Caspar David Friedrich’s Wanderer above the Sea of Fog (c. 1818) remains one of the most recognized images of German Romanticism. The painting shows a lone figure standing on a rocky peak, his back to the viewer, overlooking a fog-shrouded mountain landscape. The scene does not illustrate a specific myth or narrative. Instead, it presents a silent moment of reflection, rich with symbolic and psychological meaning.

The central figure dressed in dark attire and holding a walking stick appears calm and composed, yet his placement at the edge of the precipice suggests both authority and uncertainty. With his face turned away, the figure does not guide the viewer but instead becomes a proxy, inviting us to share his perspective.

Friedrich’s technique emphasizes contrast. The rocks in the foreground are rendered with sharp clarity, anchoring the viewer’s gaze. Behind, the fog obscures the terrain, blurring forms and creating an undefined depth. This visual tension between precision and ambiguity gives the painting its enduring impact.

The Rückenfigur motif a figure viewed from behind was one of Friedrich’s key compositional tools. It opens a contemplative space, encouraging viewers to look outward and inward simultaneously. Rather than offer narrative content, the painting functions as a metaphor for introspection and the limits of perception.

Created during a period of significant philosophical and cultural change in Europe, the work reflects contemporary concerns about the individual’s relationship with nature, knowledge, and the unknown. Unlike traditional landscapes that framed nature as a backdrop, Friedrich presented it as sublime, overwhelming, and ultimately unknowable. The fog here is not just meteorological it stands for mystery and the vastness of what lies beyond human understanding.

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On this episode of MuséeCast, Loux delivers a refined and introspective set that explores rhythmic minimalism and tonal layering. Prioritizing space and subtle development, the mix draws from deep house, minimal, and experimental electronic music, offering a sustained and cohesive listening experience.

The set opens with sparse percussive patterns and gradually builds complexity without abrupt shifts. Each track is allowed to evolve naturally, contributing to a flow marked by restraint and clarity. Rather than relying on overt peaks, Loux structures the episode through gradual shifts in rhythm and texture.

Transitions are seamless yet unobtrusive. The sound palette remains consistent, emphasizing immersion over contrast. There is minimal use of vocals, which allows the rhythmic and tonal elements to remain in focus. The overall experience favors atmosphere and long-form listening over dramatic structure.

This episode aligns with Le Musée Podcast’s curatorial aim of exploring sound as an emotional and spatial medium. Loux offers a set that bridges contemplative soundscapes and club sensibility—quietly structured, thoughtfully paced, and open to interpretation.

Follow the artist:
SoundCloud: @l-o-u-x
Telegram: https://t.me/+4AMT_6cDn_E5ZTQ8

Tracklist:
1. Chiller - I'm Mady
2. Nåmi Nåmi (Trippin Jaguar Remix) – Antaares
3. Alma Perdida – Erhan Yilmaz
4. Gond Song – Mahumen
5. Aum – ₦ł₭Ʉ
6. Chameleon – Cereus
7. Something Ancient – gingembre
8. Napauken Feat. Fruiterama – Shkoon
9. Alfred's Light – Sangeet
10. Escape Into REM Sleep – Jonas Fasching
11. Asado Western – Geplantes Nichtstun & Fai Baba
12. Simple Tasks – gingembre
13. Spring and Neap – Nyvs
14. Gardens Of Wonders – Xande
15. Here is Fine (Gingembre & K.C.M. Remix) – Lou Ismaēl
16. White Smoke – apaj

