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Mar 1, 2010
- There's an old Brazilian adage that the year only begins after Carnival. It carries some exaggeration, but it's not exactly a lie to say that it's only after these holidays that the country effectively returns to normal after the summer season. While the traditional parties moved by samba rhythms take over the streets of cities like Rio de Janeiro and Salvador during the five nights (between Friday and Tuesday prior to Ash Wednesday), in recent years local clubs have also enjoyed the time to fill their dance floors with high-profile guests.
The highlight of the carnival festivities is unquestionably the final night. This year was no exception, with Luciano taking to the decks at Warung, the famed club located in the state of Santa Catarina. The strong heat wave that hit the country during February took a break and the temperature was pleasant on Tuesday. What's more, the club wasn't crowded, which meant there was plenty of space to move around with comfort. It was the second time Luciano had visited Warung—his debut was in 2007—and the long-awaited reunion began around 3:30 AM, with "Llovizna," a Cadenza record by Felipe Venegas & Francisco Allendes.
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As the night wore on and Luciano began to feel more comfortable, the sound slowly became more exciting and rhythmic. Classics of Luciano sets like his remix of Lumidee's "Never Leave You," and "For Disco Only," a track that utilizes a Mercedes Sosa a cappella. They were alternated with intense effects breaks, and often followed by funky tracks like Steve Lawler's "Kalimba," a tune that got a (very) extended airing of almost 15 minutes.
Soon the dance floor knew that Luciano was feeling at home, and there was even the distinct impression that he was enjoying things more than any person there. (There were quite a few people, however, that gave him a run for his money.) To see the DJ so deeply into his set gave the night a unique atmosphere, an intimacy you rarely see in a big club.
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The huge repertoire of Luciano took the crowd through different styles, with house tracks like "Lovelee Dae," progressive touches such as "Age of Love" and Reboot's famed "Caminando" which held a special resonance considering its Brazilian backstory. The excitement of Luciano finally turned into euphoria, and after the day dawned the event took on the feeling of a party where the DJ was simply playing to his friends.
Nearly eight hours after starting, Luciano finished his set. In a place accustomed to long sets, Luciano was able to register his name as one of the best in the club's history not only for its quality, but also for the affection with which it was received. You could say that 2010 has indeed started properly in Brazil, or, at the very least, in Santa Catarina.