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Tracks I reach for as references when mixing, producing and designing sounds, with what to listen for in each.
Charles Trenet
“La Mer” · Mixdown · Vintage 40's tone on a sweet french song. (It's really if you need to reproduce such distortion which does have a certain warmth and feel to it)
Oxmo Puccino
“Toucher l'horizon” · Mixdown · Honestly one of the rappers with the best mixes out there in my opinion! It's super tight and balanced, with the addition of original touches here and there! (Oxmo is also an incredible writer & lyricist)
Raekwon
“Heaven & Hell” · Mixdown · Get this old school Hip Hop feel right!
2Pac
“Do For Love ft. Eric Williams” · Mixdown · Perfectly on point on the original, the remaster is aggressive and too bright imho.
Dope D.O.D.
“What happened” · Mixdown · Hip-Hop with a blend of Dubstep, nicely executed
Aystar
“Kop That Shit” · Mixdown · Tight UK Hip Hop vibe
Aly-Us
“Follow Me” · Mixdown · Get this old school House feel right!
Frankie Knuckles
“The Whistle Song” · Mixdown · Get this old school House feel right!
Mézigue
“Du Son Pour Les Gars Sûrs” · Prod & Sound Design · French House masterpiece with it's punchy kicks and acid line
Marshall Jefferson vs. Noosa Heads
“Mushrooms” · Prod & Sound Design · A catchy deep house masterpiece taking you on a journey
Jacques Brel
“Avec les mots” · Prod & Sound Design · Original sound design, superb creative use of distortion while talking about interesting themes.
Disclosure & Fatoumata Diawara
“Douha (Mali Mali)” · Mixdown · Great Deep/Tech House Mix Reference
Skinnerbox
“Theme De Yoyo” · Prod & Sound Design · Great House production with acoustic instruments
Various Artists
“Dust” · Prod & Sound Design · Electrifying yet Deep House mix
Sébastien Tellier
“Look” · Mixdown · A good mix reference for a track at the crossroads of House and Synthwave
Secret Value Orchestra
“Serious Intentions” · Mixdown · Very clean, tight and balanced House mix
So Inagawa
“Elsewhere” · Mixdown · A great Deep House mix (could use slightly more presence on the melodic elements, especially in high mids, but that's also part of the genre to a certain extent)
Steely Dan
“Everything Must Go” · Mixdown · Amazing tonal balance and dynamics management. Focus on the punch and definition of the transients, the presence of the elements while having no harshness, aggressivity or anything of the sort.
Dave Weckl
“Heads Up” · Mixdown · A somewhat punchy Jazz mix
Justin Hurwitz
“Finale” · Prod & Sound Design · An acoustic groovy arrangement leading to a chaotic buld up in a controlled way.
Alan Walker
“Faded” · Mixdown · Tonal & Dynamic balance
Matt Simons
“Catch & Release (Deepend Remix)” · Mixdown · Low End fullness and roundness & Vocals reference for Pop/EDM mixes
KREAM
“Decisions (feat. Maia Wright)” · Mixdown · Nice Vocals reference for Pop/EDM mixes.
Major Lazer
“Lean On (feat. MØ)” · Mixdown · Spatialisation, Vocals, Low End
Billie Eilish
“bad guy” · Prod & Sound Design · Blending original sound design within a Pop canva. Also the use of the creative use of distortion for texturing vocals and the bass are quite interesting.
Bee Gees
“How Deep Is Your Love” · Mixdown · Bright vocals, tonal balance, overall gain staging.
Metronomy
“The Look” · Mixdown · Definition of the elements, evolution and control on the different parts
Beck
“Colors” · Mixdown · Overall balance
Tom Rosenthal
“Big Pot of Hummus” · Mixdown · Nice vocals reference on a funny track
Amadou et Mariam
“Je Pense à toi” · Mixdown · Vocals and more acoustic instruments balance
Indila
“Dernière Danse” · Mixdown · Incredible vocal reference (more than 1 billion views!)
