TuneLab
16BL
Live from Anjunadeep x Printworks London 2019 (Official HD Set)
Printworks London in its heyday, bathed in iconic vertical light, with 16BL providing the deep, melodic soundtrack. This is for the heads who appreciate a slow, purposeful build. The cavernous press halls feel intimate, a collective sigh as the first pads wash over the crowd. A masterclass in deep house, the BPM gently oscillates around 122.8, with intelligent dips and rises.
Key modulation is subtle but effective, moving between 7A, 12A, and 8B to maintain emotional flow. Energy is wonderfully warm, with a dominant low-end (50% avg) providing a cushioned foundation for intricate melodies. Mixing is lush and considered, allowing tracks to fully unfurl their narratives before transitioning. Cubicolor's 'Rituals' is an instant mood-setter, its melancholic piano line pure Anjunadeep essence.
The Patrice Bäumel remix of 'Dead End Thrills' is an eight-minute journey into atmospheric techno. Guy Gerber's 'What To Do' gets a hypnotic &ME treatment, while Sandrom's 'Quasar' is a beautiful, spacey cut. The Afro-tech remix of 'Abo Mvelo' adds a welcome percussive, organic texture. From an enigmatic beginning, it travels through emotional valleys and melodic peaks, arriving at the sunset-ready Balearic vibes of Soulxa's 'Cafe Del Mar'.