Hey all,

I recently finished this remix for an online friend of mine (you know who you are ). Because the orignal already had a strong pad lead, I decided to go more for my own style, mixed up with a bit of Gouryella at the end, thanks to that epic-sounding string sequence of the original.

Download here (192 kbps) :

state of matter - starlight requiem (icone remix)

Lemme know what you think :wink:

// Wim

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spectacular track!

bassline is awesome.
love the choir too..

it sounds a tad muddy when everything plays together though, i think there might be a bit too much reverb on the strings. nothing bad, but imo they could be a bit clearer..

other than that it's perfect.. wonderful production, it's massive!!

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Originally texted by Jakhira Out with the dog at the moment. Chicks love him, and I love chicks... The world is in harmony

Comments as I listen:

-That synth that busts in right at the start sounds way too 80s for me, hehe.
-The other intro effects are cool, I like that gallopping sound.
-Dope kick; best I've heard you use so far.
-Bass is really nice, could possibly use a little more sub-bass though. Actually scratch that, sounds good.
-Dope percussions and pad. Entire intro is really nice.
-Not a big fan of the bassline note progression, but the melodies sound great over-top of it.
-Nice breakbeat, but maybe bring out the snare in it a bit more.
-Sounds pretty massive after the breakdown, I like it.

This is my favourite of your tracks thus far, good work man.

sounds damn nice man

agree's with sean about it being the best kick you have used

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You already know what i think Fantastic as usual, thanks for the remix. Ill have to speed up the remastering process on the original so you don't completely put me to shame

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5) State of Matter - Saving Icarus (Original Mix)

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Fair play wim this is fucking class.

the first thing i've truely liked that you've done

top notch production wise and some awesome sounding pads n synths.

congratz mate, its a winner

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Kevin :: thanks mate! Glad I could impress you once

You did like the pianos in this one then? I was thinking of scrapping the strings behind the lead, but it resulted in a bit of 'empty space' when I tried...

dj-sean :: I know about that synth in the intro, I've thought about leaving it out near the start. Then, I placed some more reverb and delay on it, so it would sound more atmospheric. Dunno if that worked? Thanks for your input.

dbl :: thanks for your comment, I appreciate it (as always)

SoM :: I think it could nice along that awesome original, don't think it's better at all imo - remixes are hardly better or a match for the original

dj zero :: I'm glad you like it mate, thx.

ravemonkey :: well, then I must have come a long way for you thanks for having a listen.

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Originally posted by Lightworks You did like the pianos in this one then?

haha, not quite, but they blend well in the mix this time..

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Originally posted by Lightworks I was thinking of scrapping the strings behind the lead, but it resulted in a bit of 'empty space' when I tried...

i wouldn't scrap them, i'd just put a bit less reverb on them..

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Originally posted by tor8024 haha, not quite, but they blend well in the mix this time..

Ohh... incredible

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i wouldn't scrap them, i'd just put a bit less reverb on them..

Cool, I'll see what it gives.

... shouldn't you be in class now Kev?

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Originally posted by Lightworks ... shouldn't you be in class now Kev?

i've got class in about one hour..

so i gotta now.

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Originally texted by Jakhira Out with the dog at the moment. Chicks love him, and I love chicks... The world is in harmony

nice sound, nice bassline, nice remix overall

thanks Endre

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