Well it’s almost time to close up shop on 2011 and it’s been a busy month for SHA. Including this post we have supplied you with 11 mixes, 12 reviews, 3 interviews and a free SHA sample pack plus track to download. We hope you have enjoyed the December lineup and the content we have supplied throughout the Year. We can’t wait to get started on 2012 and hope you are as excited as us.

All that’s left to say is a massive THANKS to all the labels and artists that have kindly provided content for our December schedule – Soma & Slam, This Is & Redondo, Kling Klong & Oliver Klein, Bulletdodge & Gareth Whitehead, Something Different & Di Riviera, Savoir Faire & Scott Harrington, Revolucion Records & Mark Ellison, Whartone & Sonny Wharton, Jonty Skrufff and finally the provider of today’s post; Lucidflow & Nadja Lind.

We hope you have an excellent New Year. See you in 2012 !!

NADJA LIND INTERVIEW // LUCIDFLOW

Guten tag Nadja Lind and welcome to SHA. How are you today?
Nice to be here, hello. I am very good actually, thanks.

Growing up in Mannheim Germany, you were very musical as a child playing flute and acoustic guitar. What were your influences growing up?
From Classic Music (e.g. Mozart) to 80′s Neue Deutsche Welle (Trio) to Heavy Metal (Slayer) to 70′s (Hendrix)…

You played your debut dj gig on New Year’s Eve 2003. How did you make the transition to djing and get this breakthough?
Yes that was great and I was so nervous that I hardly could put the needle on the records! How did I make the transition? I kept on doing what I’ve been doing – I’ve followed my inner voice or impulse and this impulse always wants to play or make SOUND

Since then you have played all over Europe, the US and India. What has been the highlight of your djing career so far?
So far this was Kazantip 15th August (my birthday) 2011 where we (Helmut and I) performed Klartraum live at this amazing festival at the Black Sea! HUGE!

You also produce your own music and have an extensive solo back catalogue with releases on labels such as Darkroom Dubs, Soma, Ministry and Gatspiel. How would you describe your own personal sound?
I like dominant snares and kicks even in my deeper and house tracks. But in general it is very hard for me to describe my sound since I am not stuck to a particular style. So far I’ve produced techno, tech-house, loads of dub tech and also some real dub (reggae) and even meditation drone waves What I don’t like so much is if there are too much vocal or the WRONG vocals that destroy a beautiful track for my ears hahaha… It’s very rare that I really get excited about vocals but it exists e.g. the 1st record in my DJ set I’ve made for you.

I found a video on youtube which shows you working on Ableton Live after making the transition from Reason. Is this still your preferred production software?
Defo YES – I’ve become so familiar and fast on Ableton + I’ve bought Max for Live and of course Urs Heckmann’s AWESOME ZEBRA 2.5! Do I look like a Zebra already? haha

In 2006 you formed Klartraum with fellow producer Helmut Ebritsch. The name translates to a stage of a lucid dream where you are aware you are dreaming yet can manipulate your surroundings. Can you explain how this name and feeling manifests itself in your music?
Klartraum is always produced on 2 parallel systems by me and Helmut synchronized and mixed together on the fly. So you will recognize more layers in our music. Helmut is the more organized part and I am more intuitive and chaotic who is taking care of tiny little fx or vocal snippets and weird sounds. Klartraum is always of an extraordinary brilliant sound quality since Helmut also does professional mastering for labels such as Stil vor Talent, Soma, Darkroom Dubs and also Lucidflow of course. But meanwhile I have improved and do the mastering of my tracks on my own and even Helmut is not complaining (that’s saying something!)

As Klartraum you not only produce but play live sets in Berlin and beyond. How does a live set compare to a normal dj set?
More beyond than Berlin to be honest. Live set for me means that all the Klartraum tracks are devided into little loops and pieces on my Ableton (which is about 30m long) Likewise Helmut’s set. When we play live our 2 systems are routed together and synchronized so we perform a different set every time we play. I play e.g. kick drum and some percussions and hats of Pain Relief and Helmut plays some synth layers of our track Causal Waves and we also bring in our own sounds let’s say some nice drums or some vocals or fx + Helmut playing live on his keyboard in flow. So there’s always a different Live set when we play.

DJ set nowadays means for me almost playing only my own tracks and Klartraum or some remixes I/we did or tracks from my Lucidflow label…

In 2009 you and Helmut started you own record label, Lucidflow, where you have released not only your own Klartraum music but work from producers such as Silicone Soul, Steve Rachmad, Carlos Sanchez and Terry Francis. What is the ethos of the label?
Keep up the good quality! We are not so much into whether the style is techno or house but we are very picky regarding sound esthetics, quality and passion. Music is a transport of feelings and so my best indicator for good sound is if I am getting goosebumps and being touched. This is what Lucidflow stands for. Awesome sounds, not necessarily of a certain genre but always profound!

Lucidflow’s 24th release the Mr Orange EP from Leenn’y was released on November 12th. (It includes other tracks Mr White, Mr Green and Mr Blonde; very Reservoir Dogs-esque!). LF025 Paul Loraine & Saytek “Fundamental” was out December 12th includes remixes by Helmut and yourself. How happy are you with the progress of the label so far?
Very happy. Lucidflow has developed and evolved very nicely and is getting more attention, attracting more and more well-known DJs and producers and also fans. I am very satisfied to have the possibility to do what I love and work together with so amazing and talented beautiful artists. I am deeply grateful for all the support from our fans and friends. THANK YOU!

Finally, what does 2012 hold for Nadja Lind, Klartraum and Lucidflow?
WOW hahaha where shall I start from… Nadja Lind and also Klartraum will start their 2012 with an India Tour (Goa, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi) in January. On 4th Febuary we will be performing live in Fabric London. We have the following releases upcoming…

Dec
Nadja Lind “Shakes” on Darkroom Dubs

Jan.
Terry Francis’ Klunk n Zilly Remixes by Nadja Lind and Klartraum
Terje Saether on Lucidflow incl. Klartraum remixes

Feb.
Klartraum on Lucidflow with awesome remixes by Yapacc, Helly Larson, Markojux!
Nadja Lind & Paul Loraine on Lucidflow

Mar.
Klartraum on Lucidflow a VERY SPECIAL Kazantip tribute… I am soooo looking forward
Universal Language on Lucidflow

April
AKA AKA on Burlesque Musique Klartraum Rmx
Nick Robson on Lucidflow (incl. Klartraum rmx)

May
Klartraum on Underbelly Rec. UK

June
Klartraum on Soma Coma
Nadja Lind on Soma Coma

There are some remixes that will be released on various labels e.g. Apollo Rec, Pesto Music, 100% Pure, Etoka Shapes, Dilek Records, Ametist plus I am working on my next Nadja Lind album after my “Brain Candy” debut. The new Klartraum album is almost ready too!

The first ep of Omar Salgado and Nadja Lind is also almost there. And I think I will start a meditation series besides the “usual” stuff. I wish you all a bright 2012! X

Thanks for having me and for listening.
PS: I am always pleased about comments, posts and messages regarding my music and sets.

NADJA LINKS

NADJA MAIN SITE
KLARTRAUM SITE
LUCIDFLOW SITE
LUCIDFLOW SOUNDCLOUD