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grabbed and listening.
will let you know my thoughts on it after I'm done

Alright so I listened twice now and I figure it's about time to give my impressions. I suppose I'll start with the brief listening notes I made:

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transition at around 9:20...oncoming track is a lot louder than outgoing track! (track too loud in general!) Seems like it's gonna stay louder. Guess you forgot to raise the master volume levels. You should have kept them as they were at the beginning though. Mix-in at around 34:20 was brilliant, really. Great mix into the Mr. Jones track. Actually happens to be the only track here that I have/know. Very nice mix out of this one too! The beat at 1:04:43 is soooo insane!

Basically, I really liked the progression in this mix. After mixing for about a year now, it seems to me that the most difficult part about creating a mix is making one that actually instills you with the feeling that you are going somewhere, and that by the time your at the end, you're at a very far place from where you started off.

Your mix captured that extremely well, in fact it did this better than anything else. The way you ordered the tracks, it's as if each one raises the level a little bit, and the end result is a multi-step effect, where with each passing song the mix moves further and further along. I mean it's not too difficult to string songs together. But to string them together while creating such a sense of depth and progress, that is the mark of a good set, one that Grooves bears.

The mixing, for the most part, was solid. There were a few slightly awkward moments, to be honest, where the levels didn't quite match (mentioned in the notes) and the beats were ever so slightly off. But it was really nothing major, nitpicking more than anything, and it did not subtract from the flow of the mix, surprisingly.

I guess there's no point to really comment on the music. I really like it, but at the same time I can't listen to too much of it because it does start to sound a little samey after a while. I didn't get bored with this mix though, it kept things interesting all the way through. For the last track, what can I say, I didn't dislike it and I appreciate these little creative additions at the beginning/end of a mix, so I thought it was cool.

Am I forgetting something? I hope not. Obviously I noticed your evolving music tastes, with you now getting more into the deep house stuff. I'll tell you though, I was really into it about a year and a half ago but I kinda got bored, because while I was wowed by the lushness and the cleanliness of the sounds at first, stuff did start to sound a little similar to other stuff, and overall I was feeling like things were a little cheesy. Perhaps things are evolving and you will not experience the same feelings down the road. Either way, I look forward to seeing where your musical jouney takes you!

Thanks for the lengthy review Adam, it's very much appreciated

You're right about the levels, from a technical point of view I find that's one of the hardest parts for me to get right whenever I'm presented with the odd track that is noticeably louder or quieter than the rest. To be honest here, I didn't notice the obvious difference in levels on that transition until I listened to the mix the first time after I recorded it. I wish I had caught it when I was mixing because I would have started all over again. I was only 9 minutes into the mix, lol.

Also, thanks for the nice comments regarding the programming and flow. That is definitely something I strive to do every time and it feels very good to know that it comes out right.

Again, thanks for taking the time to write this. I'll definitely be working extra on the points you mentioned.

Great stuff Oscar, you're improving ever mix you put out and it's really obvious. Flow on this was really well done, and although I'm not the biggest fan of deep house, this kept my interest throughout.

Your blending is getting very good. There were a couple transitions where stuff wasn't exactly perfect, but it was never detracting from anything. The transitions at the 32 minute mark was really well done I thought.

I think you've got a lot of potential man, keep at it.

this is also getting bumped at work today. thanks alot oscar

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Originally posted by enydo Great stuff Oscar, you're improving ever mix you put out and it's really obvious. Flow on this was really well done, and although I'm not the biggest fan of deep house, this kept my interest throughout. Your blending is getting very good. There were a couple transitions where stuff wasn't exactly perfect, but it was never detracting from anything. The transitions at the 32 minute mark was really well done I thought. I think you've got a lot of potential man, keep at it.

Thanks a lot mate, I guess that the most important thing that I'm taking out of this mix is that I'm surely headed on the right track and there's still work for me to do so I keep heading that way.

It's been a great ride all the way to this point!

I downloaded this right when you put it up but am a bit late with the comments... anyways, I think you once again did a great job!

Mixing shows a big improvement from Tones or Dark Light, you pick great points in the tracks to transition out of, and you let the mix flow, not abruptly cut out. Set programming is good, each track seems to draw on what came before it, adding a bit more energy and melody... there's a great peak/effective conclusion (apart from 'Stay', which I will get to in a minute).

The only complaints I have with it are, like others said, on occasion the volume levels (especially on the transition from 'Pantek 400' to 'Lost Friends') were a bit off. And, after you started to build and build towards a proggier and more uplifting finish, I felt the more soulful and more low-key 'Stay' was out of place.

