PAUL OAKENFOLD epic house and nu-trance DJ set in The Lab LA
Welcome to LA, where the veterans come to school the youth and the crowd is full of guys who won't stop talking about their modular synth rigs. You've got the spiritual experience merchants with their eyes closed, genuinely believing a filter sweep is going to heal their childhood trauma. Proper having a laugh, but the energy is undeniably electric. The vibe is nostalgic yet forward-thinking, bathed in neon light with a crowd realizing they are witnessing actual royalty at work.
This PAUL OAKENFOLD live set glides at a steady 124.3 BPM, blending Rominimal grooves with expansive nu-trance melodies. Progressing smoothly through 12A and 5B keys, it’s a masterclass in harmonic mixing. The low-end energy keeps the rhythm grounded while the synths soar overhead. The PAUL OAKENFOLD The Lab LA tracklist is exactly what you want from a legend.
Digging out Traumer's "Hoodlum (U2015 Edit)" alongside Alaia & Gallo's remix of "The Day" proves his ear is as sharp as ever. An unidentified opening track builds the initial suspense perfectly. The emotional peak hits when Dotan's "Home (The Him Remix)" washes over the room, before he signs off with a massive, atmospheric 13-minute version of his own closing track, "Lonely Ones".