Once-euphoric notes recently floated much softer in the air in Amsterdam, where Nicky Romero performed an aching version of “I Could Be the One” to pay tribute to Avicii.
The influential Dutch DJ and producer performed his first solo show, dubbed “Nightvision,” at AFAS Live on December 2. The concert showcased his illustrious career by virtue of an opening-to-closing set, but it was his musical elegy for the late Avicii that will stand the test of time as one of Romero's finest moments on stage.
Featuring a gospel choir, their melancholy live performance was both a fragile seedling drawing life from Avicii's creative soil and an elegant wreath lovingly placed on his grave. With tender keys and tremulous musical sentences from Gideon Luciana, the performance forged an acoustic sanctuary that resonated with the creative spark of her truncated legacy.
“One of the most emotional moments of my life,” Romero wrote. “And in all honesty, I wish we could play this song together, instead of playing this song alone, this record would never be what it is now without [Avicii] and sometimes I even feel guilty when playing it, the truth is that this album reminds me to value important moments and people in my life, thank you all for joining me on this special night.”
Watch a clip of Romero's performance below.
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