TuneLab
Ummet Ozcan
Tomorrowland Belgium 2018
Ummet Ozcan's Tomorrowland Belgium 2018 set is a lesson in mainstage progressive house done with surgical precision, the kind of set where every synth lead is polished to a blinding sheen and every drop lands with mathematical certainty. The vibe is one of soaring anticipation, with the vast crowd hanging on each elongated build-up, ready to erupt. Operating at an average of 131.1 BPM, the harmonic focus often lands on the 4A key, providing a driving, emotionally resonant foundation. The energy profile is notably mid-forward at 0.5616, meaning the melodic content and driving arpeggios are the true stars here, supported by a punchy low-end at 0.3095 and crisp highs at 0.1286.
This creates a powerful, cinematic sound that fills every corner of the festival grounds. Our crate-digging highlights include the dramatic, live-recorded opening of Marcello Granese's 'Ballata Notturna', which sets an immediate, orchestral tone. Ozcan's own 'Omnia' is a festival staple, its cascading melody designed for maximum uplift. The collaboration with Lucas & Steve on 'Higher' is pure progressive bliss, while dropping Eminem's 'The Real Slim Shady' as a sample or edit shows a playful willingness to disrupt the flow.
The crown jewel is the closing track, Axwell & Ingrosso's 'More Than You Know' via Ozcan's own muscular remix, a masterstroke of nostalgic melody meeting modern punch. The journey starts with classical drama, builds through a series of euphoric, melodic peaks, and culminates in that iconic remix, leaving the field in a state of collective, hands-in-the-air catharsis.