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The good old days are back? Having been a clubber since I heard acid house at Mars in the early 90's, I've been there and done that. My interest in electronic music and clubbing never waned until around two years ago where I just got bored with the music I was hearing when I go out. Nobody was taking any risks. It was the same old music night in and night out. Despite its popularity abroad, most clubs refused to play minimal techno and electro. I was even told that Manila wasn't ready for new music. Well, they were (and still are) dead wrong!

Last night at Warehouse 135 was a special night. The vibe was extremely wonderful and it did remind of the good old days. What or who was creating that vibe? The music from Local e's Funky Avy and Silverfilter. These two guys have elevated and evolved the concept of the dj. Not just playing music, they are creating music on the spot. The DJ as a musician, that was exactly happening that night. Funk Avy being a veteran DJ, he knew very well how to interact with his audience creating tension and releasing it at the very right moment. Like a live jazz band doing improvisation, Silverfilter would create and make new rhythms, new basslines and even some effected vocals. The packed dancefloor was just loving it. What genre of music were they playing? Techno and electro and a little minimal techno!

What does this all mean? Its getting better... The dance industry has never seen better days since we heard the words 'ABGs' and 'Consortium'. Finally, we have a club (again) that is taking risks and has a firm belief in the power of a DJ (and/or producer). To think about it further, it wasn't really about taking risks, it was just letting progression and evolution in clubbing take its natural course.

The next time you see a post for an event in multiply with the names Funk Avy, Silverfilter or Local://e! Please do check it out, you will want to tell your children about it someday.