TuneLab
ARTBAT
live at Cercle Odyssey, Paris, France
ARTBAT playing inside a giant orb in Paris is the kind of over-the-top symbolism we live for—melodic techno as a planetary force, beamed directly into the Cercle Odyssey. The lighting rig pulses like a nebula, casting the duo in silhouette as they weave their tapestry of soaring leads and driving rhythms. This live set locks into a tight 127 BPM average, with a harmonic focus on 12A that gives the progression a bright, anthemic quality, perfect for their brand of festival-ready emotion.
The energy arc is carefully managed, with the mid-range at 0.36 providing the melodic thrust, while the low-end foundation at 0.51 ensures the dancefloor never loses its groove. Their mixing is seamless, building peaks through layered synths and vocal snippets rather than abrupt drops, a testament to their background in progressive house. Standout tracks include the opener 'Tabu', which sets the epic tone immediately, and their own 'The Spot' with JOA for a deeper, more hypnotic interlude.
The remix of Gotye's 'Somebody That I Used To Know' is a masterstroke of nostalgic reinvention, while 'Cola' gets the ARTBAT treatment with extended, driving pads. 'Galaxy' offers a moment of cosmic reflection, and their remix of 'Sweet Disposition' by The Temper Trap is pure, unashamed crescendo fuel. The journey starts with the cinematic sweep of 'Tabu', hits its peak with the communal release of 'Love Is Gonna Save Us' with Benny Benassi, and closes with that same track, leaving us in a state of uplifted exhaustion—a full tracklist designed for shared moments under artificial stars.