GFX (Music Artist)
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| Birth name | Guido Küwen |
| Born | March 15, 1981 Mainz, Germany |
Guido Küwen, known professionally as GFX (born on March 15, 1981, in Mainz, Germany) began his musical journey in the local choir, Mainzer Domchor. Singing first as a soprano and later as a tenor, Guido developed a deep appreciation for classical choir music, orchestral works, opera and a capella performances. This early exposure laid the foundation for a diverse musical career.
Education and Early Career
In addition to choir singing, Guido explored other musical avenues, learning classical guitar and piano from a young age. Juggling a passion for music with academic pursuits, Guido earned a degree in electronics.[1] and later embarked on a career as an IT Consulting Manager. This unique combination of skills and experiences would later influence his approach to music production.
Musical Style and Influences
GFX's style is best described as "autobiographic," a unique genre encompassing a wide range of musical influences from his life. This style includes elements of choir music, classical compositions and an array of genres experienced throughout his journey.
Professional Music Career
Ensemble Experience
GFX's early professional highlights include performances with a capella groups "The Little Tip" and "High Five." He also contracted as a solo singer in the opera "Boris Godunov" by Modest Mussorgsky.[2]
Transition to Music Production
With a growing interest in the technical side of music, GFX pursued studies in Audio Engineering at the Hofa institute, earning a first degree and became a certified mastering engineer for Apple Digital Masters.
Gioia Music
In 2021, GFX co-founded Gioia Music together with Fabian Seywald, focusing on local hip-hop artists. This label saw the release of several singles, two EPs, and an album with artists like "Padrino", "Kingkaan545", "Allman", "Momo&Cava" and a local EDM duo "Spirit Link"[3]
Solo Career and New Life Music
From November 2023, GFX began releasing music under his own label, New Life Music. This venture marked a new chapter, focusing on personal music projects. The label aims to deliver fresh, innovative sounds that resonate with the soul.
Discography
GFX's discography under New Life Music[4] includes
Singles
- "Trust" (November 19th 2022)
- "Ignorance" (January 7th 2023)
- "Despair" (February 10th 2023)
- "Wake Up" (June 2nd 2023)
- "New Beginnings" (July 7th 2023)
Album
- "Emotions" (March 15, 2023)
All releases can be streamed on all major streaming platforms.
Future Projects
GFX continues to create and release music with an upcoming single titled "Lost Without You." He remains committed to developing his unique "autobiographic" musical style.
Personal Life
Balancing a successful career in IT consulting with music, GFX's story is one of harmony between technology and art, showcasing their versatility and dedication to both fields.
References
- ↑ "Abgeschlossen - Hochschule RheinMain". www.hs-rm.de. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
- ↑ "Guido Küwen, Bass". Operabase (in Gaeilge). Retrieved 2023-11-16.
- ↑ UG (haftungsbeschränkt), Firma Gioia Music (2022-01-20). "Gioia Music: Neues Single-Release von "Spirit Link" aus Mainz". Presse-Blog (in Deutsch). Retrieved 2023-11-16.
- ↑ "Start". New Life Music. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
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