MuséeCast 022 by Loux

Back to the roots within a fairy morning at the Chill im Hain/ Elfenfloor @zzdw & it was a special pleasure to play a hypnotic slow floor-closing set 🌈 even though the rain alternated with the sun it was a wonderful time. Thank you :) 🩷
Playtime: Sunday 09-11 a.m.
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Enjoy ☀️
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Track-ID's:
1	- luçid (Paris) - Sub & Conscience (Original Mix)
2	- KunterweiSS - Im Brass (Original Mix)
3	- Cedro, Nada - Tiempo (Nada Remix)
4	- Vikk - Funkelnder Strudel (Original Mix)
5	- Laurent Flaoh - Las Simples (Original Mix)
6	- Daniel Hokum - Revelation (KunterweiSS Remix)
7	- Laurent Flaoh - Danta (Original Mix)
8	- Hidaa - Le Soir (Original Mix)
9	- Victor Norman - Earlybird (Original Mix)
10	- Laurent Flaoh - Kimbo (Original Mix)
11	- Mandruvá - Boiuna (Air Horse One Remix)
12	- Oceanvs Orientalis - Neurality (Original Mix)
13	- Ka-lu - Saver (Original Mix)
14	- Yassen - Moon Camp (Original Mix)
15	- Wassim Younes - Distant Dreams (Original Mix)
16	- Max TenRom - Maghreb Sand (Original Mix)
17	- luçid (Paris) - Sagrat (Original Mix)
18	- Yor Kultura - Today (Yor Kultura 4AM Edit)
19	- Cotu - Ushkarusa (Original Mix)
20	- Daniel Hokum - Push (Nada Remix)
21	- Null - Caterpillar (Original Mix)
22	- Ben Marek - Enlight (Original Mix)
23	- AmuAmu - La Fuerza Esta en La Calma (Original Mix)
24	- Ben Marek - Strange Days (Original Mix)
25	- Temple Tears - One Rule In The Jungle (KunterweiSS Remix)
26	- Timboletti - About Frogs and Birds (Original Mix)
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zijn

zijn @ Wurzelfestival ☯︎ Chill im Hain *closing | 08.06.25

Auf seiner intergalaktischen Reise hat Findus ganz schön viele Leckerbassen gefressen und rollt sich jetzt zufrieden im Meowndkrater ein. 
Er dankt für all die musikalischen Streicheleinheiten, die magische (Märchen-)Zeit in der Jurtengalaxie und die Einladung von @beyondcollectiveberlin & das besondere b2b mit @ragtala
Auch vielen Dank an @love-foundation für das tolle AMORE VERSUM <3

b2b ragtala @Skalarfestival 2025 - Katzonauten jagen durchs Amore Versum

I’m reposting my recent Templecast episode here, since all of the “Temple of The Down” mixes are gone atm.

EDIT: Temple of the Down is back 🙌
I'll keep this one, here is the original: https://soundcloud.com/user-923400698/tlas-113-loux

[REPOST] Templecast ★ Loux ★

It felt very special to play on an artwork I helped build, deep in the South African desert. The sculpture—a pregnant woman lying on her back— represented a symbol of peace and unity. A place of rebirth. A space for transformation and release.

I wanted to play a downtempo set that honored that feeling. It is a compilation of some of the tracks that touched me the most since discovering downtempo in 2020 (including one of the very first downtempo track I ever danced to).

Thank you 𝟾𝚝𝚑 𝙳𝚊𝚢 𝙾𝚏 𝙲𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 for having me
Thank you to the amazing producers for creating such masterpieces 🧡

Tracklist:
- ID - ID
- Jolasol - Love is Wise
- Harmon - Stones
- Dan Bay - Timetravel (Augenstein Remix)
- Alaix Pulse - Existence (apaj Remix)
- Katabtu - Twisted Mind (Antaares Remix)
- Elias Goldmund - Breaking Shadows
- Manucho - Born
- Christian Hülshoff - Twisted
- Landhouse - Zeppadella Reborn
- Deep Ändi - Volan
- Woala - Lunar Eclipse
- Saraabb - Rooh
- Friends of Hannes - Lumina
- Nada, Carlos Pulsar - Cane (Nährwerk Remix)
- Acado - I Walk (Überhaupt & Außerdem Remix)
- Emok, Gaudium, Phaxe, Martin Vice - Ost (Herrhausen & Treindl Remix)
- Pulli & Chomba - Vorstellungskraft
- Leomar - Lunar Landings
- Judith van Waterkant, Mere (DE) - PoP
- Kapchiz - Acid Queen (Theo Gramal Remix)
- Laurent Flaoh - Zebra Lov (Christopher Schwarzwalder Remix)
- Robosonic - Kabale & Liebe (O/Y Revision)
- Dan Bay - In Love With Julie
- Beyhude - Alabora (Foxall Pale Blue Remix)

