COVER STORY
20 YEARS OF PAN-POT: THE FORTE ERA
For two decades, Pan-Pot has been crafting a sonic legacy that reverberates through the heart of Berlin’s pulsating Techno scene. Their journey began with a serendipitous meeting at the SAE Creative Media Institute, where Tassilo and Thomas, two musical souls from diverse backgrounds, converged to redefine the genre.
‘Pan-O-Rama’ to the forthcoming ‘FORTE,’ their music transcends boundaries, painting a vivid tapestry of sound. In this commemorative article, we delve into the FORTE era, celebrating a journey
perseverance. - Tassilo and
of passion, partnership, and
behind Pan-Pot, hailed from divergent musical backgrounds - Tassilo, a son of South Germany raised on a diet of Hip Hop and Grunge, and
musical awakening came with the legendary Thunderdome compilation at the tender age of 14.
Tassilo: At SAE we quickly realised that we got along well and appreciated each other’s different musical backgrounds. At school, we had several studio sessions together and as we both love to listen to music loud, we locked ourselves in the smallest studio at school and attempted to break the walls of the building with the bass. People stood outside of the studio and shook their heads watching us through the studio window bouncing our heads to heavy Techno beats.
“Pan-O-Rama,” their
the catalyst that propelled them into the limelight. A narrative woven with tracks like ‘Apocalyptic Horseman’ and ‘Faces’ feat Vincenzo, it unveiled a spectrum of sound that transcended the confines of genre. The echoes of
reverberate in their upcoming album, ‘FORTE.’ this pivotal release continue to
Thomas: We always had the idea that an album needs to tell a bigger story than a single or EP format. We decided to use the name Pan-O-Ra- ma to show the wider musical spectrum of Pan- Pot. With tracks like ‘Apocalyptic Horseman’ or
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mixmagsa.com debut album, was Thomas, a Northeasterner whose Thomas, the dynamic duo From the thunderous beats of
‘Faces’ feat Vincenzo, we felt like we were able to express ourselves differently than we ever did before.
Tassilo: I’d say that ‘FORTE’ isn’t the typical “album“. We called it a “collection“ as it is more of a compilation of club tracks. Therefore, we also decided to release ten tracks in a biweekly frequency. We had the feeling we wanted to celebrate our 20-year
right context. Ten strong club tracks that we enjoy playing and will do so for a long time.
‘PROTO,’ the first single from ‘FORTE,’ pays homage to its predecessor
that left an indelible mark on the electronic music landscape. The resonating beats and enigmatic lyrics, once again penned by the talented Hugh Betcha, spoke a language that transcended
to dive deep into their own interpretations.
Tassilo: ‘PROTO’ is clearly the continuation of our original track ‘Charly’. The story says it
well back then because it was a bit faster and straighter
just came out at the right moment when music started to change into straighter-driving Techno.
Pan-Pot, it seems, is not bound by the constraints of time. ‘FORTE’ arrives on the scene after an eight-year testament to their
to their craft. Their signature sound, honed through years of collaboration, remains steadfast. Thomas, the arranger, and Tassilo, the maestro of detail and design, converge to create a sonic universe that is unmistakably Pan-Pot.
Thomas: Pan-Pot will always sound like Pan-Pot. The sound is the quintessence of the two of us. Our sound, direction and technique is evolving but the classic signature will always stay. We see it in how we work and function in the studio. Tassilo: I think the signature sound results from the way
tracks and the radical approach of it and my love for details, effect work and sound design. I love to
Thomas loves to arrange enduring commitment hiatus, a than the typical Minimal Techno. It ‘Charly’
We collaborated again with Hugh Betcha who wrote and performed the lyrics.
boundaries, inviting listeners all. did ‘Charly,’ a track anniversary in the
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