TuneLab
Solomun
Tomorrowland Belgium 2019 - W2
Solomun's sunset slot at Tomorrowland Belgium 2019 was a masterclass in depth over drops, a welcome sanctuary of groove while the mainstage pursued peak-time hysterics. This is where we go to actually listen, to feel the music in our bones rather than just our chests. The vibe is warm, intimate, and deeply cool, with the golden hour light filtering through the stage structure as heads nod to the slow-burn funk. Technically, this is a deep and melodic house journey.
Holding a steady 128.6 BPM, the set moves between the deep, introspective vibe of key 12A and the slightly darker, more driving feel of 3B. The energy profile is dominated by a rich low-end (0.54 avg), creating a warm, inviting pocket that's all about the swing of the bassline and the texture of the pads. Solomun's mixing is patient and narrative, letting tracks breathe and evolve. The track selection is impeccable, favoring emotion and timelessness.
The inclusion of Frankie Knuckles' 'Your Love' is a breathtaking, 18-minute journey into house music's sacred heart. Ruff Driverz' 'La Musica' brings a dose of classic, vocal-led UK garage flavor, while FISHER's 'Palm Beach Banga' appears in a surprisingly groovy, laid-back context. The deep, melancholic strains of Andre Volodin & Karina Smirnova's 'Cage' dub mix and the mysterious, Russian-language closer 'Придумала' showcase his ear for obscure, emotional gems. The journey is a slow, beautiful unwind: it begins with the deep, pulsing mystery of Ulysse Klotz's 'Track 23', reaches its emotional zenith during the extended journey of 'Your Love', and closes with the haunting, unfamiliar melody of the Anastasia Sotnikova track.