In this episode, Pipeman sits down with Alex and Paul from the Berlin-based band Vianova at Louder Than Life festival. They discuss their origins, musical inspirations, experiences in extreme weather, passions beyond music, current touring, and future creative pursuits. The conversation is filled with humor, personal stories, and reflections on the energy and joy of performing live.Main Topics Covered
- Surviving and performing in extreme heat at Louder Than Life
- Vianova’s origins and move from a small German village to Berlin
- Early musical influences from their family
- Memorable first concerts and the power of live music
- Current tour dates, album info, and upcoming events
- Personal hobbies, live streams, and future projects outside of music
- Skateboarding, horses, and how passions shape creativity
- The healing power of music and live shows
Key Discussions & StoriesPerforming in the Heat
- The band shares their experience playing in brutal Kentucky heat at Louder Than Life, with Pipeman expressing admiration for their dedication and stamina as performers 00:31.
Vianova’s Musical Journey
- Alex and Paul, who are brothers, discuss growing up in a music-filled home thanks to their father’s love of The Beatles, Queen, and Michael Jackson 02:23.
- Their journey from a quiet German village to moving to Berlin in pursuit of musical opportunities 03:02.
- The formation of Vianova and recruitment of bandmates after relocating.
First Concert Memories
- Alex’s first impactful concert was Motörhead, and Paul’s was the German band Die Ärzte 04:18.
- Alex also describes a powerful, goosebumps-inducing experience at a Mumford & Sons concert and the kind of energy he strives to bring to Vianova’s performances 05:01.
- Pipeman points out the coincidence of Mumford & Sons playing at another festival in the same venue 05:43.
Touring, Releases, and Next Steps
- The band promotes their album "Hit It" 06:45.
- They are currently touring with Era, with a headline show coming up on the West Coast and an appearance at Aftershock Festival 07:16.
- Plans to expand their brand with live streams, hobby features, and Paul’s football magazine written in German 07:28.
Passions & Hobbies Outside Music
- Paul discusses his love for hobby horsing—a creative, stick-based version of equestrian sport 08:03.
- Alex, having ridden real horses, jokes about his lack of respect for hobby horsing but shares his own passion for world-class skateboarding with handstands and trick moves 09:39.
- Pipeman relates with stories of skateboarding, surf skating, and surfing, mentioning the importance of safety gear after some close calls 10:00.
The Power and Therapy of Music
- The discussion turns philosophical, touching on how music and live shows provide a much-needed escape from everyday concerns and act as a form of therapy 13:00.
Notable Quotes
- “My heart's out to artists and the dedication you have to play in this heat because it's kind of brutal to get out there and give it your all on stage.” – Pipeman 00:44
- “Now we grew up in a household with a lot of music because our dad, he's a big Beatles fan, Queen, Michael Jackson.” – Alex 02:23
- “It's about the passion of music, and it's the best therapy there is. When I come to these festivals, I don't even give a crap what's going on in the world.” – Pipeman 13:00
- “People can still check out our album Hit It, which is always available… We're on tour with Era right now… and Aftershock Festival as well.” – Alex 06:45
- “I would love to do some hobby horsing livestreams, and I know that Paul also would like to start writing for his football magazine but in German.” – Alex 07:43
- “I can do kickflips and stuff. Or like, like handstand, like with one hand on the board and stuff like this. I'm— yeah, I'm, I'm good with that.” – Alex 09:43
Resources & Links Mentioned
- Vianova Album: "Hit It" (available on streaming platforms) 06:45
- Upcoming Shows: Continuing their tour with Era, headline show on the West Coast, and Aftershock Festival 07:16
- Live Streams & New Content: Look out for livestreams, hobby horsing demonstrations, and a football magazine (in German) from Paul 07:43
- Mumford & Sons at Bourbon and Beyond Festival: Mentioned as sharing a venue with Louder Than Life 05:43
Pipeman in the Pit is a music, festival, and interview segment of The Adventures of Pipeman Radio Show (#pipemanradio) and from The King of All Festivals while on The Pipeman Radio Tour.
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