Pastiche is a home for creatives, artists, musicians, and the local and global community. A Hi-fi Listening venue, diversely curated record shop and day café with a monthly program of listening events, cultural programming, workshops, screenings and more - a space for connection, inspiration, and sonic exploration.
Pastiche Weserstr 46, 12045, Berlin
Friday, 13th February
20:30 - 22:30
Dauwd
Hybrid Set* / African Acid Is The Future
A skilled musical engineer, Dauwd’s ability to balance between such sprawling genres is, paradoxically, an exercise in restriction, finding creative freedom in limiting his own gear. It’s clear he’s no stranger to focus; sonically, Theory of Colours runs tightly wound, its loops intentional and layers meticulously built. Spanning a succinct forty minutes across seven tracks, Dauwd’s fondness for delays and love for vintage synthesizers characterize much of the album, which was recorded over the course of a year primarily in the Utrecht based Sonar Traffic studio that houses one of the largest collections of vintage synths and other modular equipment in all of Europe. The result is an intricate, scintillating journey that hovers between familiar and strange. For many artists, that enigmatic gap is one that’s anxiously avoided-- the fear of misidentity as a musician more important than the music itself. Throughout Theory of Colours, it’s a space Dauwd comfortably renders as his own.
These days, to leave even the briefest of imprints on the ever-increasingly saturated orbit of dance music can be considered a feat in itself. To make a lasting mark, however, one that manages to cut through the onslaught of new music and artist profiles on spotlight each day, is another accomplishment entirely. Cue Dauwd, the US-born, Wales-raised artist who’s been releasing music for nearly 6 years on such noted labels as Ghostly International and Kompakt, and whose debut album Theory of Colours is released via Ninja Tune imprint Technicolour Records.
An integral member of the Berlin night and radio show African Acid Is The Future, Dauwd Al Hilali’s releases have been met with as much expectation as they have intrigue. Spending the last few years out of the limelight and in his Berlin studio, Dauwd’s music has continued to ripple through clubs as his singular, sometimes thrillingly uncertain process of experimentation has continued. Pulling inspiration from electronic music legends like Terry Riley, Raymond Scott, and the seminal Radiophonic Workshop period in the late 50’s and 60’s, Dauwd’s 2017 LP draws a unique line between influences as disparate as hazy Detroit house and early German Krautrock.
TICKET PRICES*
We offer a three-tier ticket system to help make our events accessible to our diverse and vibrant community. Whether you choose the Community Care, Fair Share, or Growth Supporter ticket, you’re contributing to the shared experience in a way that works for you. Each tier has a limited number of tickets available, so we recommend securing yours early to ensure you can join us.
Community Care Ticket — €12
I’m choosing a lower price so I can attend with the support of my community.
Fair Share Ticket — €14
I’m helping cover the costs of making this event happen (including artist payment, staff and venue costs)
Growth Supporter Ticket — €17
I’m contributing extra to help our community grow and welcome more people.
DETAILS*
All events are limited to 45 tickets / seats only.
Your ticket contribution directly supports the artist and our venue.
We don’t want to be overly rule-orientated, but please keep aware of a few things:
This is not a club night, think of it as a concert. Please arrive on time.
Our events are seated and comfortable with cushions and small sofas, please be aware the listening room has a no shoes policy. Our events are true listening events, please respect the DJ / Performance by not talking loudly or whispering during the show.