If desires are home windows to the soul, then this yr’s Secret Desires pageant blew the hinges vast open.
Although the skies opened up, spirits remained excessive. Pageant-goers flowed by way of rain and rhythm alike, swept away by mind-melting units from Fairly Lights, Tipper, Of The Timber and lots of extra.
Powered by the crisp readability of Funktion-One sound, every stage throughout Ohio’s Legend Valley curated its personal distinct environment. Prime-tier audiovisual manufacturing complimented the multi-genre lineup, with bass and jam frequencies conserving us grooving all through the weekend.
One of many highlights was a mesmerizing four-hour set from Fairly Lights, Horizon Sprinter and the Prismatic Fleet. The enigmatic efficiency title piqued followers’ curiosity main as much as the pageant, and it definitely didn’t disappoint.
Fairly Lights’ Derek Smith opened the set solo earlier than regularly bringing out every band member. The distinctive method to this present spotlighted every member’s particular person contributions earlier than merging into full-force synergy. Followers raved over the high-energy setlist, with highlights together with a “Finally Moving” bass edit swirled with “Forever Lost,” “Shakedown Street” and extra.
Secret Desires additionally supplied a few of the ultimate alternatives to catch Tipper forward of his upcoming retirement. The legendary vinyl-scratching maestro, affectionately dubbed “Angry Dave” by followers for the depth of his Secret Desires performances, delivered two electrifying performances that left us in full awe.
Elsewhere at Secret Desires, Ternion Sound, Reality and Of The Timber took full benefit of the pageant’s pristine sound system, which delivered impeccably tuned audio that showcased the music’s textures and depth.
Because the nights stretched into early morning hours, the Debussy stage hosted shock units from Yheti, Mickman, Ooga b2b Copycatt and extra. The projection-mapped bus acted as Secret Desires’ official renegade, combining forces with Sound Haven for a weekend-long bass takeover throughout the tenting grounds.
Past the music, Secret Desires fostered a deep sense of group throughout the sprawling campgrounds and phases, with quite a lot of workshops, artwork installations and stay mural portray.
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