Page 58 - Poze Magazine Volume 68

Photography: Aaron Johnson
When Deadmau5 tours, veteran and
fresh-faced supporters show out to
see the innovations he
displays. What tracks from his
extensive catalogue will be played?
What kinds of visual effects will be
unleashed? What types of
imaginative stage engineering will
be unveiled? What class of talent
will be on hand to support the
venerable Canadian Mau5? On
October 27 th at Radius in Chicago,
the first of two nights of Day of the
Deadmau5, many satiated their
curiosities through his presentation.
To begin, Radius is a pleasant
setting to catch a concert. After
passing through security, you’re
greeted by grey pillars, walls, and
polished concrete. In a way, it feels
like a harkening back to the
warehouse roots of rave culture.
Review: Ben E. Zander
To the left, along the back wall, you’ll
find a bar, bathrooms, and even a food
stop to fill yourself, or empty, as
needed. To the right, a corridor leads
towards the front of the stage for ease
of access, more bathrooms, another
couple of bars, and limited seating for
patrons. The
main space is an open pit with sound
booth placed amidst the middle.
A bar lines the left wall of this main
room, and two bars line the right with
staircase between leading up to a
balcony space for an elevated view.
The balcony boasts another bathroom,
and bar, as well as long rows of seating
across the
entire right-hand wall, perfect for
resting in between sets. The sound at
Radius? Excellent, from almost
anywhere in the venue.