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E.S. Posthumus
Origin Los Angeles, California, USA
Genres Orchestral
Electronic
Years active 2000 – 2010
Labels Wigshop Records
Past members Franz Vonlichten
Helmut Vonlichten

E.S. Posthumus was a music group made up of two brothers, Franz and Helmut Vonlichten. They were known for creating powerful, epic music. This music was often used in movie trailers and films. Their unique sound blended grand orchestral music with modern electronic elements.

About the Group

The group E.S. Posthumus started in the year 2000. It was formed by two brothers, Franz and Helmut Vonlichten. They were from Los Angeles, California, in the United States. They wanted to create music that was both ancient and modern.

Their Unique Sound

E.S. Posthumus created a very special kind of music. It mixed grand orchestral sounds with modern electronic beats. They often used ideas from ancient times, like those from the Greek thinker Pythagoras. This helped them combine very different sounds to make beautiful music. Their songs often felt dramatic and inspiring.

Where You Might Have Heard Their Music

You might have heard E.S. Posthumus's music without even knowing it! Their songs were very popular for movie trailers. They helped make trailers for big films feel exciting and epic. Their music was also used in TV shows and commercials.

The End of the Group

Sadly, Franz Vonlichten passed away in 2010. After his death, the group E.S. Posthumus stopped making music. Helmut Vonlichten released one last song called "Christmas Eve" in November 2010. This marked the end of the group's journey.

What Happened Next?

In November 2011, Helmut Vonlichten started a new music group. This new band is called Les Friction. He continues to create music with a similar epic and electronic style.

See also

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