Battle of the beats 2006 - I: reviews by King_Louis

cryptic by crank: Nice stuff here really nice

Submitted by King_Louis on Fri, 2006-03-10 00:34.

Nice stuff here really nice kick and enveloped filter on the bass.  I’d buy this I reckon.  Maybe a touch more reverb on the synth for perfection?  The one that starts on 1:40.  It’s a touch dry.  I know I’m being picky, but you’ve produced the tune to such a good level, there’s not much else.

 

Ooh wait the ride that comes in at 02:14 doesn’t sit *perfectly* for me in the mix.  Tone is a bit off?

 

Excellent composition.  Nice feel. 8/10

Dark Side by Terra-Rise: Heavy beats!  Quality all

Submitted by King_Louis on Fri, 2006-03-10 00:42.

Heavy beats!  Quality all round… only thing that could have been better woud be a crisper amen.  Great composition, bass, mood.  Well done!

Troddin to Cha by ManFromZion: Nice stuff!  Could be a

Submitted by King_Louis on Fri, 2006-03-10 00:36.

Nice stuff!  Could be a touch brighter overall?  Beats could be a *little* thicker… mebbe another 200-400hz layer?  I’d probably buy this too!

 

Like the tune a lot 8/10

stalagtitus by Moonbird: Lovely feel… really

Submitted by King_Louis on Fri, 2006-03-10 00:36.

Lovely feel… really like the vibe in this… not sure about the scratching… wicked tune though..  mebbe a touch more in the snare…?  Liking the progression too…  

Headshot by Virus + Glitch: Like this one.  Excellent

Submitted by King_Louis on Fri, 2006-03-10 00:37.

Like this one.  Excellent filtering… could you have the lead a bit more fat in places… nice though.  Like the progression… not sure whether I’d buy it though.  Something is clashing somewhere making the mix a little unclear… very hard to put my finger on I’m afraid.. just a slight clash somewhere?  Kick a little bit distorted?

Analog Vibe by DOME: Like the start!  Good mood

Submitted by King_Louis on Fri, 2006-03-10 00:43.

Like the start!  Good mood throughout.. there’s one pad at the back that is wicked… I reckon this and the sub could come up a touch.  Hmmm…. Is that the sample from “Sonar” by Trace?  I like this.  Composition is excellent.  I reckon you could get some more fatness out of this.  Send it off to be mastered! 

migraine (remix) by mabus: Yes mate!  Really liking

Submitted by King_Louis on Fri, 2006-03-10 00:39.

Yes mate!  Really liking the vibe / composition on this one.  Could be bigger and badder production-wise… but this is really a nice tune!  Nice sound selection and arrangement.  Like the phat beat around 2:33 – is this the same as the one in the rest of the tune just unobstructed?  Can you get the beats in the rest of the track to sound that thumping?

Voice club by DMJ A.K.A Jossi: Not quite right musically

Submitted by King_Louis on Fri, 2006-03-10 00:38.

Not quite right musically for me.  Production also a bit scratchy on top?  Too much distortion / clipping on something?  Much cleaner after intro

The Harmony by Vex: Not really feeling the

Submitted by King_Louis on Fri, 2006-03-10 00:38.

Not really feeling the synth.  To distorted / clipped.  Beats need to be more balanced with the bass. Not sure about the mixing of the piano intro and the reece & amen.  Would good make a good reece and amen tune… goes to jazzy at 3:07 considering what comes before it!  Like the amen work though!

The new world by Dj Obscure: Nice beats.. not sure about

Submitted by King_Louis on Fri, 2006-03-10 00:40.

Nice beats.. not sure about the vocal.  Not so keen on the square bass… too much of a change, didn’t feel right.  Not my cup of tea I’m afraid

Nightmare Sonata by Tedd-Z: Sorry but I did’t

Submitted by King_Louis on Fri, 2006-03-10 00:41.

Sorry but I did’t really like this musically… also the beats sound a bit weak to me.. over compressed?  Hmmm, in fact I really don’t like this tune!  Glad this is anonymous!  Piano I don’t like… sorry!