Hooverphonic
“Mad About You” · Mixdown · A great more orchestral + voice reference
Justin Timberlake
“Right For Me” · Mixdown · Percussions spatialization
LP
“Lost On You” · Mixdown · Overall balance and energy that supports the emotions in the performance
Saint Motel
“You're Nobody Till Somebody Wants You Dead” · Mixdown · Nicely produced catchy track with a solid mix (I'd invite you to listen to more of the band via the playlist linked)
Daft Punk
Mixdown · Just a masterpiece from start to end on all standpoints
Naâman
“Own Yourself” · Mixdown · A balanced "modern" reggae mix, pretty round, defined and balanced overall.
Calypso Rose
“Calypso Blues” · Mixdown · Vibe, vocals, overall balance.
Mellow Mood
“Bun Mi Heart” · Mixdown · Great production & Mixdown
Bob Marley & The Wailers
“Turn Your Lights Down Low” · Mixdown · A classic Reggae mix
Black Uhuru
“Big Spliff” · Mixdown · Dub Reggae old school mix
Peter Gabriel
“Solsbury Hill” · Mixdown · Guitars & vocals reference for late 70's rock. Also the build up at the end is very nicely mixed and spatialized!
Common Thread
“That Groove” · Mixdown · Pretty tight acoustic drum and bass mix with very nice and catchy vocals! Great band!
Fleetwood Mac
“Dreams” · Mixdown · A very clean and tight mix
Brian Owens
“A Change is Gonna Come (Sam Cooke Cover)” · Mixdown · Tight acoustic drums and catchy vocals
Amy Winehouse
“Fuck Me Pumps” · Mixdown · The Hip-Hop approach on the mix with a spot-on vocals mix!
Various Artists
“Return Of The Hooligans (Needs 005)” · Prod & Sound Design · The organic aspect and spatialization of the Acid line
Tipper
“Deep Sixing” · Prod & Sound Design · +Mixdown as well, Overall there is a depth, space, punch and definition in this original and efficient sound design that's very interesting and inspiring.
Mr. Bill & Tom Cosm
“Estrogin & Tonic” · Prod & Sound Design · Nice depth, spatialization and original & dynamic sound design.
DJ Koze
“Amygdala Album” · Prod & Sound Design · I systematically get the chills when listening to most of DJ Koze music, there is something truly inspiring and mesmerizing in his sound design! (My favorite is the flute-like sound in "Nices Wölkchen")
Die Antwoord
“DIE ANTWOORD IS DEAD” · Prod & Sound Design · Sound design, Mix, Evolution of music style accross sections, on-point vocal flow and mix... Masterpiece
Polo & Pan
“Jacquadi” · Prod & Sound Design · Bubbly and tropical sound design
Guilou & Duc De Mourgues
“Schron” · Mixdown · Overall balance, consistancy and punch & roundness of the Kick
Saumon
“I'm an Acid Slut” · Mixdown · Overall balance & energy and punch of the Kick
Jordi Stein
“Perception” · Mixdown · Balance & consistancy
John Summit
“Revolution” · Mixdown · Get that peak-time techno mix right!
Adam Beyer & Bart Skils
“Your Mind” · Mixdown · Know your classic... I guess ;)
Plastikman
Prod & Sound Design · Soundscapes, Sound Desing, Overall Mix as well.
Acid Junkies
“Drifters (Acid Child Remix)” · Mixdown · Neat Acid Techno mix
Boston 168
“707 Sing” · Mixdown · Mix of the percussions mostly
Robert S (PT)
“Trilha Acida” · Mixdown · Solid Acid Techno mix
Adam Beyer & Joseph Capriati
“Parallels” · Mixdown · Solid Techno mix
Carlo Lio
“What They Say (Jonny White & Nitin Remix)” · Mixdown · Techno mix with a bit more noise and texture
Sinfol
“The Fields” · Prod & Sound Design · Pusling lead and overall sound design
Biga*Ranx
“D.I.Y.” · Mixdown · I need more of this kind of music ;) Pretty punchy and balanced RaggaTech (not sure how to name this genre ;))
Massive Attack
“Angel” · Prod & Sound Design · Bass evolution across the track
LORN
“Acid Rain” · Mixdown · Bass tone, Kick punch, depth and definition
Gavrosh
“Moon x Opaline” · Mixdown · Balanced mix supporting the energy of the performance
Róisín Murphy
Production, Mix, Mastering of the entire album be it low end definition, space, vocal processing, creative production.