GS1 : Andre Lodemann Podcast + Interview

Groovement Soul

Here at Groovement Soul HQ we are delighted to have the talented Andre Lodemann laying down an exclusive guest mix to kick off our new podcast show. On Saturday 23rd of April Groovement Soul will be back in the basement of the Twisted Pepper & will be joined by a very special guest and one of the most exciting DJ's/Producers on the House scene at the moment - Mr Andre Lodemann (Best Works - Berlin). Andre's work really caught our attention in 2010 with his absolute classic remix of Omar's - Lay it Down and we've been paying close attention ever since! With his unmistakable trademark Deep Electronic Groove's, it's right up Groovement Souls street and we can not wait for him to bring it to the basement of the Twisted Pepper on April 23rd. Exclusive GS Interview with AndreQuestions by Colin Leopold and Keith DaltonQ: You've lived in Berlin for x amount of years, working and having fun. If I had 24 hours in the city, how would you recommend I spend it?A: A lot of people who come to Berlin are here to party. Of course Berlin boasts great clubs such as Weekend, Watergate, Berghain, etc. but Berlin also has other great sites to see. I love the canals and parks in Berlin. You can take a boat through the whole city and you can play soccer in the beautiful parks here. I also like to check second hand records stores and look for things that inspire me. For the evenings programming there are great bars and restaurants to visit in different areas in the city such as Friedrichshain, were I live. Q: With people less willing to pay for music and a lot more people making it, do you think it's harder to make a living from it? What's the worst job you've had to do to support your music career? A: For me things have been different. I have been djing over 20 years now and always had a regular job as a socialworker taking care of juveniles. It was a fullfilling job that I loved. But due to my passion for music I decided to quit the job 2 years ago to concentrate myself 100% on music production and dejaying. And since I quit I have been very lucky to be able to live from my music. I feel gratefull to have this possibility. Q: What's your favourite city or club to have played in recently and why?A: I actually had a great gig in Essen, Germany a few weeks ago. I played over 5 hours and the crowd was to my surprise very open to deep music and the trip I took them on. Clubwise I also really enjoyed Prater Sauna in Vienna and Bob Beaman in Munich. I look forward to playing Trouw in Amsterdam soon as I heard great things about it. Q: A lot of countries and scenes have put their own spin on house music in the last few years, what do you think makes it such a rich source of inspiration for DJs and producers?A: House music is open to all kinds of influences. It is a universal language that everyone can speak in their own dialect. Q: Do all the records you play when you are djing have to have an element of soul in them.A: Of course. Q: What type of house music do you think we will be listening to in 2020?A: I can’t really tell you what is going to happen . At least my vision and hope would be that house music receives more muscial richness leaving the tool-approach behind. Q: Who would you love to collaborate with from any scene or genre?A: I would love to work with Mark Hollis of Talk Talk. And also Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays. Q: Are you quite an ambitious person - what's your main goal or goals for 2011?A: I am ambitious but honestly my goal for 2011 is to reduce my work and enjoy daily life more. Q: Have you been to Dublin before? What are you expecting from Groovement Soul on the night? Any treats in store etc?A: From dj friends I hear that Dublin and Ireland love House-Music. I expect a cool crowd. As to treats I just finished a few remixes and new tracks (Freerange, Room with A View) that I intend to play in my set. Q: Who's going to be big in 2011 apart from you obviously?A: Steffi. Tracklist01. Flowers and Sea Creatures - A.M. (Ewan Pearson Re-Edit) - Buzzin Fly02. Downtown Party Network - We Are Cats (MarioBasanov and Vidis Redo) - Loudeast Records03. Studnitzky - Hauke (Atjazz Base Elements Mix) - Best Works Records04. Vakula - Ring of Night (Andre Lodemann Remix) - Best Works Records05. Kruse & Nuernberg ft. NathalieClaude - More And More - Kolour06. Vincenzo - The Clearing - Dessous07. Prommer and Barck - Everything (Prommer + Barck Remix) - Derwin08. Creative Swing Alliance - Now (Loving You) - MCDE09. Norman Nodge - The Happenstance - Ostgut10. 6th Borough Project - Changin' - Delusions of Grandeur11. Bassfort - The Street Is My World (Piano Mix) - Freerange