OXIA
at Castelul Peleş in Romania for Cercle
Raving at a Romanian castle is the ultimate dream for the lads who think reading Dracula once makes them goth. You just know half the crowd is freezing in their silk festival shirts, pretending the "chills" are from the bassline. Set against the stunning neo-Renaissance architecture of Castelul Peleș, the sweeping drone shots capture a dancefloor bathed in warm, regal lighting.
Cruising at 125.7 BPM, this Rominimal set uses 12A, 3B, and 5A keys to maintain a deep, melodic progression. The low-end energy is steady and driving, while the mixing style features long, seamless blends that let the vocal hooks and organic percussion shine through. The OXIA Castelul Peleș tracklist is a masterclass in vocal-driven melodic house.
The Manoo Remix of Dave Anthony’s "She Don't Know" is an absolute beauty, and the Armonica remix of Emmanuel Jal’s "Rahamah" brings a gorgeous tribal energy. The OXIA live set starts with a classic, using the opening track "17 (In the Air Dub)" by MK to set the mood. A massive highlight is CamelPhat's "Panic Room", before wrapping up with his own legendary anthem, the closing track "Domino (Rework)".