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Nox Vahn at Splendor
Anjunadeep Explorations 2024 (Progressive House / Techno DJ Set)
Nox Vahn at Splendor for Anjunadeep Explorations 2024 is where the festival's melodic heart meets a firmer, four-on-the-floor discipline. We're here for the journey, not just the view. The stage in Albania is bathed in golden hour light, with a crowd ready to be swept away by something grander. With an average BPM of 123.7, this progressive house set bridges house and techno, anchored heavily in the resonant Camelot key of 12A.
The energy balance (0.66 low, 0.29 mid) suggests a driving, bass-forward approach with clear melodic peaks, typical of the Anjunadeep sound. Vahn uses key modulations, like shifts to 9A, to introduce urgency and lift without breaking the hypnotic flow. The mixing is precise and progressive, with long blends that allow epic tracks like his 11-minute 'Come Together' with Marsh on Anjunadeep to unfold naturally. Starting with the Spencer Brown remix of Kx5's 'Escape' is a statement of intent—big, melodic, and instantly engaging.
His own 'Don't Think About It Too Much' is a rolling, hypnotic weapon from his catalog. The curveball is 'Bang' by Anti-Slam & W.E.A.P.O.N., a live-recorded techno slammer that shakes the foundations. For the closer, Bonobo's 'Otomo' with O'Flynn on Ninja Tune is an inspired choice, offering a broken-beat, atmospheric comedown. It launches with the cinematic 'Escape' remix, finds its peak in the relentless drive of 'Come Together,' and gently lands with the intricate rhythms of 'Otomo' for a thoughtful end.