At the very first edition of 909 Festival, on 3 and 4 June 2023 in the Amsterdamse Bos, Detroit legend Carl Craig delivers a full set filmed by the Dutch festival. A historic figure of Detroit techno’s second wave and founder of the Planet E label, Craig unfolds his elegant, deep vision of the genre here: cosmic pads, hypnotic grooves and finely carved transitions linking the Motor City heritage to European dancefloors. This filmed live DJ set is part of a festival entirely dedicated to the legendary Roland TR-909 drum machine, the sonic matrix of house and techno. The full set captures the harmonic richness and dramatic tension of one of electronic music’s most respected artists. For fans of live techno, Detroit techno and demanding festival sets, this live concert offers a masterclass from a pioneer still at the top, in an open-air setting made for collective trance, filmed in full at Amsterdam’s 909 Festival.
Personnel & credits
- Carl Craig — DJ / live
