Warung – Privilege Ibiza July 2010
Behrouz, The S.O.S. Collective (Desyn Masiello / Omid 16B / Demi) & Oliver Lang
Hosted by Secretsundaze: Brothers Vibe, James Priestly, Giles Smith & Oriol Calvo
After successfully emigrating their party and unpacking their Brazilian flavours in
front of a skeptical yet party-keen Ibizan crowd, Warung have firmly taken control
of Privilege, inviting some of the biggest acts in dance music.
With techno and a more progressive led sound firmly on the agenda for this
Wednesdays bash, the true atmosphere of Warung could possible be felt as a
lineup including house veteran Behrouz, the SOS collective and Oliver Lang take
to the stage. As the night took shape and the curious clubbers managed to actually
take in the spectacular party vibes, the sound slowly became more exciting and
rhythmic. As with most large clubs we were regularly treated to huge effects breaks,
but unlike many of its island counterparts were positively followed by funky feel
good tracks that screamed of Brazil – or at least the Brazil I have read about…
While the S.O.S collective crafted those unmistakable melodies a quick glace round
the cavernous venue shows numerous nods to the details that created their preserved
party paradise. While many club nights on the island are miserably rolling up their
banners, cramming pathetic décor between boxes of tabs into their suitcases for
the dreary flight back to the UK, Warung have cut no corners with impressive almost
theatrical production, a sign that Warung and its carnival vibe is here to stay.
As New York’s Behrouz sliced together classics and modern club beats, there was
even the distinct impression that he was enjoying things more than any person
there. Wednesdays at Privilege seem to be constantly celebrating and capturing
the magic of Brazil’s ultimate beach club and tonight Warung have put together
an exceptional representation of just what makes its elder Brazilian brother a
favorite in so many dj’s eyes.
A quick glance into the second room confirmed that further components to the
night were firmly in place, with a major collection of underground talent on
display. Hosted by Secretsundaze; Brothers Vibe alongside the London duo of
James Priestly and Giles Smith created a deep, almost subterranean early evening
vibe only too familiar with the long-running London establishment. A perfect
pick of deep numbers and time honored house tracks complimented what Brothers
Vibe does best, finding a groove and running it into the ground.
Warung Brazil to me has always been a bit of a magical mysterious thing, a
destination that’s staggeringly absent or insignificant on most peoples clubbing
maps. Despite this -Warung’s arrival on the island is undoubtedly welcomed
with big sweaty sunburnt arms. In just four weeks Warung has showcased
some of the biggest live sets and underground names you’re likely to ever
find across Europe and the UK.
Reviewed by Jennifer Oztoplu 29.07.2010
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