f.a.qs

- Who is Rotersand ?

Rasc is cofounder and the creative engine of “The Fair Sex” - one of the most renowned “old school" ebm bands in Europe and the U.S.
While co-producer of the band from the early 90's on, Gun almost became an invisible member of TFS. Since then, Gun and Rasc have repeatedly joined forces in projects such as “1 am” (Music Research) and “Warm” (Tetsuo Records) and now “Rotersand”.
Krischan joined Rotersand in autumn 2002. As Resident DJ of clubs like “Planet ” in Bochum and “Broadway” in Essen he released tracks and mixes on Thee Blak Label, Radikal Fear, Force Inc and React. His meaty club-background perfectly complements Rasc’s solid ebm roots and Gun’s elaborate “pop-approach”.

- Is Rotersand a side-project ?

Rotersand is not a side project of any existing formation. It is genuinely independent and for everyone involved it is the most demanding and rewarding musical project ever. It is built on our combined expertise and fuelled by our common passion for music.

- How did Rotersand start ?

There was no decisive event that kicked it off. We have been connected for quite some time, personally and musically. Rather it was a process of gradual consolidation, somewhat like interstellar matter spiraling itself into new star.

- What is Rotersand about ?

Musically we combine several different music styles. In our lyrics we often oppose images of vigorous force with sentiments of melancholic weltschmerz.
The idea behind "Merging Oceans", for example, is a man who sets out to sail the oceans in order to experience the objective and the spiritual coherence of his world. We were fascinated by this comforting and inspiring vision.
"The Fire" describes an intense situation where two lovers hold each other in a passionate yet fatalistic embrace during an air raid. With its harsh contrasts the song tries to illustrate the absurdity of war - the utmost state of violence - that destroys life and love alike.

- What is your message?

Like filmmakers we create pictures and stories that come to life in the listener's perception. We project our ideas and emotions onto a song's musical mould. During this process it can happen that we are carried away by our own imagination, ending up in an almost sentimental outburst.. We like to create music, lyrics and images for people that have retained the capability and desire to discover oddities and contradictions behind the obvious. But we also convey a certain sense of irony that many fans can identify with. There is no actual message or ideology in our work; we are no missionaries. Our music mirrors our own mental and emotional activity.

- What inspires you ?

Our lives themselves, as we are constantly receiving and reflecting ideas, emotions and information. But the major source of energy and inspiration is the close relationship as friends and fellow musicians we have been sharing for many years now.

- What are your plans for the future?

Play live as much as we can, release albums and infect more people with our vision of and our love for sophisticated electronic music.