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ALAN FITZPATRICK in The Lab LDN
Alan Fitzpatrick in The Lab LDN is a lesson in modern melodic techno done with stadium-sized intent but underground precision; it's the sound of a superclub main room being meticulously reconstructed inside a broadcasting studio. The vibe is professional, powerful, and slick—all crisp visuals and a crowd ready for the dependable thump of peak-time propulsion. This is a masterclass in driving, melodic techno, locked into a steady 130.4 BPM and harmonically weaving between the open euphoria of 12A and the darker, more introspective shades of 7A and 3B. The energy is overwhelmingly focused on a robust low end at 0.74, providing an unshakeable foundation, while mids at 0.19 offer melodic hooks, and highs at 0.07 add definition without fatigue.
The mixing is efficient and powerful, using long blends and harmonic mixing to create a continuous, soaring arc. For the tracklist archivists, Blacktee's 'Crystalline City' remix is a atmospheric, building opener full of shimmering pads. Planet Soul's classic 'Set U Free' gets a feverish rework that acts as an instant energy injection. Long Distance Poison's 'Signal II' remix is a deeper, more hypnotic cut that showcases range, while ARTBAT & JOA's 'The Spot' is a pristine example of contemporary melodic techno anthem craft.
Francesco Roselli's 'Sunday Morning' offers a moment of driving, progressive house warmth, and Chris Sundabout's 'Higher Soul' provides a soulful, uplifting finale. The journey commences with the atmospheric build of 'Crystalline City,' climbs to hands-in-the-air moments with tracks like 'The Spot,' and lands gracefully with the soaring pads of 'Higher Soul.'.