Lee Burridge
at Omnia Bali in Indonesia for Cercle
Lee Burridge presiding over the infinity pools and daybeds of Omnia Bali is the epitome of the 'sunset set' fantasy we all harbor. This is music for losing track of time, for that golden hour glow where deep house feels less like a genre and more like a state of being. The vibe is luxurious, panoramic, and deeply chilled, with the Indonesian sunset providing a visual accompaniment no VJ could ever match. Technically, this is a masterclass in deep, progressive house storytelling, maintaining a hypnotic, unwavering tempo around 122.4 BPM.
The harmonic journey is subtle and sophisticated, weaving between the warm, earthy tones of 3B, the emotive lift of 7A, and the anthemic clarity of 12A. With a dominant low-energy value of 0.71, the foundation is all about that warm, sub-aquatic bass pressure, creating a cushion for the delicate melodic details and atmospheric pads to float above. Burridge's mixing is patient and atmospheric, letting each track's narrative unfold completely, building a cumulative, trance-like state rather than chasing obvious drops. For the tracklist devotees, this set is a beautiful snapshot of contemporary progressive and deep house.
It opens with the haunting, vocal-laden melancholy of Mass Digital's 'Lonely Souls', immediately setting a deeply emotional tone. Sébastien Léger's 'Secret' is a timeless piece of melodic mastery, while his longer cut 'Ashes In The Wind' allows for a deep, 12-minute immersion. Rowee's 'Brightness In The Sky' with Lazarusman's spoken word is a poignant highlight, and Lee's own collaboration 'Moogami' with Lost Desert is a gorgeous, drifting gem. The journey is a seamless arc from introspective twilight to celebratory nightfall, beginning with 'Lonely Souls', reaching a heartfelt peak with tracks like 'Brightness In The Sky', and closing on the perfectly sun-bleached, Brazilian-tinged edit of Zeca Veloso's 'Todo Homem', sending us off into the Balinese night with a smile.