Version 1.1 -----------------------
I just did not feel happy with "A Reason" being around the net with such a weak kick sound, so I've remastered it and I think it has a much better sound to it overall now. It's still not a superb kick or anything as it was all post-mastering, but it's a lot harder now and has more appropriate levels.
- DistantJ
Version 1.0 -----------------------
This will be DistantJ's 6th remix to the site and what a smashing one at that! His musical writing skills only get better with each song.
Percussion: The drumline changes frequently giving it a sense of depth. Each sample provides amazing clarity. The filters, reverb, and compression really add to the kick and punch that gives this song energy. It's obvious to me that he spent a great deal of time learning these techniques and implemented them appropriately.
Synth/Pads: You can always tell when some new guy comes in and uses really generic sounding synths. Usually they're unchanging in the duration of the note as well as the duration of the song. It will leave the person hoping for more. These pads and synths are amazing in terms of changing attributes in terms of note duration and they are manipulated throughout the song. They sound like living and breathing animals. In my best analogy to good synths - you want to make them like a woman. Beautiful, and elegant, yet harsh and unpredictable - but yet so full of emotion <3
Overall Composition: This song sound professionally mixed, the main thing that irks me is that I wanted to hear more of the song. Although I don't think I'll hear Eko singing to this one like she did with the Raccoon's song, you can expect this to be on my mp3 player for a long time as part of my constantly listened to trance playlist.
- Definitely worth your time to listen and download.
