Alexander Robotnick: The Wednesday Alternative Mix
Italo and Electro pioneer Alexander Robotnick guides us through cosmic sounds fit for the dancefloor in outer space.
Alexander Robotnick is a pioneer – one of the great innovators within electronic music who has helped to shape genres and sounds fusing electronic influences with that of 80’s disco to create something all of his own. Best known for his take on Italo and Electro his music remains as relevant in the present as it did in the 80’s with key tracks such as ‘Problèmes D’Amour’ remaining on heavy rotation in clubs across the world.
His own tastes have evolved with time and he is keen to bring forth a new generation of musicians and producers to breathe live into the future of the genre.
This is perhaps best represented by the release of a new compilation on Hot Elephant Music which Alexander has curated showcasing a breadth of electronic music from Indian producers.
As a dj his sets are eclectic as you like – they draw upon his huge breadth of musical experience and a lifetime spent collecting records which has lead him into scoring film soundtracks, playing clubs worldwide and a myriad of other musical adventures and projects.
This mix represents his cosmic best – wild energetic synths and a driving energy make this perfect dancefloor fodder.
Listen below:
Who are you, where are you and what are you?
I’m Maurizio Dami AKA Alexander Robotnick. I live in Florence (Italy). I’m a music producer and DJ. I’m into the music business since the early 80s.
What does your music sound like? Can you draw what you think it sounds like for us (an image from the old internet is acceptable)?
Dreams
Where was the mix recorded?
In my studio in Firenze
What would be the ideal setting to listen to the mix?
A dancefloor with good speakers
What should we be wearing?
As little as possible
What would be your dream setting to record a mix: Location/system/format?
I don’t have any more dreams on this topic. I can do it in my studio, or at seaside, or in Sri Lanka or in India.
Which track in the mix is your current favourite?
Endrik Schroeder & Kittin – The Hope
What’s your favourite recorded mix of all time?
If you could go back to back with any DJ from throughout history, who would it be and why?
I don’t like B to B
What was your first DJ set up at home and what is it now?
Still the same. A laptop with Ableton Live, a mini-controller and a mini keyboard. I started Djing in 2003
What’s more important, the track you start on or the track you end on?
It is easier to choose the track you end on. The one you start is more a challenge
What were the first and last records you bought?
The Yardbirds – For your Love –
Daari – Do_You_Need_My_Hand__(Original_Mix)
If this mix was an edible thing, what would it taste like?
Malai Kofta (Indian dish)
If it was an animal what would it be?
A dolphin
One record in your collection that is impossible to mix into anything?
Donna Summer – I feel love (because it’s broken :)))
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Marina Vibes – (Stefano Cocco Cantini – Alexander Robotnick) – Digital and CD – Hot Elephant Music – Materiali Sonori
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