CRi - Live from Carré de Gaspé, Montréal
Gather 'round the audio nerds who spend the entire set analyzing the kick drum transients instead of dancing. They're standing in the corner sipping craft IPAs, loudly debating whether the hi-hats were sequenced on an Elektron drum machine or Ableton. It's proper trainspotter behaviour, completely missing the gorgeous melodies washing over them. The industrial, sunlit loft space of Carré de Gaspé, Montréal provides a striking, intimate backdrop for this deeply melodic session. This CRi live set is a beautiful, slow-burning exploration of Rominimal and deep house textures.
Hovering around a gentle 120.2 BPM, the mix relies on 7B and 12A keys to evoke a wistful, reflective mood. The energy is remarkably subdued, focusing on warm mids and rolling basslines rather than peak-time aggression. His mixing is subtle and organic, letting tracks breathe and evolve naturally over long blends. Looking at the CRi Carré de Gaspé, Montréal tracklist is a treat for fans of emotive electronic music. He heavily features his own stellar productions, dropping "Runaway" and "Stranger" to great effect.
The inclusion of Boris Roodbwoy & Andrew Rai's "Say Hello (Moe Turk Remix)" is a brilliant groove that perfectly fits the loft aesthetic. The performance is a cohesive, emotional narrative. After a mysterious unknown opening track, the groove steadily deepens. The absolute highlight is the infectious rhythm of "Initial", before he brings it all home with the stunning, 16-minute closing track, "Faces" featuring Jesse Mac Cormack.