Christian Fennesz (born 25 December 1962) is an Austrian guitarist and composer active in electronic music, often credited on recordings simply as Fennesz.
His work utilizes guitar and notebook computers to make layered compositions that blend melody and treated samples with techno-influenced production.
He lives and works in Vienna, Austria.
Fennesz first received widespread recognition for his 2001 album Endless Summer, released on Mego Records.
He has collaborated with a number of artists, including Ryuichi Sakamoto, Jim O'Rourke, Ulver, David Sylvian, and King Midas Sound.