DJ Krush - a non-rock star with a neon glow

It was apparent when Krush first walked out on stage that he is a true gentleman. He showed much modesty and respect for the audience right throughout his performance. Everyone instantly warmed to him.

But then, with a non-rockstar attitude accessorised with that glowing neon-ring, why wouldn't you-

He started quite slow, building anticipation by blending ambient tracks and samples; using lots of reverb and delay effects. He then dropped some massive beats much to the crowd's enjoyment.

For nearly 2hrs he gave that Vestax (PMC 20SL) mixer a royal working over. At times, he rode the punch-in buttons and kill-switches in a way that visually resembled a jackhammer yet sounded like something that had been perfectly sequenced and recorded. It was hard not to become completely consumed by his mixing skills.

It can definitely be said that when Krush performs the show is as much visual as it is aural. There were moments, particularly during the more ambient parts of his set, when most in the crowd would turn to face the projections on the walls; which were showing a close-up live video feed taken from above the decks.

The (my) highlight of the night was his encore performance featuring Time is the Enemy by Quantic (featured on Cafe Del Mar volume 9). So out of place, so unexpected, yet so beautifully orchestrated and executed. This was quickly followed by a Shadow track that really got the crowd moving.

He finished his set by dropping some very smooth drum beats over the top of an old crackling jazz record. The type you find in the dark dusty corners of outer-suburban op-shops.

A great end to a great set.
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