Still waiting on one more judges marks...hopefully in a day or two!

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Originally posted by RickyM Still waiting on one more judges marks...hopefully in a day or two!

well I got no time left... sorry
I tried to do it but I couldn't
I'll try to complete everything tomorrow.

Omer

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My tracks:
The Darkone - You Come With Power
The Darkone - Falling Stars Part 1 (Original Mix) *NEW*

Ok, the results should be posted tonight!

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Looks like I won't be able to see the results til next this week.

Good luck to everyone involved.

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Der Mystik's Music

Ok going to be posted in the morning for definite, all the results are in, it's just taking me longer than I thought to put it all together!

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Remix1

JUDGE 1

Good start with the intro, could do with a bit more drive...the plucked melody is nice too, but very simple and needs more FX.
At 2:20 – pads are a welcome addition as it was starting to get a little boring...again I notice that there needs to be more drive, percussion is way too basic. The lead sound is quite true to the original, but could maybe stand out more...at 4:57 – starting to get bored again, but the other lead that the remixer brings in is very nice, and should have been in earlier. The breakbeat doesn't work at
all here really.
Overall the track needs more variation, and although simple and quite mellow sounding doesn't really hold my attention.

Creativity: 6
Melody: 7
Overall Sound: 6
Arrangement: 6

Overall: 26

JUDGE 2

Creativity: 7
This has a kinda proggy melodic sound to it..

Overall Sound: 4
It doesnt sound so bad overall, but some percussion elements like the open hat didnt sound too good.
And the bass is not as defined as i would wish for.

Melody: 7
I think the melody works well here..

Arrangment: 6
Pretty basic arrangement with a little breakbeat section.

Overall Score: 24

JUDGE 3

Creativity 5
Overall Sound 6
Melody 4
Arrangment: 6
total score 21/40
comment: Not horrible but lacks on the creative side & while there is a sub melody, there isn't a lot of of difference from the original track in the actual sound of it. Composition is ok during breakbeat section but otherwise not overly inspiring. Let down also by lack of percussive work.

JUDGE 4
Creativity 7
Overall Sound 6
Melody 6
Arrangement 7

TOTAL 26
OVERALL MARK:
97/160 = 61%

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Last edited by RickyM on Oct-07-2007 at 12:24

REMIX 2

JUDGE 1

Off to a good start here, these stab chords are great...a good bassline here too, slots nicely under everything else. This one is developing quite fast, plenty of variation even in the buiildup. Kick is cutting through the mix, it's just maybe slightly too loud...seems to be the thing these days! Nice transition into the breakdown...Breakdown is nothing spectacular, sounds quite empty, could do with a nice low pad to widen things up. Breakbeat is ok...things are starting to pick up again nicely as the main section is built up to. When it all kicks in things are sounding good although the kickdrum is still a little overpowering and takes over the mix. Percussion is simple, but works well.
Overall I enjoyed this remix, it is well produced if a little empty sounding, and could be competitive in this competition...

Creativity: 7
Melody: 7
Overall Sound: 8
Arrangement: 8

Overall: 30

JUDGE 2

Creativity 8
Overall Sound 6
Melody 7
Arrangment: 9

total score 30/40

comment. Very nice adaptation. By making it both upbeat and melodic it adds a lot to the tune, allowing the main melody not to need to be changed because not as much emphasis is placed on it as the first remix.. Seems to work really well with the only downside being the overall mastering which is a tad loud, nothing else.

JUDGE 3

Remix 2

Creativity: 6
Pretty basic "uplifting trance" sound, The piano works really well in the break along with the breakbeat.

Overall Sound: 7
It sounds alright, mudded at places like the bass, and the lead is kinda wet.

Melody: 7
Great piano...

Arrangment: 6
I like the stabs in the outro and intro

Overall Score: 26

JUDGE 4

Creativity 8
Overall Sound 7
Melody 7
Arrangement 8

TOTAL 30

OVERALL TOTAL MARK:
116 / 160 = 73%

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Last edited by RickyM on Oct-07-2007 at 12:30

REMIX 3

JUDGE 1

This is an energetic start to say the least, the rolling bassline is great, percs are tight sounding. The melody coming in could do with some equalizing, as could the pad, they have way too many low-mids, so much that the bass and kick are drowned out. Nice bass changes here, the pads are good sounding and the melody sounds great....the choir pads really make a difference here.
At the breakdown – I like this one, the lead sound is a great choice, very like the original. Pads are very warm.
Buildup is quite strong, and the main part is well produced, although the mixing is average. Too many sounds with low mids fighting for space, and it becomes a bit muddy.
Overall I enjoyed the warm sounds here, although the track needs a bit of work mixing wise, some elements just take over the track completely. The track also clips frequently.

Creativity: 6
Melody: 8
Overall Sound: 6
Arrangement: 7

Overall: 27

JUDGE 2

Creativity 7
Overall Sound 4
Melody 7
Arrangment 7

Total Score 25/40

comment: subtle but nice take on the melody, and arranged nicely. the big letdown is simply the overall sound, the kick is far too quiet, especially against the clap and the lead/pads jump out way more than the other elements. Perhaps lowering the volume of those to allow the kick & bassline opportunity to strengthen the track would make all the difference.

