ibiza 2019 observations
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craig72
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Fire away.. take no prisoners
eclipse15
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Okay, here goes...
Firstly, both Solomun and Capriati's solo sets (or the little I saw of them) were pretty uninspiring. I might even be tempted to say it was dross at some points. Got to say, of the 3 times I've caught Solomun on Amnesia terrace, he's never really worked for me there. Nowhere near his Pacha sets imho.
But the club room? Oh my god.
- Adriatique played not only the best set of the season so far, but the best set I've seen anywhere - not only Ibiza - in a good few years. You know when you wonder "is it as as good as I think it is?" Then you look around and you make eye-contact with a stranger and exchanging a knowing wink. Well, THAT, lots of times!
- easily the best night I've had off substances EVER by a country mile. Had 2 x canas before I went out, but by the time we got inside (big queues) I was definitely sober. And i danced all the way until the end. The music was fantastic. Proof that when it's that good, it's the only drug you need.
- Easily the busiest Monday this summer. Far busier than any Cocoon. Amnesia was alive last night, f***in' great. The energy in the club room was amazing.
- Perhaps a tale of a dual crowd, as the terrace was certainly a different vibe to the club. But that room was one of the best I've seen in Ibiza for a long time. Loads of beautiful girls too, for anybody that cares
- For me, I've not had a night in Amnesia like that in years. Last time was maybe Cocoon closing 2016? I actually f***ed my feet up a little on Saturday night in a drunken state. On a few occasions my feet were very sore and I had to sit down. But the music was that good, I was on my feet again within minutes. Also it felt like a proper old school Amnesia party, where tired legs would couch and get chatting to strangers. A real community spirit. I loved it.
- the club room shut at 6am and the terrace continued to 7am I assume. Still packed when I left at 06:15 and Solomun b2b Capriati playing a lot better than earlier in the night. But there was a clear highlight: the Adrians. Also thought Renato Ratier was pretty good.
Will post some tracks later.
Firstly, both Solomun and Capriati's solo sets (or the little I saw of them) were pretty uninspiring. I might even be tempted to say it was dross at some points. Got to say, of the 3 times I've caught Solomun on Amnesia terrace, he's never really worked for me there. Nowhere near his Pacha sets imho.
But the club room? Oh my god.
- Adriatique played not only the best set of the season so far, but the best set I've seen anywhere - not only Ibiza - in a good few years. You know when you wonder "is it as as good as I think it is?" Then you look around and you make eye-contact with a stranger and exchanging a knowing wink. Well, THAT, lots of times!
- easily the best night I've had off substances EVER by a country mile. Had 2 x canas before I went out, but by the time we got inside (big queues) I was definitely sober. And i danced all the way until the end. The music was fantastic. Proof that when it's that good, it's the only drug you need.
- Easily the busiest Monday this summer. Far busier than any Cocoon. Amnesia was alive last night, f***in' great. The energy in the club room was amazing.
- Perhaps a tale of a dual crowd, as the terrace was certainly a different vibe to the club. But that room was one of the best I've seen in Ibiza for a long time. Loads of beautiful girls too, for anybody that cares
- For me, I've not had a night in Amnesia like that in years. Last time was maybe Cocoon closing 2016? I actually f***ed my feet up a little on Saturday night in a drunken state. On a few occasions my feet were very sore and I had to sit down. But the music was that good, I was on my feet again within minutes. Also it felt like a proper old school Amnesia party, where tired legs would couch and get chatting to strangers. A real community spirit. I loved it.
- the club room shut at 6am and the terrace continued to 7am I assume. Still packed when I left at 06:15 and Solomun b2b Capriati playing a lot better than earlier in the night. But there was a clear highlight: the Adrians. Also thought Renato Ratier was pretty good.
Will post some tracks later.
Luke_beefa
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My friend confirmed the exact same as you. His words was “yeah Solomun and capriati were decent but WOW the DJ in the main room blew my head off, Best set I have ever witnessed! He couldn’t get over how good it was.
Nobbie Q
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Awesome report @white_isle_calling . I have Adriatique for Afterlife Sept 5th which I was feeling iffy about, but feel better about now.
craig72
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DJs or have the Adrians become One now.
JB2008
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Possibly...I can't recall either. There was the rooftop of Ushuaia for one season....and before that the "old" Ushuaia beach club as a free party when he was trying to resurrect his DJing cred. That was a daytime thing though...
craig72
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The beach ushuaia was the best, everything is better with Sandy toes ?
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cunninghamali
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How can you feel iffy about adriatique they are amazing!
FlatErik
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About a month ago Adriatique was supposed to do a special party in a crane at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam.
Only one Adrian showed up (the smaller guy with the beard) and he did a b2b with Savage & She. Still very special because there were only about 50 people in there.
craig72
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So did 1 or 2 play at amnesia? Is there a Strom brewing in the Adriatic? Would anyone notice if it was 1,2 or even a stand in? I definitely wouldn't..
Nobbie Q
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Cuz at this point I will have been going out for 4 straight days and something has to give LOL. Yeah I saw them at the Diynmaic party at DC-10 in 2017, and that Konstantin Sibold remix of Sun My Sweet Sun is forever planted in my head when they played it out, so I know they're good, but even if I go to this party, ROD is playing next door in the club room at the same time most likely.
craig72
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Would it bother you if only 1 played? Serious question... It is all about the music for me anyway and most people I know..
FlatErik
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There is a growing need for Tinder for DJ's, where they can find their new partner.
One of them were very sick a month ago and didn’t go to a few gigs. Anybody that knows anything about Adriatique would notice a difference.
Nobbie Q
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We're doing down a tangent... But I would say yes and no. It would be interesting to hear one of em play but at the same time you're not getting that full Adtriatique experience.
But if we look at this deeper, too often ppl (me included) are just looking at who's playing instead of just objectively judging the music itself. The same set played by a brand name DJ vs a nobody like myself would get more respect if the big DJ played it and therein lies the hypocrisy. Fortunately, this isn't just limited to this scene, but basically every other music scene
I personally didn't notice myself, but according to our photographer, only the one played last night. Which is nothing unusual. Very much still a harmonious two-piece outfit.