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David Orin - DJ Set
Another 'DJ Set' with no context, forcing us to rely solely on the tracklist—a puzzle we gladly accept, because what else are we going to do, have a healthy work-life balance? David Orin’s selection here is a masterfully curated trip through sleek, vocal-heavy tech house. The vibe is a polished, underground lounge where the crowd is stylish but actually here for the music, not the Instagram backdrop. Orin locks into a remarkably steady 120.1 BPM groove, using the warm, accessible key of 7A as his primary tonal center for nearly half the tracklist.
The energy is deeply rooted in the low-end (66%), creating a smooth, cushiony foundation for the catchy vocal snippets and melodic hooks (24% mids) to shine; the almost absent high-end (2%) makes this an exceptionally warm, non-fatiguing listen. This is mixing as curation, prioritizing track selection and flow over technical flash, with blends that feel natural and effortless. The crate is full of smart picks: 'Allowed to Try' by Flowers on Monday is a deep, hypnotic opener, while the Sonny Fodera remix of 'Promises' is a guaranteed, hands-in-the-air moment deployed with taste.
'Deep N’ Silk' gets a wonderfully groovy, classic-sounding remix, and the inclusion of 'Cool Kadın' by Ajda Pekkan (Mahmut Orhan Remix) is a brilliant, globally-infused curveball. The set establishes its deep, melodic vibe with 'Allowed to Try', hits its peak with the recognizable rush of the 'Promises' remix, and winds down with the exotic, percussive flutter of BLR & Rave & Crave’s 'Taj'.