Dear Listener, 
finally my Fusion set 2023 is here.
This Festival is very dear to my heart. I have been playing there since almost 20 years and it’s a space where I feel a special artistic freedom.
The political background of the festival reflects back into my set and inspires me over and over to new musical journeys.
This set flies from 85-170 BPM and across genres and messages.
My gratitude goes out to Fusion festival, to the amazing crowd, to all artists who provide me with inspiration and music.

Praying for peace,
love,
Acid




setlist:

Humee Hum - The Other Is You (AP edit) - Mirabai Ceiba 
Puit D'amour - Bronski Beat
Good Morning - Bonaparte & Acid Pauli
Kawano Hotorino Kinoshitade 1998 - Susumu Yokota
La Mirada (Umoja Remix) - Nicola Cruz
Optic_Mystic_(feat_Rokaya) - Intiche
Disco Ball - Ana Da Silva
Let 'Em In - Wings
Blink Twice (Original Mix) - Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Emile Mosseri
Mbëguel feat. Abass Ndiaye (Infrared Remix) - NAPALMA
Mbëguel feat. Abass Ndiaye - NAPALMA
Wrong For It ft. Nubya Garcia - Obongjayar
Electricity - Ibibio Sound Machine
Tunnel Vision - Console
Sol y Tormenta Feat. La Mafiandina - El Búho
On The Road - Kermesse
Double Double Shake Shake (Original Mix) - Iorie, Lui Mafuta
Egbert (Acid Pauli RMX) - Amount
Last Generation - Astrud & Tina
Die Wüste lebt - Peter Schilling
Svenja & Rebecca - Rocko Schamoni
Rave On - Blumentopf
PoP - Judith Van Waterkant, Mere
Milkyways of Skin - Flave, Ouhana & KataHaifisch
America! (Batongo Ditongo Edit) - Bill Callahan
Knockin' On Heaven's Door 2 - Emmanuelle, Pablo Suzuki スズキ
What’s one trillion to the tenth power? - Siri
Marvin (acapella 2023) - Marvin Gaye
Because Of You ft. Isaac Delusion - Yuksek
Strobe (The Revenge Remix) - DJ Aakmael
Last Night - Viken Arman
Ich Tanz So Gern - Dan Bay, Valentin & Le Rubrique
Don't Stop - Gorge
Loverboy (Acid Pauli Re-touch) - Steve Bug
Zamtaria (AP edit) - Bedford Falls
Tutto Bene - Niv Ast feat. Ruty Klein
Saloon - Matrefakt
Get your Fking Laws off my Body (Acapella) - Planningtorock
Level Up - Truncate, DJ Haus
Set The Roof feat. Tayla Parx - Hudson Mohawke, Tayla Parx, Nikki Nair
Freeride - Zouj x Sahareya
Lady-O-Lady (Mika Dutsch, Baster & AP edit) - Trio
Feel My Love - DASCO
Fast Land (Marie Davidson Remix) - Moderat
Time Becomes - Orbital
Vervain (AP’s Silence Dub) - AFAR
Forbidden Feelingz - Nia Archives
Good Bye Monkey Island (Kermesse Remix) - JPattersson; Kermesse

Papalapap

Happy new year everybody! I'm starting this new Messy Mix season with a musical journey provided by one of my favourite artists: Mr. Martin Kohlstedt. His set is such a fitting, meditative start for the beginning of the year that I just had to immediately share it with you, once you all recovered from your NYE party hangovers. 

This mix is fittingly titled “In The Beginning” and it perfectly suits the current mood and that special storytelling approach of Martin’s music I’ve always loved. I can’t put into words how honoured I am about him taking part in this project. But, obviously, he found the right words and here’s what he said about his selection:

“This music mix blends soundscapes, film scores, and ambient pieces, capturing the essence of a world beginning to form as the new year unfolds. It mostly features tracks I created, with a few guest contributions, and incorporates cinematic compositions that add a narrative depth. The mix spans an hour of deep, dark winter vibes, evoking the quiet intensity of early winter and the sense of a story unfolding. This passage of time feels almost suspended, as if everything has frozen in place, amplifying the stillness and quiet tension of the moment. Gradually, however, things begin to stir, and a slow but inevitable momentum starts to build, as the world begins to thaw and move once again.”

