Roli Mosimann obit

Roli Mosimann RIP

 

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We are sorry to hear of the passing of one of the great sound manipulators – Roli Mosimann. The brilliant sound recorder and producer had a CV that was a groundbreaking guide to sculpting industrial music and beyond. Originally a drummer, he was also an electronic musician as well as ultimately a producer who first came to attention with his work with Swans and then perhaps best known for his collaborations with JG Thirlwell on his Wiseblood project.

As a producer, Mosimann also worked with That Petrol Emotion, The Young Gods (a stunning sound collaboration that still cuts through to this day), The The, Celtic Frost, New Order, The Hair and Skin Trading Company, Faith No More, Skinny Puppy, Marilyn Manson, and more. He was always adding his distinctive dynamic punch to these bands and sense of space and dynamic perhaps helping to define their overall sound. His name was always a mark of quality on any release, and as JG Thirlwell posted on his Facebook page today…

‘It’s with a heavy heart that I have to announce the passing of Roli Mosimann. Roli died at 2:15am this morning in hospital in Wroclaw, Poland, from lung cancer.

Roli was my partner in my project Wiseblood. We released the album Dirtdish, the EP PTTM and the 12″ single Motorslug and played live extensively.

I was drawn to working with him after seeing his incredible drum skills in Swans. Roli was also acclaimed for producing the Swiss band Young Gods and working with JoJo Meyer and The The, among many others. He was a questing musician and a sonic sculptor. He was also a great guy, and, as his first wife Alexa said, “lover of women, wine and song..”

My heart goes out to his family and those whose lives he touched.

RIP Roli Mosimann 11.07.1955 – 09.15.2024’