Growing up in what I would call the computer era of our century, I first got influenced by the Disco sound of the late 70s. I first started mixing my parents« oldschool compilations and recorded mixtapes for friends and myself. In 85' I cought up with the New Wave and Synth- Pop sound. I got into everything from "Depeche Mode" to "Sigue Sigue Sputnic"; my folks' old skool Ep's.
Some time later followed up by groups such as Hijack, Silver Bullit, Son of Noise or Gun Shot it was hip... Read more
Growing up in what I would call the computer era of our century, I first got influenced by the Disco sound of the late 70s. I first started mixing my parents« oldschool compilations and recorded mixtapes for friends and myself. In 85' I cought up with the New Wave and Synth- Pop sound. I got into everything from "Depeche Mode" to "Sigue Sigue Sputnic"; my folks' old skool Ep's.
Some time later followed up by groups such as Hijack, Silver Bullit, Son of Noise or Gun Shot it was hip hop and rap which accompained me on my musical exploration. While playing all kinds of clasic instruments I learned to play drums which lead to a logical progression to a faster and harder sound for listening.
In 1993 my first 1210's and Vivanco mixer found its way into my bedroom. Vinyls would fly over them until the first D&B club called "Underground" (Powerhouse, Hamburg) would open its doors.
In 1998, the D&B scene in Hamburg took it to another level. The family kept growing. Music continued playing a central role within my life, something I know I will always relate to.
I felt something when I made my first tape back at my parents«, then in my bedroom, then playing some styles out in a club. Dropping tracks and mixing is a survival issue for me, I need to FORM my emotions and shape my ideas. It«s a healthy way to express myself without saying much words.
Music is not just a bunch of frequence waveforms, in certain moments it may reflect everything you«ve ever felt, it may touch you so deep that it«s hard to describe. Music is the evidence for the human soul. Let«s take it from there.
In 2000 I was so convinced by my sound that I had to try out setting up my own label. I started Syncopix as a platform for the music coming out of my room. This pseudonym still stands for the production, the studio, and for my musical expression. The intension is to keep myself more in the background while the music does the talking. The more official instalement is mtc Yaw«s and my Drum & Bass label Formrecording. Launched in 1999 it«s our shared platform to set up a new standard in the german Drum & Bass network. We work hard and we have fun doing it - because we«re future thinking people, Bo!
Keeping it coming, I got in touch with the Hospital label in London and they«d put out a tune called "Swollen" on their compilation serie "Plastic Surgery 04 #2". Followed up by a 12" on their M.A.S.H. imprint "Soul secure/ Paris". We now work closely together for spreading the smoother side of drum and bass within germany.
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