Illia Levchenko Live: EBM Remix of Classic Hits | Portage Orchard

Electronic Body Music (EBM) collides with legendary anthems in this electrifying live performance at Portage Orchard in Gatineau, Quebec. Watch Illia Levchenko transform iconic tracks into a high-energy, synth-driven experience that redefines live music.

In this episode of Portage Orchard Music Chronicles, Illia Levchenko delivers a powerful fusion of live drumming, DJ sampling, and electronic performance. Reimagining globally recognized hits like We Will Rock You, What Is Love, and Sandstorm, he builds an immersive set that connects instantly with the audience.

Drawing inspiration from artists like Matt Maguire and Travis Barker, and influenced by European live electronic performance styles, Illia’s journey is rooted in persistence and passion. From discovering hybrid DJ/drumming techniques to developing his skills across continents—including Ukraine, Belarus, China, Vietnam, the United States, and now Canada—his story is one of evolution through music.

More than just a performance, this episode reveals how the stage became a form of personal transformation. Once shy and reserved, Illia now channels his energy into live shows that thrive on audience interaction and shared rhythm.

Looking ahead, he aims to create original compositions, blending electronic music with Ukrainian folk influences and Indigenous sounds from Canada—expanding his artistic voice even further.

00:00 – Opening performance & crowd energy
00:10 – Inspiration: EDM drum covers & influences
00:30 – Discovering live DJ + drumming hybrid
00:53 – “We Will Rock You” performance
01:10 – Choosing recognizable songs for audience connection
01:39 – First-time performance success
01:57 – Overcoming shyness through music
02:27 – Live interaction with the crowd
03:02 – Background: journey from Ukraine to Canada
03:36 – Adapting iconic tracks like Sandstorm
04:02 – High-energy performance continues
05:30 – Future goals: gigs & professional growth
05:45 – Vision: blending Indigenous & Ukrainian music
06:05 – Closing & audience reaction

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