Den magischen Moment einfangen (DE)

Berlin-based composer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Ralph Heidel shares a studio with Max Rieger and serves as musical director for Casper. He studied jazz saxophone and composition at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Munich and blends electronic soundscapes with jazz and contemporary chamber music. He also composes commissioned pieces for theatre and dance, and performs with various ensembles at jazz festivals and other venues. Most recently, he co-produced Apsilon with Ben Bazzazian.
Ben Bazzazian is a renowned music producer working across pop and rap. Based in Cologne, he is one half of the duo Die Achse with Farhot. His career began in 2003 producing for rapper Azad, and since 2016 he has collaborated with major artists such as Samy Deluxe, Haftbefehl, Haiyti, and Kontra K. His work on the soundtrack of the Netflix series »Skylines« earned him the prestigious Grimme Award. In October 2024, he released his debut album »100Angst«, featuring guest appearances by Schmyt, Trettmann, Haiyti, and Casper.
At the migas listening bar, the two producers will talk about the art of production – sharing their perspectives on how producers capture magical moments in sound, and the roles of technique, emotion, and intuition in the process. A fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of sound.