Ellen Allien
Le Jardin Suspendu in Paris, France for Cercle
Berghain rejects finding themselves on a Parisian rooftop is a hilarious sight, pretending the beautiful sunset isn't completely ruining their dark, brooding techno aesthetic. They’re all standing around in leather harnesses, trying to look miserable while secretly enjoying the view. Le Jardin Suspendu in Paris, France for Cercle provides a stunning backdrop, blending urban greenery with harsh industrial beats.
Examining the Ellen Allien Le Jardin Suspendu in Paris, France for Cercle tracklist for this Ellen Allien live set reveals a fierce, uncompromising Techno onslaught. She absolutely hammers the crowd at a blistering 132.0 BPM average, anchoring her set in the 12A key to create a relentless, hypnotic energy arc. Her mixing style is raw, fast, and wonderfully chaotic, throwing acid lines and heavy kicks around with total authority.
Crate diggers will appreciate the deep, underground selection here, featuring massive, weird cuts like "Reinhard Voigt - Supertiel" and "Amotik - Solah". The journey is a masterclass in building tension. It kicks off with a dark, unidentified opening track "Unknown - Unknown", reaches an absolute boiling point midway, and leaves the rooftop in tatters with the massive, sprawling closing track "Aardy - Another Time".