Nic Chagall
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Nic Chagall, born Claus Terhoeven , is a German trance music
producer
and DJ. He is best known for being one half of the German trance
duo Cosmic Gate
. He was born in Krefeld
, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany in 1972. Co-founder of the Essential Cuts Studio in Duisburg, Germany in 1999, now better known as E-CUTZ, where he also works with Erich Schmeier (aka DJ Errik) and Andre Wevers (aka DJ Wave). Chagall has made several remixes, and is also involved in many well-known trance
projects such as:
scene.
In 2006 Nic Chagall aka Claus Terhoeven returned to his roots as a solo producer. His debut single "Monday Bar" delivered him his major international breakthrough. Gaining the immediate support of the worlds most renowned DJs, like Tiësto
, Paul van Dyk
and Armin van Buuren the track instantly became a hot one, a constant in trance podcasts and radio shows.
His second single "What You Need" was a dream of a track; something so many producers and musicians strive to achieve. The tune became Nic's trademark, an instant classic, blending popular anthemic mixes, progressive trance with prominent rock elements. "What You Need" transformed every dance floor into a mini rock concert, simply by the ingenious use of the guitar riff in the break. Whether during his DJ sets at the huge indoor event "Trance Energy" or the legendary open-air "Mysteryland", at every event, thousands of fans had their hands up, singing along with the chorus.
Another indicator for the popularity of the tune was the massive rush of bootlegs, mash-ups and remix-requests that followed the release. 2008 saw the much longed for re-release of "What You Need (The remixes)" with Marco V's version conquering the charts anew. When Nic Chagall's second EP Sun Red / Sky Blue was released only a few weeks later, hardly any charts didn't feature his name. Djdownload.com, saw him enter the top three straight off.
Not only are his own productions accounting for Nic Chagall's success. In the last two years, as a remixer he's added his unique touch to tracks by Armin van Buuren, Markus Schulz
, Marcel Woods
, Filo & Peri
and Wippenberg. Impressed by his work, Above & Beyond voted Nic Chagall their producer of the year 2007. (Above & Beyond interview DJ Mag Poll 2007).
Of course Nic Chagall's work isn't restricted to the studio. 2008 saw him on stage at some of the most important trance festivals worldwide. Joining Tiësto
on his "In Search Of Sunrise Stage" at Mysteryland, what more could a DJ want, delivering an unforgettable set alongside one of the greats.
Unlike some of the trance projects who sadly went their own ways, all this has been done without severing the ties with Bossi, the legend that is Cosmic Gate
is still very much part of the equation, still together as a partnership and going from strength to strength as they continue to tour the major venues and festivals of the world.
How much influence this wide ranging source of listening material will have on his next single remains to be seen. But one thing is sure: You won't have wait long, until the next Nic Chagall smasher is going to hit the floor. He also released in 2009 his new single "This Moment" which become one of the biggest hits in disco clubs and radio shows. He also has his own radio show, "Get The Kicks" on AH.FM
which has big success. In 2010 he is looking to release his first solo album.
Trance music
Trance is a genre of electronic dance music that developed in the 1990s.:251 It is generally characterized by a tempo of between 125 and 150 bpm,:252 repeating melodic synthesizer phrases, and a musical form that builds up and breaks down throughout a track...
producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
and DJ. He is best known for being one half of the German trance
Trance music
Trance is a genre of electronic dance music that developed in the 1990s.:251 It is generally characterized by a tempo of between 125 and 150 bpm,:252 repeating melodic synthesizer phrases, and a musical form that builds up and breaks down throughout a track...
duo Cosmic Gate
Cosmic Gate
Cosmic Gate is a German trance duo made up of Claus Terhoeven and Stefan Bossems . Both from Krefeld in Germany. On October 28, 2009, DJ Magazine announced the results of their annual Top 100 DJ Poll, with Ultra Records artist Cosmic Gate placed #19, 43 spots above the group's ranking the year...
