Behind the thick curtain that connects the main room of the Green Door Store to the bar, there was a dense silence.
Usually this is a clear warning sign that a show is heavily under-attended and signals the start of an uncomfortable hour or two, but happily in this case, it was a sign of the deep respect the audience showed Luke Abbott throughout his set.
As he arranged his cables and wires, and between songs, there was applause and anticipation, but barely any chatting.
This reverence was in keeping with Abbott’s personal style on stage: he was humble, and the focus was entirely on the sound.
Abbott’s latest release, Wysing Forest on the Border Community label, is the culmination of over a decade of development and progression.
It was heavily represented at the show, and as lush soundscapes built over waves of modular synths and skittish beats, an almost dream-like quality descended in the room.
Abbott crafted music that was simultaneously suitable for the club and the home; simple tracks building softly into heavy rhythms without the listener noticing.
This unique skill is attracting a growing fan base. From the entranced faces of the crowd, it seemed he gained even more followers in Brighton.
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