Johannes Brecht live
Aven d'Orgnac in France for Cercle
There is no crowd quite like a Cercle crowd in a literal cave. Everyone looks like they're attending a high-fashion funeral, desperately trying not to trip over stalagmites while nodding thoughtfully to the kick drum. It's the ultimate gathering for techno tourists who want to feel like they're in a Batman movie. Yet, the jaw-dropping subterranean acoustics of Aven d'Orgnac provide a haunting, unparalleled sonic environment.
This Johannes Brecht live set is a deeply textured Rominimal and electronica performance, cruising at a very relaxed 119.4 BPM. Technically, Brecht is a live maestro, utilizing 8A and 5A keys to weave a delicate, organic energy arc that feels more like a classical concert than a rave. The synthesis and live instrumentation are meticulously balanced. The Johannes Brecht Aven d'Orgnac in France for Cercle tracklist is less of a DJ crate digger's selection and more of an avant-garde playlist.
Opening with 'Sunday Jazz - Chilled Ambience for Productivity' is having an absolute laugh, completely disarming the serious crowd before moving into his own brilliant 'What's About.' The set's arc is wonderfully weird. From that bizarre jazz opening track, he guides the cave through the lush, deep textures of Dawn Deep's 'The Cure,' and finally signs off the subterranean trip with 'Dj Антон Тиар - Real chill mix' as the closing track. A properly mad experiment.