Forum EP01 - VA [TF Recordings]

Artist(s)
Narel, Midian, Julian Del Agranda, Sunda
Release title
Forum EP01
Label name
TF Recordings
Release date
Jun 3, 2024
Release type
EP
Link to external store
https://tf-r.bandcamp.com/album/forum-ep01

m_st

Member
Dec 24, 2022
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congrats on your release, each track has something positive to take away. Sunda and Narel versions is my choices, but I appreciate the nostalgic sounds on Trancefixed.
 
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Daysleeper

Lost in Trancelation
Jul 13, 2020
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Sweden
Narels its the most solid of the bunch except the imo annoying rhytmic pattern of the synth/ in the build and outro (fades in around .0.40 ad fades out around 2.10). It clashes to much with the 4x4 beat. Its either too prominent in the mix/loud or overall its just a bad annoying rhytmic pattern (imo)). The bouncy rhythm of the synth in the mainsection is much better executed and harmonises much better with the rest of the percs imo.

Midian is not for me.

Julians is nice. Theres something with the mixing/mastering on it though. It feels a bit muddy/muted/distant/soft and certain synths/elemetns doesnt jump out enough in the mix for it to shine. A bit empty also in the overall arrangement. Almost feels half finished to me.

Sunda mix isnt for me either. Too tranformers/beefed up for my taste.
 

TwinSilo

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Feb 24, 2021
412 Posts
229 Thanked
USA
Decent release, can put any of these on and have a good time. Sunda has a good feel to it, like the darker mood. Narel's I like but would have preferred if the main hook was just for build and climax, but disappeared for the drop as its a very forward melody that can feel a smidge repetitive. But the groove of that track is very welcomed. More high energy Narel please, I love the groove you have. Trancefixed sound wise is fantastic but I was never into this kind of happy whimsical trance so have to be in the mood. Midian track has great energy, I am undecided about the melody, but could easily grow.