Cocoon @ PACHA discussion

Well, sitting in the plane in Stuttgart headed to Ibiza Right now.

I‘ll be the one tonight hopping between rooms, looking lost (as I was lost many a time in the old Pacha already...). Hope to see some of you! :-)
 
not even 2am and pacha is rocking - both floors VERY BUSY. carl craig doing his funk & disco thing in room two (rapidly becoming a favourite room with a lot of the locals) and ida just handing over to adam in an equally packed room one.

first 3 weeks have gone super well for cocoon in their new home, that much is sure. next week paradise opens though and only then we‘ll get a real picture. still though, the start after the move couldn‘t have gone better! also heard they plan to do a few small tweaks still in pacha, but it is very small details you hardly notice...unless you are in the venue every week.
 
Even though I might not have as much experience and this only a Limited opinion, I completely agree!!
:-)

Absolutely rocking both rooms!
 
stivi said:
first 3 weeks have gone super well for cocoon in their new home, that much is sure. next week paradise opens though and only then we‘ll get a real picture. still though, the start after the move couldn‘t have gone better! also heard they plan to do a few small tweaks still in pacha, but it is very small details you hardly notice...unless you are in the venue every week.
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This is brilliant. The Paradise thing will be interesting as you say. I’ve not been for years, but is it still c90% British?

But the next 4 weeks Cocoon have Hawtin, Solomun, Ricardo (first ever Pacha so has the intrigue factor) & Seth and Luciano (still some appeal in Pacha for many)... and Sven on 3 of those too. Plus, I’ll be there for one or two of them hopefully (could help numbers too) ;)
 
mr_why said:
This is brilliant. The Paradise thing will be interesting as you say. I’ve not been for years, but is it still c90% British?

But the next 4 weeks Cocoon have Hawtin, Solomun, Ricardo (first ever Pacha so has the intrigue factor) & Seth and Luciano (still some appeal in Pacha for many)... and Sven on 3 of those too. Plus, I’ll be there for one or two of them hopefully (could help numbers too) ;)
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I'm there next week would have always done both paradise and cocoon obvs when they were different nights but i'll def be hitting Pacha next Wednesday. Have to admit my heart was broke when Richie Hawtin was announced for our night! My last experience of Hawtin was 2 years ago, his last year of enter when it was all gone a bit weird and it was his birthday night, he actually got booed off he was so bad! Not my cup of tea at all. he went too far with the improvising cat noises etc and he clearly had been on it all day. I'm hoping Sven brings the best out of him and he keeps his experimental shi*te to himself :p
 
Clano said:
I'm there next week would have always done both paradise and cocoon obvs when they were different nights but i'll def be hitting Pacha next Wednesday. Have to admit my heart was broke when Richie Hawtin was announced for our night! My last experience of Hawtin was 2 years ago, his last year of enter when it was all gone a bit weird and it was his birthday night, he actually got booed off he was so bad! Not my cup of tea at all. he went too far with the improvising cat noises etc and he clearly had been on it all day. I'm hoping Sven brings the best out of him and he keeps his experimental shi*te to himself :p
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You may be pleasantly surprised with Hawtin at the moment. Usually Hawtin and Solomun have been the two DJs that Sven let's play last i.e. Sven does say 00:00-0330 and then they do 03:30+. I kind of hope for Hawtin, Solomun and Luciano - Sven stills plays the last slot - but lets see.
 
Have literally never got the fascination with Hawtin. Have tried with him numerous times and he just bores the tits off me. His fall from grace over the last 1-2 years is fully justified IMO.
 
scunthorpematt said:
I like Richie but I've seen him play a few absolute stinkers. I think I may have been at the night he was jeered off at Space.
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I like him as well I know he is not everyone’s cup of tea but I have enjoyed him most of the Times I have seen him but he has had some off days as well.