JUDGE 3

Creativity: 5
Wont get any points for creativity here..

Overall Sound: 7
Bass is muddy and the mix is loud, but overall full sounding.

Melody: 6
Very basic interp of the melody.

Arrangment: 6

Overall Score: 24


JUDGE 4

Creativity 8
Overall Sound 8
Melody 8
Arrangement 9

TOTAL 33

FINAL MARKS:
109/160 = 68%

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REMIX 4

JUDGE 1

Great intro, sounds like this remixer really knows what they are doing...all the elements in the mix have their own space...a good transition into the breakdown. That guitar sound needs fattened up a little, and could do with some warmth. The pads work well here, the breakdown is warm and harmonious.
In the main part now, and the bass is just fantastic, it slots perfectly under the melodic elements, the mixing here is almost flawless...the main section could maybe be extended a little, it's all over a bit quickly. This sounds like the sort of stuff released on Anjunabeats.
Overall a very competitive remix here, and great mixing skills once again.


Creativity: 7
Melody: 8
Overall Sound: 10
Arrangement: 8
Overall: 33

JUDGE 2

Creativity 8
Overall Sound 7
Melody 8
Arrangment: 9

total score 32/40

JUDGE 3

Did Above & Beyond enter this remix contest ?.

Creativity: 8
The production is very tight, and has a full sound to it, those pads are very nice and warm.
Although not very original, there are still some subtle details to be heard in this mix.

Overall Sound: 10
Simply nothing to pick on, it sounds great.

Melody: 8
Great implementation of the melody, and loving pads.

Arrangment: 6
Not many surprises here.

Overall Score: 32


JUDGE 4

Creativity 9
Overall Sound 8
Melody 9
Arrangement 9

TOTAL 35

FINAL SCORE:

132/160 = 83%

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REMIX 5

JUDGE 1

Great bassline this remix has here, and I like the notes it follows too, this remix seems a little darker...it's great to hear something difference. I'm missing some original sounding percussion which would compliment the mix. This producer has everything sounding nice and tight here.
Now the breakdown....a strange choice of lead, with the distorted square sound...although it fits in with the vibe of the track.
I like what this remixer has done here, they've taken a happy major key melody and transformed it into a dark brooding track. The track needs more energy after the breakdown...although the overall mixing sound is good.
It's nice to hear an original sounding track, although I think the remix could do with a little more drive, through more interesting percussion perhaps. A competitive remix nonetheless.

Creativity: 9
Melody: 7
Overall Sound 8:
Arrangement: 7

Overall: 31

JUDGE 2


Creativity 9
Overall Sound 8
Melody 8
Arrangment: 9

total score 34/40

Brilliant. Something a bit different for the old teeth to get into. Has a real feel of the Condor sound from 1999/2000 but it sounds fresh. Creative Juices were obviously floating here.

JUDGE 3

Creativity: 9
Im personally really enjoying this sounds, stands very much out from the other remixes. psyish kinda sounding, and the part at 5:30 is really enjoyable.

Overall Sound: 8
Sounds tight, without trying too hard.. simple, and effective.

Melody: 8
Yes, you manage to make an basic uplifting melody sound rather dark.

Arrangment: 7
Nice arrangment, but with a lack of effects.. and depth at places.

Overall Score: 32

JUDGE 4

Creativity 7
Overall Sound 6
Melody 6
Arrangement 7

TOTAL 26

FINAL MARK
123/160 = 77%

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REMIX 6

JUDGE 1

Different sounding kick here, I quite like it. The remixer is getting a very wide and warm sound here...very short intro, the breakdown starts at 1:20. Breakdown is perhaps a little empty sounding, but the sounds are nice...into the main section, and the track goes limp completely...there is no drive at all and the bassline is doing nothing...plus that melody that sounds like a phone ringing in the background is getting quite irritating....it's quite disappointing after a promising intro. Also the remix is too short, but at least the overall sound is clear.


Creativity: 6
Melody: 6
Overall Sound: 7
Arrangement: 6


Overall 25

JUDGE 2

Creativity 7
Overall Sound 4
Melody 6
Arrangment 6

total score 23/40

comment. Subtle. I can hear what's trying to be done, but it doesn't quite work. Totally lacking bassline and the kick doesn't seem to suit, but it's a good attempt to do something a little bit more downbeat with it than some of the other remixes. Effort appreciated but the lead really doesn't work in this case.

JUDGE 3

Starts out with recognisable Chicane plucks..

Creativity: 5
Apart from the Chicane plucks it sounds pretty lacking.

Overall Sound: 4
Oh.. that lead is very loud, have to turn the volume down.

Melody: 7
I will give u a plus for thise Chicane plucks..

Arrangment: 4
This track sounds rushed and unfinished..

Overall: 20


JUDGE 4

Creativity 7
Overall Sound 7
Melody 8
Arrangement 7

TOTAL 29

FINAL MARKS
97/160 = 61%

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