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It’s been awful quiet around here lately (I blame Twitter), but if there’s anything worth blogging about, there’s none more deserving than Above & Beyond, trance legends and my favourite UK export.
Arriving close to midnight, Celebrities was packed, especially for a Thursday (February 26th, 2009) show. Vancouver-native Danny Taylor did a fantastic job warming up the crowd; by the time Tony McGuinness and Paavo Siljamäki hit the stage, hands were up, and we were ready for what has become of my favourite sets to date.
Above & Beyond pounded out favourite after favourite all night long; from Sirens Of The Sea to Amsterdam, the energy never stopped, and when it did, it came down BIG with Satellite (video).
Given the chance, I wouldn’t change a thing about the night. Amazing music, amazing company. Couldn’t help but think they played a similar set list to my own, but I guess that shows my influences (and hopefully that I’m on the right track).
And now for some gushing: I love you, Above & Beyond! I’m kicking myself for not getting an autograph. Seriously. Damnit. Gaaaah. I can’t express how much I admire these guys. Oh well. I’ll just have to see them at the top. Time to spin me a set!
For more photos of the night, swing by the Flickr set.