Saisons Musique x Circle of Life: A Magical Night at ADE 2024
Last October, during the annual electronic music hub, Amsterdam Dance Event, Saisons Musique and Circle of Life had the immense pleasure of hosting a collaborative showcase featuring some of our favorite artists, including Hraach (who premiered his first live set), Kora, Madota, Bodaishin, Hyunji-A, Lupe Republic, Izhy, and Volmaan.
“Words can’t quite capture the magic we felt,” said Kora, co-founder of Saisons Musique. “We’re beyond grateful to everyone who came out to dance, support, and celebrate life with us during this full moon in Amsterdam!”
The event was co-created and envisioned with long-time friend Bodaishin, founder of the Circle of Life music label. The Argentinian producer described the night as “an unforgettable evening, filled with family vibes and the music we love.” Bodaishin played a set that embodied his vision for Circle of Life, showcasing many of his own productions to be released over the coming year.
One of the night’s many highlights was Hraach premiering his first live set. Kora recalls playing Hraach’s tracks at Circus Afterhours in Montreal during his residency as a DJ in 2014. Experiencing Hraach’s live set—where the Armenian artist blended visionary, cosmic sounds—was truly magical.
DJ duo and producers Madota reflected on the night, sharing how special it was to experience this moment with friends. The dynamic duo brought up the heat to the entire room with a groovy set that delighted every dancer.
Canadian-Korean artist Hyunji-A added her cosmic progressive touch to the night, sharing exclusive new productions that we’re eagerly anticipating!
Argentinian DJ and producer Lupe Republic was an incredible addition, bringing his skills as a sound engineer to elevate the night’s sound quality. His futuristic progressive sound really brought another magical dimension to the night.
Izhy impressed everyone with his set. This Argentinian producer has been a core member of the Saisons Musique family since his first releases with the label on Ensemble I in 2021. His warm, heartfelt music set a perfect tone for the event.
Volmaan also played a key role in the success of the night. As the first to suggest the idea of this entire event, he helped co-create the experience. His set was magical, featuring exclusively Saisons Musique and Circle of Life catalogs—a meaningful way to kick off the evening.
Kora was fully in his element during his set, connecting with his deep, hypnotic roots. When he played Hraach’s Hidden Dimension (Kora’s remix), it was a truly full-circle moment.
Here is the track if you want to hear it!: Hraach - Hidden Dimension (Kora Remix)
This first ADE showcase was an immense success. “The energy in the room was pure love,” Kora added. “This is the intention we have when imagining and creating these gatherings, and now we’re inspired to do more of this,” he said, sharing how Saisons Musique aims to bring these label showcases to cities around the world.
The next Saisons Musique showcase will take place at Montreal’s Igloofest on February 1, 2024. We’re already gearing up with our groovy snow pants for the event! Grab your tickets here!
Special thanks to Taro for his vision, @tripme0ut for the breathtaking visuals, @matthiasegger.at for the photos 📸, @pimschrier for the plants, @alchemy.sis, @h_pinch.uk, @sgut.wav for their extra help, and the @toekomstmuziek.venue team!
Photo credits : matthiasegger.at
Written by Elise Lefrançois
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