Away from Label News there have been a few things to catch up on lately, including a look back at CODEX6 that’ll be on its way when I have more time. For now though, you should definitely check out Asahi’s rerecorded set from the event, one of his best so far.
It’s quite an unusual one for him in some ways, as he’s made a bit of a name for himself by supporting newer NRG artists as well as melancholy-heavy freeform. This time he started at a high bpm, and rattled through one heck of a freeform tracklist. There were plenty of oldies and NRGetic Romancer anthems (Last of the Mohicans, Dirtier Worlds) as well as the always-wonderful Eternal and a great/unusual opening combo of Pink Magic and Red fraction.
Asahi’s take on harder/psychedelic freeform is always good to hear, with its occasional drift into uplifting Hybridize style, and this one is a must-listen.
01. Alek Szahala – Pink Magic
02. MELL – Red fraction (fictitious remix)
03. Aryx – Nephila
04. Nightforce & Substanced – Operation Stardust
05. Twisted Freq – Dirtier World
06. Alek Szahala – The Last of the Mohicans
07. Raver Rose&Themal Force – Eternal
08. Proteus – Venla
09. Grimsoul – Lightshaft
10. Epyx&Cyrez – Polyhedra08
Amazing tracklist – Polyhedra 08 is massively underrated imo 🙂
Looks great…..haven’t heard Venla for ages!
Yup, I’d forgotten how good Polyhedra sounds! And I actually played Venla at the Codex before last, it’s still a beautiful tune and was another often-played anthem here back in the day 🙂