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What a wicked day!! It's 15 degrees outside, got a 1/2 day extra off work (paid!) and quite possibly the best/most constructive and potentially helpful critique of any mix I've ever asked for feedback on. w00t!
I'm not sure when Enjoy the Silence (16B remix) was released, I picked it up last year in December. As far as the balance goes, maybe its the track, or maybe my software. I didn't do it on purpose, however.
Origene - Sanctuary!!! I love this track. It was Sarah who got me hooked on this, which seems very odd as I HATE vocals in my trance. The classic remakes like Shout and Enjoy the Silence, and anything by New Order would be exceptions, rather than rules.
And You're right, Sanctuary doesn't quite fit in with the style of the rest of the mix, but I like to try and 'tie things together' nicely. As this was a tribute to the DJ who got me hooked on the song, I thought I'd throw this in. She used the Ivan Gough remix on a couple of her sets.
New Order is my all-time favorite band. I've been listening to these guys since 1988 and been loving them since! This remix by Jacques Lu Cont is absolutely fantasitc.
Helm Deep feels/sounds almost house-y, but I still have a hard time picking up when it mixes in (and I made it!). This transition is over 2 minutes long and IMO one of my best in the mix.
The Shepherd is probably my favorite Chable track/remix. The melody also makes me . This song has got a lot of power, for lack of a better word. Transition into Circular is my best on the mix IMO.
Circular (Cassino & Laben Hurry mix) is absolutely Eargasmic!!! Love this song, and you for introducing me to it! This song ranks up there with my all-time fav's including Enlightened Evolution by Astral Projection and Voodoo People by the Prodigy. Amazing track!
Flight 403 (Paul Rogers mix) I also thought was a good way to end it. With so much power coming from The Shepherd and then to get punched in the face for a few minutes from Circular, I thought a mellow yet groovy track would complete my tribute beautifully.
I don't mix live, but with mp3s and software. I use an older version of MixMeister.
I appreciate the time you spent listening and giving me good/honest feedback. Thanks Michael!
Cheers,
THC
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