James Grant - Anjunadeep 05 CD1
Let us bow our heads in respect for the continuous mix CD—the ultimate artefact for the bloke who wants to pretend he is watching the sunrise in Ibiza while he is actually stuck in morning traffic on the M25. This is music for people who describe their living room as a 'lounge' and own at least three expensive candles. But honestly, when the curation is this impeccable, you cannot help but sink into the velvet sofa of sound. The vibe is pure, unadulterated, eyes-closed deep house luxury.
Analyzing the James Grant Anjunadeep 05 tracklist is like reading a blueprint for modern melodic house. Hovering at a perfectly paced 125.7 BPM, Grant utilizes the 3B and 12A Camelot keys to create a melancholic, sweeping emotional arc. Because this is a studio mix, the transitions are impossibly flawless, blending heavy low-end warmth with crisp, atmospheric mid-range synths. The track selection on this James Grant live set is foundational.
He weaves in Vincenzo & Aram's gorgeous "Let Go", but the absolute masterstroke is dropping the Bicep remix of Blaze's "Lovelee Dae"—a true crate-digger's flex. The journey begins with the crackling, ambient beauty of Croquet Club's "Cardigan" as the opening track. The mix peaks with a sprawling ten-minute Andrew Bayer & James Grant remix of The Presets' "It's Cool", before fading out with Gabriel Marchisio's "More Days on Week" as the closing track. Proper lush.