Marcus L | Boiler Room Berlin: Intrepid Skin
在首尔梨泰院后面的小巷中，有一个已经模糊不清的标志，上面写着“青少年禁止入内”。这条街区以“Hooker Hill”的别名而被人熟知，以文学著作浮士德为名的俱乐部 Faust 便坐落在这个隐秘的角落。Faust 的两个房间笼罩着截然不同的音乐氛围，如果你喜欢 house 的闲适与松弛，俯瞰着梨泰院灯红酒绿的 Tanz bar 是最好的选择，而在门的另一端，主舞台呈现的则是极致黑暗。Marcus L 是隐于这片光影背后的主要推动者，致力于本土声音与随之而来的文化场景，同样以 DJ 的身份在世界舞台活跃，用充满能量的 DJ set 在探索未来的旅途中向旧时光致敬。
身为制作人，从小就围绕首尔午夜不断钻研的 Marcus L 用作品映射着他的根源，从 deeper techno, industrial, trance 到90年代经典，让人群舞动是他的心之所向。Marcus L 创立于2014年的厂牌 Ameniia 与 Kammer Radio & Records 亦专注于此。2020年 Marcus L 发行于 SPFDJ 的厂牌 Intrepid Skin 旗下的 EP《Kimchi Slap》便以泡菜起名，将韩国饮食文化注入创作，其中《P For Phycho》则致敬了来自90年代的 hardcore 音乐。
在投身音乐之前，Marcus 曾是一名海军翻译官，“如果有人问我是什么样的人，我可以自信地说，我是一个言出必行的人，我不后悔做出任何决定。沉稳、坚韧、积极是我的关键词。”在杂志 AUGHT 的采访中，Marcus L 这样说道。他在 Ameniia 发行的《K-Force》恰印证其独特的人物特色，言简意赅又令人愉悦，同样回溯了90年代锐舞派对的标志性声音。
Marcus L | HÖR - Mar 21 / 2023
本周六，Marcus L 将来到 POTENT，带来新旧流派交织而成的首尔狂热。一起跟随 Paradox 的采访了解更多。
Paradox: 你被视作首尔 techno 场景中的影响者，这对你来说意味着什么？你的制作与 set 正试图传递一种怎样的价值观？
You are considered an influencer of the Korean techno scene internationally. What does it mean for you ? What values do you try to defend through your productions and your sets ?
Marcus L: 我从来没想过我是这个场景中的影响者，我一直在做我认为我想做的事。但不得不说，我认为自己有责任让更多人知道来自这个国家场景中的人和事。这会让我有一些压力。制作与 set 所传递内核是不同的——相比需要明确方向与意图的 DJ set（以我为例），制作能更为自由的散布在我的脑海中。
I have never thought that I am an influencer of the Korean Techno Scene, I was/am doing what I want and feel like to do. However, I must say, I have the feeling that I do need to present and introduce more of what/who we have in the Korean scene. This would lead me to have a bit of pressure and responsibility. Value in both productions and sets are different – Production would be much more free to travel or go around when the sets (in my case) needs to have more direction and purpose.
Paradox: 你在世界各地进行了很多演出，有哪些俱乐部或派对让你感到惊喜？
You play a lot of venues all over the world. What are some clubs or events that surprised you?
Marcus L: 由于我自己运营着一个场地，我可能会习惯性地仔细观察现场的布局、灯光、音响与设备等… …哈哈，大多数俱乐部都有自己的表达方式和特点。但我不得不说，Berghain 拥有我迄今为止遇过最好的布局，给我留下了深刻的印象。
Since I run the venue, I may take a much closer look into the venue such as layout, lighting, sound, facilities etc etc. This just comes habitually… haha Most venues have their own way of expression and the caracter. But I would have to say the Berghain has the best laid-out venue I’ve been so far and impressed me.
Paradox: 你的声音被描述为“deeper techno, industrial, trance 和90年代经典的结合”。你的创作与制作过程是怎样的？你如何寻找灵感？
Your sound is described to range from deeper techno, industrial, trance, and 90s classics. What is your creative and production process ? Where do you find your inspiration ?
Marcus L: 我的灵感往往出现在周末放歌或跳舞的时候。此外，我的确听了很多90年代韩国流行乐（舞曲、说唱、嘻哈、euro、Bbong Jjack 等）。在那里我发现了一种独特的声音组合。
My inspiration comes over the weekend while I am playing or dancing. Also, I do listen to lots of 90’s k-pop (dance / rap / hip-hop/ euro/ Bbong Jjack etc.) From there, I discover a unique sound or sequence.
Paradox: 你创立了自己的厂牌 Ameniia。你是如何开始的？其背后的意识形态是什么？
You started your own label Ameniia. How have you gone about setting up your label, and what is the ideology behind it?
Marcus L: 当我开始制作，想要发行作品时，或许就像一些人曾经经历过的那样，我并没有得到很多回复。如今发行一张 EP 变得很简单，但在那时候，这是一件无法靠自己解决的事情。所以我想创立一个厂牌，为遇到发行困难的本土艺术家们开放。
When I started producing and wanted to release, I remember lot’s of “no-reply” as some of you already experienced or maybe not – due to Bandcamp. Releasing an EP became quite easy, nowadays but back then it was something beyond that you could not handle by yourself easily. So I wanted to start a label that is open to “KOREAN” artists who are having trouble releasing their music.
Paradox: 你同样是亚洲核心俱乐部之一 Faust 的拥有者。能和我们聊聊本土 techno 场景吗？
You’re also the owner of one of the key clubs of Asia, Faust. What can you tell us about the Korean Techno Scene ?
Marcus L: 我生活的国家在生活的各方面都能非常迅速且敏锐地捕捉或引领潮流，在带来了很多优势的同时也有缺点。关于 techno 场景，我想说我们在短时间内发展了很多，但于我而言，我更想看看接下来会发生什么。
Korean are very fast and sensitive in catching or leading the trend in every part of our life. This brings lots of Pros & Cons, for the Techno scene – I would say we developed much in a short period of time but to me, I would love to see what comes next so badly.
Paradox: 有没有一些新兴音乐人你希望让我们深入了解的？
Do you have any emerging Korean artists that you would like us to discover ?
Marcus L: 我想推荐 Faust 的常驻 DJ 们。KIM BO YEON, SUMAN, DAMIE, STANN LUMO, SHORT FINGER, JOON KWAK。
I would recommend watching the resident djs of FAUST. KIM BO YEON, SUMAN, DAMIE, STANN LUMO, SHORT FINGER, JOON KWAK
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参考来源：Paradox Music, <INTERVIEW #082 – Marcus L>
