![]() ![]() While many challenged the idea of placing such a big and cherished name into the 7 PM slot, we would not have gotten to experience it at all had this not been the arrangement. Moving into day 2, legendary dubstep DJ Subtronics kicked things off with an early set that he graciously squeezed in before heading to another big gig of the evening. Listen to “Tennis Court Remix” on Soundcloud Overall, Flume created a vibe that was both nostalgic and euphoric, and to experience it all was truly a treat. In usual Flume style, he brought out some of the vocalists featured on his works including Kučka and Kai which brought a unique and powerful energy that you don’t experience at a typical DJ set. Starting off with a day 1 headliner, the wildly popular and influential Flume took us through a journey of his timeless tunes where we got to hear tracks ranging from old SoundCloud treasures like “Tennis Court Remix” to the newly popular “Say Nothing” off his album Palaces. Upon analyzing the sets of day 1 and 2 individually, there are a few artists that really stood out. ![]() ![]() Another highlight of Decadence is the immersive experience created by the performance cast of “Weird & Wonderful,” which consists of dancers, character actors, and artists of many kinds who not only perform on stage but interact with the crowd throughout the grounds. In addition to the stacked lineup, we witnessed a level up in production that included plenty of lasers, large LED screens, confetti, and most importantly: immaculate sound. This year’s Decadence brought in a well rounded roster of legendary artists such as Zeds Dead, Flume, Subtronics, Porter Robinson, Nicole Moudaber, and many more to span across the 2 days. While site and structure logistics definitely play an important role in pulling off large-scale events, everyone knows the main priority of any festival goer is the music/production. Utilizing the largest festival map seen at the raceway yet, the venue accommodated 4 stages, a large VIP lounge, plenty of food & independent merch vendors, and even a dodge ball court! We are pleased to express that the new venue was much more fitting for this particular event as it matched the futuristic theme and allowed for the creation of an extravagant, high-class celebration. With it being the first year that Decadence would be held at the Phoenix Raceway rather than its previous home of Rawhide Event Center, we were extra eager to discover what the new location would bring to the table and how it could potentially add or detract from the overall energy and feel of the festival. That being said, we were certainly not disappointed in our decision to attend and cover the delightfully decorated and masterfully orchestrated Decadence Arizona: Ancient Future. Give Flume’s track a listen or three and tell us if you like his take on the New Zealand dynamo.I covered one of the largest new year’s eve festivals in Arizona, Decadence Arizona: Ancient Future, on behalf of Soundrive Music and this is how it went down!ĭeciding where to ring in the New Year can often be a difficult decision with an overwhelming amount of choices, especially for those well informed about the EDM events happening throughout the world. Tennis Court‘s lyrics speak of a girl not comfortable with the people and places where she is currently living, instead telling us that “pretty soon I’ll be getting on my first plane, I’ll see the veins of my city like they do in space.” Flume’s remix echoes this, with a funky rhythm that conveys the discomfort of dealing with the wicked games people play with each other and wanting to move beyond them. Sometimes Aussies and Kiwis are known to pick at each other, but in the case of the Australian native Flume and Zealander Lorde, an amazing partnership occurred on this track as it is very apparent that Flume “got” the original feeling of the track. ![]() Don’t you think that it’s boring how people talk/Making smart with their words again, well I’m bored/Because I’m doing this for the thrill of it, killin’ it/Never not chasing a million things I want Lorde, legally known as Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O’Connor, has a voice perfect for an EDM twist, and for his remix efforts Flume did not disappoint. Flume puts an awesome spin on Lorde’s already stellar track Tennis Court, blending her lyrics with a darker beat that matches perfectly with her haunting voice. Every once in awhile we hear a remix that we have to play over and over to believe it’s really as awesome as we think it is: Flume’s remix of Tennis Court is one of those remixes. ![]()
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