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Awakenings Festival 2018 Sunday - Live set Jon Rundell
Area W
Jon Rundell's live set from Area W at Awakenings Festival 2018 is a robust, no-frills techno workout for those of us who believe a Sunday should be spent recovering from Saturday's sins, not starting new ones. The outdoor stage, probably with the Dutch sky threatening rain, is transformed into a nexus of pure rhythmic energy. He covers a wide BPM range from 125 to 167, but the average sits at a manageable 128.5, with the 7A key dominating for a bright, driving feel. The energy is heavily low-end focused (79.3% avg low), ensuring a physical, pounding foundation, while the mid and high frequencies are used sparingly for accents and breakdowns.
His mixing as a live act is dynamic and punchy, with quick cuts and loops that keep the pace frenetic, and key modulations to 12A and 3B adding depth and variation. The tracklist is a mix of bombs and curiosities: opening with Russell G's '3Am' sets a dark, minimal tone. Ricky Gaddi's 'Renaissance' brings a more melodic, progressive edge, while The Chemical Brothers' 'Hey Boy Hey Girl (ARTBAT Remix)' is a stadium-sized moment of sheer, unadulterated power that must have shattered the festival grounds. Jonatas C's 'Jack' offers a loop-driven, hypnotic interlude, and Frankie Bones' 'Call It Techno (Carlo Lio Remix)' pays homage to the roots with a modern twist.
The journey starts with the ominous pulse of '3Am', peaks with the colossal drop of the ARTBAT remix, and closes with the gritty, industrial buzz of Industrialyzer's 'Solid Buzz'. A set that delivers exactly what it promises: unrelenting, peak-time techno.