Last Monday, October 21, it was presented in Mexico Peter Hook, the legendary bassist co-founder of Joy Division with a set full of nostalgia where he completely played the records Technique (1989) and Republic (1993), apart from the band's well-known hits that led to stardom.
At 9:30 o'clock the British bassist accompanied by The light, a band that would found after leaving New Order, delighted the Mexican public with successes of Joy Division, starting with New Dawns Fades, followed by the inevitable "She's lost Control", Shadowplay" and "Decades" among other.
After a short break they returned to the stage to review what was the fifth album by New Order Technique, which with its beats from Ibiza and acid house they made the public dance to the rhythm of songs like "Fine Time“, “Love Less ”, “Mr. Disco ”,“ Run" and "Dream Attack“
There was a second break shortly before returning with the Dance / Synthpop from the sixth album of New Order Republic, where interaction with the public became more personal. Peter He reminded the audience of his love for these Aztec lands by showing a Mexican flag that he hugged and hung on the drums, to continue with songs like "World ”,“ Ruined in a day ”,“ Spooky ”,“ Chemical ” and "Avalanche".
After this last set came the climax of the event with a repertoire of successes from both Joy Division like New Order. At that moment of the night you could already see H's happinessook Seeing all the people in the forum happy and chanting each of their topics. After dedicating a couple of words of appreciation to the public and their staff, the party went to the top with “World in Motion ”,“ Blue Monday ”,“ Temptation ”and“ Love Will Tear Us Apart" After this, and filled with the energy transmitted by his audience, Peter he jumped into the pit to greet his fans and sign posters before finally retiring.
Peter Hook & the Light have a particular taste for visiting Mexico, it is only a matter of observing the commitment that people have towards the British group and the way in which it corresponds to the public to realize it. Although there were initially some problems with the bass of Hook As the 4 sets played that night progressed, in 3 hours of partying the problems were forgotten. The British band came once again to demonstrate why it is one of the best exponents of post-punk and synthpop.
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