Feel Old Yet? RÜFÜS DU SOL’s Joshua Tree Set Is Turning 6 This September
It’s hard to believe, but this September marks six years since RÜFÜS DU SOL released their now-iconic live set from Joshua Tree. What began as a desert-swept performance of sonic intimacy and visual perfection has since become a landmark moment in electronic music—forever altering the way fans and artists alike think about live performance in natural settings.
A Moment That Shifted the Culture
Released in September 2019, just ahead of the band’s Solace Remixed tour run, the Joshua Tree performance captured the trio—Tyrone Lindqvist, Jon George, and James Hunt—at their absolute peak. With the golden-hour Mojave light spilling across ancient rock formations and synths echoing into the horizon, the 45-minute set wasn’t just a concert. It was a cinematic experience, a spiritual invitation, and in many ways, the prototype for the ambient desert raves and nature-forward sessions that have followed across YouTube since.
It’s no exaggeration to say the Joshua Tree video redefined what a live electronic performance could look like—pulling dance music out of the club and into the wild.
The Numbers Tell the Story
With over 75 million views on YouTube and millions more across streaming platforms, the Joshua Tree set didn’t just resonate—it exploded. It became the soundtrack to breakups and road trips, sunrise drives and post-pandemic healing. The visuals? Eternal. The sound? Timeless. The effect? Lasting.
“Live From Joshua Tree” Was Just the Beginning
The set marked a turning point for RÜFÜS DU SOL, whose blend of organic instrumentation and electronic atmosphere has always leaned emotional. But in Joshua Tree, the performance felt stripped down to something even more raw: a celebration of space, silence, and spiritual energy. That moment built the foundation for what came next—Grammy nominations, headlining Coachella, and most recently, their expansive 2023 tour that brought their live show to stadiums around the world.
The Legacy Lives On
In the years since, dozens of artists have followed suit: Fred again.. at Real World Studios, Lane 8’s seasonal mixtapes with drone footage of nature, and livestreams from Iceland to Bolivia. But it was RÜFÜS DU SOL who set the standard. Who reminded the scene that beauty, tranquility, and intimacy could exist even in the beat-heavy world of dance music.
So, Feel Old Yet?
Time flies when the music is this good. Six years on, “Live from Joshua Tree” remains just as impactful as the day it dropped. Whether you’ve watched it once or a hundred times, the magic hasn’t faded. In fact, it’s only grown more legendary.
As we approach its sixth anniversary, take 45 minutes out of your day, press play, and escape. Just like we all did the first time.
📺 Watch RÜFÜS DU SOL – Live from Joshua Tree
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