Vinyl - the black fever

“The Black Fever” – that’s what vinyl enthusiasts call their insatiable collecting passion. The warm sound quality, the crackle of the needle on the record, and the large cover artwork make vinyl a special experience.

Many enjoy the conscious act of listening and the nostalgia that comes with it. While streaming is convenient, vinyl offers a tangible connection to music. Collectors hunt for rare pressings and limited editions – often increasing in value. Once infected, there’s hardly a cure: The Black Fever stays!

Miss Delia Derbyshire - Dr. Who Composer

The first commercial composition of electronic music came from a woman!!! Delia Derbyshire was way ahead of her time. So far ahead that even Robo's from Kraftwerk would have to bow down before her.

Before computers had any relevance in music, she was already where we are today with Ableton. Loop-based music is as popular globally today as sheet music was 100 years ago. Delia Derbyshire was already doing this in the early 60s. The music for the TV series Dr. WHO (BBC) is still the best known. It was not until 1982, twenty years later, that the work was reworked using the technology of the time with the first samplers and (usable) polyphonic synthesizers. The vocoder, i.e. voices, were also added (see 3rd YT video).

Giorgio Moroder feat. Kylie Minogue

In 2015, Giorgio Moroder released the song “Right Here, Right Now” together with Kylie Minogue, which appeared on his album Déjà Vu. This track combined Moroder's characteristic disco sound with Minogue's unmistakable voice and reached number one in the US Dance Club Songs charts.

At 84 years old today, the old hand has shown that music has no age. In recent years, Moroder has remained active in the music scene. In 2021, he worked with Duran Duran on two tracks for their album Future Past. In January 2025, he co-produced The Weeknd's album Hurry Up Tomorrow and co-wrote the songs “Big Sleep” and “Without a Warning”. Although no tour dates are currently planned for Moroder, he remains an influential player in the music industry.

Arvo Pärt - Adams Passion

Arvo Pärt: One of the greats of our time! As is so often the case, great artists are misunderstood during their lifetime and enjoy an inconspicuous existence. Not so Arvo Pärt!

His home is classical music, but interestingly enough he establishes a connection to the electronic ambient music of our time, because ambient as a genre is actually also taken from classical music. Of course, the expressiveness is much greater and more intense with an orchestra, but the reduction to the essentials actually establishes a connection to ambient. Pärt's music lives from the pauses between the notes and therefore begins to breathe, vibrate and thus establishes a connection to the higher self. Contemplation or spiritual messages are always present in his music, putting the soul into rest mode. On September 11, 2015, Arvo Pärt turned 80 years old (today 2025: 89 Years!!!). In this context, Robert Wilson has come up with one of the most exciting stage events of 2015, bringing together the musical works "Adam's Lament", "Miserere", and "Tabula Rasa". Robert Wilson is a master of light, and so he performed "Adam's Passion" in an old former Soviet submarine factory in its world premiere May 15 in Talin. With actors and extras, over 100 people performed including Grammy Award winner and conductor Tönu Kaljuste. Be sure to listen and watch!

Remix: good or bad?

Music remixes – a curse or a blessing? They can breathe new life into a song, introduce it to a different audience, or simply add a fresh twist to familiar melodies.

A great remix preserves the essence of the original while reinterpreting it creatively. Some remixes even surpass the original! Critics argue that bad remixes can dilute a song’s mood. In the end, it’s a matter of taste: A remix can be an exciting evolution – or a failed experiment.