OPIUO

I arrived at the C.EX venue, a rustic vibe, chilled patrons, and it was all cool. It was everything I expected from the reasonable priced ticket, and the usually to be expected over priced booze, but that's ok. The security guards seemed anxious, and the local Police command most likely had their usual reservations, but there was no violence, no weird shit, and overall the feeling collectively was safe and not once did I feel like anything was going to erupt.

Once inside the large hall with a tin roof, my eyes lay on the sound system, and back to the desk with the sound technicians constantly monitoring the sound and levels. Though the first band, was a cover band from the area, not my thing, Chevy Bass, not a great start, and I think they experienced some vacant noise issues, but that was rectified quickly, but a good idea in having them on, as they did manage to warm up for the crowd for Opiuo.

So naturally I push my way to the front, like I can't any closer than the barricade lets me, dead centre, and I wait. Only I know its gonna be good, and I death stare people next to me filming for over extended periods of time, as they make me feel bad for bumping them, well that feeling passes immediately. Opiuo arrives on stage, behind his rig, like before, and acknowledges the crowd, a humble act, with a legion of followers worldwide, he begins....

You that feeling when you're about to an artist, and the last time 4 times you saw them every show got better?
Well BAM!!! It happened again!!!! Whether its live on stage, or a mix on the internet or fully mastered studio recording. Opiuo has the gift of sounding perfect every single time.

Now Ive been following him for about 10 years now, and have seen him play in many venues, and I must say, the sound he produces, is crystal clear. Every beat, every sample, every drop, it's absolutely hands down Magical. Its
where a mixture of that classic blues meets Hip-Hop, meets dirty grinding bass lines. He throws in a classic Method man sample, and its now when I'm so engrossed by this artist, I'm losing my shit!

Its what his sets do. They're journey's about his progression, his art, and how Opiuo wants you to be there with him. Opiuo has stage presence, it connects with the crowd. The visuals are just small insights into his creative mind, and are always a great element to the show. People can clearly see why I'm there, and many times people have stated this one comment over and over again to me, "what the f&%k just happened?", and my response is always the same "its the Opiuo effect". He leaves new listeners stunned, but in a unique way that can only be described as, damn...? I can't even describe it, as I don't think such a word can sum up a a feeling like that. Truely, thats how good it is!

In conclusion to the night, after Opiuo finished, my ticket was paid for. The rest was free (except my beers! ha ha ha), and good. If you ever see Opiuo on a line up, simply drop what you are doing, cancel you're plans, and go to the middle/hard up to the barricade, dead front and centre, and buckle in for what will be a guaranteed "OFF DA HOOK!!!" show. I have never met anyone who was disappointed in seeing Opiuo for the first time. Opiuo is simply a true master within his genre, and my sincerest thanks goes out to him for giving me some of the best dance experiences of my life, thank you Opiuo.

Awesome show!!!!! The bass so loud great performers the most more important very good song this so good to bring in a full band with him when the girl singing she make you go to the other level thanks OPIUO, come back again two Chicago

A complete and utter fan - some of the best talent to come out of NZ full stop and of course within his genre, without a doubt.

An excellent show and was very impressed over all. Bring on another show. :)

OPIUO and the SYZYGY Orchestra blew my mind! The Orchestra perfectly complimented his heavy glitchy beats and you could tell he poured his heart and soul into that show. All around great experience!