Florian Magnus Maier
Florian Magnus Maier (Morean) | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 1973 (age 52–53) |
| Origin | Germany Netherlands |
| Genres | Contemporary classical music, chamber music, flamenco, technical death metal, progressive metal, black metal |
| Occupations | Composer, Guitarist |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Website | http://www.florianmagnusmaier.com/ |
Florian Magnus Maier (born 1973), known professionally as Morean, is a German classical composer, guitarist, producer, and vocalist of the bands Alkaloid, Dark Fortress, and Noneuclid. His primary occupation being a composer and guitar player within both the contemporary classical and heavy metal communities. Maier is also a vocalist and guitarist for progressive metal outfits Alkaloid and Noneuclid. Being a classical composer, Maier has also collaborated with Devin Townsend and Paradise Lost on orchestrations.
In 2014, the Dutch Public Broadcasting channel released a documentary about the life and work of Maier, highlighting his most famous classical piece, Schattenspiel.
After the departure of Erick Rutan from Morbid Angel, Maier auditioned for the lead guitarist role, and was one of the 3 runners-up to take the position, eventually delegated to Destructhor of Zyklon.