Short bio Michael Vetter
Full biography Michael Vetter
Michael Vetter (18 September 1943 - 7 December 2013) was a German composer , writer, poet, painter, performer, calligrapher, artist, and teacher. He is known for his contributions to contemporary music, particularly in the 1960s and 1970s, when he helped revolutionize playing techniques. He was born in Oberstdorf in the Allgäu region of Germany.
Vetter was prolific in his artistic output, with a range of works in different mediums. His compositions often incorporated extended techniques and unconventional sounds, and he was known for his use of microtonality. Many celebrated composers of the time, such as Karlheinz Stockhausen, wrote pieces for him.
Apart from his musical work, Vetter was also known for his painting, writing, and calligraphy. He was a well-respected writer, with publications on music, poetry, and fiction. His visual art included photography, painting, and India ink drawing.
Vetter was also a teacher, and he conducted workshops and lectures on various topics related to his art. He taught at the Musikhochschule in Munich, where he was a professor of recorder and improvisation.
Overall, Michael Vetter made significant contributions to the world of contemporary music and the arts. He remains an inspiration to many musicians and artists.
Compositions featuring Michael Vetter
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Voices | 11:41 min | Choral | - |
| 2 | Breathing Wind | 6:02 min | Choral | - |
| 3 | Deep Within | 10:36 min | Choral | - |
| 4 | Flowers, musical icons for piano without dampers & voice | Show/Musical | - | |
| 5 | Light, for tamburas & voice | Vocal Music | - | |
| 6 | Luminous | 3:37 min | Choral | - |
| 7 | Musik aus Stein | 23:21 min | Avant-Garde Music | - |
| 8 | Nocturne I, for recorder | Chamber Music | - | |
| 9 | Opening | 18:44 min | Choral | - |
| 10 | Overtones, for voice & tambura | Vocal Music | - | |
| 11 | Silence, for singing bowls, cymbals & voice | Vocal Music | - | |
| 12 | Spaces, for gongs & voice | Vocal Music | - | |
| 13 | Wind, for flutes, voice & gongs | Vocal Music | - |
Albums featuring Michael Vetter
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Nocturne | 1993 | Amiata Records |
| 2 |  |
Michael Vetter & The Overtone Choir – Ancient Voices | 1992 | Amiata Records |
| 3 |  |
Offene Geheimnisse(CD, ) | 1991 | Network Medien |
| 4 |  |
Overtones-Instrumental: Silence (Singing Bowls And Voice)(CD, Album) | 1990 | Jecklin-Disco |
| 5 |  |
Overtones-Instrumental: Flowers (Pianos And Voice)(CD, Album) | 1990 | Jecklin-Disco |
| 6 |  |
Clouds (Music For Koto Harp and Voice)(CD, Album) | 1990 | Jecklin-Disco |
| 7 |  |
Overtones-Instrumental: Wind (Flutes, Voice And Gongs)(CD, Album, Stereo) | 1990 | Jecklin-Disco |
| 8 |  |
Overtones-Instrumental: Light (Tamburas And Voice)(CD, Album) | 1990 | Jecklin-Disco |
| 9 |  |
Overtones-Instrumental: Spaces (Gongs And Voices)(CD, ) | 1990 | Jecklin-Disco |
| 10 |  |
Overtones In Old European Cathedrals: Thoronet | 1989 | Wergo |
| 11 |  |
Overtones In Old European Cathedrals (Senanque) | 1989 | WERGO |
| 12 |  |
OM - Eine Obertonschule(3×CD, Album) | 1987 | Wergo |
| 13 |  |
Zen-Klavier(LP, Stereo) | 1987 | Wergo |
| 14 |  |
Zen-Flöte(LP) | 1987 | Wergo |
| 15 |  |
Zen-Tambura(LP) | 1987 | Wergo |
| 16 |  |
Zen Koto | 1986 | Wergo |
| 17 |  |
Zen Gong | 1986 | Wergo |
| 18 |  |
Zen Glocken | 1986 | Wergo |
| 19 |  |
Missa Universalis (Obertonmesse) | 1985 | Wergo |
| 20 |  |
Tambura Meditations | 1984 | Wergo |
| 21 |  |
Tambura Preludes / Pro-Vocationes | 1983 | Wergo |
| 22 |  |
Overtones (Voice & Tambura) | 1983 | Wergo |
| 23 |  |
Gespräche Ohne Worte (Modelle Vokaler Improvisationen Mit Kindern)(LP, 7") | 1974 | Universal Edition |
| 24 |  |
Michael Vetter / Michael Ranta – Kleine Stücke / Ausschnitt Aus "Einstimmen"(7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo) | 1973 | Universal Edition |
| 25 |  |
Schwebungen + Übung 1(LP, Album) | 1973 | Klett Verlag |
| 26 |  |
Zwischenräume + Stimmen(LP, Album) | 1973 | Klett Verlag |
| 27 |  |
Informationen(LP, Stereo) | 1971 | Ernst Klett Stuttgart |
| 28 |  |
Il Flauto Dolce Ed Acerbo | 1969 | Corona (2) |
| 29 |  |
Il Flauto Dolce Ed Acerbo(CD, Album) | - | Cadenza (4) |
Videos featuring Michael Vetter
Overtones, Pt. 1 (On Lower Key-Note)
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Overtones, Pt. 1 (On Lower Key-Note) · Michael Vetter
Overtones. Voice & Tambura
℗ 1984 Wergo
Released on: 1985-01-01
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Betonte Stille I: Wolkenklang
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Betonte Stille I: Wolkenklang · Michael Vetter
Vetter: Zen Glocken
℗ 1990 wergo
Released on: 2015-03-20
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Pulsierende Zeit: Ein-Klang
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Pulsierende Zeit: Ein-Klang · Michael Vetter
Vetter: Zen Gong
℗ 1986 Wergo
Released on: 1990-06-01
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Michael Vetter: Missa Universalis - Kyrie/Gloria (1985)
Michael Vetter – Missa Universalis (Obertonmesse)
Kyrie/Gloria
Obertonmesse (1984)
für Stimme und Instrumentarium
Live-Mitschnitt einer Studioaufnahme vom 25. März 1985.
