THOMAS NORDWEST The sound artist, awarded composer and producer of innovative music and movie soundtracks was born in Linz, Austria. For 18 years Nordwest is on the pulse of the international sound art and music scene. He lived and worked in Europe and in the USA. Sound art is formless luxury. The moment we hear it, it's gone. ~ Nordwest

1986 Thomas Nordwest started as a professional sound artist and musician and achieved international success as a composer in 1991. Since 1995 he played live concerts for many millions of people around the world and produced 69 releases on major and independent music companies. Several music productions of the project "Sonic Fusion" hit the playlists of radio stations and the top-10 charts of the most well-known DJs of the international music scene. During his extensive travels Nordwest realized the power of world music as a wonderful bridge of tolerance and respect between people from all cultural backgrounds.
Thomas Nordwest plays various instruments including keyboards and synthesizers, various acoustic world percussions and electronic drums.

When the sound pioneer lived and worked in Los Angeles / USA, he developed the concept for his sound installations in Real Surround.

Music is audible emotions. ~ Nordwest

2008 Thomas Nordwest initiated TOMTAKATOM. This World Dance/Relax music project features world leading musicians on upcoming releases and on the "ONE WORLD" live tour!

Thomas Nordwest's music productions can be found on awarded feature films, TV series and documentaries, computer games, music videos, sound installations, stage plays, web broadcastings and other media.

SOUND INSTALLATIONS

Investment in the Future, sound installation for a large multi-media show at the Technical Museum of Vienna (Technisches Museum Wien), Austria. Film production: Future Media. Presented in 4-channel Real Surround.

Electro-Fetish : Pure Energy - Living in the System, sound installation for an exhibition of Ron Morisson at the Artpark gallery of contemporary fine arts in Linz, Austria. Soundscapes of digitally manipulated human voices, industrial noise, futuristic effects and surreal atmospheres. Presented in Real Stereo Surround.

Ars Electronica Festival 1969 : Memesis - the Evolution of Future, sound design with ambient sound effects that interact with the movement of the audience in virtual space. For a cyber-cave installation in the Archimedia Center 1996 in Linz, Austria. Presented in Real Stereo Surround.

Media Ice World, sound installation with random generated ambient atmospheres for a large multi-media show in three major cities in Austria. Film production: Future Media. Presented in 4-channel Real Surround.

Global Communications, sound installation with electronically manipulated phone voices from all over the world for high-tech installation objects at the Ifabo 98 in Vienna, Austria. Presented on seven individual audio channels.

Bacardi, sound installations at events with voices and sound effects in several major cities in Austria.

MULTI-MEDIA & SOUNDTRACKS

Dog Days (Hundstage), feature film, Austria. Production: Allegro Film. Venice International Film Festival Award.

Elvis, computer game, Germany. Production: Westka Unlimited. Worlwide only official Elvis computer game. Licensed by Elvis Presley Entertainment.

Dragon's Universe, animated feature film, Austria. Production: Camf Productions. A Loews Cineplex production.

6th Element Open Air, TV documentary, USA. Production: Raniv Music. Successful movie on compilation CD/DVD.

Karl V - Museum of Fine Arts, Vienna, TV image film, Austria. Production: Monte Video Filmproduktions mbH.

Sonic Fusion live on HRT - Croatian National TV show 'Good Morning Croatia'. Live performance, Croatia. Production: HRT TV. First Electronic Music live act on the most popular TV show in 16 years.

Star Wars - The official Star Wars dance remixes, music video, Austria. Production: Future Media.
Original production: Lucas Arts / Star Wars.
Licensed by Warner Bros. Original composer: John Williams. Licensed remixes of the original Star Wars music for a promotional music video.

Synergy: Visions Of Vibe, feature documentary, USA. Production: Michael Abbott, Lee Supercinski, Hiqi Media. Festival award winning movie.

Heineken Music : Green Passage, series of animated TV commercials & party reports, Austria. Production: Future Media. Broadcasted on MTV Germany.

Szene1 : Flash TV, TV show, Austria. Production: Future Media.

Schonbrunn Palace, TV documentary, Austria. Production: Medeum. Director: Ron Morisson
Remix of 'The Blue Danube Waltz' composed by Johann Strauss.

Night Shift, animated TV short film, Poland. Production: Maciek Jackiewicz & Platigo Image. Awarded movie.

Flush Gorden 'Garden Of Love', animated TV short film, Turkey. Production: Onur Yeldan. Awarded movie.

Radio Sinuswelle, radio show, Austria. Director and producer.

Demons (Dämonen), stage play, Austria. Production: Linzer Kellertheater. Playwright: Lars Norén. Director: Manfred S. Macori. Great national success.

Pro7 TV - Signation Austria, commercial break introduction, Germany. Production: Pro 7 TV.

Nach der Klarheit kommt die Kälte, stage play, Austria. Production: Die Tanzenden.

ZAON, TV trailer, USA. Production: ZAON Studio Inc.

The Best Of Komodo Kids, Vol. 1, animated TV series, USA. Production: Komodo Kids.

