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Static Equilibrium

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A return more to my earlier works in 2022 Less so on the subdued approach with a more-limited-palate-and-extremely-prog-style layout. This harkens back to a more trance style that I found some numerical success with, but definitely leaning towards the heavier side. It's evident towards the really the first drop which is one of my more dub-based bass sections accompanying to melody as it flows. It still contains that sense of experimentation which is what I like to do. As such it is big. It is loud. It is powerful to the extent I can get it since there is a lot going on. I would have released it a bit sooner, but I was busy elsewhere and did not have proper time to work on it. The ending section as you will probably note is different from what was established and it is more of a conclusion, but I figured I'd do it in a bigger way, but I rather enjoyed working on this one along with another one I hope to release soon.

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I like the dreamy synths at the beginning. The texture sounds a bit clogged with reverb at :43. It's hard to make out the claps at times, and there's a bit of dissonance here between about 1:00 and 1:45. I like the piano melodies at 2:10 and the 80s-esque sound design.

The part at around 3:00 is another bit where you could probably use some tighter mixing. Stereo widening on those pads could help clear out the center of the mix for the main melodies and drums, and some stricter EQ work at the bottom end of the frequency range also couldn't hurt. Generally, you don't want any tones below about 200 Hertz to come through on instruments besides the bass and drums.

The composition of this piece is compelling, though. The transition at 4:59 was a little abrupt, but otherwise the progression was smooth, and there's a good amount of variety and melodic content to keep me engaged. I especially like the rhythmic section at 7:11 - sounds very eerie and futuristic.

Overall, I think it would be good for you to focus on mixing going forward. You clearly have a strong sense of melody and progression, and a cleaner production could truly set you apart from the many other aspiring electronic artists on this site. Good luck!

I may or may not circle back and listen to the other track you sent me as well, btw - I have some personal stuff to catch up on after several weeks of being flat-out with contest stuff. :)

Little crunchy in the center of the track but very good work! :)

Cavernsparten responds:

I see what you mean by the crunchiness of it, but that part of it was intentionally supposed to be more of a dubstep style lower bass.

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Nov 23, 2022
6:53 PM EST
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Trance
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8 min 29 sec

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