Battle of the beats 2006 - III: reviews by Mista Rilla

Withdrawal symptoms by Vex AkA Rezidue: Cool intro, liking those vox

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Submitted by Mista Rilla on Sat, 2006-05-27 01:06.

Cool intro, liking those vox stabs and the introduction of the elements, smoothly done.  You've given the "guts" of the tune a good hustle without crowding it out too much.  I happily listened to this one a few times


Hack A Hip by DMJ A.K.A Jossi: Slick, I like the melody

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Submitted by Mista Rilla on Sat, 2006-05-27 00:58.

Slick, I like the melody line and you don't thrash it too much which I really like, dropping it out for your bassline licks works well.  I like the occassional glides, they're cool.  I enjoyed this tune, well done  Smiling


butterfly in silver by synrgy: Nice tight track, I found

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Submitted by Mista Rilla on Fri, 2006-05-26 23:11.

Nice tight track, I found the panning arpeggio a bit annoying at the end. It started to lose my attention towards the end too, could do with a little variation.  Otherwise, really nice beats (is there a glitch in one of the snare hits though) and a smooth chill vibe.  I like it, it's a quality track  Smiling


Black Sky by Virus: I get a sense of "pressure"

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Submitted by Mista Rilla on Sat, 2006-05-27 01:18.

I get a sense of "pressure" from this tune.  Sounds good!  I think maybe the bass is rezzo is slightly too far forward in the mix.  A good effort and nicely arranged.


BrockIT by Terra-Rise: Good work, that string

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Submitted by Mista Rilla on Sat, 2006-05-27 00:16.

Good work, that string element is cool and you've gotta have a sigh chick in there somewhere I guess Eye-wink I like this tune, got some sweet sounds and enough variation to keep things interesting. 


Gimlet by Bladetone: I like this tune, everything

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Submitted by Mista Rilla on Sat, 2006-05-27 00:08.

I like this tune, everything gels well.  The didge-like bass line sounds mint when it comes in but wears out on me fast.  Would've liked to hear it drop out at the first variation then come back in for effect every now and then.  Really good job of the rest of the track though  Smiling


Step Aside by DJ Shiver: Not so sure about that vocal

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Submitted by Mista Rilla on Fri, 2006-05-26 23:45.

Not so sure about that vocal sample, the tune's sweet but I just couldn't really get past the sample. Also found it lost my attention about halfway through. A solid effort.


Where Is My Mind by Mike native: Have to say I was smiling

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Submitted by Mista Rilla on Fri, 2006-05-26 23:37.

Have to say I was smiling from the start... quite the cheesy intro you've got there (in a good way)... and then there was darkness.  Nicely done, not my cup of tea but it's a good track  Smiling


Obsessions by Decide: I can appreciate the quality

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Submitted by Mista Rilla on Fri, 2006-05-26 23:29.

I can appreciate the quality but it's not my kind of track - the riff patterns didn't really do it for me.  Is there a bit of splash to the ride/hats?  Some sweet sounds in there though and well mixed.


innocence by Dj Obscure: The tune sets up well

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Submitted by Mista Rilla on Sat, 2006-05-27 01:22.

The tune sets up well building a dischordant atmosphere and sense of unsettling discomfort which I'm all in favour of.  Not so much the bassline after that.  It doesn't seem to fit well with the other elements.  Loving those strings and the atmosphere, swap out the bass and I'd love it more  Eye-wink


Light Crust Doughboys by 822: Wasn't into this track. 

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Submitted by Mista Rilla on Sat, 2006-05-27 01:27.

Wasn't into this track.  I'm sure it's a stylistic thing but really not my kinda tune.  I could see it working well in a movie soundtrack but I wouldn't listen to it at home.  I really like some of the elements but I prefer more musicality I guess.  Hate to judge it on preference though cos I think the tech side is good.