Reviews by Ahriakin

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Spike In Transylvania (Tune 2) - arranged by DJs. DoMoDo

Review by Ahriakin, 30/10/2022

I'd agree that the 2nd half is the better. The overall mix I think has some phase issues and sounds like maybe a stereoiser plugin was overused across the mix with no regard for how doing that with Bass especially might muddy things up. In the 2nd half this is still present and with that arrangement works better. If so some automation of that effect would help tremendously before maybe ditching it altogether and going back to the mix for width (where application per track might achieve a much cleaner and impactful result).
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Quedex Loading (REMASTER) - arranged by Philip Bak offline

Review by Ahriakin, 20/02/2021

Wonderful arrangement and mix providing a complex symphony for a tremedouse source piece. Love it.
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Human Race (Welcome To Goldrunner) - arranged by The St. Albans Rob Hubbard Fan Club offline

Review by Ahriakin, 20/02/2021

Occasionally seems to fall out of tune, and the piano reprise doesn't quite work imho - the concept yes but the instrument is too forward compared to the space fo the mix and isn't impactful enough to match the tone. But other than that is a great epic vocal mix.
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The Last V8 (Locked Down Remix) - arranged by Graeme Slapp

Review by Ahriakin, 20/02/2021

Though well respected not one of Rob's absolute best, at the same time this is an excellent mix of the original. Doesn't stray too far from the source but at the same time perfects it to nab a 5/5 from as 4/5 imho.
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Oblique (Hoax me once, shame on you...) - arranged by Slaygon

Review by Ahriakin, 20/02/2021

Absolutely deserving of 'Cinematic' as it reminds me so much of Hans Zimmer. The beat and melody are uncomplicated but satisfying. The arrangement and mix/master impacting, engaging and downright fkn brilliant 😊
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