Kölsch
Tour Eiffel in Paris, France for Cercle
Playing a DJ set on the literal Eiffel Tower is the kind of ridiculous flex that makes every other DJ insanely jealous. Meanwhile, the techno tourists below are just confused why they can't find the guestlist queue for a 300-meter-tall monument. Suspended high above the glittering grid of Paris, the sunset casts a golden hue over the metal beams as the city lights slowly flicker to life. Clocking in at 125.7 BPM, this Rominimal set uses 12A, 7A, and 3B keys to build a deeply emotive atmosphere.
The mid-range energy dominates here, perfect for Kölsch's signature brass and string synth patches. His mixing style is cinematic and patient, letting the expansive melodies breathe in the open air. The Kölsch Tour Eiffel tracklist is perfectly curated for the monumental setting. Stimming's remix of Kiasmos' "Paused" is a gorgeous hidden gem, while Stephan Bodzin & Marc Romboy's "Kerberos" brings a massive, dramatic weight to the skyline.
The Kölsch live set drifts into reality with an atmospheric "Unknown - Unknown" opening track. The highlight of the evening is the soaring synth-work on Patrice Bäumel's "The Hatchet", ending elegantly with the classic jazz-house closing track "Rose Rouge" by St Germain.