This was one of the better gigs I've been to in months.

The Compound SF is an authentically off-the-main-stream spot. The location is remote and isolated, surrounded by abandoned structures. Although it's on a periphery of residential area, it really has a feeling of an industrial waste-land.The space itself is small and intimate, but reasonable to accommodate those who come to listen and those who come to dance.

From the moment I walked in, I felt like I am part of the tribe, community and feeling my most primitive drive to be part of sound and dance, worshiping the "fire" in the middle of the space - the DJ. We got there late (after a decent party at the Elbo room) and came when Three was spinning. I was blown away. When you go through weekend after weekend of listening to hyped-up DJs with lots of tricks and little content, coming across someone with so much talent and feel for music, was simply superb.

The word that kept coming up for me is SUBTLE. I can't quite grasp the words to explain it yet, he didn't need loud volume to get you swaying to his rhythms. He didn't need to incorporate off-the-wall world beats, alien, Gothic experimental sounds, or deep base to get you in the trance-like state. There was something about the flow of music, that got you addicted to it in a most subtle way, Three has an amazing sense of style and fluidity. I was really drunk with his music, and felt myself enter the trance state over and over beyond my ability to control it; I simply participated and savoured it. (I don't use any substances - i've learned with years that electronica produces enough natural, chemical response for me to fly away).

At 3Am Damian took over the floor. It took him a good hour to warm up, but once he did, he really brought it on. He had an interesting, much more experimental sound, I liked his incorporation of the mic as part of the sounds and a sense of darkness to his music overall. At a few high points I felt as if he was pulling long forgotten roars right out of my chest. His music brought with it a great sense of the mysterious, dark, outer-space, metallic, and a desire to jump off the cliff just to hear the sound of the abyss beneath. I loved it. Such contrast between him and Three, such an adventure. Thank you guys, you made my night.

DJ Three:

Damian Lazaurus:

http://www.damianlazarus.com/index2.htm

Three:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DJ_Three

http://www.residentadvisor.net/dj-page.aspx?id=448

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