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With the ballroom raging, the floor was a body of water flowing and churning like a single telepathically connected entity. The only thing keeping the people from mass collision was the fragrant smoke rising from it, serving as an inhibitor and cushion to all the roiling.
The showcase started in a funk-laden groove with hypnotic vibes. Extended jams became soul-sacrificing compositions. I laughed as I watched strangers make love connections in the crowd, sweating as their bodies rubbed against each other, becoming closer in the moment. The set slid gracefully into more dance-driven beats, and what stood out were compositions of unlimited improvisation and manipulation, with each band member adventurously pushing the stiffness out of their parts.
Some of the audience wore dark shades with long, overgrown beards as they swung their heads in indulgent euphoria. Clocking in with two one-hour sets, Lotus convincing dispelled any doubts and not only blew the roof off the Bowery Ballroom but converted a new fan.
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