Magik Muzik proudly presents Vintage & Morelli - 'Better Days.' A reflective yet ultimately uplifting progressive house journey, 'Better Days' asks "Can we do better?" with signature melodic depth.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Magik Muzik proudly presents Vintage & Morelli's captivating track, "Better Days." This reflective yet uplifting progressive house masterpiece invites listeners on a sonic journey, asking the poignant question, "Can we do better?" With its signature melodic depth, "Better Days" stands out in the electronic music landscape. Clocking in at an energetic 127 BPM, "Better Days" seamlessly bridges the realms of melodic progressive house and progressive trance. The foundation is laid with pulsating basslines that provide a driving groove, coupled with chunky, tight-knit drums and thumping kicks that add power without overwhelming the subtler melodic layers. The basslines utilize sidechain compression techniques to create a dynamic pulsing effect, ensuring they sit perfectly within the mix. The track showcases Vintage & Morelli’s meticulous attention to detail in sound design. Blissful, ethereal synths are crafted using lush pad layers, likely synthesized through analog emulations or digital wavetable synths, adding warmth and depth. Warm, sweeping strings complement these synths, creating a rich harmonic bed that carries the emotionally resonant melodies. One standout element is the fantastic feel-good female vocals, processed with reverb and delay effects to create a spacious, atmospheric quality. The vocal chops are subtly layered with harmonic processing techniques, adding texture without overshadowing the instrumental elements. Adding to the unique soundscape are the cowbell melodies, which are rhythmically sliced and modulated to inject playful energy. The percussion programming is intricate yet balanced, with crisp hi-hats and shakers providing rhythmic stability. Vintage & Morelli likely utilized a combination of digital audio workstations (DAWs) with high-quality VST plugins for synthesis and effects processing. The track’s mixdown showcases professional-grade EQ balancing, stereo imaging, and dynamic range control, ensuring each element occupies its own space without clashing. The mastering process enhances the track’s loudness while preserving its dynamic integrity, making it radio-friendly yet rich in sonic detail. "Better Days" is an auditory tapestry, perfect for warm, sunny mornings, especially when the first rays of sunlight begin to brighten the horizon. Motivating, optimistic, and crafted with precision, it is designed to uplift spirits and inspire a sense of collective hope. #PureGold – a track that is both technically impressive and emotionally resonant. #LoveIT[/content]
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[item value="10"]Intensity, Drive and Energy[/item]
[item value="10"]Sound-design and Arrangement[/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"]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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