RA Sessions: Octave One - A Better Tomorrow / The Forgotten | Resident Advisor

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One of techno's best live acts bring the heat.

This might not seem significant on the face of it, but Octave One are the only act we've had on Sessions who wanted us to use their first take. (In fact, we had to gently persuade them to record a second.) You see, Lenny and Lawrence Burden believe that live performance is about singular moments. They've spent the last 15 years establishing a reputation as one of techno's preeminent live acts, and in the club you don't get second chances. This attitude is reflected in their setup: the Burdens are lifelong devotees of hardware. They develop their technique on synths, controllers and effects as a musician would with an instrument. They perform using a nest of gear that wouldn't look out of place at NASA, and insist on travelling with it all no matter which continent they're booked on.

The Octave One shows also have the advantage of being able to draw from 25 years of timeless techno. The Burdens were part of Detroit's "second wave," and have been releasing music on labels like Tresor, Transmat and their own 430 West since 1990. They're best know for "Black Water," a poignant classic that eventually sold over a million copies following its release in 2000. There have also been four Octave One albums, the latest of which, Burn It Down, was released last month through 430 West. With all of this in mind, we were honoured to welcome Lenny and Lawrence to our London HQ, where they performed slamming versions of two tracks from their new record, "A Better Tomorrow" and "The Forgotten."

Production credits:
Director & Editor - Patrick Nation
Camera - Sim Higginson, Stephen Dunn, Guy Clarke, Debbie Butts, Patrick Nation
Sound Engineers - Rich Cufley (Sound Services), Guy Clarke
Colourist - Adam Clarke (Absolute Post)
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This performance is a true masterpiece.

IWCtube
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It went through my soul and beyond.... music imperfect perfection right there❤

golfsito
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2:54 these guys are just out of this world. Hats down to everybody but this is just...I'm speechless

vincentvandrogh
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why did i listen to that in my bed at 4am, i'm fucked now i just want to dance!! So much energy and positive vibes. MUCH RESPECT

arthurcroisey
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going to see these monsters live in brooklyn in about 30 minutes!

thrfalcon
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Detroit's purest vibe, you guys rock and show us what that city is all about....

djninnav
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Fantastic..
They know haw to play..
Pozdrav samo tako jako i zeatoko

markopaponja
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Too much people watching, few of them know... this is quite a performance. Would love to see some people trying to think how to handle this...

armoncada
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Hands down the best live techno act I've ever seen

jimramer
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Modern day musical geniuses. Not many producing anything of this quality any more - regardless of genre. Those who say electronic music and is soulless will sadly probably never watch this. Perfect harmony between human and machine. Who says those are opposites?

digitalviking
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Shame on the dislikes. There is so much energy and positive vibes in this performance. Obviously some people can't feel Huge respect for Octave one and their work. I hope they wont stop bringing this good and atmospheric techno. :)

Pastet
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Very special indeed! You really should make an effort to see these pair live one day, if you haven’t already. I saw them earlier in the year at Defected Croatia. My favourite set of the week - so much passion from the 2 magicians 🧙‍♂️🧙‍♂️✨✨

uplifting-moments
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Yet again, showing why they are the benchmark. 25 years and still going strong.

djrobwarner
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Detroit's people should be proud they're being represented by folks like this. At least I would.

CopeLtda
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These lads are amazing.!!
Keep them tracks rolling - peace

acidman
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Obulu (thank you). love rge Burden Bros and the description to this vid. loved Black Water for 24 years yet timeless

Aleakwe
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I don't get how people can dislike this set. I'm not huge into techno but this still blew me away.

Nels_
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Holy crap, this is awesome! Very few have such control over the mix.

kayserlein
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I will never forget your set in Bilbao, at the Guggenheim museum. It was so sick seeing you from 20 meters above ! :) Keep going.

ghuaultdupuy
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man I been sleeping under a rok! Dope S&*%%^

Coolbird