Die Orakel

This anniversary edition is compiled by Vittoria de Franchis from Terraforma Festival und Nuova Atlantide. Her video playlist follows a conceptual approach which is based on the Etruscan divination procedure of observation, interpretation and prophecy. Watch here - as if you were reading the future in an animal’s liver.

For episode #39, Amsterdam-based DJ Mark Knekelhuis delivers an extensive video playlist that includes highlights such as a Joy Division live gig from 1979, an in-depth conversation with Simone De Beavoir and a documentary on the painterly works of Swedish director Roy Andersson.

T4T LUV NRG’s Eris Drew und Octo Octa have both selected ten videos for this episode – featuring some liquid popping performed by Eric from LPC, 90’s clubbing footage and ethnobotanist Terence Mckenna on Psilocybin.

Liverpool-based DJ and NTS resident Breakwave delivers a 40-piece video playlist full of deep and artsy vintage footage – such as selected works by experimental filmmaker Norman McLaren, Margaret Tait’s “Colours Poem” from 1974 and Leigh Bowery on BBC’s infamous “The Clothes Show”.

Mirror Zone’s Spekki Webu shares some of the music that been a part of his electronic music upbringing – including some gabber, goa and trance. Equally hypnotizing, this playlist also includes some mind-easing videos of winter landscapes and aquatic sceneries.

DJ Plead delivers a playlist as unique as his DJ sets – featuring Emirati singer Shamma Hamdan, various RnB super hits, as well as Timba and Busta handing out in the studio.

Sedef Adasi has compiled a quite varied playlist including Kathy Bates in “Dolores”, some 90’s ballroom voguing footage as well as musical performances from Bülent Ersoy und Selda Bağcan.

Mama Snake has selected 17 videos for 33th episode – including an Autechre classic, a doggy robot test and Paul Rudd’s dance moves as the “Celery Man”.

For Orakel Cast #32, Hyperdub’s Jessy Lanza delivers a video playlist full of musical treasures and curiosities – such as an insight into Dâm Funk's record collection, Janet Jackson’s 1982 Bandstand performance and a unique rendition of ‘Stan” at Limmy’s Karaoke Duets.

Orakel Cast #31 is brought to you by Misha Hollenbach (Perks And Mini). He delivers a playlist as colorful as his broad array of creative output – including Matsumoto’s short 'Phantom', a Fiorenzo Serra documentation on the carnival festivities in a Sardinian village and a synth-pop tune by Los Iniciados.

Orakel Cast #30 is brought to you by Mr. Ho. The 30th anniversary playlist contains several video treasures – such as a full feature Triad film starring Tony Leung, Nam June Paik’s ‘Good Morning Mr. Orwell’ installation as well as an orchestral rendition of the Anime classic ‘Ghost in the Shell’.

Orakel Cast #29 is by Dusseldorf’s very own Bufiman (aka Jan Schulte). Jan has compiled a 25-video playlist consisting mostly of mesmerizing vintage footage – including highlights such as Werner Penzel’s “Vagabunden Karawane”, chanting Gibbons as well as the Dinger brothers “Ich liebe Dich” street action in Dusseldorf.

Orakel Cast #28 is presented by Zweikommasieben magazine from Switzerland. They have compiled a 11-video playlist which transcends through all facets of contemporary culture – including Hype William’s Boiler Room set, NBA Top-10 plays of the night, French Trap superstars PNL as well as Will Benedict’s campaign video for Balenciaga.

Orakel Cast #27 comes from Manchester-based premium selector Jon K. His 20-piece playlist is full of wonderful curiosities and rarities – such as footage of the Egyptian vintage singer Umm Kulthum, a video meme by the late Genesis P-Orridge as well as a Dancehall clash between Super Cat and Ninja Man.

For Orakel Cast #26, Silvia Jiménez Álvarez - better known as JASSS - has compiled a playlist full of intriguing footage on such visionary artists like Laurie Spiegel, Juliana Huxtable or Diamanda Galas.

For Orakel Cast #25, AD93 artistic director Alex McCullough honors us with a 10-piece playlist full of visual and musical treats – such as Dior’s SS 2007 show, world building examples and a documentary on Michael Landy’s “Break Down” installation.

Episode #24 comes from DJ veteran Jane Fitz who has put together a “collection of hypnotic music and performances from the arts and nature” – including a documentary about Pandit Pran Nath, a recording of the Maharashtra Holi party and the Domino world record.

Berlin-based DJ and ‘Music from Memory’ co-founder Jamie Tiller has compiled a 20-video-strong playlist that opens and closes with an homage to the grandmasters of Asian cinema – and includes other highlights such as up-close 90’s Ibiza footage, Lena Platanos and ‘The Edge’ video magazine.

Episode #22 comes from Vladimir Ivkovic who delivers a playlist full of intriguing footage – such as Peter Seller’s performance of 'A Hard Day's Night‘, Paul Stamets talk on mushrooms or Timothy Leary’s discourse on LSD.

