First off, thanks to Toby, Ken and crew for putting together an excellent night last night. I don't have a lot to say about the music, except that it was really diverse (within the electro spectrum) and fun. I spent a good chunk of the night meeting 313 folk (hello 313folk!), so was somewhat distracted from the music. There were a mess of people up at the front of Public Life dancing all night long though. I'm sure others can comment better on the music (I'm not much of an electro expert), but I'm also sure people will agree a good time was had by one and all.
Around 2:00 I embarked upon an unusual trek to The End for about an hour wait to get in for Mills (I thought myself lucky it wasn't longer). Got in around 3:30ish to hear Mills playing house! Throughout the next two hours he shifted between house and techno, going all over the musical map. Robert Taylor said he was even playing some disco (which I missed unfortunately). What I heard of it was a really great set. I hope The End put it online, because it was one of the best sets I've ever heard from him (recorded or otherwise). He was supposed to play through 5:00 and played 'til 5:30, at which point he received a huge ovation. What an appreciative crowd it was! On that note, the crowd was a bit more candy than last week but the attitude was good. Towards the end of his set he did a crazy 909 solo for about 5 minutes. Other than that it was scattered throughout - just the right amount. Also, he was really tight all night. I heard things nearly start to slip a few times but he was always right on it. No sloppiness at all for the agressiveness of his mixing at those times. It was also nice to see him pulling off some really long mixes. He spent a lot of time looking for some records, really chosing his moments to let tracks play or bludgeon on 3 turntables + 909. I was really, really impressed. He is such a deft master of his craft and such a gentleman, shaking people's hands, taking pictures, etc afterwards. I imagine that's got to be a bit overwhelming with loads of Mills minions accosting him at once, but he took it all in stride. At any rate... it all came together really well last night. I'm so happy to see the techno scene in London so alive and up for it! Yay techno! My faith is being restored. :) Favorite trainspotting moments from Mills' set: 69 - My Machines Joey Beltram - Energy Flash Loads of Mills, especially the Every Dog-esque moments All of this was great to hear on that sound system. I fear for my hearing... So has anyone heard the new album 'At First Sight' they were flyering for last night? Coming out on Axis/React? Tristan ===== Text/Mixes: http://phonopsia.tripod.com Music: http://www.mp313.com Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
