The air in Glasgow's legendary Sub Club crackled with an almost tangible sense of anticipation. This was no ordinary night. It was a pilgrimage for those in the know, a gathering to celebrate the spirit of a man who had soundtracked countless lives: the late, great JD Twitch of Optimo.
What unfolded was not merely a DJ set; it was a breathtaking sonic odyssey that embodied everything Twitch stood for: fearless eclecticism, raw passion, and the pure, unadulterated joy of discovery. The journey began with the shimmering, soulful grooves of disco, a foundation upon which so much dance music is built. The crowd, a mix of hardened veterans and wide-eyed newcomers, moved as one, connected by the pulse of a four-to-the-floor beat.
But this was only the beginning. With the skill of a master storyteller, the set began to morph and evolve. The warmth of classic house gave way to the driving rhythms of techno. Obscure post-punk gems rubbed shoulders with euphoric acid tracks. The energy in the room built to a crescendo, a testament to the DJ's unparalleled ability to read and guide the collective mood.
Then came the moment that defined the night, a move so audacious it could only be pulled off by a true believer. The soaring vocals of a disco anthem faded, and in their place erupted the ferocious, blistering thrash of Slayer. A lesser DJ would have cleared the floor. JD Twitch, however, created a moment of pure, cathartic release. The crowd, instead of recoiling, exploded. Pits opened, hands flew into the air, and a wave of exhilaration swept through the basement.
This wasn't a gimmick; it was a statement. It was a powerful reminder that music, in all its forms, is about feeling. It was a rejection of genre snobbery and a celebration of the wild, untamable spirit of the dancefloor. In that moment, every possibility felt open. Boundaries dissolved, and the community he helped build was united in a shared, euphoric experience.
The night served as a perfect tribute to JD Twitch's enduring legacy. It proved that his philosophy—that a great night out is about adventure, connection, and emotional truth—is very much alive. He was more than a DJ; he was a curator of experience, a trusted guide into the weird and the wonderful. This unforgettable set reaffirmed that the doors of perception he opened for so many will continue to swing wide open, inviting us all to step through and discover what's on the other side.
