Apnea

1. Overview
Apnea is the debut studio album by French electronic producer NTO (Anthony Favier), released October 8, 2021 on AllPoints (Believe). It blends melodic techno with guitar textures and features collaborations with Monolink, Tricky, Louise, and French79; the track Invisible was later remixed by Paul Kalkbrenner. ([music.apple.com](https://music.apple.com/us/album/apnea/1575184811?l=en-US&utm_source=openai))

2. Recording History
- Recording studio/location: Public credits do not specify a recording studio or engineers. The emphasis in available sources is on collaborations and production rather than studio liner notes. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NTO_%28musician%29))
- Producers/engineers: NTO is the central artist and producer, with guest vocalists across various tracks; explicit, separate engineering credits are not widely published in major outlets. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NTO_%28musician%29))
- Recording dates/sessions: Reports describe the project as a lengthy process, with DJ Mag noting “two years in production” before release. ([djmag.de](https://www.djmag.de/einzelnews/nto-debuetalbum-apnea-verschmilzt-melancholie-und-groove))
- Notable techniques/equipment: The album is described as blending melodic techno with guitar, keyboards, and vocal elements, contributing to its cinematic texture rather than a single, documented production technique. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NTO_%28musician%29))
- Release context: The album was issued on AllPoints (Believe) with later vinyl editions (2LP standard edition). ([groovespin.com](https://www.groovespin.com/album/nto-apnea-2021-62819?utm_source=openai))

3. Chart Performance & Recognition
- Charting: No widely reported chart positions or certifications are publicly documented for Apnea; its reception is primarily via press and industry coverage. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NTO_%28musician%29))
- Notable accolades: The album garnered notable attention for its guest collaborations and for the Paul Kalkbrenner remix of the single Invisible. ([djmag.de](https://www.djmag.de/einzelnews/nto-debuetalbum-apnea-verschmilzt-melancholie-und-groove))
- Notable singles/crossovers: Beyond Control (with Monolink) received attention as a cinematic lead track, and the project is frequently cited for its high-profile collaborations. ([djmag.de](https://www.djmag.de/einzelnews/nto-debuetalbum-apnea-verschmilzt-melancholie-und-groove))

4. Cultural Impact & Legacy
- Collaborations and lineage: Featuring Monolink, Tricky, Louise, and French79, Apnea helped raise NTO’s profile within melodic techno and cross-genre circles. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NTO_%28musician%29))
- Influence and reception: Critics highlighted the album’s moody, cinematic fusion and its two-year production arc; Kalkbrenner’s remix of Invisible amplified its reach. ([djmag.de](https://www.djmag.de/einzelnews/nto-debuetalbum-apnea-verschmilzt-melancholie-und-groove))
- Trivia: The title Apnea is linked to freediving champion Arthur Guerin, a thematic inspiration noted in interviews and coverage. ([djmag.de](https://www.djmag.de/einzelnews/nto-debuetalbum-apnea-verschmilzt-melancholie-und-groove))
- Legacy: The release established a stepping stone for NTO, who continued with further projects on Hungry Music and later AllPoints, signaling a broader trajectory beyond Apnea. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NTO_%28musician%29))