TuneLab
Awakenings ADE 2018
Newa & Ryan James Ford
Newa & Ryan James Ford at Awakenings ADE 2018: because nothing bridges the gap between trance nostalgia and modern techno like a set that opens with 'Café Del Mar' and closes with a slam remix. The Awakenings warehouse, probably at 4 AM, where the air is thick with sweat and shared memory. This trance-inflected progressive house journey averages 131.6 BPM, with a range from 130 to 133 that keeps the energy buoyant and forward-moving. Rooted in the 12A Camelot key for 10 tracks, with nods to 3B and 4B, it uses harmonic sweetness to contrast with driving rhythms, and the energy split—77.43% low, 12.89% mid, 9.61% high—creates a lush, immersive base with melodic peaks that feel earned.
Mixing is energetic and blend-heavy, perfect for festival crowds. Standout tracks include Energy 52's 'Café Del Mar' in the Three 'n One remix as the iconic opener. Lorenzo Silvano's 'Undertrack' adds deep, techy vibes, while Zimmie Gix's 'Absolute Chill' offers a moment of atmospheric relief. Planet Soul's 'Set U Free' brings classic piano house energy, and Paperclip People's 'Throw' remix by Slam closes with brutal force.
The Drill's self-titled track is a percussive monster, Jon Hopkins's 'Collider' in the Karenn remix injects experimental edge, and Richard Brooks's 'Lean On' keeps the groove alive. The journey starts with the sunrise vibes of 'Café Del Mar', builds to the euphoric peak of 'Mysterious Times' by Sash!, and crashes down with the industrial finish of 'Throw', leaving us emotionally spent.