Who are you and what do you do?
I’m Marius, 26 years old, and I discovered DJing about seven years ago. Back then, I used my first student loan (BAföG) to buy two turntables and some speakers. I lost touch with it for a while, but for the past two years I’ve been fully back into it – especially into the Italo disco sound. I love collecting and spinning records.
Where can people hear or see your work?
I’m active on Instagram and SoundCloud – and of course live, whenever I’m playing somewhere.
What’s the name of the track you want to introduce, and who is it by?
Il mondo da una nuvola – Patrizia Pellegrino
Who is Patrizia Pellegrino – and what makes the song special?
Patrizia Pellegrino (*1962 in Torre Annunziata near Naples) is an Italian actress, TV presenter, showgirl, and theater performer. In the 1980s, she also began singing and became part of the Italian Italo disco wave.
https://de.ra.co/dj/evius/biography
Il Mondo Da Una Nuvola, originally released as a 7″ single, is one of her most iconic tracks – produced by Rome-based disco maestro Constantino Paolini.
The song blends playful synthesizers with dreamy vocals that speak of seeing the world from the perspective of a cloud.
https://de.ra.co/podcast/863
When and how did you discover the track?
I came across the track when I started collecting records again. I was listening to a lot of sets from the Berlin scene back then, especially from parties like Automaticamore.
The music in those sets inspired me to dig deeper – mostly on Discogs and YouTube.
In what situations do you like listening to the track?
Most of all when I’m having a few drinks with friends – or riding my bike through the city.
Do you play the track during sets or mixes?
Absolutely! I bought the record right after it was re-released in 2023 on Miss You (a sublabel of Sound Metaphors). Since then, I often use it as an opener.
What makes the track special or meaningful to you?
I love the theme of the song – it’s all about longing. Longing for a holiday, for special encounters, for a night that never ends.
Which sound element catches you every single time?
Definitely the first 10 to 20 seconds. The synths, the intro – it gets me every time. It has that iconic sound that just hits right away.
What does the track make you feel?
A feeling of Italy – of romance, of that dramatic atmosphere that instantly fills the air. It just sweeps you along.
Is there a specific memory or image that you associate with the track?
Totally! I played the track for the first time during my first DJ set at die Wiese. I was super nervous, but once this track came on, everything relaxed.
A lot of friends were there, the vibe was beautiful – the track fit the evening perfectly.
Is there anything else you’d like to say about the track?
Go to more dance bars! I love Italo disco, and this track embodies exactly what I love about it.
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