It’s protected to say that Skrillex’s return to Red Rocks after 9 years of absence was a particular second for everybody who was there, together with the person himself. At some level throughout the efficiency Sonny (Skrillex) obtained on the mic and began chatting with the group. In his personal phrases, “I decided to do this show on a complete whim… I don’t know what I’m going to do, what I’m going to start with, what I’m going to end with, I don’t know, but it’s been an amazing journey all these years.” While paraphrasing, he then basically informed us that he actually favored the concept he might do the entire set himself. He informed us that originally, the individuals round him expressed that it was a tough idea to know, and there was just one date that the venue might even doubtlessly let him carry out on such quick discover. Nonetheless, there we have been, on an ideal evening at Red Rocks within the spring, getting 5 hours of Sonny DJing.
Most of the 5-hour tracklist was completely his personal music, spanning all genres and the entire years of his large discography. There was seemingly by no means earlier than performed edits of 10+ 12 months previous bangers, alongside the entire newest and best from his two model new albums “Quest for Fire” and “Don’t Get Too Close”. It was all the pieces and something that he had ever produced, and the group was there for it ten-fold. So a lot of his identification as a producer has at all times been about collaboration with different artists so the set at all times felt new and recent. He did often function songs from different producers that weren’t his personal, however not often.
As the power grew within the evening, so did the tune selection, in addition to the sunshine manufacturing. To no shock, the present actually felt like a particularly sincere and genuine DJ set, one thing Skrillex is famend for doing often, however by no means for five entire hours. It was really particular to listen to him play the music that has outlined his life and profession, multi function go, and all by himself.
The doorways opened at 7:00 PM and Sonny went on proper at away. He didn’t cease DJing and even go away the stage for the complete 5-hours, regardless of a fast transition from the soundbooth to the stage throughout the first half-hour. No different artists, or really anyone, have been introduced out to carry out alongside him. That is, till the finale, when his family and friends all stood behind him whereas he closed out the efficiency, cheering him on.
Something distinctive was that everybody who attended was given a white wristband after they walked by means of the gates. At factors within the present the wristbands would mild up in-pattern with the music (try a clip of this in motion beneath). Personally, I’ve by no means seen so many individuals dance for such an prolonged time interval. It by no means felt like there was a lull, or a break. It actually felt like an intimate evening together with your pal who’s a DJ, who simply occurs to be Skrillex. The lighting manufacturing was minimal, however efficient and distinctive, and I don’t suppose anybody left dissappointed.
At the very finish of the present he got here again on the mic saying, “Sorry I have to stop… I don’t want to get kicked out of Red Rocks forever!” It’s my opinion that had Red Rocks not closed at midnight, Sonny would’ve stored DJing till 3:00 am, and I don’t consider anybody within the crowd would have left.
However, earlier than leaving the stage he took the mic one final time and requested, “If I come back to Red Rocks will you guys show up?” To which the amphitheater erupted with a unanimous, “YES”.
It was of probably the most unbelievable and touching reveals I’ve ever attended. Hats off to everybody who had a hand within the manufacturing of the present, to Red Rocks, to the wonderful crowd, and naturally to Sonny Moore himself. 11/10.
Be certain to take a look at Skrillex’s newest two albums “Quest for Fire” and “Don’t Get Too Close”, each out now, on Spotify. Also keep tuned for any new’s concerning dates for his upcoming reveals every time they’re introduced!
REVIEW: Skrillex’s Legendary 5-Hour Red Rocks Return Was A Historic Moment for Dance Music