TuneLab
The Blaze
live at Cercle Odyssey, Mexico City, Mexico
You have to question the life choices of the people who bring their dog to a daytime open-air rave and put tiny fluorescent earmuffs on it. The poor thing is currently being worshipped by the ketamine shuffle brigade, who think it's a spirit guide leading them to the drop. A warm, beautiful sunset glow washes over the [venue], creating an atmosphere that feels massive yet deeply personal. If you’ve been hunting for the [DJ] [venue] tracklist, this [DJ] live set is a breathtakingly emotional ride through the Electronic genre.
The tempo is a sprawling, unpredictable affair, wandering from a sluggish 95 all the way to 128, settling at an average of 120.3 BPM. Drifting elegantly through 12A and 8B keys, the energy arc is highly cinematic, using sweeping, dramatic blends to create massive moments of tension and release. The crate digger mentality here is deeply rooted in the artist's own catalogue, making it a true fan's dream. Hearing the raw emotion of 'The Blaze - BLOOM (Live at The Royal Albert Hall)' dropped alongside 'Maiku Tachibana - Only Ghosts Here in the Winter' is an absolute tear-jerker.
The set’s journey is flawlessly executed. Setting the mood with the mysterious opening track 'Unknown - Unknown', the set hits absolute emotional highs with 'The Blaze - Places', before soaring to a euphoric finish with the closing track, 'The Blaze - MADLY', leaving there not a dry eye on the dancefloor.