Durante
Anjunadeep London at the Roundhouse (4K) @DuranteMusic
The Roundhouse massive is a very specific breed of raver. They are the North London creatives who happily paid £40 just to stand in a circle and politely nod their heads, terrified of spilling their organic wine. They might not be swinging off the rafters, but internally, they are absolutely having a laugh, and the architectural acoustics make for proper absolute scenes. The vibe at Anjunadeep London at the Roundhouse is vast and cinematic, with beams of light cutting through a thick layer of expensive fog.
Exploring the Durante Anjunadeep London at the Roundhouse tracklist reveals why this Durante live set is a triumphant display of Rominimal elegance. Cruising at an average of 124.9 BPM, the technical command of the massive room is flawless. By heavily utilizing the 3B and 10B keys, he builds an energy arc that is deeply rooted in thick, rolling low-end basslines. His crate-digging is totally sorted, dropping massive anthems alongside deep cuts.
Tossing in 'Kidsos' by Sebastian Ingrosso is a mad, brilliant nod to the golden era of progressive house, while 'We Are the People (The Shapeshifters Vocal Remix)' by Empire Of The Sun guarantees a massive singalong from the crowd. The structural journey is meticulously executed. Setting a deeply personal tone with his own opening track 'Leonid', he commands the massive space effortlessly. After a beautifully paced emotional rollercoaster, he leaves the crowd stunned with the closing track 'Neverless' by Venetic.