Imbued with the same soul and spirit as Racing Spirit and I Think I May, Ahmed Helmys new banger on Armind is designed the make stadiums quiver. With a now-recognizable vocal sample, rave synth riff and pounding techno kick, Whats The Matter? is the very question onlookers think of when they see an entire crowd going crazy.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"] Ahmed Helmy’s latest production, "What's The Matter?", released on the renowned Armind label, stands as a testament to his evolving mastery in dance music production. Echoing the dynamic energy of his previous hits like "Racing Spirit" and "I Think I May," this track is crafted with precision to energize massive crowds and reverberate through stadiums. Operating at a pulse-pounding 126 BPM, "What's The Matter?" is meticulously engineered to maintain a high-energy atmosphere. The driving force of the track lies in its pounding techno kick, characterized by a clean, punchy low-end that anchors the entire mix. This robust kick is layered with subtle sub-bass harmonics to enhance depth without overwhelming the mid-frequencies. Helmy employs a now-recognizable vocal sample that serves as a signature element, manipulated through time-stretching and pitch-shifting techniques to create a hypnotic hook. The rave synth riff is crafted using analog emulation synthesizers, providing a rich, warm texture that contrasts with the sharpness of the percussive elements. The synths are meticulously automated, with filter sweeps and resonance peaks that build intensity leading into each drop. The arrangement follows a calculated structure, with tension-building breakdowns and euphoric crescendos. The use of sidechain compression between the kick and other elements ensures clarity, allowing each component to breathe within the mix. Additionally, reverb and delay effects are strategically applied to create a spacious, immersive soundstage. Helmy’s production techniques showcase a blend of traditional trance motifs with modern techno influences. He integrates parallel processing to fatten the drum sounds, while multiband compression is used to control the dynamic range without sacrificing the track’s energetic punch. The mastering phase focuses on loudness maximization with clear transient definition, ensuring "What's The Matter?" hits hard on both festival sound systems and personal listening devices. In conclusion, "What's The Matter?" is more than just an anthem; it’s a meticulously crafted auditory experience that embodies Ahmed Helmy’s technical prowess and artistic vision. #PureGold indeed! #LoveIT [/content]
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[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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