. He was born in Krefeld
Krefeld
Krefeld , also known as Crefeld until 1929, is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located northwest of Düsseldorf, its centre lying just a few kilometres to the west of the River Rhine; the borough of Uerdingen is situated directly on the Rhine...
, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany in 1972. Co-founder of the Essential Cuts Studio in Duisburg, Germany in 1999, now better known as E-CUTZ, where he also works with Erich Schmeier (aka DJ Errik) and Andre Wevers (aka DJ Wave). Chagall has made several remixes, and is also involved in many well-known trance
Trance music
Trance is a genre of electronic dance music that developed in the 1990s.:251 It is generally characterized by a tempo of between 125 and 150 bpm,:252 repeating melodic synthesizer phrases, and a musical form that builds up and breaks down throughout a track...
projects such as:
- Cosmic GateCosmic GateCosmic Gate is a German trance duo made up of Claus Terhoeven and Stefan Bossems . Both from Krefeld in Germany. On October 28, 2009, DJ Magazine announced the results of their annual Top 100 DJ Poll, with Ultra Records artist Cosmic Gate placed #19, 43 spots above the group's ranking the year...
- Green Court
- Sash!Sash!SASH! is a German DJ / producer team, fronted by Sascha Lappessen , who works in the recording studio with Ralf Kappmeier and Thomas "Alisson" Lüdke. They have sold over 18 million albums worldwide and earned more than 65 Gold and Platinum awards.-History:Sascha Lappessen, Thomas "Alisson" Lüdke,...
- Taucher
- DJ Shog
- Talla 2XLCTalla 2XLCTalla 2XLC, real name Andreas Tomalla, is an electronic music producer and DJ whose work has spanned from industrial music to trance music.-History:In 1979, Talla 2XLC began DJing with the sounds of Kraftwerk, YMO, and Depeche Mode....
- U96U96U96 is a dance music project formed by the German DJ and producer Alex Christensen and a team of producers called Matiz , known for a number of 1990s Eurodance hits.-Biography:...
- John B. Norman
- Dream Dance Alliance
- Cooky
- B.E.T.A.-Unit
- Strings Of Harmony
- A-C-E
- Astral Inc.
Biography
He is the mastermind behind the high-flying DJ team Cosmic Gate, a highly prolific producer with hundreds of quality tracks to his name. Currently not only touring the hottest clubs around the globe every weekend, but out there established as one of the most creative and eclectic producers in the EDMElectronic dance music
Electronic dance music is electronic music produced primarily for the purposes of use within a nightclub setting, or in an environment that is centered upon dance-based entertainment...
scene.
In 2006 Nic Chagall aka Claus Terhoeven returned to his roots as a solo producer. His debut single "Monday Bar" delivered him his major international breakthrough. Gaining the immediate support of the worlds most renowned DJs, like Tiësto
Tiësto
Tijs Michiel Verwest, , known as Tiësto , is a Dutch musician, DJ and record producer of electronic dance music. Although he has used many aliases in the past, he is best known for his work as DJ Tiësto...
, Paul van Dyk
Paul van Dyk
Matthias Paul, better known by his stage name Paul van Dyk is a German Grammy Award-winning Electronic Dance Music DJ, musician and record producer...
and Armin van Buuren the track instantly became a hot one, a constant in trance podcasts and radio shows.
His second single "What You Need" was a dream of a track; something so many producers and musicians strive to achieve. The tune became Nic's trademark, an instant classic, blending popular anthemic mixes, progressive trance with prominent rock elements. "What You Need" transformed every dance floor into a mini rock concert, simply by the ingenious use of the guitar riff in the break. Whether during his DJ sets at the huge indoor event "Trance Energy" or the legendary open-air "Mysteryland", at every event, thousands of fans had their hands up, singing along with the chorus.
Another indicator for the popularity of the tune was the massive rush of bootlegs, mash-ups and remix-requests that followed the release. 2008 saw the much longed for re-release of "What You Need (The remixes)" with Marco V's version conquering the charts anew. When Nic Chagall's second EP Sun Red / Sky Blue was released only a few weeks later, hardly any charts didn't feature his name. Djdownload.com, saw him enter the top three straight off.
