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![]() Haywyre in 2017 | |
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Birth name | Martin Sebastian Vogt |
Born | Lafayette, Indiana, U.S. | August 8, 1992
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Years active | 2009–present |
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Website | haywyremusic |
Martin Sebastian Vogt (born August 8, 1992), better known by his stage name Haywyre, is a Grammy nominated American electronic music producer, pianist, and performer. He is known for fusing elements of classical, jazz and funk into various genres of electronic music, as well as his unique style of piano improvisation within electronic music. In 2014, Vogt released a performance video showcasing his re-interpretation of Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal" which saw viral success on YouTube.[1] Vogt has toured with artists such as Mat Zo, Gramatik, Zedd, GRiZ and Rezz, as well as playing festivals such as Coachella and Bonnaroo and headlining his own North American tours.[2]