Within Frankfurts club scene, they followed him from Dorian Gray, the Omen, U60311, to theCocoonClub to Ibiza. Until now, they rely on Vath's tireless curiosity to reinvent electronic dance musicagain and again. With his longtime companions Vath not only went through the night, but through life.Then there are the kids from Ibiza who might have experienced Vath for the first time in one of thewonderful nights of the passed summer at Amnesia or at one of the afterhours. Vath enchants themwith an abundance of electronic sounds, styles and moods, they are introduced to the cosmos ofsophisticated electronic music. They could be his children. With this experience Vath is lead to a new,more relaxed perspective, a sense of what is really important. In an extensive interview for ResidentAdvisor Vath told the international audience about his multifaceted history as musician andentrepreneur. In a notable podcast for the same page he offers us an insight in his musical interestsbeyond electronic dance music for the first time in years.With Sound of the 15th Season, Vath has left behind the two-part night & day concept of some of theearlier seasons. For the first time, he mixes a continuous, nearly three-hour set. Vath starts off a withdelicate house tune from Stimming and the charming, flirtatiously naive voice of Piper Davis. Thelovely piano tones captivate the attention while psychedelic moments arouse curiosity. Vath finishesthe short opening sequence with another exceptional track: within Alex & Digbys Kudlak childrenpray to a number of saints, and their sincerity and seriousness appeals to us deep in our inside. Vathgives us a moment to feel where we stand in this point in time. Then the party begins. The nextchapter is devoted to a classic, wonderfully level-headed New York house sound creating a peacefulhaven in Ibiza?s restlessness. Leon Vynehall draws us with gentle chords to the dance floor, D'LonelyAl adds a euphoric note. Roman Flugel & Simian Mobile Disco set the sounds like dots of color on acanvas. They suspend this impressionistic, playful approach with a strong, emotional bass line.Sebastian Mullaert melds these scattered energies in a wonderful, cardinal number with KarimSahraoui adding multifaceted emotions. With his nervous funk Elbee Bad adds physicality and sexappeal. With the fascinating "Rezo" by Marc Philipp, the set reaches a first climax. Being full of hopeand promise the hookline is directed into the future, yet it does not loose contact to the here and now.The Lauer brothers combine the playful approach of the first tracks with a powerful, driving groove.With David August's epic "Epicurus" the acoustic space gains depth and richness. Until now the setwas a family affair, now you immerse yourself in the crowd and get carried away.With DJ Kozes Remix of Moderats "Bad Kingdom", Vath revives the combination of pop andpsychedelica and moves into the third chapter. Koze dissolves the anthemic pop song in poetic, trippysounds. Fun and easy turn into rapid and uninhibited. Reboot?s bassline spin the dancers around.With his bright, crystal-clear sounds Benjamin Damage nets this turmoil. Dast manages to square thecircle: he sounds physical and empathetic like a Strictly-Rhythm-track, yet his explosive energy ratherreminds of thriving techno. With Sable Sheep the beats get complicated and dense. Vath synthesizesthe heterogeneous energies on the dance floor. Wonderfully straight, the bassline of Gary Beck movesinto the track, you feel its razor-sharp, driving force in your fingertips and your tows. Vath reaches thefinale: "Sand Storm" by Pig & Dan has the dimensions of a natural event. Gusts of sand grains form amassive sound wave that is sublime and a little scary at the same time. Now everything is possible:Jurek Przezdziecki & Jacek Sienkiewicz turn to a jazzy tonality. Daniel Stefanik counters with a pitchblacksentiment, its elegance being broken by a bizarre creaking and whistling. With thisunconditionally demanding machine music we have reached the climax. Transforming this extremetension in a thrilling acid track, Techno innovator Luke Slater creates clarity and defines a target. MMMpull around the helm, with a fanfare they spread a funny, winking euphoria. Slam grant us a breatherwith a timeless party track. Sawlin & Subjected break into the scene with futuristic, intricate industrialsounds. At the finale it is Kolsch?s turn: the Dane reconciles madness and beauty with an oblique,funny squeak with an amazing vocal a la James Blake.