Elena Colombi, well known for her genre-transcending DJ sets and NTS monthlies, has compiled a playlist full of dance performances - including choreographies by Yvonne Rainer and Michael Clark, as well as Christina Ricci’s tap dancing scene from Buffalo 66.

The 20th anniversary edition comes with a double treat from JD Twitch and JG Wilkes aka Optimo. Both have each compiled a playlist with such highlights as Arashi’s “100 Keyboards” performance or interviews with Nina Simone and Michael Clark.

Orakel Cast #19 is a tribute to Oostende – the small Belgian coastal town that Ziggy Devriendt aka Nosedrip lives in.

Upsammy delivers a video playlist as intriguing as her music – with features on visionary artists such as Karl-Heinz Stockhausen, Bill Viola and Werner Herzog.

Episode #17 comes from Interstellar Funk who delivers an excellent avantgarde ambient selection including Polish underground cult band Księżyc, Wire member Bruce Gilbert as well as Belgian new beat band Traxx.

Orakel Cast #16 has been compiled by Black Merlin, the newest member of the Die Orakel roster. His compilation contains well-selected ambient, ebm and techno classics and rarities – including Donato Dozzy and a special shout out to our childhood hero Ferris Bueller.

The 15th edition of our YouTube series is brought to you by ://about blank’s curator and resident Resom. She has put together a wonderful video compilation consisting of Steve Reich, the unforgetten East-German cult band A.G. Geige and plant experiments in Russia.

Orakel Cast #14 is brought to you by Frankfurt’s very own O-Wells. His playlist includes lots of cross-genre footage such as unforgettable anime classics, Harold Hunter skating Zoo York, Alec Empire’s RMBA lecture and album streams of B12 and the GZA.

The 13th Orakel Cast is brought to you by Will Bankhead, best known for his design work and his label The Trilogy Tapes. His compilation is a raw celebration of underground reggae, skateboarding and rave culture.

Orakel Cast #12 is now online. 2018’s first episode comes from Viking boy Samo DJ who has put together a very musical playlist consisting of squeaky retro synth tracks, Swedish autotune trap tunes and some output of his Born-free crewmates.

Episode #11 comes from premium selector Helena Hauff. Her compilation features plenty of comedic treasures from the depths of the Internet, including Premier League hysteria, words of wisdom rendered by Guy Tavares as well as a very British take on a bomb disposal. Anyone fancy a pint?

The 10th mini-anniversary edition of our YouTube series takes you on a cultural journey to Great Britain – compiled by your very own London-based ambassador Tasker from AD93. His video playlist includes a fine cross-domain selection of UK’s finest including Bellamy’s People, Jonathan Meades, Oliver Sacks and Oasis. Mind the gap.

Episode #9 is brought to you by Phantom Kino Ballett, the highly intriguing art project of Lena Willikens and Sarah Szczesny. As both are currently located in Japan for a few months, they have compiled a treasure box full of Japanese classics and rarities. Goran Itadaki, Arigato Gozaimasu.

Episode No. 8 is compiled by the Berlin-based label companions Jaures. As expected: their compilation is as trippy and hazy as their music, containing much intriguing, hard-to-find footage: art videos, footage from a 1980 Suicide concert, an excerpt of the cinematic masterpiece “Songs from the Second Floor” or interviews with Bertrand Russel and Sleazy Christopherson.

Episode No. 7 is compiled by UK dancefloor and design authority Trevor Jackson. His unique compilation of classics and rarities includes much intriguing footage such as a studio report on David Vorhaus from 1979 or a TV interview with rock ’n roll legends Keith Levene and John Lydon of PiL.

Installment No. 6 is brought to you by no other than UK dancefloor ambassador Pearson Sound. Of course his clip selection contains a lot of material referring to electronic music influences such as house, dubstep or drum’n’bass. But who knew that Pearson Sound is also a YouTube-trained expert in cat massages?

Episode No. 5 comes from Pablo Mateo showcasing his broad musical horizon. Whether new wave, ethereal, classic Arthur Russel material or Def Jux hip hop tracks – P-Mateo got it all locked down.

Orakel Cast #4 was compiled by Call Super, his playlist contains intriguing footage such as Nina Simone’s thoughts on blackness, BBC’s “Magnetic North” documentary series and Ruttmann’s Opus1.

Episode No. 3 comes from no other than Magazine mastermind Barnt. His playlist consists of musical clips featuring Stockhausen and an incognito Solange edit, plus some local TV and amateur video footage from his hometown Kiel.

The second installment is brought to you by the folks of Public Possession. Their selection is about reminiscing 80’s childhood memories, musical treasures, an ovation to Mark Leckey and rare insights into strange scenes and plots.

The first Orakel Cast installment comes by Roman Flügel - covering a surprisingly wide range of topics such as microdosing, techno history, Ashtanga Yoga or MMA cage fighting.