Hypercolour Showcase: Ape-X – Digital, Newcastle

Cedric Maison was handing over to Last Magpie, Upstairs, whilst Skream was sending the finale over to Mosca’s skilful mastery. The night was no longer so young, the sight not so pretty, and the sound not so clean. Mosca’s vibes were dark and sexy, deep and emotional but with masses of energy at the same time. Despite the low toned beats, the night became more of a spectacle both on the eye and in the mind.

Last Magpie focused more on a two-step electronic-vocal house set which became quite eerie towards the breakdown of the night, finishing with a mysterious question as to where the night would go from there. 

Mosca’s wizardry complemented the showcase extremely well. The name Mosca translates to ‘fly’, by which the path appropriately swooped in and around the espionage of the night as unidentified great trickery and illusion.  Mid-set, the sound of bagpipes embedded into electronic techno-house track (unknown) generated an obscure structure of musicality throughout the night.  It was interesting to see that by shocking the ears it was ideal way of locking in the audience’s attention. Whether it was the right attention – this could surely only be identified by trial and error. This is seemingly becoming a method by which most producers when they’re creating new projects use as a format in order to gauge reaction. A little like a wizard crafting a spell and watching it take effect. Only the daring could achieve such great eventuality. Proven by the successful master of the arts, himself – Mosca. 

The very end of the night came to a slowing halt as the turntables wound down and the sound became parallel. The supernatural flash of blinding white lights shone down upon the residual collection of bewildered faces in awe of the Hypercolour journey in which the afterlife was about to follow.

By leaving an extra pin print in the mind it possibly results in more of a memorable experience than maybe there would have been otherwise.

Overall, the venue, Digital, was spot on in terms of size, layout and operation,the sound system was fantastic and the night a success. It could easily be summed up as one of the best venues in the North of England.

Deliberating recent trends at live events within the electronic scene it appears that surprising a crowd with an unpredictable delivery is largely an experimental hit. Proven on this night, by both Mosca and Skream. 

Taken from this, it is evident that fashions in music do not have to be conventional to be successful. Quirky and eclectic influences are just as effective, if not more so.  By leaving an extra pin print in the mind it possibly results in more of a memorable experience than maybe there would have been otherwise.