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Born in 1987, Philipp Johann Thimm has etched his name as an illustrious multi-instrumentalist, arranger, producer, and composer, with Berlin serving as the epicenter of his creative endeavours.

Early Life

Journey into Music: Thimm's musical odyssey began under the tutelage of Hans-Peter Schulz, a maestro in the realm of New Music. By 15, he was an integral part of Schulz's ensemble, notably contributing to the premiere recording of "Voice, Books and Fire 3" by Jakob Ullmann. His academic pursuits led him to the Leopold-Mozart-Konservatorium in Augsburg in 2005, where he delved into cello studies. By 2007, he was honing his electric guitar skills at the Popakademie Baden-Württemberg, under the guidance of Peter Wölpl and Michael Kosho Koschorrek.

Collaborations & Achievements: Thimm's student years were marked by collaborations with renowned artists like Jonah Matranga, Jon Lord, The Album Leaf, and Get Well Soon. 2009 saw him co-founding the alternative band Abby, which garnered acclaim with several EPs and LPs under Universal Music/Island Records.

Relocating to Berlin in 2010, Thimm's versatility shone as he wore multiple hats - from a studio instrumentalist to a producer and arranger. His collaborations read like a who's who of the music industry, including names like David Lemaitre, Ellen Allien, Moderat, and Wallis Bird.

Career

From 2011, Thimm's association with PC Nackt and Apparat (Sascha Ring) further solidified his reputation. Their combined genius birthed soundtracks that resonated across theaters and films, with the 2019 album "LP5" being a notable highlight, earning a Grammy nomination and the VUT-Indie Award. Their score for "Capri Revolution" (2018) fetched them multiple accolades, including the prestigious David-di-Donatello-Prize.

Solo Endeavour: While Thimm's collaborations have been noteworthy, 2023 marks a significant milestone in his career. Drawing inspiration from family and friends, he has crafted twelve tracks for his debut solo album. Titled "Birds Singing Till The World Ends", this highly anticipated album was released on September 8, 2023.

Selected Works: Discography:

• "Voice, Books And FIRE 3" (2008) by Jakob Ullmann
• "Friends & Enemies" (2013) by Abby
• "Krieg und Frieden (Music for Theatre)" (2013) by Apparat
• "Hexagon" (2015) by Abby
• "LP5" (2019) by Apparat
• "Auraa" (2020) by Ellen Allien
• "Schuldig" (2021) by Milliarden
• "Zephyr" (2022) by Toechter
• “Birds Singing Till The World Ends” (2023) by Philipp Johann Thimm

Theatre Scores:

• "War and Peace" (2012) by Leo Tolstoy
• "Demons" (2015) by Fyodor Dostoevsky
• "Ghosts" (2017) inspired by August Strindberg, Henrik Ibsen, and Heinrich Heine
• "The Book of Disquiet" (2021) based on Fernando Pessoa's work

Film Scores:

• "Wer Schön Sein Will Muss Reisen" (2013)
• "Capri Revolution" (2018)
• "Stillstehen" (2019)
• "Schwere l o s" (2022)

Radio Play Music:

• "Club der schönen Mütter" (2020)
• "Gone with the Wind – The Prissy Edition" (2020)
• "But they didn't think anything through" (2021)