Otto Von Schirach’s eclectic mix of electronic beats and fantastical music videos, create an intense yet thrilling musical experience. But what are the influences behind Von Schirach’s musical mayhem? His collaborations with other magical beings? His deep running Wolf blood? Or his willingness to open ‘the portal’ to his many differing musical styles? It is safe to say that all three contribute to Von Schirach’s unbridled creativity. Now thriving in the art world, we want to delve deeper into the life of Otto Von Schirach and discover the influences behind his ‘music magic’ and compelling artistry.

“‘Wolf blood runs deep in my native roots. I feel the urge to howl at the moon and play tribal drums to the sun gods.’”

You have been DJ’ing since the age of 12. Has music always been a large part of your life?
Yes, Music Magic and Light Frequency’s...... I started Djing at 12 and it Sparked my curiosity to actually make the records I was playing, back in 1992 I got my first echo Machine and drum machine, I would record a live jam on tape using 2 turntables, a drum machine , mic and effects . Actually really cool what would come out. Sonic Blast Bass. I would rehearse and make it all in sync and boom A masterpiece of sound rhythm and vocal chants to open the portal. The Portal would stay open as long as the frequency would be in the air. That Kept me busy in laboratory, hence all my albums early on. Finally put out my first Ep in 1998 called Level SL and my alias Mad Evil Science.

Your record ‘Astronomical’, released on YouTube in July 2019, is both an auditory and visual experience. How has your musical artistry changed over the years?
One of the triangle secrets is that if you know me well and you know me for the last 30 years, you would know it’s all the same styles that I was born with and embody me, there just has been more time to release it in slow bits. That’s the true secret just time and space to open the portal to all my music styles. Every day I make all sorts of music Magic and different styles, genres & sound, must that haven’t been discovered yet! people always ask me why am changing my styles constantly and I just tell him I am all the styles , there is no limit to my powers....... All these styles are inside me and they come out Day to Day as time and space continues in our reality and realm.

How has your Cuban and German ancestry influenced your creative practice?
Wolf blood runs deep in my native roots. I feel the urge to howl at the moon and play tribal drums to the sun gods. Making the Tropical vampire happy 🍑🍑 Lots of my songs have Cuban Island slang that’s been brought to Miami by the Cubans. Very proud to show the world our magic lingo.

I understand though that you grew up in Miami, has this also had an influence on you as a musician?
🏰💯🏰 You can take me out of Miami but u can’t take Miami out of me. Some say My personality is shown to bleed into my bass. Cuban/German Born in the Bermuda Triangle. With the sword of Light I defend the triangle. and with magic and light I make ppl.
Happy when they ear the Frequency 🔺🔺

It is clear from your music videos that art has always been a large part of your creativity and you are now taking an active role within the art world. Do your musical compilations and video artworks relate closely for you or are they separate entities?
Yes, I always make music with the art in mind, there so many visual stories in my head. My life is like a movie, everyday is super magical and so things happen in my realm and it’s my job to try and capture them and showcase this universe to reality. My whole being belongs to art and the science of the universe god is art.

You have collaborated extensively in your musical career and continue to do so now in your role as an artist. How do these collaborations compare?
I try to keep it fun and magical with like Minded magic beings, I have some collaborations coming out later this year. One with Qebrus (R.I.P.), another with Doormouse, another with Iggor Cavelara, another With Justin Pearson. Hopefully I can finish the ones with Blowfly (R.I.P.) and Venetian Snares.

What are your plans for the future? Will there be any new releases or any upcoming tours?’
Finishing 3 albums of almighty Bass and Frequency Light......
1.Miami Bass Jam
2. Metal Magic one
3. glitch bass one
So excited, and of course on 3 tours this year of Europe 🔺🔺
One is about to start March 26 2020. 30 shows with Igorrr, Author and punisher and myself.