Awakenings 31.12
Joris Voorn
Ah, New Year's Eve, the one night where amateurs make absolute fools of themselves next to the seasoned veterans who actually paced their drinks. This Awakenings 31.12 crowd is a hilarious mix of techno purists and people who just wanted an excuse to wear glitter. There's always that one bloke who won't stop hugging strangers, insisting that Joris Voorn is a literal deity. The countdown energy in the massive hall is absolutely electric, brimming with a collective, explosive anticipation that finally shatters into pure joy. This Joris Voorn live set is a sprawling, 86-track masterclass in melodic Techno, locked at a flawless 127.7 BPM.
The EQ is perfectly balanced, favouring a thick low-end while allowing his signature lush melodies to soar. He almost exclusively rides the 12A key (a staggering 49 times), creating an incredibly cohesive, cyclical harmonic journey that feels like one massive track. The mixing is mind-bogglingly fast and layered, constantly teasing loops and acapellas. The tune selection is an absolute treasure trove of classic house, progressive, and modern techno. He drops the legendary Bicep remix of Blaze's 'Lovelee Dae', causing utter pandemonium.
Tossing in Silicone Soul's 'Right On' is a brilliant, soulful curveball that keeps the true heads grooving. The Joris Voorn Awakenings 31.12 tracklist is an epic, perfectly executed marathon. The opening track, an edit of Pryda's 'Of Me', sets a beautifully emotive tone right out the gate. The midnight highlight is a sprawling mix of De La Swing's 'Everyday', before the closing track, Marcos Barrios, Len Mora & Joaquin Postigo's 'Tribaile', brings the new year in with a massive bang.