: Beginning at 23:00, the selection focuses on deeper, atmospheric textures to establish a foundation for the night.
Pleinvrees is a Dutch event organization renowned for its dedication to "melodic and deep music". Its personality is often described as humorous and lighthearted, yet its musical curation is deeply serious. For Kleijn, performing under the Pleinvrees banner provided a platform where the audience was specifically primed for the immersive, narrative-driven style he has championed throughout his career. Artistic Significance and Legacy
Eelke Kleijn is often viewed as a "modern-day composer" rather than just a DJ, with work spanning movie trailer scores and intricate original productions. This "All Night Long" set was a precursor to his DAYS like NIGHTS imprint and radio show, which launched in 2017 to further explore these immersive soundscapes.
The 6-hour duration allowed Kleijn to transcend the constraints of a typical 90-minute festival slot. The set follows a deliberate arc: