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Calvin Harris began making electronic music in 1999 where he produced his earliest tracks out of his bedroom in Scotland. After moving to London for a brief period, Calvin Harris began to forge a following and found some success with tracks "Brighter Days" and "Da Bongos".
After signing with managers Three Six Zero Group, Calvin Harris released his hugely popular debut album “I Created Disco” in 2007. Singles “Acceptable in the 80s” and “Girls” bolstered the album’s popularity, and showcased both Calvin Harris’s extensive talent and his love of 80s pop.
The king of collaboration, Calvin Harris has worked with multiple artists including Kelis, Rihanna, Alesso, and Dizzee Rascal. The success of his collaborations (“We Found Love” stayed on the American Billboard chart for an impressive 41 weeks) has seen his demand within the music industry increase considerably, as multiple artists all scramble to work with him.
The recipient of multiple MTV awards, a Grammy award and an Ivor Novello award for 2013’s Songwriter of the Year, Calvin Harris has certainly come a long way from his early music-producing days in his childhood bedroom. Now a regular feature on the touring scene, Calvin Harris has played on the same stages as the likes of Rhianna, Deadmau5, Skrillex and Groove Armada, in addition to touring his own work on solo trips around the world.
In 2014, Calvin Harris achieved a first and obtained two consecutive number one hits for the singles “Summer” and “Blame”, which both feature on the album “Motion.” With tracks co-written and performed by the likes of Gwen Stefani, Ellie Goulding, Haim and John Newman, the versatility of Calvin Harris’s style and sound is once again made evident. It is this versatility that has no doubt constituted a large part of his enormous success.
Live reviews
Calvin Harris is an artist atop of his game at the moment. Having released a record breaking album in the form of '18 Months' where every single lifted became an instant hit on both sides of the Atlantic, the Scottish DJ has quite a feat of creating a live show to match his accreditation.
Luckily, armed with four albums worth of A-game material he has no trouble in performing a mammoth 36 song set. His own personal hits including 'Bounce', 'I Need Your Love' and 'Under Control' featuring Kelis, Ellie Goulding and Hurts whip the crowd into early frenzy before he is also able to unleash wave after wave of collaborative efforts.
These include global hit with Rihanna, 'We Found Love' as well as the triple threat collaboration with Florence + the Machine as he plays 'Spectrum', 'You've Got The Love' and 'Sweet Nothing'. One of his earliest hits from '18 Months' does not feature an A-list guest feature, 'We'll Be Coming Back' achieves roars from the crowd as the mass raving and dancing continues below the DJ's stage.
As the final reverberated notes of 'Summer' fade, the streamers land and the lights dim the audience leave having experienced a world-class dance party.
sean-ward
Let me start by saying I’m not even that into EDM. But going to see Calvin Harris is an experience in itself. Yes, you will hear songs you know. Yes, you will feel the bass flood through your body. And yes, you will absolutely dance your ass off. I went into this show thinking I’d have to suffer through a few hours of the same electronic beat drops we’ve come to know, getting shoved up against some ravers who didn’t realize I was even standing there. How wrong I was! From the moment the show opened, with every special effect known to man; streamers, lasers, strobes, smoke, moving platforms; until the finale, I was transported to another dimension where I couldn’t stop moving my feet. The music was varied enough to keep my attention, but similar enough that I knew most of the songs. The people in the crowd were happy, smiling, and friendly. It’s definitely an experience that I’m glad I didn’t miss out on and I’m looking forward to the next time he comes around as I’ll definitely be purchasing a ticket to his show as well as convincing any friends of mine that they would be dumb not to join.
coreman321
From the moment that the lights shone from the stage right till the end, Calvin Harris's performance was live! The lighting effects were crazy and added to the amazing set he had.
He really knows how to work a crowd and had everyone on their feet and jumping making the atmosphere just how you want it to be at a live concert. I saw him when he was the opening act for Rihanna and can safely say that he was just as good as her. Each song he played was well known and his mixes were amazing. If you're looking for a party, then he is the best DJ you could ask for out there... Knows how to work a crowd, plays good music and has the best light display which all equates to an awesome night out and best DJ ever! Recommend to anyone.
herpreet-kaur-uppal
Well what a way to bring in 2016 with Calvin Harris at omnia Vegas I've saw him before but OMG he was outstanding playing some of the best tunes outside how deep is your love summer and much more a set of over 2hrs was well worth the money omnia it's self is truly amazing the lights the moving chandelier outstanding just made the set even better highly recommend I will be back in Vegas and omnia to see Calvin again Amazeballs x
kimLFulton
Love Calvin but Omnia is super crowded so it's tough to see him. I feel his set was a little too crowd pleasing but overall it was decent. Omnia has an incredible centerpiece that is the biggest attraction besides the talent.
Tanic27
Brillante ! But overbooked , can't enjoy with such a amount of people, came from another country for the event and despite of the effort to enjoy Omnia was packed , sell less , make people enjoy more ..
marcela-di-si
Most amazing night of my life! The Omnia was incredible and Calvin Harris didn't disappoint!! Will definitely be seeing him again! Drinks were expensive but strong, and the music was crazy loud!
Bossbabe
I have never seen Calvin Harris but would love to. For some reason why is all of us concerts in other countries besides the United States. Calvin Harris come to Minneapolis for a concert
emmers-luke-daniel
Great show.
I would have loved more of their songs and less remixes, but I enjoy it.
The OMNIA is a great club, a little expensive but it a great place for a Vegas club experience.
juan-carlos-carrillo
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