Tarantella @ AfrikaBurn 2025 (8th Day of Creation)

Welcome to another dip into the fountain of youth, this time guided by @mariaundjoseph

Maria & Joseph are a DJ/producer duo from Frankfurt who have been exploring music and life together since 2019. Their sound moves fluidly between deep, slow soundscapes and driving midtempo grooves, often blending heavily pitched-down elements with slow, bass-driven rhythms.

In this mix, they invite you on a journey from dreamy melodies to pulsating beats — a sonic ride through their unique musical world. Buckle up and enjoy the flow.

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"Jungbrunnen" (fountain of youth) is our platform to feature the next generation of exciting artists from the neighborhood and beyond.

Der Jungbrunnen ⛲️ Maria & Joseph

Im Hain von Nemoris
singen die Wurzeln von Anbeginn.
Wer dort verweilt,
findet Quelle und Erinnerung,
und trägt das Licht des Ursprungs heim.
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Cover artwork: @AusLiebe

𝙻𝚒𝚎𝚋𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜𝚔𝚊𝚜𝚜𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚎 #67 | Nemoris

Thank you so much for the invitation.
Much love to Ronja,Katja, my dear Esthie
and all of you unstoppable dancers.❤️🙏

Sascha Metzger @ Sunday Night Birthday Closing

Dissonant Echoes

Gentle Storm

Progressive tech house with a melodic, atmospheric edge.
Deep grooves, evolving synths, and subtle textures that build slowly and flow effortlessly. Designed for late nights, afterhours listening, and immersive moments where rhythm and emotion move together.

Low Tide Groove

Der aus Zürich stammende @AusLiebe war schon als Kind von der Musik fasziniert. Mit übergrossen Kopfhörern lauschte er gespannt den Vinylplatten seiner Eltern und beschallte mit seinem Fisher-Price Recorder die Nachbarschaft. Die Jahre vergingen, aber die Leidenschaft für Musik blieb.

Anfangs von der Geschwindigkeit und Melancholie des Deep House berauscht, fand er auf seinen Reisen die Liebe zur Entschleunigung und zu den hypnotisch treibenden Bässen Asiens, Afrikas und Lateinamerikas.

Seine Geschichten, in welchen er hypnothische Rhythmen und sphärische Klänge zu einer tanzbaren, liebevoll verträumten Symphonie vereint, sind mal düster, mal euphorisch, mal schnell, mal langsam, aber immer aus Liebe erzählt.

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@AusLiebe, who comes from Zurich, was already fascinated by music as a child. With oversized headphones, he listened intently to his parents' vinyl records and pumped up the neighbourhood with his Fisher-Price recorder. The years passed, but the passion for music remained.

Initially ecstatic with the speed and melancholy of deep house, he found a love for deceleration and the hypnotically driving basses of Asia, Africa and Latin America during his travels.

His stories, in which he combines hypnotic rhythms and spherical sounds into a danceable, lovingly dreamy symphony, are sometimes dark, sometimes euphoric, sometimes fast, sometimes slow, but always told out of love.



Past
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28.12.24 - Durchgangskonzept by RAVE❤ - Provitreff - Zurich
20.04.24 - Blazerstuhl des Lebens by RAVE❤ - Provitreff - Zurich
26.08.23 - Fernbedienung, Nebel by RAVE❤ - Provitreff - Zurich
15.04.23 - ReRave by RAVE❤ - Damm - Zurich
04.02.23 - Rabbit Rave - secret location
01.10.22 - Lush.play - Zürich
16.09.22 - Rave by RAVE❤ - Sender - Zürich
03.09.22 - Tschapatalparave - St.Moritz
27.08.22 - Privaterave - Zürich
30.11.2019 - Aus Liebe im Wald - Zürich
08.06.2019 - Hönggerrave - Zürich