Last Saturday night, I went to see Schiller live at Stary Maneż in Gdańsk. For those who don’t know, Schiller is a German electronic music artist, also known as Christopher von Deylen. His style is very atmospheric – sometimes ambient, sometimes a bit trance or chillout.
On the stage of Stary Maneż, he stood behind an impressive setup of synthesizers, mixers, and controllers, building the sound live.
His set focused on the ambient and instrumental side of his music. The sound was full of layers and textures, slowly changing and creating a dreamy atmosphere in the venue.
What made the night even more special was Schiller himself. He spoke to us between tracks – thanking the audience, sharing thoughts about his music, and even talking about his trip to Poland with his wife. You could feel that he truly appreciated being there with us.
Something he confirmed a few days later in his Instagram post:
It’s always a joy to return to Poland – such a beautiful country with wonderful people. Your spirit, your passion, and your kindness never fail to touch me deeply.
One moment that felt very personal to him was when he played a song while photos and videos from Ukraine were shown on the screen. He explained that he had performed there during the war, and it was clear that the experience had stayed with him.
The visuals during the show were minimal but beautiful – lights, colours, and abstract images that matched the sound perfectly.
The concert lasted about two hours, but it passed so quickly.