There’s nothing to add here, really. Thank you @martinkohlstedt for your work on this one, your music and also the important environmental work you do besides it. Martin is back on tour this spring and these shows are always amazing, unique experiences so make sure to get a ticket for them. He’s also very entertaining and such a sweet guy on and off stage. May this mix give you the needed energy to start 2025 in the best possible way.

Download

Messy Mix 21 | In The Beginning (by Martin Kohlstedt)

Geju - Cuckoos Nest Sunrise, Reactor, Panama 2025

Here is my liveset from friday evening, bachstelzen, fusion festival 2015.

Thank you for this perfect time ♥

Rampue Live at Bachstelzen (Fusion 2015)

Drift into a state of serene contemplation with this atmospheric chill ambient track. Featuring expansive, warm synth pads and subtle, evolving textures, it crafts a peaceful soundscape ideal for deep focus, relaxation, or quiet introspection. Let the gentle drones and distant echoes wash over you, creating a perfect backdrop for unwinding.

Astral

“Equinox” feels like a natural successor to my first album, which gathered 15 years of writing and recording into an 18-track release, “Liminal,” officially released on January 1, 2025. This EP shows a more mature side of me—music rooted in my mental-health struggles and the self-damaging choices that hurt me physically and emotionally, and placed strain on the people who stood by me with patience and kindness. These songs are about healing and making amends, and I hope they offer comfort to anyone who needs a reminder to be gentle with themselves.
The idea of an equinox—day and night in balance—guides this project. I want it to feel like the warm blanket you reach for as the leaves fall and winter approaches: something that helps you stay kind to yourself, so you have the strength to love others.

For those of you who are able to support my upcoming music efforts, please do so, every little bit helps: www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/KLJ9JTXLNNKT4

Parting Tide

from my album h e a r t w a a a v e

An experimental vaporwave release that drifts through chill, blissful soundscapes and introspective moods. Delay-drenched vocals and emotional synth leads guide a lucid, dreamlike experience... psychedelic not in form, but in feeling.


life will f o r g i i i v e you

With kisses colours and textures, here is Sunday morning's recording from the Salon.

Lemonella @ Frühlingserwachen

Mezcal Amores was so much more than just a gig for @caleesi and me. It was a really special experience that took place in beautiful Oaxaca, Mexico in the ruins of an old building, amongst candles and flower blossoms and amazing people who really understood our music. We couldn’t have asked for a better atmosphere and are so lucky to have been able to play our sound in such a perfect environment. Thank you so much to Deborah, Marie-Lison, Marty, Carla, Mira and Santiago for everything. We’re so grateful to have been part of this unique experience! 
Much love, C & S

@caleesi

Photo credit: Tasya Menaker

Caleesi & Kreis @ Mezcal Amores | Oaxaca, Mexico | March 2019

The breathtaking sunrise set by Acid Pauli took a place in country Georgia at the music festival “4GB” in May, 2017. Enjoy!

Acid Pauli 4GB

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Get our music on Beatport:
www.beatport.com/artist/christoph…arzwalder/171338
www.beatport.com/artist/mira-berlin/385397
schwarzwalder.bandcamp.com/album/ritterwald
The set contains some of our own tracks which are still unreleased. Watch out for forthcoming releases!

Ten Years Anniversary

Mira & Chris Ten Years Anniversary Set

Telling stories through sound and music. This is an onging mixtape project - from music lovers for music lovers, curated by https://soundcloud.com/burnout-sumner along with friends and admired artists. ♥

Meant as an alternative to the fast-paced, algorithm-driven age of playlists this is an in-depth journey into hand-picked music and sound-driven storytelling. ♫

Messy Mix 21 | In The Beginning (by Martin Kohlstedt)

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