Sven Väth - IMS 2013 - Keynote Interview with Ben Turner
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- čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
- Techno legend Sven Väth needs little introduction to the people of Ibiza and the world of electronic music. His Cocoon parties at Amnesia are the stuff of legends, a night which helped develop the underground scene and sound of Ibiza into the incredibly strong position it is in today. In a warm and heartfelt interview with IMS partner Ben Turner, Väth opens up in ways many of not heard before
Key topics from Sven Väth:
-Life on Ibiza in 1980, sleeping on a sun chair in the forest, dancing with Duran Duran and Grace Jones to Spanish artists Alfredo and Pippi.
-How the British invasion of Ibiza by superclub brands inspired him to provide something more honest for his beloved Spanish island. "I felt so sorry and felt I had to change something."
-On life on the dancefloor: "I'm coming from the dancefloor. I'm still a hardcore raver - if the music is good!"
-On VIP Ibiza: "When we started, our VIP at Amnesia was always empty! I don't like to see the VIP's who have with their own opinions about the DJs, and asking for the DJs to be changed. Ibiza was never about the VIPs. I love the hippy feeling and free spirit of Ibiza."
-On the after-hours: "Cocoon invented the after-hours culture - we were doing illegal parties in the countryside. We risked getting in trouble with the police and we didn't care. I am a hippy in a way."
-On Ibiza 2013: "Who will pay all these entrance fees? Maybe people go for the free tickets which is understandable. Our crowd is from all over Europe - and we have to take care of them. With all these different nights, you can find techno three or four times in a night now. We will see who will survive."
-On being called Papa Sven and being the father figure of the techno movement: "Today it puts a lot of pressure on my shoulders because I feel I am very responsible for the scene, and for the younger generation." - Hudba
Papa Sven is one of those people that is just good to the core.
my absolute hero. I idolise Sven, look up to him for inspiration in the hope that one day I can be as consistently talented as he is.
Cocoon Opening this year was so intense and I was lucky enough to meet and speak briefly with Sven; I was in awe, there were no words to express how I felt.
what a guy.
True words of a legend!
Great interview
Cool to see this interview now because last week I threw out my midi controller out and bought a pair of 1210's on ebay.
such a nice listen as always through different aspects of life..
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LEGEND
Havent related to someone so much in a VERY long time! :)
The real legend. The real crazy man. The real Papa Sven!
It had collaborations with Erick Morillo, Felix da Housecat, DJ Hell, Green Velvet, Jacques du Cont, Timo Maas and Deep Dish.
8 years later, still no album by Mr. Väth.
February 2022! CATHARSIS
wow The parents had a club and suggested he DJ'ed. Love it
pro tip : you can watch series on KaldroStream. I've been using them for watching all kinds of movies these days.
@Seth Jacob Definitely, I've been watching on kaldroStream for years myself :)
@Seth Jacob Definitely, I have been using KaldroStream for years myself :D
the Salt in the Suppe
i wonder when the time will come for Sven to move on and leave Ibiza, its not his Ibiza anymore and i hope he will be able to bring everything to another direction, to make another transition...
gudde laune pappa!
und vielen dank für den fisch.
i kinda agree
Cocoon this year was amazing, Never been offered so many drugs in one night !
is Sven planning to open something in London? :)
Dr.Motte,,,WESTBAM!!
30h straight is cool. Jonathan Peters used to do 36 to 38 regularly
Anyone know what kind of shoes are Sven's ?
Probably Rick Owens
Interesting interview, pitty however that mister Turner didn't move on to talking more about the next level of (house/techno) music and everything around it: namely the current trends and the changing values and norms (where Sven obviously wanted to talk about more). Instead mr Turner asked (not all, happily) some superficial questions as where the afterhours where and what crazy things Sven did.
wat wat :)
42:09 so right!! they dont even play 2 hours..maybe 1 ..!!!
hehe new club? we gonna see :)
damn, what he had to do in a past life to get a such present one)))
23:00 i cannot hear sven's joke. can somebody tell me what he says?
Thanks
What a nice guy eh?! arrogant dinosaur
in 87.. it`s all about drugs ;)
Sven not being high?! :D btw my cat has name after Him
7.7
The Sync Button is a joke!
Dear Herr Väth, we are looking for a flatmate. Its a big spacious house in Stratford with garden, cat and storage room. Feel free to contact me if you need accommodation. Rent is £ 265 without bills.
wat
USA Rave culture is nowhere near as good as Europe. Agreed.