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Marsh |
Live at Anjunadeep pres. Explorations 2022
Marsh's live set for Anjunadeep Explorations is a focused, driving take on the label's sound, for those who like their melodies served with a side of propulsive energy. The vibe is one of communal celebration on a sun-drenched stage, where every build feels earned and every drop is met with collective release. Technically, it's tight and peak-time oriented, operating in a narrow 125-128 BPM band and frequently using the upbeat, major-leaning key of 10A to craft an uplifting, forward-moving narrative. The energy, while still melodic, has a stronger mid-range presence than typical Anjunadeep fare, with crisp percussion and rhythmic basslines propelling the journey forward.
Marsh's mixing is dynamic, often using tracks like his own '1992' as powerful set pieces. The crate digging here is a joy for fans of the sound. Opening with his own '1992' immediately establishes a mood of anthemic nostalgia. The inclusion of The Crystal Method's 'Busy Child' is a genius, left-field twist that adds a gritty, breakbeat texture.
Chicane's timeless 'Saltwater' is a guaranteed emotional wrecking ball, and Jaytech's 'Pepe's Garden' is a classic, sun-drenched progressive house cut from the label's archives. His own 'Lailonie' provides the set's shimmering, melodic heart. The journey kicks off with the retro-futurism of '1992', ascends to a euphoric peak with the trance-tinged majesty of 'Saltwater', and closes with the cheeky, iconic synth riff of Eric Prydz's 'Call on Me', leaving everyone on a massive, sugary high.