TuneLab
MATTN
Tomorrowland Mainstage 2019
Let’s be honest: the mainstage at noon demands a certain energy, and MATTN’s Tomorrowland 2019 set is a masterclass in delivering exactly that—a relentless barrage of festival house anthems designed for maximum crowd reaction. No overthinking, just pure, unadulterated fun. The scene is sun-drenched and chaotic, a sea of bucket hats and beers held aloft, ready for the next recognizable riff. This is big room and electro house in its most direct form. From a technical perspective, it’s all about momentum.
An average BPM of 132.1 keeps things driving forward, with the prevalent 12A key ensuring a bright, anthemic sound. The energy is well-distributed between low and mid (0.427 avg low, 0.474 avg mid), meaning every track is built on a solid kick drum and a catchy, often vocal-led, hook. Mixing is quick and efficient, prioritizing the drop over the journey. The track selection is a veritable jukebox of festival bangers. Tujamo’s 'Drop It' is a perfect, bass-heavy opener.
Jewelz & Sparks’ 'Hard' is a tech-leaning weapon that slams into the groove. Her own 'Jungle Fever' adds a tribal percussive flair. Then come the singalongs: the reboot of Icona Pop’s 'I Love It' and the timeless rush of Alice Deejay’s 'Better Off Alone,' both guaranteed to ignite the crowd. It kicks off with the grinding synth of 'Drop It,' reaches its peak moment during the explosive drop of 'Hard,' and closes with the universal familiarity of Usher’s 'DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love'—a set that knows its job and does it with a smile.