Lazare Hoche
The American Cathedral in Paris, France for Cercle
Playing house music in a literal cathedral is peak Cercle behaviour. You’ve got Parisian fashion students in the front row trying to look intensely holy while subtly checking their reflections in their camera phones. "The acoustics are divine, actually," says a bloke who definitely hasn't been to church since 2004. The stunning stained glass and towering stone arches of The American Cathedral in Paris, France provided an ethereal, moody atmosphere for this deeply grooving session. Looking closely at the Lazare Hoche @ The American Cathedral in Paris tracklist, you see a true Parisian house head at work.
Keeping a slick Rominimal groove at 125.3 BPM, he heavily relies on the 12A Camelot key to maintain a hypnotic, rolling state. The energy is highly sophisticated, focusing purely on a fat, dubby low-end while keeping the highs incredibly crisp and minimal. His mixing is exceptionally smooth, focusing on long, subtle blends that keep the groove entirely unbroken. The crate digging is absolutely top-tier, showcasing the finest of the French underground. Opening with Kiddy Smile's fierce "Let a Bitch Know" is a massive statement, and working in Noha's "Cat (Archie Hamilton Remix)" keeps the minimal heads nodding.
It’s a beautifully sorted selection. This Lazare Hoche live set is a deeply spiritual groove from start to finish. Blessing the nave with the opening track "Let a Bitch Know" by Kiddy Smile, he builds a hypnotic rhythm, peaking with the infectious energy of DiSKOP's "The Spirit." He gracefully exits the pulpit with the epic closing track "Ascension (Extended Mix)" by Marsh & Volen Sentir, leaving the congregation in absolute scenes.