance Atlantic Kreisel 99 |
Associated acts | Zimt Forever Sweet Supermayer |
Biography
Mayer was born and raised in the Black Forest, Germany. At the age of 20, Mayer moved to Cologne. With the help of Wolfgang and Reinhardt Voigt he established Kompakt.
In 2003, he released a pair of mixes. The first was based on several releases in Kompakt's "Speicher" series, while the second was commissioned by London's Fabric series. The following year, Mayer released a second Speicher mix and finally delivered his long-promised debut album of productions.
Discography
Albums
Remixes
- Agoria - Sky Is Clear
- Miss Kittin - "Happy Violentine"
- Depeche Mode - "Precious"
- Pet Shop Boys - "Flamboyant"
- Thylacine - "Train"
References
- Philip Sherburne (May 19, 2017). "Michael Mayer DJ-Kicks". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- Paul Simpson (2017). "Michael Mayer DJ-Kicks". AllMusic. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
External links
- Michael Mayer RBMA video lecture session
- Michael Mayer Profile at Resident Advisor
- Discogs: Michael Mayer