By Raushan Melton
Arts Editor
With bold, graphic visuals, emotional sentiment and a stylish flare, Porter Robinson and Madeon ended their final show of their Shelter Tour with a touching performance at Coachella.
Consisting of japanese-influenced artwork, creative sampling and glittery synths, Porter Robinson and Madeon amazed the expansive audience at Coachella, despite awkward pacing towards the end of the show.
Click here to read Pitchfork’s review on Porter Robinson’s album, Worlds.
Porter Robinson, a North Carolina-based DJ and producer, began curating music at the age of 12. At 18, Robinson grew to international recognition and placed 7th on Billboard’s top 21 under 21 list. In August 2016, Robinson released the hit “Shelter,” which he created in conjunction with DJ Madeon.
Hugo Pierre Leclercq, better known as his stage name Madeon, is a DJ, record producer, songwriter and musician. Madeon gained recognition in the music industry with his release of “Pop Culture,” an extensive remix of 39 popular songs. After releasing “Shelter” with Robinson, the duo went on a back-to-back tour in 2016, ending the series at Coachella.
Click here to read The Outer Haven’s review on Robinson and Madeon’s hit single, Shelter.
One of the most enticing features of Porter Robinson and Madeon’s performance was the vivid and entertaining visual displays that stretched across the entire stage. Anime style characters and font reflected japanese culture, all of which panned across the large screen in a smooth manner. This eye-catching feature kept the audience enticed throughout the set.
Robinson and Madeon created a moving atmosphere by mentioning that it was one of their last shows together. The two, working for the past several months on the Shelter Tour both seemed speechless and in awe at how ginormous the crowd was, and tears could be seen shed as Madeon thanked the audience. This raw, emotional viewing helped the audience connect to the two DJs.
Robinson and Madeon both excelled in performing stylistic vocals with flare and gleaming beats. Both sang live hits including “Shelter” and “Sad Machine,” highlighting their various musical talents.
One drawback of Robinson and Madeon’s performance was their lack of thorough pacing throughout the show. By playing all of their known hits at the beginning of the set, the two seemed to lack a sense of excitement towards the end. By the end of the show, the crowd began to rush to other stage instead of staying fully engaged..
With a unique, Japanese inspired artistry, gentle rhythms and soothing singing, Porter Robinson and Madeon’s impassioned performance set a perfect ambiance for the rest of the Coachella evening. They ended their Shelter Tour with a beautiful note, despite losing steam towards the end of their hour-long set.
Both DJ’s music can be found for free on Youtube and Spotify, or on iTunes for purchase.
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