Star Babies, animated TV series & title song, USA. Production: Komodo Kids.

Nydenion, feature trailer, Germany. Production: Nydenion.

Silverball, Entertainment terminal, Austria. Production: TAB Austria / Silverball.

Klang 'Noisy Christmas', animated TV series, USA. Production: Komodo Kids.

Bonk, animated TV series, USA. Production: Komodo Kids.

Aero Films, TV signation, Austria. Production: Aero Films.

Hop-n-Stop, animated TV series, USA. Production: Komodo Kids.

Komodo Arcade, animated TV signation, USA. Production: Komodo Kids.

Crickey, animated TV series, USA. Production: Komodo Kids.

Nemesis II, computer game & teaser, USA. Production: Komodo Arcade.

Callsign Dragon 1, TV short film, Austria. Production: TEW Film Productions.

Komodo Kids 'Halloween', animated TV series, USA. Production: Komodo Kids.

Doodle Time 'Pilot Series', animated TV series, USA. Production: Komodo Kids.

Blow & Order feat. Sonic Fusion - live @ Muthaland 99, music video on CD/DVD, Austria. Production: C.B.S. Cinematic Art.

Blow & Order feat. Sonic Fusion 'Pump Fun', music video, Austria. Production: C.B.S. Cinematic Art.

Sonic Fusion 'Cyberlight Vol. 1', music video, VHS, 4 Your Eye.

Sonic Fusion 'Tribal Warrior', music video, Austria. Production: Medeum.

Matrixdance 'Live From The Matrix', music video, Austria. Production: Modern Media Studios.

Doodle Time 'Scardy Kat', animated TV series, USA. Production: Komodo Kids.

Zurich Financial Services, company CI, 3 TV spots, making of, Austria. Production: Filmhaus Wien.

Szene1 Austria & Switzerland : 5 Years, animated feature commercial, Austria. Production: Future Media. Played in theaters all over Austria and Switzerland.

Weekend Magazin 'World of Knowledge / Wissenswelt', image film, Austria. Production: Future Media.

VA Tech Group 'Sustainable Solutions', TV commercial, Austria. Production: TEW Film Productions.

Magna International Inc., animated signation, Austria. Production: Medeum.

Mercedes Benz C-Class Sport Coupe, TV & internet commercial. Production: TIA.

WFL Millturn Technologies, TV image film, 2 animated TV signations, Austria. Production: Medeum.

Böhler Uddeholm AG 'Tools', animated TV commercial, Austria. Production: Medeum.

Premiere World 'Xmas Special', animated TV commercial. Production: 4 Your Eye.

Living for You, TV image film, Austria. Production: Modern Media Studios.

Protection, TV image film, Austria. Production: TEW Film Productions.

Croom, animated TV short film, France. Production: Pascal Blanchè.

AWARDS

Saturn Award 2000 for Outstanding Composer

The New York Festivals Award (add. arrangements)

SOUND RECORDINGS

Sonic Fusion 'Confused', album CD / 12'' record, Hadshot. Top 1-10 in international radio playlists and DJ charts.

Sonic Fusion 'Tribal Warrior', 12'' record, Hadshot. Top 1-10 in international radio playlists and DJ charts.

Sonic Fusion 'Predator', 12'' record, Hadshot. Top 10 in international radio playlists and DJ charts.

Sonic Fusion 'A Proper Cup O´ Coffee' (remix / The Siamese Twins), 12'' record, Hadshot. Top 1-10 in international radio playlists and DJ charts.

Sonic Fusion 'Wild Boyz', remix / Duran Duran, 7'' record, White Label. Top 1-10 in international DJ charts.

Sonic Fusion 'Tribal Warrior' (Original recording and remix), 12'' record, Hadshot. Remix by Deedrah. Top 10 in international DJ charts.

Peppino & Michael D. 'Ah yeah! Dein ist mein ganzes Herz', 7'' record, BOEA Records. Additional arrangements. The New York Festivals Award. Radio airplay in Austria.

Electronic High, Sonic Fusion 'Tokyo', compilation CD, Solstice Music. Radio airplay in Japan.

Blow & Order feat. Sonic Fusion 'Dive 'n Rave'. Radio airplay in Austria.

Sambado 'Sambado', maxi CD, Sambado. 10,000 sold copies in 7 days.

Blow & Order feat. Sonic Fusion 'Blow & Order', album CD, XXX Records. Radio airplay in Austria.

Trance Cuts - The Best Of Rave Tracks, Sonic Fusion 'Tribal Warrior', compilation CD, Victor Entertainment (JVC). Feat. the most successful Trance music artists.

Klang 'Kids Christmas Klang!', remixes of traditional music, album CD , Komodo Kids. Music from the animated TV series.

6th Element Open Air, Sonic Fusion 'Emotions', compilation CD/DVD, Raniv Music. Music from the awarded documentary movie.

Klaus Pruenster 'Ich liebe dich dafür', maxi CD, GIG Records. Remixes for the successful pop artist. Radio airplay in Austria.

