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Luttrell
at Anjunadeep Open Air: Hong Kong (Full 4K Ultra HD Set) #ABGT300
Luttrell's Hong Kong excursion for Anjunadeep Open Air is for those of us who prefer our melodic house with a slightly darker, more introspective edge. The set unfolds against the iconic cityscape, where neon reflections dance on water, creating a vibe that's both expansive and intimately cocooning. Operating in a snug 122 BPM pocket and frequently residing in the moody 8B minor key, Luttrell crafts a deeper, more subdued journey than the typical festival fare. The energy profile is telling—weighted heavily towards the low-end, with atmospheric pads taking precedence over peak-time synth stabs, resulting in a hypnotic, head-nodding flow.
His technical skill shines in the long, evolving blends, particularly on tracks like the 16 Bit Lolitas remix of 'Lie Alone'. For crate diggers, the set is a treasure trove. The opening Jody Wisternoff & James Grant remix of Tomas Barfod's 'Things That Matter' sets a sophisticated, downtempo tone, while the inclusion of Octo Octa's 'Where Are We Going? Pt. 1' is a brilliant, left-field nod to deeper house roots.
Luttrell's own remix of Moby's 'This Wild Darkness' transforms it into a swirling, melancholic anthem, and 'Reformed Society - Detracid' offers a moment of crisp, minimalistic groove. The journey begins with the reflective 'Things That Matter', reaches a poignant, textural peak with the Tycho 'Epoch' remix, and concludes in a pool of ambient warmth with Peter Juergens' take on 'Definition'.