work on sounds, song parts or mixes for days.
As they celebrate two decades at the forefront of the electronic music scene, the journey has not been without its trials. Like any long-standing relationship, disagreements and doubts have been confronted head-on. Talk of separation, though distant, once hung in the air. But in the crucible of their shared passion, they found strength, emerging from the fire with a bond forged in the crucible of creation.
Tassilo: Oh yes, you definitely have to be tough and strong to keep it up for 20 years in this business. The tracks on ‘FORTE’ only represent the highs I would say, even though we had troublesome times, like anyone.
Thomas: Like in every relationship we had big discussions and fights about topics we had different opinions on. We also talked about splitting up - even though that was a really
how to handle and respect each other. Quite
long time ago. We just learned a
process but good in the end.
The life of a touring artist is a whirlwind of energy, with stages set on the global forefront.
schedule, Pan-Pot has discovered their rhythm. A disciplined routine of fitness, mindful nutrition, and restorative sleep forms the foundation of their
life lived ‘normally’ during the week, a sanctuary
strategic approach to time zones are the threads that weave the tapestry of their life.
Tassilo: We developed routines over the past few years that make it easier
Thomas: We do a lot of sports, eat healthy, sleep enough and just in general live a healthy life. Doesn’t always work, but most of the time we stick to it.
Tassilo: During the week we live a very ‘normal’ life, get up early, take the kids to school or kindergarten, do some office work and then try to find as much time as possible in the studio. Also, the way we travel and define our playtimes and the logistics around them, guarantee us the best and most comfortable way of handling tour-life. For example, right now, we’re in Argentina on a 12-day South American tour. We constantly stay on CET time, so we don’t get into trouble when back in Germany. It also gives us the possibility to have a full night of sleep before every show. Therefore, we schedule our flights usually as early as possible after every show to use the hours of the day most effectively, so we have time whenever we get to each destination, whether it be another show or arriving home.
to survive. of studio sessions, and a vitality. A Yet, amidst the relentless
Photo: Axel Thijssen, Loveland Festival, NL -
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