Tomorrowland Belgium 2017
Alesso W2
Alesso's W2 set at Tomorrowland Belgium 2017 is pure progressive house nostalgia, for when we need a dose of unironic euphoria and melodies that stick in our heads for days. We're all guilty of air-synthing to those iconic leads, and here, it's a collective confession. The MainStage is awash in colorful visuals and a crowd singing along to every drop, a testament to the genre's enduring appeal. Averaging 125.6 BPM, this tracklist centers on keys like 3B and 8A, delivering anthemic hooks and driving rhythms.
Energy is low-heavy at 0.58, with mid at 0.33, providing a solid foundation for soaring synths, while high energy at 0.09 adds glitter to the climaxes. Alesso's mixing is polished and dynamic, using build-ups and breaks to maximize emotional impact, with harmonic shifts that enhance the cinematic feel. The arc is classic festival fare: rising tension followed by explosive releases. Key picks include 'Alesso - Cool' for its opening anthem status, 'Garmiani - Fogo (Instrumental)' as a tribal firestarter, 'The Chainsmokers - Something Just Like This (Alesso Remix)' for its epic, extended journey, and 'Calvin Harris - Under Control' as a timeless closer.
'Axwell /\ Ingrosso - How Do You Feel Right Now' keeps the Swedish house flame burning, while 'Dj Walllker - Can't Get You Out of My Head Extendet' is a fun, if obvious, edit. The opening track 'Alesso - Cool' sets the tone, peaks with the remix marathon of 'The Chainsmokers - Something Just Like This (Alesso Remix)', and closes on the melodic hug of 'Calvin Harris - Under Control'.