By José Gandue @Gandour Magdalena archive photos
It's worth reiterating that oft-repeated exclamation around the world that music saves. Each of us, lovers of sound, has faced, on more than one occasion, the dilemma of whether to keep going or let ourselves sink into the abyss in the following minutes. And what has served as a lever for us to recognize the rescue route has been a song, a whole album, or, why not, a whole DJ set of the best techno of the moment. While I'm not the biggest fan of electronic music intended for the dance floor, I must confess that I see DJs, and especially those who do it well, to those who have already overcome the greatest challenges and have not fallen into the idiocy of turning their profession into a celebrity, And I agree when they are described as masters of rebellion, heroes of nocturnal revolutions, masters at awakening the beast that resides within each of us. I admire those who take to the stage with the idea of setting the world ablaze in order to rebuild it in the best way possible. They almost never succeed, because the best ones keep persevering. Jeff Mills said that «"Techno is everything you haven't imagined yet.".
As we approach another weekend amidst the pandemic, we find ourselves with the premiere of the set made by the Colombian Magdalena, one of our favorites across the continent, for the podcast of Underworld vibrations, We visited [platform name], an electronic music promotion platform located in the city of Pereira, and were captivated by the one-hour and seventeen-minute track they created for them. We've decided to share it, perhaps to open up some dance possibilities for these days, whether enjoyed in the privacy of your home or while roaming the city with the volume cranked up as you search for the day's salvation. We hope this material arrives in time for those who are hoping to see better days soon.