VA - Forum EP04 [Trancefix Recordings]

[ChurRuy]

Papillion is wonderful, I would listen to a whole album of this style. I'm not usually into your music Narel but I love what you did too. This and Cut My Dreams might be my favorite from you.

 

[Julian Del Agranda]

Did not know ErickUO makes music. Love both of these on the EP. Specially "Nadir" is a great one.

 

[GeorD]

The Hobby Shop tracks sound like a style of trance I've been wanting to return for years. 2004-2006 drive and rawness but still with some melody.

This is exactly how I feel. The Hobby Shop tracks have such a 2005 Somatic Sense energy I've been craving for. Papillon is super explorative and layered. Can't wait to hear more from Eletania and Hobby Shop! The last two tracks are good, but a bit on the clean side for me to listen to repeatedly.

 

[skyriderz]

I just wanted to say how genuinely impressed I am with this release. I honestly didn’t expect such a high level of professionalism from forum members on a first listen, every track sounds incredibly polished and well produced. All five tracks bring something unique to the table, both musically and technically. The mixdowns are clean, the stereo imaging feels wide and immersive, and the overall sound design is on point across the EP.

Papillion what a beautiful journey combined with a solid foundation and the fact that it runs for 11 minutes+ really allows the atmosphere to evolve naturally.

The @Narel edit I absolutely loved it. The sound is well-balanced, and mesmerising. The clarity is in the high end, makes it one of my personal favourites from Narel so far.

The Hobby Shop tracks by @erickUO are simply superb. Those basslines are tight, groovy, and full of character, really capturing that classic trance feel while still sounding fresh. The arrangement and energy flow are spot on.

You guys absolutely smashed this, this release is on another level !!

 

[Electronlyman]

PAPILLON

 

[Hoahoa]

Entire release is good guys. As usual appreciate there being a mix of substyles and also think this might be one of my top Narel tracks. Original journey is hard to beat, Halon I am impressed.

 

[Lumotek]

Really been enjoying both versions of ‘Papillion’. The way the melody floats in and out throughout the track is wonderful.

‘Nadir’ does a great job of building energy as the song progresses. Simple but catchy melody embodies the classic trance sound.

I appreciate how the artists on the EP have their own sound/identity. Just goes to show how much creative opportunity there is in the trance genre.

 

[Narel]

The @Narel edit I absolutely loved it. The sound is well-balanced, and mesmerising. The clarity is in the high end, makes it one of my personal favourites from Narel so far.

Thanks for the comments (all) on this. I need to point out this is mostly @Halon tune. My edit involved:
- new kick, percs & subtle fx
- new bassline
- bass pads in breakdown
- arrangement tweaks & quantisation edits
- mixdown & mix engineering
The melodies, pads etc are unaltered except for the production stuff above. My aim was to preserve the original mix vibe.

 

[skyriderz]

Thanks for the comments (all) on this. I need to point out this is mostly @Halon tune. My edit involved:
- new kick, percs & subtle fx
- new bassline
- bass pads in breakdown
- arrangement tweaks & quantisation edits
- mixdown & mix engineering
The melodies, pads etc are unaltered except for the production stuff above. My aim was to preserve the original mix vibe.

Both versions are absolutely amazing , yup @Halon has created a masterpiece, and your edit @Narel has made that melody shine even more

 

[Jetflag]

Excellent master job per usual m8 @Narel

 

[Sleepy Robot]

Did not know ErickUO makes music. Love both of these on the EP. Specially "Nadir" is a great one.

ErickUO is also ESOK:

ESOK - Lavender (Single) [Rune Recordings]

Esok Music & Downloads on Beatport

 

[Skylander]

OH MY DAYS!!! How come it took me 2 weeks not to notice such gem???

Guys, all of you, you made real masterpieces. Those tracks remind me of Mirco de Govia and Push styles. This is what we call trance! It relaxes, leading you to a journey of euphoria and some kind of dreaming state

 

[m_st]

respect that every one has its own identity. for the typical bandcamp release the reality is often to be the opposite. there is something for every mood, but i can see the real trance spirit in all of them. for hobby shop tracks the bassline has the rough sound i really like in trance (see below).

 

[Rok]

Great, diverse release. Nice job guys.

If I had to pick, my fave is Nadir, followed by (original) Papillion and Echoes Above.

 

[Sunda]

Superb ep, I'll definitely be investing in it and supporting - great work all round!

 

[Hensmon]

@skyriderz and @Skylander, makes my day to see such positive messaging here, nice one.

Thanks for all the messages and to everyone who has supported so far

 

[Reptile]

Loving Brandt Hoff - Solar (Hobby Shop Remix)

 

[Juna]

 

[Dreamless]

All good. Will be loading the Hobby Shop tracks the most.