I dedicate this post to my dear friend Franco from Scandinavia which is where this little story comes from…
Welcome to Barbieland! Here you see Barbie-Gym, upstairs there is a little party going on with a band and dancefloor and all that jazz. Downstairs we have the spa with jacuzzi, sauna and massages. It’s magical! But what is this really? And why does it have this vibe of weirdness about it? Find out after the gym – ehm, jump.
photo by Jesper Frisk
When we climbed up the stairs to the first floor of the Berghain the show had already started. Over the heads of the crowd I could see a cloud of smoke coming closer. Antique lamp shades were blinking in the background and gave a harsh contrast to the industrial concrete cathedral. Laser beams shot from the stage and were reflected on several mirrors behind us. Silhouettes of strange inhuman figures slowly moved in the smoke to the hypnotic music of Fever Ray. In the center of the stage a horned creature with glowing fingers sings in a skewed voice. It’s Karin Dreijer – one half of The Knife and guest vocalist of Royksopp – in her creepy stage costume, the center piece of the show.
Nothing of that appearance reminded me of the blonde beautiful woman I had met earlier that day in an office at the top floor of the building. When we talked about the tour she already hinted that this will be more than just a concert – it will be a show that will stimulate all your senses. And she did not exaggerate. Read on for the interview and more live photos after the jump.
Tape.tv is currently premiering the brand new Royksopp video The Girl And The Robot featuring the lovely Robyn. The video is beautiful but maybe a little too literal when you ask me, but the song was my instant favorite on the new Royksopp album Junior. Take a look here.