Katzenohr presents United We Rise Podcast Nr. 040 by United We Stream

Katzenohr (https://soundcloud.com/katzenohr) presents United We Rise Podcast Nr. 040

🗯🗯 How Did Corona change your artist life? 🗯🗯

During the last months I have had hardly any live gigs and events with my collectives anymore. This has been tough, for in my perception, the symbiotic relationship between myself at the DJ deck and the crowd on the dancefloor is crucial for a satisfying DJ set. I need to see the people’s reaction to my music, losing it all, sweat dripping down their bodies - then I create a matching soundtrack. This got harder with social distancing and memories of former events fading, so I started looking for Inspiration at other places, mainly my favorite music genres metal and trap. This set undeniably reflects these influences.

Still I am impressed by all the projects that emerged from the electronic underground in no time during the first lockdown to fill the creative void. This also made us start our PRIZM:Berlin podcast to keep on providing a platform for non cis-male artists. In addition, I was looking for creative outlets that would not be limited by Covid as much - back to my sewing machine, guitar and writing. My self-designed top hats made some people very happy. Let’s see what will become of my crazy song lyrics.

🗯🗯 Where did you record the mix and how did you feel? 🗯🗯

I recorded it on my rather outdated yet very sonorous home stereo system. My dad gave me the amp when I was moving out, I assume it’s about my age. The mixer is a „permanent loan“ from a friend when I first started DJing in 2013.

The sound of the mix strongly reminds me of my last festival gig this year at Milde Möhre. Some seemed confused at first, but soon downtempo lovers and techno fans were dancing side by side. It was a very intense experience - all made possible thanks to a rigorous hygiene routine.

🗯🗯 What are your wishes for the time after Corona? 🗯🗯

Most societies proudly define themselves through art and cultur, Germany even more so, yet they provide so little support. Artists are being idolized and at the same time they belong to the poorest in this country. Unfortunately we’re not as good at lobbying as the car industry. For all I care, those politicians can go and listen to some engines roaring on the radio as soon as the Pandemie will be claimed „under control“, but don’t they dare visit our concerts! There is no life without art, but that’s where we are heading, and I want them to know that - and grant it the appreciation und support it deserves, once and for all.

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