Reviews written by Cortoh Hasur

getting older
Reviewed: May 27, 2008
Artist: slammy
I've asked Slammy to review this track right after my first listen, like I was compelled to. I felt I "had" to do this one. And honestly, I could think of a few things that didn't quite sound right to me, at first. But don't do that same error and download this, for it is as warm as a sunray thro
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2010
Reviewed: May 24, 2008
Artist: Likuid
Great intro and really, most promising till 01'04". After that, it does keep on rotating around the same motive. Without pushing it to the limit. As many have said before, this has a great potential, I'd say probably into some industrialo-hardrock-ish thingie. Take this track back to your workshop
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Walking
Reviewed: May 24, 2008
Artist: bvanoudtshoorn
Groovy, funky, catchy: this is a neat little tune to go on your iPod while going for a walk or just wandering about. Not as many motives as Barry usually puts in his pieces, but with the short time format, it's not an issue. It might not be the most creative tune from Barry, and it certainly doe
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Hold me close
Reviewed: May 23, 2008
Artist: bvanoudtshoorn
Don't kill this piece by streaming it, please, and hit the download button. Play this on your Hi-Fi or your soundsystem and let it take you for a stroll. Barry labelled it as a waltz, I'd see it more as a concerto but whatever the genre is, this is pure classical and so well composed. A bliss.
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Nihilism [Final - feat. clones]
Reviewed: May 15, 2008
Artist: Din
I have been listening this track for almost 2 days now, trying to find a flaw. And truth is, I couldn't spot any. Din takes one theme and develops it though out the piece, each transition adding up to the mood, to a full final blast. Not only it stands out in its own genre, but it is one of the
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Kaffe innan klockan fyra
Reviewed: May 14, 2008
Artist: soem_aeld
Well, here I go again: reviewing another Soem's piece. And not the worst of all, far from it. This has so many flavors in it, different colors, suit perfectly the title. So many thoughts go thru your head when you take a break in the rush for a hot cup of cafe. Just as it does with this tune. The m
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Det du har
Reviewed: May 13, 2008
Artist: soem_aeld
Could be not the best Soem's track on TiS but nonetheless, this is still a good and solid trance track, almost flawless and with some quite pleasant synth lines. This is meant to be played loud and on a decent sound system. And to make you shake your hips! ;)
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The Uprising
Reviewed: May 12, 2008
Artist: Din
Not easy to review something you're not familiar with. Both the genre and the artist style. But I had to give it a try. And I don't regret it now (I hope neither you do, Din) as I was "forced" to pay much more attention to the track than just playlist it and listen to it a couple of times. And now
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Ocean
Reviewed: May 10, 2008
Artist: soem_aeld
Another journey brought to you by Soem. And again, lots of ambiences, atmospheres and sceneries. This might not be his best track, technically speaking, but it does carry on lots of feelings and emotions. And please, don't stream this, this is definitely worth to be downloaded and played on a Hi-Fi
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SoundCheck
Reviewed: May 08, 2008
Artist: BlastDoors
Hop! Pop! Bip! This is one jumpy-stompy track! Very much frankfurt style, if you have wandered in some of those fast-paced german raves. And for the others, if you want to find out how "good" can sound hardcore, you might want to check this one. Intelligently built, vocal samples distilled thru
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Ond saft
Reviewed: April 25, 2008
Artist: shaunte hoshi
I wouldn't have labelled this "Goa" but then again, it's only a tag. Track works well, smooth transitions, instruments are blending in seamlessly and if it wasn't for the length, it'd keep your interest up all the way. Just lacking slightly of evolutions and development, for a track this long.
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Get Those RoboTs
Reviewed: April 15, 2008
Artist: DeeKyoo
Totally Kraftwerkian, with a sublte touch of 3rd millennium sounds, and this JM Jarre-like pad synth in the background. Pure electronica, good mix of "old" and "new" sounds, a real tribute to the Dusseldorf band.
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Sanctuary (feat. The Tibetan Monks)
Reviewed: April 07, 2008
Artist: DeeKyoo
Really good track, combining different genres, and nicely done. Sounds, arrangements, sampling and mastering, all was very well thought. Aside a couple of minor things that'd be worked a tad more in detail, maybe.
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Ignition key (dj alces remix)
Reviewed: April 06, 2008
Artist: dj Alces
Good techno track, although lacking of originality. It works all right, but this is something heard before. However, this could easily be added to your set/playlist if you're in for some hard tech sound.
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Silver Forest
Reviewed: April 05, 2008
Artist: Sjef van Leeuwen
Ever wondered what happened to the Doors? Don't look any further, and get this one on in your playlist. Maybe one of the best tracks I've heard this far.
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Gearbox
Reviewed: April 05, 2008
Artist: Sjef van Leeuwen
Fluke next generation has arrived, so get it NOW! This is progressive trance, you can't go wrong with this one! Great track from Sjef van Leeuwen.
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Away
Reviewed: April 04, 2008
Artist: Sjef van Leeuwen
Great track! This is quite hypnotizing, and leaves you with a taste of "I want more"! - Voices seem to come out of nowhere, totally unexpected with a subtle filtering, inviting the listener to some dark celebration; - drums are pretty solid and yet, not too loud to cover the vocals and instrumen
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Layer Cake
Reviewed: April 04, 2008
Artist: DeeKyoo
Good sound, smooth transitions, inventive creativity, all is gathered to make a great TripHop tune, with a subtle touch of 70's psychedelic acid. Worth the download, worth to be in your playlist and worth to keep an eye on the artist! ;)
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I don't Know
Reviewed: April 04, 2008
Artist: DeeKyoo
Great second part (once the voice sample hooped in), with a StereoMC's flavor, only missing some vocals. But the whole track works very well as a jazzy triphop tune. If it wasn't for the first part (a bit?) too long, it'd be a must-have in your playlist.
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