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TIM SWEENEY twisted disco & house set in The Lab NYC
TIM SWEENEY's 'twisted disco & house' set in The Lab NYC is exactly what it promises: a expertly curated trip through the weirder, wonkier side of the dancefloor. The vibe is cerebral yet euphoric, for those who like their grooves served with a side of sonic peculiarity. Operating around 120 BPM and favoring the off-kilter charm of the 9B key, this set prioritizes melody and texture over pure power.
The energy balance is intriguingly mid-focused at 0.49, allowing for quirky synth lines, disco edits, and atmospheric pads to shine, all supported by a solid low-end thump. The mixing is creative, often using long, layered blends to create entirely new moments from familiar parts. The crate digger highlights are a joy: 'Rocco Desentis - Silver Dust' opens with a mysterious, atmospheric pulse.
'Maniac 2121 - Neo Manhattan' is a futuristic, synth-driven odyssey, and 'Aeroplane - Caramellas' is a perfect slice of joyful, filter-heavy nu-disco. 'Weval - Rooftop Paradise' provides a beautiful, downtempo interlude, while the inclusion of 'Eric Prydz - Pjanoo' is a genius move, transforming a mainstream anthem into a deep, driving house tool. The journey is a delightful wander, starting in shadowy intrigue, hitting moments of pure disco bliss with 'Chris Cuevas - Hip Hop', and wrapping up with the sunny, Balearic-tinged release of 'Sunshine Express - Committed'.