First time I went to Enter he played with Luciano for 5Hrs was class still listen to the set every now and then. I’m yet to see him play at Cocoon though would like to see how he plays before or following Sven.
 
mr_why said:
You may be pleasantly surprised with Hawtin at the moment. Usually Hawtin and Solomun have been the two DJs that Sven let's play last i.e. Sven does say 00:00-0330 and then they do 03:30+. I kind of hope for Hawtin, Solomun and Luciano - Sven stills plays the last slot - but lets see.
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I would actually say the opposite - although I love peak time Sven which we always see, he is still one of the best warm up DJ's on this earth. When he plays all night long or at the afters, watching him build a night from the start is on another level altogether.
 
perrylgooner said:
I would actually say the opposite - although I love peak time Sven which we always see, he is still one of the best warm up DJ's on this earth. When he plays all night long or at the afters, watching him build a night from the start is on another level altogether.
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Oh 100% agree with regards to Sven. I love the way he has no issue with playing to 3 people in a room at 23:59 and he has genuine pleasure in seeing people arrive and the night build up until you have 1000s people in there. My point was that I think he may give Hawtin and Luciano too much respect by letting them play last.
 
Last night was so good.

Carl Craig in Room 2 was great. Felt like how I imagine some sweaty loft club in NY in the early 80s. Played a wide range of soul, dawn of disco era and Blaxploitation music. I loved it. Beautiful contrast to the main room, and very busy.

In the main room, Beyer played more melodic than usual. But the night didn't truly get going in there until Mr. underrated Ilario Alicante jumped on at 04:30. By this point the tourists started to empty out and the brakes were removed. Masterclass of a set that veered from the likes of Fideles and Denis Horvat to Thomas Schumacher and Sergio Fernandez.

Incidentally, he did play a few crowd pleasers (Koze Pick Up & KiNK Perth) when he really didn't need to. Crowd was already eating out of the palm of his hand. Didn't like these diversions so much. Although he nailed it later with Midland - Final Credits.

My favourite Cocoon at Pacha so far - perhaps, in no small part to it being the first time I've really let loose! I didn't arrive until 02:30, so didn't hear any of Ida. Musically, it may have been better last week (I didn't see Sven that night), but I always think the first night without him is an interesting date. On that barometer, Cocoon at Pacha is already a roaring success.

Another point from last night in regards to Paradise next week, looking around, I can't say I saw much overlap in demographic. So I am confident Cocoon at Pacha continues to be a success.
 
white_isle_calling said:
Mr. underrated Ilario Alicante jumped on at 04:30. By this point the tourists started to empty out and the brakes were removed. Masterclass of a set that veered from the likes of Fideles and Denis Horvat to Thomas Schumacher and Sergio Fernandez.
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Have caught him about three times the last 12 months. He is total class IMO.
 
white_isle_calling said:
Last night was so good.

Carl Craig in Room 2 was great. Felt like how I imagine some sweaty loft club in NY in the early 80s. Played a wide range of soul, dawn of disco era and Blaxploitation music. I loved it. Beautiful contrast to the main room, and very busy.

In the main room, Beyer played more melodic than usual. But the night didn't truly get going in there until Mr. underrated Ilario Alicante jumped on at 04:30. By this point the tourists started to empty out and the brakes were removed. Masterclass of a set that veered from the likes of Fideles and Denis Horvat to Thomas Schumacher and Sergio Fernandez.

Incidentally, he did play a few crowd pleasers (Koze Pick Up & KiNK Perth) when he really didn't need to. Crowd was already eating out of the palm of his hand. Didn't like these diversions so much. Although he nailed it later with Midland - Final Credits.

My favourite Cocoon at Pacha so far - perhaps, in no small part to it being the first time I've really let loose! I didn't arrive until 02:30, so didn't hear any of Ida. Musically, it may have been better last week (I didn't see Sven that night), but I always think the first night without him is an interesting date. On that barometer, Cocoon at Pacha is already a roaring success.

Another point from last night in regards to Paradise next week, looking around, I can't say I saw much overlap in demographic. So I am confident Cocoon at Pacha continues to be a success.
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Loved it too.
First time since refurb and big fan. Sound was amazing where we were dancing.

Loved all sets
Yeah Beyer was housier than normal. Certainly than at Junction2.
But i do quite like the DJs dropping some more obvious tunes on my holiday trips so was happy to hear DJ Koze.

Good to bump into Stivi :)

Ps: might end up at sasha later
 
He uploaded his set from Labyrinth last year to Drumcode radio closer to the time. This sat somewhere between that and his usual fare. There was still plenty of Drumcode's signature sound, but he toned it down a little. I'd like to think to pave the way for the closing set instead of stealing thunder and having the night peak too early.
 
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