Keine Korrekturschnitte - Keine Play-Back-Techniken
© 1985 Music Factory
An interesting album, again currently out of print from Michael Vetter.
1)"Ascension"(Voice and Tambura)(0:00) 2)"Nocturne l"(Recorder)(22:30)
3)"Incantation"(Voice and Tambura)(33:18) 4)"Nocturne ll"(Recorder)(1:05:35)
">Michael Vetter "Nocturne" (1992)
MICHAEL VETTER "NOCTURNE" (1992)
An interesting album, again currently out of print from Michael Vetter.
1)"Ascension"(Voice and Tambura)(0:00) 2)"Nocturne l"(Recorder)(22:30)
3)"Incantation"(Voice and Tambura)(33:18) 4)"Nocturne ll"(Recorder)(1:05:35)
Gesänge der Nacht, Pt. I
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Gesänge der Nacht, Pt. I · Michael Vetter
Overtones in Old European Cathedrals: Thoronet
℗ 1989 Wergo
Released on: 1989-10-01
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Tambura Meditation, Pt. I
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Tambura Meditation, Pt. I · Michael Vetter
Tambura Meditation
℗ 1984 Wergo
Released on: 1985-01-01
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Wo? Hier!
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Wo? Hier! · Michael Vetter
Vetter: Zen Koto
℗ 1986 Wergo, a division of Schott Music & Media GmbH
Released on: 2011-10-21
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Liebeslied
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Liebeslied · Michael Vetter
Overtones in Old European Cathedrals: Senanque
℗ 1989 Wergo, a division of Schott Music and Media GmbH
Released on: 2011-10-21
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Nocturne I
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Nocturne I · Michael Vetter
Nocturne
℗ 1996 Amiata Records
Released on: 1993-03-01
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Tambura Meditation, Pt. II
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Tambura Meditation, Pt. II · Michael Vetter
Tambura Meditation
℗ 1984 Wergo
Released on: 1985-01-01
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Gesänge der Nacht, Pt. II
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Gesänge der Nacht, Pt. II · Michael Vetter
Overtones in Old European Cathedrals: Thoronet
℗ 1989 Wergo
Released on: 1989-10-01
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Rondo: Fünf-Klang
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Rondo: Fünf-Klang · Michael Vetter
Vetter: Zen Gong
℗ 1986 Wergo
Released on: 1990-06-01
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Entfaltung
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Entfaltung · Michael Vetter
Overtones in Old European Cathedrals: Senanque
℗ 1989 Wergo, a division of Schott Music and Media GmbH
Released on: 2011-10-21
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Jetzt... Du:
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Jetzt... Du: · Michael Vetter
Vetter: Zen Koto
℗ 1986 Wergo, a division of Schott Music & Media GmbH
Released on: 2011-10-21
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Overtones, Pt. 2 (On Higher Key-Note)
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Overtones, Pt. 2 (On Higher Key-Note) · Michael Vetter
Overtones. Voice & Tambura
℗ 1984 Wergo
Released on: 1985-01-01
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Betonte Stille II: Glockenspiel
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Betonte Stille II: Glockenspiel · Michael Vetter
Vetter: Zen Glocken
℗ 1990 wergo
Released on: 2015-03-20
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Darum?!
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Darum?! · Michael Vetter
Vetter: Zen Koto
℗ 1986 Wergo, a division of Schott Music & Media GmbH
Released on: 2011-10-21
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Nocturne II
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Nocturne II · Michael Vetter
Nocturne
℗ 1993 Amiata Arte
Released on: 1993-03-01
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Incantation
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Incantation · Michael Vetter
Nocturne
℗ 1993 Amiata Arte
Released on: 1993-03-01
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