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Anjunadeep Open Air: Mexico City at #ABGT600 (Official Set) @CRiMusic
Ah, the 'live' electronic act. There is always that one bloke on the lineup surrounded by keyboards and drum pads, aggressively twisting knobs to prove to the Anjuna family that he is doing real musicianship, actually. The crowd eats it up, of course—nothing gets a lad in a floral shirt more emotional than seeing a man play a single synth chord live. But cynicisms aside, the atmosphere in Mexico City is undeniable, bathed in golden afternoon sun and infectious, open-air euphoria.
Looking at the CRi Anjunadeep Open Air: Mexico City tracklist, you get a beautifully strange Rominimal hybrid. Averaging around 130.0 BPM, the progression heavily favors the 10B key, giving the set a bright, major-scale warmth. His transitions are less about DJ blending and more about live arrangement, creating an organic, flowing energy arc that balances deep lows with lush mid-range textures. The selections in this CRi live set are delightfully unhinged for a deep house gig.
Alongside 13 of his own lush originals, he somehow works in DJ M3M9's take on Satie's "Gymnopédie No.1" and a bizarre, brilliant nod to Gillette's "Short, Short Man". The musical journey starts intimately with his own "Intro" as the opening track, weaving through bouncy, emotional peaks before gracefully bringing it all home. He seals the sun-drenched memory with his HANA collaboration, "Butterfly", serving as the perfect closing track. Sorted.