WHAT (WHO) IS SYNTHONIE
SYNTHONIE is a futuristic music project where technology meets human imagination.
We perform live at gaming, sci-fi and comic conventions, tech fairs, and clubs.
Created by award-winning musician Chris from SYNTHONIE, who was officially endorsed by Arts Council England as a Global Talent in June 2025.
Our project combines:
- A glowing instrument of extraterrestrial design
- Interactive VR experiences and sound explorations
- Research and development in music technology
- A bold artistic vision shaped by 40+ years of experience in computer engineering
Imagine John Carmack meets Hans Zimmer – that’s SYNTHONIE.
Here’s a short introduction to our work:
What sets us apart is the fusion of cutting-edge technology and dynamic live performance. Our custom-built instrument, the Musitar, can simulate a wide range of sounds and has been part of our show since 2020.
Adding to the experience is our fictional character Syndarella, who appears in projected visuals and brings an extra layer of sci-fi energy and emotion to the stage.
And we've already been compared to Hans Zimmer:
The founder of SYNTHONIE
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Chris
from SYNTHONIE
(Christian Freund)
Musician, Musitar Player, Composer, Technician, Game Dev, Coder, VR Tutor
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Influenced by Ghost in the Shell, Blade Runner 2049, Cyberpunk 2077, Death Stranding, Warhammer 40K, and The Expanse, our work is a tribute to the stories that shaped our imagination. We channel the mystery, emotion, and raw wonder of these worlds into our compositions – aiming to evoke the same haunting beauty and sense of epic scale.
Chris is also a recognised virtual reality expert, offering immersive VR workshops for schools, universities, businesses, and cultural organisations. With deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience, he is passionate about making VR accessible and inspiring – whether for beginners exploring the basics or professionals aiming to expand their skills. His workshops are tailored to showcase the true potential of Virtual Reality – not just as a tool, but as a medium for innovation, education, and emotional connection.
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Chris´s Bio
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Christian Freund is an internationally awarded Global Talent in Music – officially endorsed by Arts Council England.
He started his professional career in Bonn (Germany) and is now based in Birmingham (UK), working across the fields of science fiction, gaming, and technology-driven music.
As the founder and creative force behind SYNTHONIE, he blends sci-fi themes, gaming culture, and advanced technologies such as custom-built systems and virtual reality into immersive sound and live experiences.
He is the inventor of the Musitar, a multifunctional MIDI instrument, and the creator of the persona Syndarella, featured in both his performances and international VR music workshops. He has also contributed to the development of several innovative music technologies.
In education, he works internationally with schools, universities, and companies – training both students and professors in cutting-edge music technology. He brings over 40 years of experience as an IT engineer, developer, and former CEO – a foundation that deeply informs his artistic approach.
He has been recommended by The Music Producers Guild, Music Crowns, Microsoft, the German Aerospace Center (DLR), the Deutsche Telekom Foundation, and Native Instruments, among others.
His work has been featured in international magazines, radio broadcasts, and television documentaries.
Critics have compared his sound to Hans Zimmer, Jeremy Soule, and Jerry Goldsmith, while his technological vision is likened to John Carmack or Bill Gates.
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Virtual Reality
SYNTHONIE is more than just a science fiction and gaming music project!
SYNTHONIE stands for the future, for technology in harmony with humanity.
VR Music Workshops
SYNTHONIE also teaches people around the world how to make music with VR headsets. And we are currently active for youth centres, schools and universities.
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Our Achievements
SYNTHONIE’s journey brings together concerts, VR music workshops, international shows, and award-winning performances. Highlights include first gigs abroad, the move to the UK under the Global Talent Visa, live premieres of the Syndarella persona, and collaborations with renowned organisations. Each milestone reflects our mission to fuse music, technology and science fiction into real experiences.
2026
• 22 February 2026 - Spoiler Digbeth, Birmingham (Opener)
• 14 February 2026 - Anime & Gaming Con Birmingham, Edgbaston Stadium
• 01 February 2026 - Anime & Gaming Con Liverpool, Aintree Racecourse (Headliner)
• 25 January 2026 - Spoiler Digbeth, Birmingham (Start of the 2026 Phase 1 UK Tour)
2025
• 30 November 2025 - Spoiler Digbeth, Birmingham (Headliner)
• 15 November 2025 - Liverpool Comic Con, ACC Liverpool (Headliner)
• 04 November 2025 - Hogshead, Wolverhampton (Headliner)
- 25 October 2025 - XP Tavern, London
• 25 October 2025 - MCM London, ExceL London
• 12 July 2025 – Mers Esports, ACC Liverpool (Headliner)
• 01 July 2025 – Relocation to the UK
• 24 June 2025 – Awarded UK Global Talent Visa (Tier 1) in Music & Technology
• 10 June 2025 – Endorsed by Arts Council England
• VR Music Workshops at Caritas Germany (2023-2025)
2024
• Release of our first computer game I Am Different (Episode 1)
• VR Music Workshops at Deutsche Telekom (2021–2024)
• VR Music Workshops at UNESCO School (2021–2024)
2022
• 24 September 2022 – EGX London (Headliner)
• 15 August 2022 – Awarded Best Music Talent
• 14 August 2022 - Anime Gaming Con London (Opener)
• 28 May 2022 – MCM London
2021
• 25 September 2021 – Necronomicon Florida (Headliner)
• 04 April 2021 – EasterCon Birmingham (Headliner)
• 13 March 2021 – MarsCon Indianapolis USA (Headliner)
2020
• 17 October 2020 – Frankfurt Book Fair (Closing Act)
• 03 October 2020 – Futuricon Rijeka, Croatia (Headliner)
• 26 September 2020 – Zurich Gameshow (Opener)
• 29 August 2020 – Gamescom Cologne (Headliner)
• 01 August 2020 – 78th World Sci-Fi Convention, New Zealand (Headliner)
• 02 May 2020 – German Comic Con Dortmund, featured in Top 5 on Twitch
2019
• 23 November 2019 – Breakthrough at Hamburg E-Sport Con Gamevention
• 06 September 2019 – Live debut of our AI Syndarella
2015
• Creation of the MUSITAR
• Foundation of SYNTHONIE
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