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The first 20 minutes are INCREDIBLE. Starts off with some very emotionally dark elements, love it. Come the 20 minute mark, I feel like I am someone who has just experienced a small victory, but know that the worst is still to come. (That is how the music is making me feel...). The slight bit of hope seems to be coming through, this should be an interesting mix.
So far the beatmatching is impeccable, EQing is right on the mark and the levels sounds great from track. I am really loving these incredibly tight mix, you aren't giving me any time to rest between songs, love it!
I love this KvA track, great choice. Love the selections prior to this track, songs I had not heard before, you've obviously done your homework and studied the tracks.
Once again, next mix is stellar, the track seems to come in a tad late, but it certainly doesn't take away from anything, making me guess, and anticipating the next track.
At about 28:30, are those effects you've put in? I don't remember that effect in the original GnD Mix of Wings. If they are yours, really nice touch. Ah, here comes the guitar, not a big fan of this little segment of the set, don't know why, I feel it's changed the pace a little too much. The emotions shifted drastically, but I will have to wait and see if this lends to the rest of the set.
This mix also seemed a tad late to be brought in, but the mixing is so tight it pretty much doesn't matter.
Love this Orkidea track, I definitely haven't listened to it enough. What movie is that sample from?
The mix out of BEAUTIFUL seems to get a little quiet then BAM, the incoming track goes full volume, a little rough on that mix due to the change in gain. This new track sure has a banging beat to it. The songs 'sound' like they belong together, except for the fact that this new one seems to have a much harder edge, the previous song mentions angels....
Following mix is once again great, great levels and the beatmatching is TIGHT!
Wow, this track is incredible, I believe it is the Airaforce track. Great choice.
Incoming mix seems a little sloppy, I think it is simply due to the nature of the incoming track though. The Sean Tyas track is definitely more edgey and has more of defined bass line than the Airaforce track.
Mix out of Pacifier is very smooth, I like how the outgoing track seems to die for like half a second, then the incoming track comes in right away, like a quick punch in the face.
Here we go, back to some melodic trance with a killer riff. Seems the melodic feel was sort of lost mid way through the set. No issues there though, loving the change of mood at this point.
Next mix is incredibly smooth, fantastic use of the EQs/Gain levels, I would class this as your best transition yet. It is perfectly beatmatched, and carries the energy you built up in the previous track exceptionally well.
Overall
Absolutely fantastic mix, the beatmatching throughout is remarkable! Was this mixed in software, the mixing just seems too good at times. If not, kudos to you my friend, you sure know how to use the TTs/CDJs.
The first part of the set is my favorite, very broody and emotional type tracks, then the WINGS track definitely brought in some happier emotions, but still left me slightly sad.
The middle section in my opinion is the weakest, as the songs within it don't seem to flow perfectly together. You seem to have slightly varying styles with basslines that are too distinct. The progression throughout is still very good, but in my opinion, it doesn't flow as well as the first 25 minutes did.
The middle section successfully makes the listener feel as though they are fighting some sort of a battle. The last 3 tracks to me are very 'victorious' like.
Track selection was great, mixing a perfect 10. One mix stood out, with the gains dropping and peaking again, but it was such a minor issue.
Score: 9.5/10
This is definitely the best amateur set I have heard in a long time, keep the great work up!
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