Modernity or essentials? Zeitgeist or classics? What is more important to Mr. ppF?
The next 88 “distiches” we will throw a light on that!
01. Vodka or Champagne?
I love the water in Munich. But in the night I love Vodka and Champagne.
02. Your favorite toast?
Prost! (that is the bavarian toast)
03. Your favorite airport?
Munich because it is so easy and fast, but in the architecture way I like Orly and Charles de Gaulle.
04. Best bar at an airport?
Restaurant! Mangostin in Munich or Käfer.
05. The perfect dress for a gig?
Anything which I like the days around. Or just something new.
06. How long can you survive without fresh socks?
2 days, as it is possible to wear my favourite shoes without socks.
07. How many times did you arrive somewhere without your luggage?
Never!
08. Ever had to get some cloths from a promoter?
Not yet.
09. What time is it?
14:40h MET.
10. Politics or Economy?
Politics.
11. USA or China?
China (better: Russia).
12. The very last record to play before going to bed?
I don´t hear music before I go to sleep.
13. And very perfect track to wake up?
Roxy Music – Avalon (the album).
14. Worst present ever received?
Bottle of expensive Whiskey – my friends (new) didn´t know that I don´t like it. So it was even getting worse as I told them, that I had to mix it with Cola.
15. Clear skin or Glitter?
To see or to have?
16. Some physical suffering as a result of your job?
I use Traktor Scratch because of my back.
17. Are you religious?
No, just Christian as I am born in a Christian world.
18. Analog or digital?
I love modern and old things.
19. Worst track which was ever request from you?
I don´t save this questions in my mind.
20. Your first record? And no, we really want to know the “first”, not the first “cool” record.
First record (vinyl) was Peter und der Wolf and first CD was Keith Jarrett – Köln Konzert.
21. Favorite German dish?
Rindsrouladen filled with bacon, pickle and mustard with a lot of sauce and mashed potatoes.
22. Do your parents have a precise idea of what you are doing?
I don´t know.
23. Did they ever come to see you play live?
No.
24. Last book you read?
Albert Camus – Der glückliche Tod (La mort heureuse).
25. A vice?
Many girls I don´t like to talk with them.
26. What did you want to become as a child?
A nursery in a kindergarden.
27. How do you keep in shape?
Swimming, biking, gym and sometimes party all night long…
28. Do you have nickname?
No.
29. One of your hobbies?
People.
30. Groupies: blessing or penalty?
Blessing.
31. Personal remedy against hangover?
Not going out, otherwise I don´t care about a hangover.
32. Where did you grow up?
In the country side with many trees where I spent my half free time of a day.
33. How do you keep your temper when provoked?
Ignore or don´t keep it.
34. What would you do in life if not djing?
Go through the world on a sailing boat.
35. A question you always wanted to hear in an interview?
What is your favourite death?
36. What song did you have stuck in your head recently?
Jennifer Cardini and Shonky – Tuesday paranoia.
37. Nike or Adidas?
A bit of Adidas but prefer All Stars.
38. Finding yourself on an after hour: what day of the week would this be most likely?
It depends on the city you are, but Sunday of Monday of course.
39. Longest set ever played?
14 hours for a friend at home.
40. Secret weapon for the dance floor?
Would it be a secret then? But honestly I don´t have a special one. I change it monthly.
41. Favorite drink while playing?
Champagne, Beer, Water and Gin Tonic.
42. Next big thing in music?
Since I love electronic music there are always new things coming up. So I don´t think about future. I want to be surprised.
43. Something you really hate to see on a dance floor?
People who stand with the back into the direction of the DJ in front of the DJ booth and chat.
44. Something you really love to see on a dance floor?
People dancing and I don´t care the way they dance.
45. Your most influential teacher?
Religion 9th class, Mr. Mensch. For example he teached us how to yawn.
46. Berlin or London?
Berlin, maybe because it is easier to reach.
47. A person you avoid? And why?
All terrorists because I don´t like violence.
48. You b2b with who?
Who gives me the chance.
49. What music makes you smile?
Peter Alexander and Fredl Fesl and all kind of electronic music.
50. How much sleep do you need a day?
4 hours, after the weekend 8.
51. Worst dinner a promoter brought you ever to?
Pizza in a cheap restaurant.
52. Best dinner a promoter brought you ever to?
I can tell you the best dinner I had with an artist: It was at the Aquarello here in Munich with Karotte.
53. Preferred superpower?
To rest!
54. Why?
I am lazy.
55. What is your secret?
A secret.
56. Favorite bank holiday?
I like all holidays.
57. Most ridiculous party you were booked?
I can´t remember any one which wasn´t nice in its way.
58. Preferred destination for some holidays?
Ko Pha ngan, Thailand
59. Preferred day of the week?
At the moment it is the Wednesday because of Garry Klein.
60. A misconception people often have about you?
Thinking I am a beast.
61. Best record to close a hyper club night?
Depends on the club. There are many and I haven´t got a special records for that. Last one was …
62. Worst thing in a DJ-Life?
Hearing other Djs complaining about other Djs.
63. A song from Lady Gaga you like?
Never seriously heard a song of her.
64. A song from Prince you like?
Kiss and many others.
65. Average number of taxis you take a month?
20
66. Most expensive taxi you ever took?
Was from a country sided party to Munich.
67. Paradise… ?
A sailing boat where ever.
68. How do you relax?
Sauna and staying at home in bed.
69. A flower?
Red plastic roses at the Oktoberfest.
70. Who do you admire?
Quentin Crisp for his sight about life, Peter Alexander being a great entertainer and Igor Aznabaev.
71. Best gig the last few months?
All gigs at Garry Klein.
72. Worst gig the last few months?
I don´t played any gig which I didn´t like.
73. Are you single?
Yes.
74. Favorite underwear brand?
H&M!
75. Something you cannot quit?
Potato chips.
76. Something you change if you could?
Smoking cigaretts.
77. Do you find yourself dancing on a dance floor from time to time?
I love to dance when the music is cool.
78. Who made you dance the last time?
Margaret Dygas, DJ Red, Baby G from Dance and Disorder, Chaim and Chloe at the Bpitch Party at Panorama Bar in July. And of course all the Harry Klein Residents.
79. Something you would like to forget?
The past. I love to live now and think about the future.
80. From all the cities you’ve been to: the most precious? Why?
Moscow is the most exciting city for me in the world at the moment. Love the architecture and how it developes.
81. From all the cities you’ve been to: the most fucked up? Why?
Los Angeles because I didn´t like the mixture of the architecture, and the Californian way to take a car even if you go to the supermarket around the corner.
82. Best door policy?
I am always on the guest list.
83. Something inspiring you?
Art, documentarys, music
84. Someone inspiring you?
All the people around me.
85. A(nother) club you would love to be resident?
As a resident of 3 clubs in Munich I guess I have enough. But Panorama Bar would be nice once a month.
86. Something which would make you stop from what you’re doing?
Death.
87. What are your plans for the rest for the day?
Work some more hours in the Harry Klein office and then going into a Sauna.
88. What time is it now?
15:55 MET