Tillmann Uhrmacher
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Tillmann Rudolf Uhrmacher (14 May 1967 – 30 May 2011) was a German
DJ, producer
and radio host in the field of Electronic dance music
.
Musical recognition was first achieved by Uhrmacher as a founding member of the electronic group Mysterious Art
, along with Michael Krautter, Mike Staab, Nicole Boeúf and Stephanie Trautmann. In 1988 the band's first single Das Omen immediately became a number one hit in Germany selling over 400,000 copies in the process. It spent a total of 29 weeks in the German charts and was the second most successful single of the year. This was followed by a second single Karma - Omen 2 that also reached the top 10. In 1990 the band supported Madonna
's Blond Ambition World Tour
.
In June 1990 Uhrmacher began his own radio show broadcast every Saturday evening on RPR1. Later this show was broadcasted on sunshine live. This ran from its inception in 1990 until 18 March 2011 and is the longest running electronic music show on German radio. In 1994 he entered into the Guinness Book of Records for an 80 hour non-stop broadcast. In addition, Tillmann Uhrmacher also produced a compilation series called Maximal in the mix. This last appeared in April 2009, after the tenth edition.
Uhrmacher published his first solo single Bassfly in 1999. In 2001 the single On the Run stormed the UK club charts and attained number 16 in the UK singles charts. A collaboration with Mauro Picotto
under the pseudonym of Lava brought about two singles Autumn and Spring Time. Between 2000 and 2002, he presented the Tillmann Uhrmacher Show on Hitradio RPR1. He was chosen to be a judge for the German Dance Awards in Hamburg, and also became the stadium speaker of the 1. FC Kaiserslautern Bundesliga
football outfit.
Tillmann Uhrmacher also appeared at both small and large festivals in the field of electronic music. Since 1999, he had appeared at least once every year on one of the main stages at Nature One
and additional performances on smaller stages. In addition, he hosted the live coverage of the Nature One on Sunshine Live. An appearance had been planned for Nature One 2011.
, he took part in the ZDF
Fernsehgarten show. With other VIPs, he held a flea market stand, telling nostalgic stories and presenting weird and wonderful objects. The show was also broadcast on radio RPR1.
Mauro Picotto under the Lava pseudonym
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
DJ, 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 radio host in the field of Electronic dance music
Electronic 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...
.
Career
Tillmann Uhrmacher's career reads similar to many other DJ biographies; he started his career as a light jockey in a well known little club, worked in a record shop and went on to become an internationally renowned DJ.Musical recognition was first achieved by Uhrmacher as a founding member of the electronic group Mysterious Art
Mysterious Art
Mysterious Art is a German Dancefloor-Act and publishing house founded in 1988. M.A. became famous for its hit singles "OMEN I", "OMEN II", and "OMEN III".-History:...
, along with Michael Krautter, Mike Staab, Nicole Boeúf and Stephanie Trautmann. In 1988 the band's first single Das Omen immediately became a number one hit in Germany selling over 400,000 copies in the process. It spent a total of 29 weeks in the German charts and was the second most successful single of the year. This was followed by a second single Karma - Omen 2 that also reached the top 10. In 1990 the band supported Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
's Blond Ambition World Tour
Blond Ambition World Tour
The Blond Ambition World Tour was the third concert tour by American singer-songwriter, Madonna. The tour was launched in support of her fourth studio album, Like a Prayer, and the soundtrack, I'm Breathless. The tour reached North America, Europe and Asia. It was a highly controversial tour,...
.
In June 1990 Uhrmacher began his own radio show broadcast every Saturday evening on RPR1. Later this show was broadcasted on sunshine live. This ran from its inception in 1990 until 18 March 2011 and is the longest running electronic music show on German radio. In 1994 he entered into the Guinness Book of Records for an 80 hour non-stop broadcast. In addition, Tillmann Uhrmacher also produced a compilation series called Maximal in the mix. This last appeared in April 2009, after the tenth edition.
Uhrmacher published his first solo single Bassfly in 1999. In 2001 the single On the Run stormed the UK club charts and attained number 16 in the UK singles charts. A collaboration with Mauro Picotto
Mauro Picotto
Mauro Picotto is an Italian electronic music musician. Previously a member of the Italian rave outfit, Cappella. He became well-known as a solo artist with techno-trance tracks including "Komodo" , "Pulsar" and most famously for "Lizard"...
under the pseudonym of Lava brought about two singles Autumn and Spring Time. Between 2000 and 2002, he presented the Tillmann Uhrmacher Show on Hitradio RPR1. He was chosen to be a judge for the German Dance Awards in Hamburg, and also became the stadium speaker of the 1. FC Kaiserslautern Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
football outfit.
