The Big Chill over Naxos
22nd September - 3rd October 2002, Greek Islands.

Nina and I decided to drive to Naxos again this year, but we took longer to do it. Travelling down through France and then under the French Alps through Mount Blanc was an experience that I'll never forget. We went up in a cable car to the summit too - the views were mind-bending!

Anyway, after five days on the road and the seas, we got to the idyllic island of Naxos for another 10 days of summer madness. A similar lineup to the year before, but with some noteable additions - Roger Eno being one of them.

For me, playing out in Naxos is a very different buzz to playing anywhere else - it holds a real magic. I performed numerous times, my own sets culminating in the main alucidnation gig on the last day, a blissed out 2.5 hour affair, taking in a large body of work.

In terms of 'Big Chill moments' what has to rank pretty highly is the set that Laura B and I did together as 'Survival of the Slowest'. We were about halfway into the holiday, and hedonism was running high. That particular day had seen some very violent rainstorms - I personally had never witnessed anything like it - it completely flooded the venue - inside and out! I've got a very definite memory of Ruari Cormac, who was looking after the sound, pouring water out of a bass bin! Anyway, that night, the weather returned to its usual calm, and Laura and I played a sublime ambient set. It seemed to be just what was needed after days of relentless beats.

Feedback was, and still is fantastic. The visual accompaniment to that night has launched several collaborations too. So it's safe to say that I enjoyed Naxos 2002...

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