Who are you and what do you do?
I am Oliver Lichtenberg, the brother of Henning (auflinks). I’ve been a passionate record collector and DJ for about five years now. I love collecting vinyl, mixing, and immersing myself in synthesizers and drum machines.
Where can people hear or see your work?
I regularly share my sets and musical projects on SoundCloud and Instagram.
Would you like to introduce your project, collective, or an event?
Together with friends, I founded the Handwerk collective about five years ago. In recent years, we mainly organized outdoor raves during the summer. Due to increasing risks, we’ve decided to hold our first club event on May 16 at Artheater.
What’s the name of the track you want to introduce, and who is it by?
A Million Dreams – Slacker
Who is Slacker – and what makes the song special?
Slacker was the pseudonym of British producer Shem McCauley, who was a key figure in the electronic music scene. With releases on labels like XL Recordings and Loaded Records, he helped shape the progressive house sound of the 1990s. His track “Scared” reached number 36 on the UK charts. “A Million Dreams,” released in 2003 on his own label Jukebox In The Sky, stands out due to its melancholic atmosphere and profound production.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slacker_(producer)
https://www.discogs.com/de/release/124660-Slacker-A-Million-Dreams-Slip-N-Slide
When and how did you discover the track?
I came across the track about a month ago while browsing Discogs. The comments under the YouTube video, especially the information about Slacker’s influence and his early death, deeply moved me.
Do you play the track in your sets or mixes?
Yes, I’ve already planned to include the track in a set and will play it more often at upcoming gigs.
What makes the track special or meaningful to you?
Lately, I’ve been listening to and collecting a lot of progressive house. The mood of the track, combined with the vocals and melody, really speaks to me.
What does the track make you feel?
It makes me reflect — about why I listen to and collect so much music, and where I want to go musically.
What do you think the artist wanted to express with the track?
That he has a million dreams.
Is there a specific memory or image that you associate with the track?
Yes, the cover of the track is burned into my memory.
Is there anything else you’d like to say about the track?
I think it’s a perfect closing track.
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