Returning to One Forty for their sophomore collaboration, Fros7novA & XLM unleash When The Darkness Falls – a powerful uplifting anthem that showcases their evolving synergy as a production duo. This release delivers an unforgettable main melody that burrows deep into your consciousness, guaranteed to echo in your mind long after the speakers fall silent. With pristine production and infectious energy throughout, When The Darkness Falls firmly establishes Fros7novA & XLM as a formidable collaborative force within the One Forty roster, delivering exactly the kind of euphoric trance that the label has become renowned for.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"] Fros7novA & XLM have masterfully melded their production techniques to create an exhilarating auditory experience with their track "When The Darkness Falls." This track, set at a brisk 140 BPM, is a testament to their prowess in the uplifting trance genre, expertly combining elements to captivate and energize its audience. The production kicks off with heavy techy drums that lay an assertive groundwork. These drums are meticulously engineered to provide a driving force throughout the track, ensuring DJs and festival-goers alike remain enthralled. Complementing the percussive elements are punchy, bouncing basslines. These basslines are crafted with precision, utilizing sidechain compression techniques to create a rhythmic interplay that propels the track forward with relentless energy. Thumping metallic kicks provide an additional layer of depth, enhancing the auditory impact. These kicks are engineered with a unique resonance, giving them a distinctive metallic timbre that slices through the mix, ensuring they are felt as much as they are heard. This combination of bass and kick forms a robust foundation, allowing the other elements to build upon. The arrangement of "When The Darkness Falls" is nothing short of breathtaking. It weaves through a journey of sound, delivering a big euphoric feeling that is quintessential to trance. A standout feature is the stunning breakdown, characterized by sensitive, touching synths. These synths are crafted with a delicate touch, often employing layered reverb and delay to create a vast, immersive soundscape that evokes a sense of tranquility. As the track progresses, massive synthy layers are gradually introduced, building tension and excitement. These layers are allowed to flow freely, employing modulation and filter sweeps to add movement and dynamic shifts, which keep the listener engaged. A cool, short spoken vocal sample adds a human element, providing a brief moment of contrast before the track surges into a euphoric climax. The climax is truly a crescendo of sound, pounding and thunderstorming with an intensity that is designed to be experienced on the grand scale of a trance festival. The inclusion of huge euphoric orchestral strings further elevates this climax, creating a rich, full sound that envelops the listener. These strings are meticulously arranged, often layered with multiple takes to achieve a lush, cinematic quality. Overall, "When The Darkness Falls" is a superb example of modern trance production. It leverages advanced production techniques to deliver a track that is both technically impressive and emotionally evocative, making it a standout piece in any DJ's setlist. #PureGold Love it indeed.[/content]
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[item value="10"]Intensity, Drive and Energy[/item]
[item value="10"]Sound-design and Arrangement[/item]
[item value="10"]Overall Atmosphere[/item]
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[item value="10"]Emotional affinity and heartfelt moments[/item]
[item value="10"]Originality and Inventiveness[/item]
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[item value="10"]Vocals & lyrics[/item]
[item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item]
[item value="10"]It has potential to become an anthem or a classic[/item]
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