Transform

TRANSFORM is the reincarnation of the group ELEMENT and that’s probably why it’s so extraordinary.

Expressive synthriffs and atmospheres that aim to create an inner connection with the listener, paired with organic drums

MARC ENGEMANN

Always fascinated by synthesizers and electronic music he starts his first musical steps in 1987 on an AMIGA 500 computer. 5 years later the first synthesizers a Roland JD800 and a Waldorf Microwave and as well an ATARI ST with Cubase as sequencer purchased and the first EBM Industrial tracks recorded.

Flashed by the first techno party, Marc only produced techno from this point on. The first releases were quickly released and LiveActs were played under various music projects (Acid Ocean, Nothern Lights, GIHAD, HUMAN). In 1998 Marc founded the internationally renowned band Element.

In addition to Element, Marc produced and remixed for projects and bands such as Tarsis, SBK, Gabriel le Mar, Morgoth, Tiamat, Moonspell, Analog Pussy, Dakota, and many more.m. In the Element Studios Marc mastered albums for the labels GTN, Liquid Adio Soundz, MIDIUM, SEKTOR, Insolation, Zoomshot Media, BTM, Spirit Zone, AP Records, IONO, Avalanche, Spiral Trax and many more.m.

DIETER GERBE

At the age of just 17, Dieter laid the foundation for his career as a professional musician – as a founding member of the legendary Tom Astor Band, which he has helped in almost 40 years not only as a drummer, but also as a band coach to their grandiose live level.
As one of the best country drummers in the German-speaking world, he has had world stars such as John Carter Cash, Charlie McCoy, the Bellamy Brothers, Billy Swan and many more over the years. accompanied. In this genre, he was also awarded the Award for Musician of the Year by the GACMF in 2000 and 2001.

As a live drummer for countless bands, he has proven his skills in a wide variety of music genres, including rock-pop, jazz, jazz lounge, heavy metal, blues, country & country rock, schlager and much more. There is actually no music genre that Dieter does not successfully serve.

As a sought-after studio musician, composer, lyricist and producer for a wide variety of musicians, Dieter has now immortalized himself on over 150 albums and compilations and in productions for radio and television. He has developed various children’s song albums for and with Fux as a lyricist and co-producer.

In the mid-90s, the still mainly underground flourishing, but incredibly creative German electro scene exerted an irresistible pull on the drummer with its driving beats. In addition to the extremely successful ELEMENT project, Dieter was and still is a remixer and co-producer for SBK, Tarsis, Analog-Pussy, Cosmix, Mupio, Panic Tree and many more. active. To be continued…

STEFAN HENDRICHS

In the mid-90s, Stefan Hendrich’s aka Nine found its way to his first techno party and was directly infected. The first records were bought and he started mixing the first beats in 1998. But that was not enough for him, because it should be his own tracks in which he could express his affinity for electronic music.

Various productions were not long in coming and under the pseudonym Thorin & B.L.E.E.F the first releases appeared in 2001 by Tatsu Rec., JumJam Rec. and various other sublabels. As a resident DJ he was an integral part of the Sauerland Goa scene in the well-known club “DIE GRUBE” between 2001 and 2003.

In 2003 a new project was created with DJ Caré aka Carsten Reichling and keyboarder buddy Tobias Arns. The combo Dustybeats known as Progressive House styled Music. Whether with live performance or as a DJ team. Nine & Caré continue to impress the parties far beyond the borders of the Sauerland with their powerful and melodic music.

In 2012 he collaborated with drummer Dieter Gerbe and Stefan took a new path through some live performances of his musical diversity. This resulted in 2020 in the new and current project with Marc Engemann and Dieter Gerbe under the name “Transform”, which will give us incredibly interesting and outstanding inspirations. Stay tuned…