Hernán Cattáneo
at Cercle Festival 2022 (A380 Stage)
Middle-aged progressive house dads having a complete mid-life crisis under the wing of a literal Airbus A380 is a sight to behold. Looking at the Hernán Cattáneo Cercle Festival tracklist, this Hernán Cattáneo live set is an absolute clinic for the Rominimal tourists who won't stop talking about 'the golden era' of clubbing. Set on an airport tarmac, the vibe is massive, industrial, and completely euphoric as the maestro takes the massive crowd to school. Technically, El Maestro does what he does best, locking in a hypnotic 123.8 BPM.
He masterfully manipulates the 12A and 5A keys, using his signature long, flawless blends to build an incredibly patient, soaring energy arc that spans hours. Any crate digger knows Cattáneo's track selection is unmatched. He seamlessly mixes unreleased deep cuts with massive crowd-pleasers like 'CamelPhat & Elderbrook - Cola (Mousse T.'s Glitterbox Mix)' and 'Calvin Harris & Sam Smith - Promises (Sonny Fodera Remix)'. The journey is an expertly paced marathon.
Starting with an 'Unknown' opening track, he slowly turns the screws, driving the crowd through deep, emotional peaks before finally releasing the tension with the uplifting closing track 'Fabio Martoglio - Flying Apples'. A proper master at work.