A Really Powerful Uplifting Trance Mix

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Posted by SimpLe SI on Aug-12-2007 17:46:

A Really Powerful Uplifting Trance Mix

Evening
I think this set actually defines the term 'uplifting trance'
A couple of old school tracks in the set, with my fav four being Star for Me, Ying, Nightflight and Havannah.

Tracklisting:

Solarstone - Solarcoaster
Jose Amnesia - The Eternal [Nu-NRG rmx]
Mind One - Star for Me [instrumental mix]
Nickelson - Ying [Photo Project rmx]
Desire - Nightflight [Tom Porcell rmx]
Havannah - Havannah [Mike Shiver rmx]
Super 8 - Alba
Nu-NRG - Astralis
Airhead - Vortex [A1 Mix]
Super 8 - Cre8
Unknown Source - Crentus
Enmass - Seek You

I really do love this creation and would appreciate any criticism.

Link:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/9oxwkl

Thanks

Posted by RebeL9 on Aug-12-2007 17:55:

which are the old school tracks?

Posted by aLviNx80 on Aug-13-2007 03:31:

they're all actually old school. i'll check it out tho when i get home from work

Posted by SimpLe SI on Aug-14-2007 12:51:

ya most are old school and some have just been remixed a bit.
is a really good set. hope u like it :]

Posted by Spacey Orange on Aug-14-2007 15:51:

old school's up to 93 at the latest.

Posted by Teknarik on Aug-14-2007 19:10:

Song choice is great IMO, but the mixing is not so good in transitions. I am no DJ, just a huge fan of TRANCE music but could definitely tell beat mismatching going on between some of the tracks especially 1 and 2. Peace out!

Posted by Teknarik on Aug-14-2007 19:10:

Posted by daphunky1 on Aug-14-2007 20:05:

solarcoaster is probably my favorite trance track, so I'ma give this a go.

Posted by stevieboy32808 on Sep-06-2007 02:34:

Sorry I took almost a month to respond, but as promised here�s my review.

One of the downsides of mixing a very specific style of music is keeping the listener entertained, hooked, and tuned into your set because if the track selection is chosen carelessly your mix can bore a hell of a lot of people if every track sounds the same like in your case.

Technically speaking, the beatmatching isn�t good. You botch every transition and take away any chance of this set having any sort of decent flow. The programming is also in need of an improvement as well. I mean there are tunes here which are good in my book, but the order that you mixed them in doesn�t compliment the build and overall progress of the set. All I hear are screeching synths. Although your eq�ing and volume leveling are fine as I heard no clipping at all. Just work on those two aspects I mentioned earlier and you�ll be on your way.

Returning to my discussion about mixing in a specific style I have to say that from a personal standpoint I think your track selection is ok. I enjoyed 6 out of 12 tracks featured below and by the two tracks below are missing some info:
Solarstone � Solarcoaster (Airbase Remix)
Jose Amnesia - The Eternal [Nu-NRG rmx]
Nu-NRG - Astralis
Airhead - Vortex [A1 Mix]
Super 8 - Cre8
Unknown Source � Crentus (Exertion Remix)

I suggest branching out and have some variety with your track selection instead of focusing on one element (Roland JP 8000) of uplifting trance and fix those technical errors. Practice, practice, practice!

Posted by adder on Sep-06-2007 04:57:

quote:
Originally posted by stevieboy32808
Sorry I took almost a month to respond, but as promised here�s my review.

One of the downsides of mixing a very specific style of music is keeping the listener entertained, hooked, and tuned into your set because if the track selection is chosen carelessly your mix can bore a hell of a lot of people if every track sounds the same like in your case.

Technically speaking, the beatmatching isn�t good. You botch every transition and take away any chance of this set having any sort of decent flow. The programming is also in need of an improvement as well. I mean there are tunes here which are good in my book, but the order that you mixed them in doesn�t compliment the build and overall progress of the set. All I hear are screeching synths. Although your eq�ing and volume leveling are fine as I heard no clipping at all. Just work on those two aspects I mentioned earlier and you�ll be on your way.

Returning to my discussion about mixing in a specific style I have to say that from a personal standpoint I think your track selection is ok. I enjoyed 6 out of 12 tracks featured below and by the two tracks below are missing some info:
Solarstone � Solarcoaster (Airbase Remix)
Jose Amnesia - The Eternal [Nu-NRG rmx]
Nu-NRG - Astralis
Airhead - Vortex [A1 Mix]
Super 8 - Cre8
Unknown Source � Crentus (Exertion Remix)

I suggest branching out and have some variety with your track selection instead of focusing on one element (Roland JP 8000) of uplifting trance and fix those technical errors. Practice, practice, practice!

One reason I admire and respect many on this forum.