Richard Wahnfried

German Electronic Music Project

Richard Wahnfried is an alias used by the German electronic music artist and composer Klaus Schulze. Throughout his prolific career, Schulze has been a significant figure in the development of electronic music, often associated with the Berlin School genre. He began his career as a drummer in various bands, including Tangerine Dream and Ash Ra Tempel, before focusing on solo projects and collaborations. As Richard Wahnfried, Schulze explored different facets of electronic music, often incorporating elements of ambient, trance, and even minimalistic styles. His work under this pseudonym is characterized by experimental synthesizer textures and innovative soundscapes that have contributed to the evolution of electronic music. The albums "Time Actor," "Tonwelle," and "Trancelation" showcase his versatility as a composer and his willingness to push the boundaries of the genre.