Battle of the beats 2005 - V: reviews by Tedd-Z

The Dutty Growl by Terra-Rise: A very good contrast of

Submitted by Tedd-Z on Wed, 2006-01-18 14:40.

A very good contrast of chill and aggression, and production is faultless! The only crit I will make is that the pads could sometimes do with a bit of low end presense on them!

The Man in The Sink (Remix) by TVG Hates TVG & Vodka Jimmy: Can't really fault this one!

Submitted by Tedd-Z on Wed, 2006-01-18 13:58.

Can't really fault this one! It has a good aggressive feel, kept my interest throughout and production is quality! Nope... still can't fault it!

Withered Hill by ManFromZion: Another very nice sounding

Submitted by Tedd-Z on Wed, 2006-01-18 13:31.

Another very nice sounding piece! Particularly like the horns used! The only cirt I can give is that the sound of children laughing sounded out of place!

Baby Backesh by Picto: Reminds me very much of

Submitted by Tedd-Z on Wed, 2006-01-18 14:27.

Reminds me very much of Pendlum's mixes, and that can only be a good thing! Got a bit fed up of the melody after a bit, but overall one of the better tracks I've heard recently!

Hydro by Virus: I like the throbbing bass

Submitted by Tedd-Z on Wed, 2006-01-18 13:38.

I like the throbbing bass throughout! Would have liked it to go into a different melody at times, but it holds up well on its own!

Sun Dial by Dj obscure: Starts off really well...

Submitted by Tedd-Z on Wed, 2006-01-18 14:20.

Starts off really well... the sounds are good and has a good feel to it! Sadly it didn't hold my interest long enough! Either make the track a bit shorter or add more variation!

Staring Into The Shadows by Qatar: More experimentalist

Submitted by Tedd-Z on Wed, 2006-01-18 14:31.

More experimentalist hardcore with a twist of ambient than drum n bass, but a decent attempt nevertheless! Production could be better, tho!

dead emotions by cyborg: One of the more chilled dnb

Submitted by Tedd-Z on Wed, 2006-01-18 13:25.

One of the more chilled dnb pieces I have heard! Would have liked more in variation, but overall, pretty neat!

Turn by DMJ a.k.a Jossi: Good points: The drums are

Submitted by Tedd-Z on Wed, 2006-01-18 13:46.

Good points: The drums are strong, and the pads sound good! Bad points: The bass lacks weight, the piano lacks presence and the end could do with it being faded out!

epitaph for humanity by ptah: Production-wise, the mixing

Submitted by Tedd-Z on Wed, 2006-01-18 14:11.

Production-wise, the mixing is rather poor! The sound effects are too dry, a lot of the sounds are over-crowding and the mix lacks punch! Sort this and it will make the track a lot better! Structure isn't too much of a problem, although the drums could do with a little variation! Overall, it needs some work!