Nicolas Jaar is the most overlooked producer on the planet. The Chilean-American has been known to put years into one single collective work and is relentless when it comes to the design of sound. Hailing from an artistic background, Nico is the opposite of the word we all tend to overuse….”mainstream”. Psychadelic spiritual revival influenced by jazz pianists, worldly drums and the contemplated precision of sampled vocal use.
Many of you probably spent thousands of dollars to be in Miami this weekend so I challenge you to discover something beyond your comfort zone. Nicolas Jaar is the organic approach to live dance music that could permanently engrave itself as the best decision you ever made back in 2013. Dare to be uncomfortable in order to discover what true comfort really is. Define yourself.
Set time: 11 pm – 12pm EST | Live Stage
Five Reasons You Should See Nicolas Jaar
5.) Swedish House Mafia plays at the same time
Some may see this as a perfect example for why not to see Jaar. Others will recognize it as an absolute deal breaker. While the impressionable Ultra crowd flocks to the main stage, go against the grain, salute the kandi ravers and join experience driven music fans for an honest and transcendental hour of intelligently designed sound.
4.) 2012 Essential Mix of the Year
Perhaps the credit-deserving accolade which goes surprisingly unnoticed. As a scene, we recognize BBC Radio essential mixes as a highly touted honor where artists display an array of their finest skills. 2012 provided some breathtaking mixes, but Jaar’s was tabbed as the year’s best amongst stiff competition. Beware, it’s eclectic.
I’ve watched Jurassic Park twice in my life – once when I was six and the second time a couple of weeks ago. It inspired me to think about how gaps in time change our way of perceiving. -Jaar speaking about his Essential Mix
3.) Became a Legend While Juggling an Ivy League Education
Jaar studied comparative literature at Brown University where he simultaneously created a world respected personal brand. Before even stepping foot in college, he made his debut on Wolf + Lamb in 2008 at the age of 17 and later released his most garnered work in 2011, titled ‘Space Is Only Noise‘.
2.) This Video: Nicolas discussing his preparation for a 5-hour improvised set
1.) Purity and Honest Music: Organic Sound Like You’ve Never Heard Before
His music isn’t engineered for the appeal of the masses. In fact, it’s far from it. He makes no conscious decisions regarding music during a set – Simply just what feels right. A conceptual vision meant to facilitate a journey.
I wasn’t expecting to play for thousands of people, my music was never meant for that. – Jaar in an interview with electronicbeats.com
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