PLACEBOEFFECT example, for which I gigged in a record store when I was 14/15, were soundtracks like Escape from New York, Bladerunner or Apokalypse now. These spherical, strange sound sculptures have fascinated us from the start. And at some point, after New Wave, you discover bands like The Neon Judgment, Front 242 and all those who are practically the blueprint for the style of music we make now. Danceable but atmospheric. I can't help but sense that the visual and dramatic aspects play a significant role in your artistry. How do various forms of art intersect in your creative process, and what impact do you hope to achieve through both your music and your stage performances? Maybe it's a kind of musical influence combined with a passion for Visuals? As an influence on our style of music and its history? When we started to notice music and its artists, e.g. Fad Gadget, they had a huge influence on us. Musically and visually. Til today. Personally, I find contrasts exciting and like in films and in art in general, when something is only hinted at and I am given enough freedom of interpretation as an observer without already assuming the result. The show emerges “suddenly” from the moment.There are central elements that have developed into the tracks as an overall picture, such as the mannequin. They are in fact the key image to the piece of music. They wouldn't be replaceable at the moment either. Music, light, performance and stage design... all of that is the placebo effect. An “imaginary active ingredient” In a broader sense, what do you believe is the overarching purpose of art? And personally, what does art mean to each of you? An exciting question! What does art mean? Something that we humans carry within us.An unexplored spot that may never be properly clarified “scientifically”. A need to express our personality? Whether you are a participant or a creator of art? An individual language regardless of origin and nationality? For us it is important that art should not be subject to any dictates. It's wonderful to have an argument with friends after a concert, film or visit to a gallery when opinions differ. In our eyes Art also brings people together. A language that I can interpret and understand individually for myself. A picture, words, music doesn't matter. The artists can have a completely different idea of their work, but we still have the possibility that it speaks to us how we feel. Fascinating and beautiful. Aside from your appearance at BIM Fest in December, what can we anticipate from you in the upcoming months? We don't have any specific goals yet. A performance in May 2024 in Oberhausen (DE) is certain, but after that we'll see. Last question – tell me about the x-ray experience in Madrid? Madrid was a great experience. Blanca,who organized it, is a wonderful person and so is everyone there. The scene there is much smaller than here in Germany but the atmosphere at the concert was great. The departure was quite exciting because we were suddenly surrounded by federal police with machine guns with the show equipment, but that was quickly cleared up and the officers were even nice and informed their colleagues in Spain that we were a band and not a group of terrorists. We really hope that we can play again in Spain. (Read more on wwww.peek-a-boo-magazine.be) Karolina Kratochwil Placebo Effect performs @BIMFEST - St-Niklaas - B on Friday 1 December 2023 with Lords On Acid &more! www.peek-a-boo-magazine.be - 20 - © Petr Vones © Petr Vones
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