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ANII - DJ Set
Playing a DJ set at the Tate Modern is the ultimate flex for the art-school electronic musician, and ANII’s performance is a masterclass in how to soundtrack a gallery without putting anyone to sleep. This is melodic techno and electronica for people who appreciate a good reverb tail as much as a good painting. The vibe is expansive and cerebral, with sound bouncing off concrete walls and creating its own architecture. Technically, the set spans a wide BPM range from 122 to 162, but averages at a driving 124.4, with key centers like 10A and 12A providing a harmonic through-line.
The energy is heavily skewed towards the low-end (64%), creating a deep, immersive foundation over which intricate melodies and atmospheric textures are layered. ANII’s mixing is dynamic and adventurous, seamlessly blending genres from deep house to breakbeat, with transitions that feel more like evolutionary steps than mere cuts. Standout tracks include the opening 'Tinlicker - You Take My Hand', which immediately establishes an emotional, melodic techno vibe. 'Sounom & Sagou - Everyday Moments (Kamilo Sanclemente Remix)' offers a deeper, progressive house detour, while 'Nicholas Deca - Brebenel' injects a dose of hypnotic, minimal energy.
The epic 'Nox Vahn & Mimi Page - Dream of Love (Anjunadeep 11 Extended Mix)' serves as a marathon centerpiece, and 'Gidge - The Cascades' provides a haunting, ambient-inflected closing. The journey starts with the anthemic 'You Take My Hand', peaks with the sprawling 'Dream of Love', and dissolves into the atmospheric 'The Cascades'. A full tracklist from ANII that turns a London institution into a temporary club.