adlib & silvision collide (jeroen search rmx)

Labels like: Affin, Gynoid Audio, Translucent, Kaputt and others.
698805/261852: under these coordinates you’ll find Silvisions hometown Winterthur. Winterthur has largely retained its character as an old industrial city. Several old factory areas of the early 20th century still dominate the appearance. This background is mixed with Silvisions passion for sounds of Detroit, the first hours or labels such as "Drumcode", is partly responsible for the techno pulsating vein in Silvision. Silvision already came in touch with the electronic music through his older brother: "My enthusiasm was kindled in the early 90s, when I bought in my first Underground Resistance Vinyl or when I heard Adam Beyer playing in a club." Silvision can be used for vinyl as well as inspire new techniques. He currently plays mainly with programs like Traktor or Ableton Live.

“the tyrants, the beautiful girls, the bizarre rituals, the tropical fruits, the pygmies, the guns, the mercenaries, the tribal wars, the unusual diseases, the abject poverty, the sumptuous riches, the widespread executions, the praetorian colonialists, the exotic wildlife.” William Bennett

Joachim Spieth’s musical career spans more than two decades, during which he has played many roles: DJ, producer, live performer, and founder of the esteemed Affin record label. His work is defined by an exceptional attention to detail and a keen sensitivity to creating immersive atmospheres, qualities that are evident whether in his studio productions or live performances.

In the early stages of his career, Spieth made notable strides through collaborations with Wolfgang Voigt’s Kompakt label. His contributions to the renowned Pop Ambient series, as well as a track featured on The Orb’s Back To Mine compilation, helped solidify his reputation within the ambient music scene.

A defining moment in Spieth’s career came in 2007 with the founding of his own label, Affin. Under his leadership, Affin has evolved into a respected international platform that brings together like-minded artists and fosters creative collaboration. Working closely with ambient artist Markus Guentner, Spieth has established a dynamic partnership that extends beyond music, with Guentner also contributing his artistic vision to the label’s visual identity.

Spieth’s discography showcases remarkable versatility, earning him recognition from both critics and fans. In addition to albums like Irradiance, Terrain, Overlay, and Retrace, his work has been reinterpreted by esteemed artists such as alva noto, Pole, Abul Mogard, Rafael Anton Irisarri, Dino Sabatini, Luigi Tozzi, and Claudio PRC. Through his Textures series, Spieth has also created a sound library that further emphasizes his commitment to sonic exploration and experimentation.

As a DJ, Joachim Spieth has performed in over 30 countries, sharing his musical vision with audiences worldwide. In recent years, he has developed a live ambient program, which has been showcased at prestigious festivals such as Up To Date (Białystok), Mostra (Barcelona), and the Ambientalny Festival (Wrocław).

No longer Dj'ing but still producing now and again. I'm also Jorge Zamacona on occasion.