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James Grant | Sunrise Set |
Live at Anjunadeep pres. Explorations 2023 (4K)
We've all been there: clinging to the last shreds of dawn at a festival, when the Tinlicker remix of deadmau5's 'luxuria' feels less like a track and more like a spiritual directive to keep the vibes alive. James Grant's sunrise set for Anjunadeep at Explorations 2023 is that rare moment where the morning light doesn't signal defeat, but a gentle, melodic ascent. The vibe is pure ethereal release, with soft hues bleeding into the sky as the crowd sways, united in sleep-deprived bliss.
Technically, this is a masterclass in melodic house progression, cruising at an average BPM of 123.6 with a harmonic backbone rooted in the warm, open tones of 3B. The energy profile is low-heavy, allowing deep, padded basslines to swell and recede, while the mid-range carries emotive melodies that never veer into saccharine territory. Grant's mixing is seamless, using long, harmonic blends to let each track breathe and evolve, crafting a narrative that feels more like a composed journey than a simple DJ set.
For the crate diggers, the highlights are plentiful: the unexpected, heart-tugging edit of Joji's 'Gimme Love' is a genius left-field pivot, Marcus Meinhardt's 'Felecity' gets a gorgeous, watery makeover from Atlantik, and Veerus's 'Phase' offers a driving, percussive pulse. We must also tip our hats to the deep, rolling groove of DJ Jose's 'Bring Me Back' (Alex H Dub Mix) and the anthemic, vocal-driven lift of Simon Doty & My Friend's 'Follow Me'. The journey is impeccably structured, opening with the atmospheric swell of deadmau5's 'luxuria (Tinlicker Remix)', building to a peak with the soaring, Antrim-remixed 'Silhouette' from YOTTO, and finally settling into the serene, organic close of Universal Solution's 'Bandur'.