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Franky Wah
Anjunadeep Open Air: London at The Drumsheds (Official 4K Set)
Franky Wah at Anjunadeep Open Air in London's Drumsheds presents a curious case: a set of melodic house that feels both nostalgically referential and stubbornly forward-thinking, all while we're trying to Shazam through the haze of a perfect summer day. It's the sound of hands-in-the-air euphoria, carefully curated for a massive, sun-drenched crowd. The vibe is expansive and emotional, with vast warehouse spaces filled with light and a shared sense of uplift, perfectly suited for Anjunadeep's signature sound.
Technically, the set weaves through melodic and progressive house territories, averaging 126.2 BPM and finding a bright, anthemic heart in the key of 7A. The energy balance is split between low and mid, allowing for groovy, swinging basslines to underpin soaring, vocal-led melodies that never quite tip into overblown trance. Wah's mixing is fluid and narrative-driven, using extended blends to let tracks like his own epic 'Hide' unfold over thirteen minutes, creating peaks that feel earned rather than forced.
For the diggers, the highlights are a mix of classic revival and modern depth: Olive's 'I Don't Think So' is a sublime, atmospheric opener, Habischman's 'Endless Tunnel' provides a driving, hypnotic centerpiece, and Mood II Swing's 'Closer' gets a gorgeous, deep house rework from The Deepshakerz. The inclusion of Hot'n'Juicy & Mousse T.'s 'Horny' is a cheeky, funky interlude, while Plaza Beatz's 'Alive' adds a touch of sunny, Balearic warmth. The journey begins with the wistful 'I Don't Think So', builds through the emotional crescendo of his own productions, and closes with the unifying, big-room call of his collaboration with Carl Cox, 'We Are One'.