Okay, the following is my thoughts from last nights. First visit for me this season - and obviously only a short one because of our marathon schedule - so I appreciate it's only a snapshot. We had planned to be in Pacha for half-an-hour absolute maximum. But as it turns out we were there for the best part of an hour in the end, and I'm very glad we were!
It's the height of season now, so maybe more people on the island has meant this party was busier than it has been? But one things for sure, anybody writing this party off as a failure needs their head examining. Maybe I sound like a broken record, since this was my feeling on Cocoon last summer when a lot of others were quick to put it down?
One big difference from Cocoon, was the VIP looked full from where I was standing. But taking that out of the equation, the dancefloor was still full at 04:30am and by 5am while the peripherals had cleared, the centre of the dancefloor was still throbbing. From the top of the stairs backwards it was mostly clear, i have to say. But, while Pacha themselves may disagree, I really don't see why I or any other punter cares for this area being busy? It makes it a lot easier getting from point A to point B. And if the dancefloor has a great atmosphere, surely it doesn't matter?
(On a semi-related note: great to read so many positive reviews from Shadows. But for me, personally, that was too busy. It would've been different had I got there early and settled in for the night. But as it happened with us making a fleeting visit, I found it mostly a nuisance. I like room to dance, air to breath, not getting smoke in my face every few minutes and not have people constantly shoulder-to-shoulder.)
Back to Transmoderna though...
I didn't try venturing to the upstairs terrace, so I couldn't tell you if it was open or not, but I had no desire to check: the music was incredible. Best party musically I've been to all summer. As you would expect, Dixon playing records that nobody else does in Ibiza - and each one worked perfectly.
I'm actually not convinced that Dixon himself has his sights set on a returning residency year-after-year. I could be wrong? However, when you consider that other parties that now rule the roost began modestly and slowly built themselves into giants (Solomun, Music On) I can definitely see Transmoderna having potential. The tables and bottles will certainly keep him in favour with Pacha. But f*** that, go for the music! I'm personally going to be going loads more now. Musically, I enjoyed it lots more than the last few times I've seen Solomun.
A few tracks then. All but one courtesy Shazam, I won't pretend otherwise:
His 5am track
If you love music - and all the rest is just a distraction - then this is the party for you. In Pacha! Yes.
Though I will say the prism like thing they manipulate the lasers with is pretty friggin' cool.