Cyclone Wehner wrote:
I caught Mr Kevin Saunderson on the weekend here and he was in form!
The Sydney set went off, I really enjoyed it.
Well programmed night and great sets from locals Simon Caldwell and Biz-E in
a nice intimate venue, Chinese Laundry, at Slipp Inn.
The Melbourne event, at Godskitchen, was always going to be hit and miss
since it's primarily a trance/hard house/prog rave-up but the atmopshere in
the 'Detroit Techno' room was better than I thought, even if for the most
part the local DJs failed to acknowledge the Detroit theme and obstinately
played generic music.
Interestingly, Kevin played largely on Final Scratch at the second gig, I
have now come around to it. For a great DJ, who actually knows how to
utilise the mixer (incl. EQ), and create textures, there's no audible (or
significant visual) difference. It was amazing to see how he totally
changed the vibe in the room through sheer presence. It was also thrilling
to hear a new Inner City track, Say A Prayer, with vocals by Ann Saunderson
(who sang on Blackwater) with Paris on backgrounds. It's a beautiful,
beautiful, beautiful song in the tradition of Good Life but very 2003. It's
the kind of record you hear on first listen and go, Wow, what's that?
From what I understand there is an Inner City album ready to go, it's a
matter of finding a good label that won't impose any compromises. Also there
is a Reese Project album coming up with input from Paul Randolph. I believe
there is also a third Trust The DJ set due around Nov. All in all a lot to
look forward to.
some good news indeed. :) I want to hear that new Inner City stuff ..
2003 has been the return year for so many techno artists. Add Inner City
to the list. :)
I'm still waiting for an oppurtunity to hear Kevin live.
Regards,
Ramon
