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PEJZAŻ
I like to fill the space with music and often walk around the apartment, listening from another room while doing something completely different. Especially when it's music with ambient elements.
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PEJZAŻ
Pejzaż, also known as Bartosz Kruczyński, is a Polish music producer, DJ, and sound artist. He is recognized for his unique approach to music, blending elements of chillout, house, and ambient with nostalgic references to Polish culture of the 1980s and 1990s. His work, released mainly under the label The Very Polish Cut-Outs, is characterized by the skillful transformation of samples from old Polish tracks, giving his music a distinctive atmosphere.
Pejzaż has gained recognition with albums such as Ostatni Dzień Lata and Blok – filled with melancholy and danceable rhythms that reflect urban life and memories of the past. He performs in clubs and at festivals, captivating audiences with eclectic sets that smoothly transition between different musical styles.
Kruczyński is also known for other musical projects, such as Earth Trax and Ptaki, and his work is considered a vital part of the contemporary Polish music scene.
INTERVIEW
Pejzaż & TAMO
Do you mix setting up a new space the same way you mix music? A bit of vintage, a bit of new? Do you need to feel the context?
Actually, there’s not much vintage in my space. The only things that come to mind are a figurine from Bogucice – the “Egyptian Woman” – a family keepsake, and a few decorations from flea markets. I’m also trying to restore two “Skoczek” chairs myself, but it’s going pretty slowly. The most vintage part of my home is probably the vinyl records, CDs, and books.
Your work has gained quite a bit of recognition abroad. You've been featured on a Ninja Tune playlist, and apparently Bonobo is a fan of your music. Do you see yourself as someone who sets—or rather creates—trends?
No, not at all! I just try to make music that feels personal and a bit different from everything else—that’s enough for me. Bonobo once used one of my tracks (recorded with my friends Adam and Aneta) on his CD for the Fabric mix series, which of course made us really happy.
My music has also appeared on playlists by artists like Bicep, Kim Ann Foxman from Hercules & Love Affair, Gaika, Shanti Celeste, as well as in NTS shows and sets by DJs with serious experience—like Tim Sweeney (Beats In Space), David Holmes (best known for his soundtracks for Steven Soderbergh’s films), Mixmaster Morris (who released music on Ninja Tune), and Bill Brewster. The list is actually pretty long, and it’s an amazing feeling knowing that my music is reaching people who are, themselves, a source of inspiration for me.
What does your creative process look like—do you usually sit at a desk, or are you more on the move? What’s your preferred way of expressing yourself?
Mostly it’s desk work, but I like to fill the space with music and often walk around the apartment, listening from another room while doing something completely different. Especially when it’s music with ambient elements.
What makes you feel most comfortable in your home? Which part of it are you most satisfied with?Is it difficult to balance living, working, and having a studio all in one space?
I’ve always functioned this way, so it feels completely natural to me. Still, I finish a big part of my music by collaborating with others during the mixing stage—I really value having someone else’s perspective at that point.
What is your relationship with design? Does aesthetics have to meet functionality?You chose the BOLD desk and the MEDA sideboard—practical choices!
In my case, it’s functionality that needs to meet aesthetics. I really like it when furniture can almost “disappear” and I stop thinking about it. Sometimes I feel the same way about music—I enjoy when it fills the room and you can appreciate its texture and subtle details. I often work on several projects at once, so I absolutely love the open storage in BOLD and the closed space of MEDA. It really helps me stay balanced.
What are you listening to these days?
The compilation Atlantic Mavericks with experimental Portuguese music, which I bought on vacation in Porto (at the Materia Prima store). The Ghost Lights vinyl by Rod Modell, which I had listened to many times on streaming during travels. And a few classic CDs, like Last Splash by The Breeders.
