PLACEBO EFFECT And being able to be a part of that is wonderful.And we feel a great respect to play in Belgium.All of our musical roots come from the Belgium Artist. We're a bit excited, I have to say! Your band has been actively creating music since 1980,a journey that surpasses the duration of myown existence. I realize there were some hiatus points until 2014 to finally return in 2018. What sustains your passion for music over such an extended period, and how do you continue to find inspiration for creation and performance? It doesn't feel like that long to us. There is always something new to discover.New sounds,new tracks,new bands, new technology. Or simple: A day of life. It's been over 30 years, but the feeling of having Placebo Effect for very long has never occurred. Placebo Effect, a German Dark Electro trio originally formed in March 1989.After disbanding in April 1999, they made a brief comeback in 2014 and subsequently reformed once more in 2018, albeit without Achim Windel, who sadly passed away in 2016. With exceptional albums on their account such as “Shattered Souls” or “Galleries of Pain” they are one of the most recognized bands within the genre. The project is set to perform at the 2023 edition of BIM Fest, marking their first appearance at the event in over 28 years. Having this I mind I decided to ask them a few questions and so we delve into the origins of their sound, cooperation with Dirk Ivens, the death of a band member, and successful WGT concerts as pivotal moments in their artistic journey. About Art, which, for them, is a language that transcends boundaries, brings people together, and allows for individual interpretation, but also future plans and more with Placebo Effect. You're set to take the stage at the 2023 edition of BIM Fest. Is this will be your first performance at this event? Yes, that's right after over 28 years we're playing with you again and for the first time at the BIM Fest. Thank’s Bodybeats.They was very patient and persistent with us. Whenever we talked about playing at Bim, something came up. But now it worked and we are really happy.The festival has become a well-known institution for years. www.peek-a-boo-magazine.be - 18 - If you were to identify a pivotal moment or turning point in your artistic trajectory, what would that be? At the beginning of our career, Dirk Ivens (Dive, The Klinik) called Achim whether we would like to release a track on one of his first vinyl compilations. This was the first step to something more serious. Dirk Ivens.. oh god.the one from The Klink. has become aware of us. Wow! Personally, I see the two WGT concerts in 2004 and 2014 as a turning point. After the concerts we received incredible attention and so much positive feedback. Even the german television took notice of us. And unfortunately the death of Achim drove us, Christoph and me, to make the album Shattered Souls. "Galleries of Pain," released in 1992, is now regarded as a classic in its own right. In hindsight, reflecting on your discography, do you ever experience the desire to revisit certain creative choices? How does it feel to be recognized as a "classic" within your genre? As a musician and especially in the electronic music we are in, which certainly always has a certain technical perspective on something, I wouldn't want to change anything. Our music has become what it is. It's a nice feeling to be able to look at something finished. We're also not fans of remixes of our songs. And so they are, somehow Polaroids, snapshots of a time in our lives. It would be terrible if albums like Galleries or Slashed were to be changed again and again. A "classic" within our genre? Always an outside perspective, just like we look at other people's work.We ourselves have no connection whatsoever to the words cult or classic. We just see ourselves as normal © Petr Vones
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