Name: Ellis
Brand: Nils Frahm

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LP-ERATP-086

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2016-07-22

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

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4050486111888

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

CD-ERATP-086

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2016-07-08

4050486111871

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Artist

Nils Frahm

Genre US

Modern Composition

Label US

Erased Tapes

Spanning over ten years, Erased Tapes has nurtured avant-garde artists from all around the world whilst remaining a genre-defying and truly independent label.

Founded by German-born Robert Raths in 2007, the London-based label has grown and extended across the world, establishing satellite offices in Los Angeles and Berlin. 2015 saw BBC 6 Music radio presenter Mary Anne Hobbs stage a sold out Erased Tapes evening featuring Nils Frahm and A Winged Victory For The Sullen at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the prestigious BBC Prom series. Shortly after Erased Tapes was awarded Best Small Label at the 2015 AIM Awards.

With a current roster including the likes of <a href="https://roughtrade.com/us/artist/nils-frahm">Nils Frahm</a>, <a href="https://roughtrade.com/us/artist/peter-broderick">Peter Broderick</a>, <a href="https://roughtrade.com/us/artist/hogni">Högni</a>, <a href="https://roughtrade.com/us/artist/penguin-cafe">Penguin Cafe</a>, and <a href="https://roughtrade.com/us/artist/kiasmos">Kiasmos</a>, the label continues to go from strength to strength.

Rough Trade's Emily Waller sat down with Robert to talk about the history of the label, as well as some of his favorite projects so far:

To celebrate Erased Tapes being our Label Focus, we have the following special editions available now at Rough Trade, all purchases also come with a free Erased Tapes CD sampler:

<a href="https://roughtrade.com/us/music/all-melody">Double LP plus Rough Trade Exclusive LP <i>Encores 1</i> featuring 5 extra tracks. Comes housed in a tip-on sleeve with photograph including 12-page photo booklet and download code. Limited Edition - One Off Pressing.</a>

<a href="https://roughtrade.com/us/music/two-trains">LP+ - Rough Trade Exclusive. 250 Copies only on Transparent Green Vinyl with Download.</a>

Label Focus - Erased Tapes

<p>Nils Frahm is a German piano player, producer, and composer. Born on 20 September 1982, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the music industry. With his unique blend of classical and electronic influences, Nils has captivated audiences worldwide. He founded his own record label, Erased Tapes Records, in early 2008.</p>

Directed by renowned artist JR, ELLIS is a lens through which the story of Ellis Island is captured and retold by the words of one immigrant. Starring Robert De Niro and featuring the visually arresting Unframed art installation, which inhabits the abandoned Ellis Island hospital complex, the short film takes you on a compelling journey through the crumbling hallways of what once stood as the gateway to America. Entwined with this unfolding narrative is a score composed by multi-talented Woodkid, performed and co-written by Nils Frahm. Whilst the delicate piano motifs of Winter Morning I culminate in a crescendo of strings, it's atop the harmonium swells on the B-side that De Niro's narration evokes the presence of those who shaped modern America so clearly. There's perhaps not been a more relevant time for this story and its themes to be brought to life in such a special way, with all proceeds from this release going towards the Sea Watch initiative (sea-watch.org), a non-profit charity dedicated to the protection and rescue of civilian refugees. Following a screening as part of Nils's Barbican Weekender, the ELLIS score will be out July 8th and available in CD, LP and digital format.