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3D: DANNY HOWELLS b2b DAVE SEAMAN b2b DARREN EMERSON in The Lab LA
The 3D back-to-back in The Lab LA—Danny Howells, Dave Seaman, and Darren Emerson—is a masterclass in veteran, progressive house and techno from three artists who helped write the rulebook. We’re in the presence of legends, and the pressure to Shazam intelligently is palpable. The LA lab feels like a seminar, with three titans trading fours in a display of effortless synergy. Technically, it’s a deep, driving journey, averaging 123.1 BPM and constructing a harmonic narrative primarily in 12A, with lush modulations to 7A and 3B. The energy is profoundly low-end focused (0.71), creating a hypnotic, rolling foundation, with melodic mids (0.25) and minimal highs (0.04) for a smooth, cerebral experience.
The mixing is seamless and patient, a testament to decades of experience, building tension through layers rather than drops. For crate diggers, the selections are impeccable. Guy J - Metal Dreams as the opener is a dark, melodic techno stormer. Danny Howells - Shortwave is a deep, psychedelic voyage, and Andy Compton - That Acid Track is a minimal, bassline-driven workout. Dennis Cruz & LEON - My Hood injects a shot of rolling, tech-house energy, while Blagoj Rambabov - Right to Be Wrong offers a more atmospheric, progressive moment.
The epic, nine-minute Maae - The Man is a journey within a journey. The set begins with the atmospheric tension of Metal Dreams, climbs to a driving, melodic peak with tracks like Shortwave, and gently concludes with the radio-friendly polish of Teenage Mutants & Laura Welsh - Falling for You. A 3D live set tracklist that showcases the enduring power of progressive house and melodic techno in the hands of true masters.