November roundup. The "More Than a Thousand" category

- The most interesting big parties and raves. You can vote for the event you think is best at the end of the article. Voting will run until January 10.

This celebration of German techno was a resounding success. The only thing one could grumble about was the not-very-well-put-together line-up. Nevertheless, each of the performing artists was good in his own way. Old man Alex Paterson proved that the Orb is more alive than all the living and can give any young upstart a run for their money, Superpitcher was clearly reminiscing about his set at Sobachka (RIP), and the uncompromising Reinhard Voigt apparently took such a liking to Moscow that he decided to visit it once again.
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The blue-eyed blond Christopher Lawrence is disliked by many of his fellow turntablists for a popularity they consider undeserved. Although in fact it's entirely justified - Lawrence plays music for a large audience, fast and hard. Which he successfully demonstrated at Gaudi, living up to all the expectations placed on him. The only complaint is with the people setting the sound in the club - such over-the-top bass is clearly a health hazard.

Quality drum n bass parties are so rare in Moscow that, for its uniqueness, this rave can be forgiven a lot. Both the huge queues at the entrance and the presence of unhinged people (which is why Tuning Hall was nicknamed the Moscow branch of St. Petersburg's Yubileyny).