Tillmann Uhrmacher also appeared at both small and large festivals in the field of electronic music. Since 1999, he had appeared at least once every year on one of the main stages at Nature One
Nature One
Nature One is one of the largest European open air Electronic music festivals, featuring many renowned DJs from Germany and all over the world. In significance it is not as big as Mayday nor as old, having started 3 years later than the Mayday festival...
and additional performances on smaller stages. In addition, he hosted the live coverage of the Nature One on Sunshine Live. An appearance had been planned for Nature One 2011.
2010
In 2010 Uhrmacher was still presenting his Saturday evening show on RPR1. In MayMay 2010
May 2010 was the fifth month of that year. It began on a Saturday and ended after 31 days on a Monday.- Portal:Current events :This is an archived version of Wikipedia's Current events Portal from May 2010....
, he took part in the ZDF
ZDF
Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen , ZDF, is a public-service German television broadcaster based in Mainz . It is run as an independent non-profit institution, which was founded by the German federal states . The ZDF is financed by television licence fees called GEZ and advertising revenues...
Fernsehgarten show. With other VIPs, he held a flea market stand, telling nostalgic stories and presenting weird and wonderful objects. The show was also broadcast on radio RPR1.
2011
Tillmann presented his last radio show in March, but had to put it on hiatus due to ill health.Death
On 8 June 2011 it was announced by Uhrmacher's family that he had been found dead in his apartment of as yet unknown causes. His obituary lists 30 May 2011 as his date of death.Singles
with The Mysterious Art- 1989: Das Omen (Teil 1)
- 1989: Carma – Omen II
- 1990: Requiem
- 1991: High On Mystic Mountain
- 1991: Lovin’ You / Awaken
Mauro Picotto under the Lava pseudonym
- 2000: Autumn
- 2001: Spring Time (Let Yourself Go)
Solo
- 1999: Bassfly
- 2000: Free
- 2001: On the Run
- 2001: Friends
- 2006: The Pride In Your Eyes (Om Nama Shiva)
Remixes (select)
- Culture BeatCulture BeatCulture Beat is a German Eurodance project formed in 1989 by Torsten Fenslau. The act has gone through a number of line-up changes over the years; they achieved the most success whilst fronted by singer Tania Evans and rapper Jay Supreme. Their 1993 single "Mr. Vain" was a No...
– Got to Get It (1993) - Culture BeatCulture BeatCulture Beat is a German Eurodance project formed in 1989 by Torsten Fenslau. The act has gone through a number of line-up changes over the years; they achieved the most success whilst fronted by singer Tania Evans and rapper Jay Supreme. Their 1993 single "Mr. Vain" was a No...
– Anything (1994) - MasterboyMasterboyMasterboy is a German eurodance group with notable success in Europe, Asia, Oceania and South America in the mid-1990s. They are one of the most representative group for 90's "high energy" eurodance phenomenon, when this genre crossed over from dance clubs to the pop music arena...
– Is This the Love (1994) - Culture BeatCulture BeatCulture Beat is a German Eurodance project formed in 1989 by Torsten Fenslau. The act has gone through a number of line-up changes over the years; they achieved the most success whilst fronted by singer Tania Evans and rapper Jay Supreme. Their 1993 single "Mr. Vain" was a No...
– Crying in the Rain (1996) - Marky MarkMark WahlbergMark Robert Michael Wahlberg is an American actor, film and television producer, and former rapper. He was known as Marky Mark in his earlier years, and became famous for his 1991 debut as a musician with the band Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch. He was named No. 1 on VH1's 40 Hottest Hotties of...
– Hey DJ (1997) - Taucher – Pictures of a Gallery (2001)
- CRW feat. Veronika – Like a Cat (2002)
- Ian Van Dahl – Try (2002)
- Mauro PicottoMauro PicottoMauro Picotto is an Italian electronic music musician. Previously a member of the Italian rave outfit, Cappella. He became well-known as a solo artist with techno-trance tracks including "Komodo" , "Pulsar" and most famously for "Lizard"...
– Pulsar (2002) - TomcraftTomcraftTomcraft is a German DJ and producer. He is specialized in progressive house and progressive trance and is better known for having created the tracks "Loneliness" and "Prosac", working alongside Eniac....
– Loneliness (2003) - DJ Tatana – Elements of Culture (2004)
- Nature OneNature OneNature One is one of the largest European open air Electronic music festivals, featuring many renowned DJs from Germany and all over the world. In significance it is not as big as Mayday nor as old, having started 3 years later than the Mayday festival...
Inc. – Live Your Passion (2006) - Nature OneNature OneNature One is one of the largest European open air Electronic music festivals, featuring many renowned DJs from Germany and all over the world. In significance it is not as big as Mayday nor as old, having started 3 years later than the Mayday festival...
Inc. – Das Dreizehnte Land (2007) - Members of MaydayMembers of MaydayMembers of Mayday is a music project by Klaus Jankuhn and Maximilian Lenz . Every year since 1991 the Members of Mayday create the official hymn of the annual Mayday Rave that takes place from April 30 to May 1 at Westfalenhallen in Dortmund...
– New Euphoria (2007)