Klaus Pruenster 'Tiefenrausch', album CD, GIG Records. Add. arrangements for the successful pop artist. Radio airplay in Austria.

Double Desire 'Be My Baby', maxi CD, BOEA Records. Radio airplay in Austria.

Baller Knaller, Ballerberg 'Jodelmania', compilation CD, Koch Universal. Feat. various top 10 artists.

Die Aprè Ski Show, Micky & die Bikerbuben "Scheiss egal" (remix), compilation CD, Warner Music. Feat. various top 10 artists.

Ecliptic, Sonic Fusion 'Tribal Warrior', compilation CD, Matsuri Productions. Compiled by DJ Tsuyoshi.

Goa-Head 8, Sonic Fusion 'Robots Round My Coc', compilation CD, Leguan Records. Feat. various top 10 artists.

Classic - Remix, Sonic Fusion 'Tribal Warrior',
Sonic Fusion 'A Proper Cup O´ Coffee', compilation CD, Hadshot. Feat. various top 10 artists.

Solipse, Sonic Fusion 'Xxtatikk Ritual', compilation CD, CTM. Official release of the legendary Solipse Festival in Ozora, Hungary, feat. top 10 artists.

Marcos Lopez 'The Moon & The Sun, part 3', Sonic Fusion 'Apatia (remix / Marcos Lopez, Chris Zippel)', album CD, Superstition Records. Remix for the famous artist and DJ Marcos Lopez.

Sonic Fusion & Syquest 'Fears', album CD, Nordwest Music. Live concert series for the Austrian Aids Aid Association.

BIOT 'Saturation Beta', Sonic Fusion 'Oxygen Orgasm' (remix), album CD, BTM.

BIOT 'The Remixes', Sonic Fusion 'Oxygen Orgasm' (remix), maxi CD, BTM.

Planet Houze 'Erotic House', album CD, Nordwest Music.

Shakumasu 'Perfect Relaxation', album CD, Nordwest Music.

Shakumasu 'Retreat Session 2', album CD, Nordwest Music.

Shakumasu 'Retreat Session 1', album CD, Nordwest Music.

Sonic Fusion 'Discovery', album CD / 12'' record, Hadshot.

Sonic Fusion & Syquest 'Symbiose', album CD, Nordwest Music.

Sonic Fusion 'Kraftwerk', 12'' record, Hadshot.

Wipe Out 'The Remixes', Sonic Fusion 'She Will Leave Me (remix)', Sonic Fusion 'Diluted' (remix), 12'' record, CCP Records.

Klaus Pruenster feat. Danny B. Sunday 'Es fängt immer ganz harmlos an', 7'' record, GIG Records. Add. arrangements.

Bel Club, DJ Eric Fischer & Dr. Sinclair 'Funky Vibrations', compilation CD, Sony Music.

'Gazometertraxxx - The Doom, XXX7', DJ Eric Fischer & Dr. Sinclair 'Funky Vibrations', compilation CD, XXX Records.

Heavy Machinery, Impact 'Start Control', compilation CD / 12'' record, Hadshot.

Pico & Gitano 'For the Very Best Moments', album CD, BOEA Records.

Sexy House Girls 'Do Me Right', 12'' record, Cheese Records.

Dynamic Features, Sonic Fusion 'Fire Dance', compilation CD, Starsound Records.

Sonic Fusion vs. Impact 'The Flash', 12'' record, Hadshot.

Double Desire 'Linz is Live', 7'' record, BOEA Records.

Psychedelic Krembo, Selected Tunes 3, Sonic Fusion 'A Proper Cup O´ Coffee (remix / The Siamese Twins), compilation CD, Krembo Records.

TanTrance 8, Sonic Fusion 'Tribal Warrior (Live Recording)', compilation CD, Subterranean.

Anthology 2 Digitale, Sonic Fusion 'Tribal Warrior (remix by Deedrah)', compilation CD, Question Mark ?ecords.

Psychedelic Experience, Vol. 2, Sonic Fusion 'Tribal Warrior', compilation CD, Chakra Records.

Distance To Goa 10, Sonic Fusion 'Tokyo', compilation CD, Distance Records.

Guitars On Mushroom, Vol. 2, Sonic Fusion vs. Impact 'Mortal Combat', compilation CD, Zoomica Music.

Hardesertrance 2, Sonic Fusion 'Tribal Warrior', compilation CD, Moonshine Music.

Erectional Thoughts, compilation CD / 12'' record, Bazooka 10.

Chiller Waves, Sonic Fusion 'Heartbeats', compilation CD, AP Records.

Zoom 2002, Compilation CD, Happy People Music.

Hovek Olam, Sonic Fusion 'Tribal Warrior', compilation CD, Hovek Olam.

Street Contact 'That's My Way', maxi CD, LGM.

Tempel Club, Nordwest 'Welcome To The Tempel', compilation CD, SGC.

Sound Without Walls, Sonic Fusion 'Tribal Warrior', compilation CD, Moontribe.