Battle of the beats 2005 - III: reviews by Contayjen

The false prophet by caldi: Well, this is blatantly the

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Submitted by Contayjen on Tue, 2005-10-04 10:31.

Well, this is blatantly the best.  Its hardcore shit, perfectly made.  The intro is long, but sets the scene nicely for the mayhem which ensues.  Its SK or some other signed artist, isn't it?


deep deep blue by crank: Crank?  I like the slightly

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Submitted by Contayjen on Tue, 2005-10-04 23:08.

Crank?  I like the slightly rougher beats this time, good work.  Of course the dreamy pads, sweet melodies and the intricate beats give it away, again sounding like its coming out of Reason.  Better than the winning track from the last comp, though there is some serious competition this time.  Whatever, it has a very nice feel, I could chill to this with a smoke and a whisky any day of the week.


Miu by Dave Akuma: Rough grooves, tasty reece,

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Submitted by Contayjen on Tue, 2005-10-04 10:34.

Rough grooves, tasty reece, well made, I like this one.  I like the dark ambience that surrounds it, sounding very professional.  I have no idea who this is, but its great.


My Hope (demo) by MeMpHiS: So who didn't finish their

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Submitted by Contayjen on Tue, 2005-10-04 23:12.

So who didn't finish their track then?  Its a bit short, but lovely melodies, very deep, going beyond usual dnb.  I like the intro buildup, it takes it very smooth from soft to hard.  Tetrabot?  Whoever this is, finish this off man, its a great track.  Lose one point for not finishing it.


SunShine by DMJ a.k.a Jossi: Starts very basic, not sure

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Submitted by Contayjen on Tue, 2005-10-04 23:16.

Starts very basic, not sure about the guitar in there, it sounds very fake and computer-gamey.  Nice melodies with the marimba or whatever it is.  I recognise the style of this, but I can't identify who it is.  Better than your last track anyway.  Tight beats and good structure, nice filter sweeps, good energy to this.


ground live by moonbird: The intor is cool, good dark

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Submitted by Contayjen on Tue, 2005-10-04 23:23.

The intor is cool, good dark ambiences I like that.  Not usual dnb, too slow, could be acid jazz trip-hop or something.  Somethings not right about the breaks in this, they sound like they are stumbling, it fits in with the rest of the track but I'm not too keen on it, and they are too quiet.  Very surreal, not really my sort of thing, but its arranged with a purpose.  As I said, the beats are too low down, the snare is especially quite compared to the thuddy kick.  Nice ambiences though.  I need some acid before listening to this I think.


Autumn by King Louis: I recognise this style but I

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Submitted by Contayjen on Tue, 2005-10-04 23:30.

I recognise this style but I dont know who it is.  The sounds aren't bad, nice rich bass, there isn't enough going on in this to dance to though. It always sounds like it going to ignite but continues smouldering.  It has surreal jazz overtones at points.  If this track was the soundtrack to a film of my life I'd be staggering down dark side streets in the lashing rain dosed up on rohypnol.  Or something.


king cobra by 822: Not my thing at all.  I

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Submitted by Contayjen on Tue, 2005-10-04 10:41.

Not my thing at all.  I found it hard to listen to the whole thing.  This is too noisecore for my liking.

On a production level, the snares are so quiet I can hardly hear them and there is no melody I can make out.  The kick and hats are there but there is nothing in the middle.

The vocals are just noise, there is no flow between different sections.  Sorry, I really dont like this one at all.