Track wise, the highlights for me are the Inner City-reminiscent song @ around 35 min, and of course 'My Kicks', and the Milton Jackson mix of 'Lassur'... Absolutely in love with Milton Jackson's stuff ATM.

yo man, I really enjoyed this, great flow throughout, very mellow. perfect for doing homework!

keep it up

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Originally posted by Mr Game+Watch I downloaded this right when you put it up but am a bit late with the comments... anyways, I think you once again did a great job! Mixing shows a big improvement from Tones or Dark Light, you pick great points in the tracks to transition out of, and you let the mix flow, not abruptly cut out. Set programming is good, each track seems to draw on what came before it, adding a bit more energy and melody... there's a great peak/effective conclusion (apart from 'Stay', which I will get to in a minute). The only complaints I have with it are, like others said, on occasion the volume levels (especially on the transition from 'Pantek 400' to 'Lost Friends') were a bit off. And, after you started to build and build towards a proggier and more uplifting finish, I felt the more soulful and more low-key 'Stay' was out of place. Track wise, the highlights for me are the Inner City-reminiscent song @ around 35 min, and of course 'My Kicks', and the Milton Jackson mix of 'Lassur'... Absolutely in love with Milton Jackson's stuff ATM.

Thanks dude, after 9 months of practicing I've noticed that I'm actually finding my own 'mixing style', which is pretty cool

The deal with 'Stay' was that I had originally planned to do a longer set (2 hours) that was going to continue on a funkier vibe but decided against it at the last minute.

The track @ 35 min is 'Tim Jirgenson & Carlos Zarate - A Night in Chicago'

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Originally posted by Max Thomson yo man, I really enjoyed this, great flow throughout, very mellow. perfect for doing homework! keep it up

Thanks Max, glad you liked it. Some people have even been making babies to it

Again, thanks for your comments and for taking the time to listen. All is very much appreciated

I thought this mix was alright but overall the tracks just weren't quite to my taste - a lot of them were nice but not amazing or that catchy. Perhaps on second listen I'd appreciate them more. I thought that the mixing was quite good though, pretty smooth throughout and no real clashes or anything.

Thanks for listening mate

Like it a lot. Still need to listen through all in one sitting, but even in snippets it goes down smooth.

Thanks for the listen Jeff, glad you liked it

Oscar, could you recommend some sets similar to this?

Sure buddy, here you go:

Maxwell Dub - My 3rd Ear
Jeff Button - DigDeep Vol.1
Braxn - Deep House Promo
Speakeasy mixed by Rob Turner
Bart van Wissen - In Love With Deepology

I also recommend you subscribe to the Urban\\Torque Records podcast on iTunes.

Awesome, thanks. Love Rob's set. I will download the rest of those now!

Make sure you check out Shur-I-Kan's Podcast too.

This has become my go-to set whenever I'm pissed off at work!

The first track makes me shiver, and they don't stop before the whole set is over

Loved all of your sets, but this one is the best... for now

Edit: If I had one wish.... It would be a 'timetable' for the tracks... Can you be arsed to do it?

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Originally posted by DuBam This has become my go-to set whenever I'm pissed off at work! The first track makes me shiver, and they don't stop before the whole set is over Loved all of your sets, but this one is the best... for now Edit: If I had one wish.... It would be a 'timetable' for the tracks... Can you be arsed to do it?

Awesome Bam, thanks for the comments

I uploaded a cue sheet for you [[ LINK REMOVED ]]

Cheers

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Originally posted by DuBam Loved all of your sets, but this one is the best... for now

I agree - your sound has really evolved, and I feel like this is really working for you.

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Originally posted by Lebezniatnikov I agree - your sound has really evolved, and I feel like this is really working for you.

Thanks Jeff!

Great set Woscar

Hey Oscar...sorry took so long! Took a vacation from music

I enjoyed the mix - your style has grown, yet you've stayed true to your sound - deep, melodic house.

The flow was incredible, but I think that may have been a flaw too. Some say sets are supposed to sound like many tracks made into 1, and that's what this was for me. The tracks are nice, but a bit too samey for my liking. It was just above an hour but it seemed longer, almost drawn out. I'd spice it up a bit with some variety. I know there's a "theme" to the mix but don't be afraid to cross those boundaries a bit. Need to catch people off guard from time to time.

I guess you could compare it to Howell's Renaissance mix, it gets going and never seems to take off.

Maybe this is part one of another set to come?

I liked it, your transitions are better, maybe just needed something a bit more energetic from my break of music.

Overall, successful mix.

No problem dude You see, this was supposed to be a longer set which was actually going to take off after 'Stay'. It was going to be mixed out into Crazy P - Love on the Line (Art of Tones Photon Dub) and really take off from there. But I decided to keep it down to an 80 minute mix at the last minute as I was recording it.

I totally see what you mean, though and it's definitely something that I'll take into consideration for future sets. Thanks for listening and for the comments

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Originally posted by d_bag Great set Woscar

Thanks for listening mate!

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