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BORIS WERNER house set in The Lab NYC
The quest for the perfect, timeless house groove is our shared sickness, and Boris Werner's set for The Lab NYC is a clinic in its treatment. The vibe is that of a classic, no-frills NYC loft party—warm, crowded, and solely focused on the music. Technically, this is a masterfully paced deep and classic house journey, with a steady average of 124.5 BPM and a harmonic framework built on the foundational 12A and 3B keys. The energy balance (low 0.59, mid 0.32) ensures a fat, swinging bassline is always present, while the mid-range provides just enough percussion and melody to keep the narrative moving.
The mixing is fluid and musical, with long blends that celebrate the songs themselves, creating a sense of nostalgic, continuous joy. The crate digging here is exceptional. Opening with the modern classic Blaze & Bicep 'Lovelee Dae (Bicep Remix)' is a bold, welcoming move. He then mines gold from the past with the Todd Terry Club Mix of Everything But the Girl's 'Missing' and the undeniable Robin S.
anthem 'Show Me Love'. The true gem is the hilarious, genius inclusion of Eddie Murphy's live 'The Barbecue' skit, a moment of pure, joyful WTF. Deeper cuts like Snacks' 'Deep Fry (Fouk Remix)' and Vini Vini's 'Psycodelic Punch' satisfy the heads. The journey is a celebration: it kicks off with the warm embrace of 'Lovelee Dae', hits a peak of pure, soulful house ecstasy with 'Missing', and closes on a quirky, upbeat note with The Golden Boy's brilliantly silly 'Blah Blah Shake'.