Not only are his own productions accounting for Nic Chagall's success. In the last two years, as a remixer he's added his unique touch to tracks by Armin van Buuren, Markus Schulz
Markus Schulz
Markus Schulz, born , is a German trance music DJ and producer who resides in Miami, Florida, USA. He is best-known for his weekly radio show titled Global DJ Broadcast that airs on Digitally Imported radio, After Hours FM and other online stations...
, Marcel Woods
Marcel Woods
Marcel Woods, real name Marcel Scheffers, is a Dutch DJ and producer from Eindhoven.-Biography:Woods started to DJ in 1990. Over the past years, he has, among other things, played at Dance Valley, Defqon.1, Innercity, Sensation and Trance Energy...
, Filo & Peri
Filo & Peri
Filo & Peri are American DJs/trance producers, real names Domenick Filopei and Bo Pericic. Their style is best categorized as uplifting trance, but it also incorporates elements of progressive and techno.-Career:...
and Wippenberg. Impressed by his work, Above & Beyond voted Nic Chagall their producer of the year 2007. (Above & Beyond interview DJ Mag Poll 2007).
Of course Nic Chagall's work isn't restricted to the studio. 2008 saw him on stage at some of the most important trance festivals worldwide. Joining Tiësto
Tiësto
Tijs Michiel Verwest, , known as Tiësto , is a Dutch musician, DJ and record producer of electronic dance music. Although he has used many aliases in the past, he is best known for his work as DJ Tiësto...
on his "In Search Of Sunrise Stage" at Mysteryland, what more could a DJ want, delivering an unforgettable set alongside one of the greats.
Unlike some of the trance projects who sadly went their own ways, all this has been done without severing the ties with Bossi, the legend that is Cosmic Gate
Cosmic Gate
Cosmic Gate is a German trance duo made up of Claus Terhoeven and Stefan Bossems . Both from Krefeld in Germany. On October 28, 2009, DJ Magazine announced the results of their annual Top 100 DJ Poll, with Ultra Records artist Cosmic Gate placed #19, 43 spots above the group's ranking the year...
is still very much part of the equation, still together as a partnership and going from strength to strength as they continue to tour the major venues and festivals of the world.
How much influence this wide ranging source of listening material will have on his next single remains to be seen. But one thing is sure: You won't have wait long, until the next Nic Chagall smasher is going to hit the floor. He also released in 2009 his new single "This Moment" which become one of the biggest hits in disco clubs and radio shows. He also has his own radio show, "Get The Kicks" on AH.FM
Afterhours.FM
Afterhours.FM is an Internet radio broadcaster that plays trance and progressive dance music shows from DJs around the world...
which has big success. In 2010 he is looking to release his first solo album.
Singles / EPs
- "Sansibar / I Don't Know" (2005)
- "Monday Bar" (2006)
- "Borderline / Back To San Fran" (2007)
- "What You Need" (2007)
- "Sun Red /Sky Blue" (2008)
- "What You Need REMIXES" (2008)
- "This Moment" (2009)
- "Morning Light" (2010)
- "100" (2010)
- "Alone With You" (2011)
Remixes
- Wippenberg - Promisedland (Nic Chagall Remix) 2007
- Filo & Peri feat. Eric Lumiere - The Anthem (Nic Chagall Remix) 2007
- Armin Van Buuren - Sound Of Goodbye (Nic Chagall Drumbeat Edit) 2007
- Marcel Woods - New Feeling (Nic Chagall Remix) 2007
- Marcus Schulz - Cause You Know (Nic Chagall Remix) 2008
- Dash Berlin - Man On The Run (Nic Chagall Remix) 2009
- Marco V - Coming Back (Nic Chagall Remix) 2009
- Tiësto - Here On Earth (Nic Chagall Remix) 2010
- Susana feat. Josh Gabriel - Frozen (Nic Chagall Remix) 2010
- Aruna with Mark Eteson - Let Go (Nic Chagall Remix) 2010
External links
- Official Radio Show at http://www.ah.fm