{"id":2699,"date":"2018-12-05T11:30:54","date_gmt":"2018-12-05T11:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sonarworks.com\/blog\/?p=2699"},"modified":"2024-05-31T16:20:48","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T15:20:48","slug":"community-reference-track-run-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sonarworks.com\/blog\/learn\/community-reference-track-run-down","title":{"rendered":"5 Reference Tracks You Should Use In Your Next Mix"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>We recently published an article outlining the importance of reference material in the mixing process, and with&nbsp;<\/em>it<em>&nbsp;we asked the community to give us their&nbsp;<\/em>favourite <em>reference tracks. We thought it would be a great idea to create a universal reference track playlist, and break down some of the more popular choices.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To make things easier, we\u2019ve\u00a0<\/em>categorised<em>\u00a0the tracks into two categories \u2013 those with a focus on traditional instruments and those with a focus on electronic instruments such as synthesizers, samplers, drum machines\u00a0<\/em>and<em>\u00a0audio workstations. We know it\u2019s tough to divide music into small categories, so you may not agree but we tried to make it easy to reference when you have a specific project in a specific style.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"><strong>Traditional<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional music spans from Pop to Rock, essentially anything with the use of traditional musical instruments such as Pianos, Guitars and Drums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Balance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This category exemplifies sonic balance in a mix. The following tracks stand out amongst others for their impeccable use of space, whether it\u2019s placement of the instruments in panoramic space or in the frequency spectrum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Michael Jackson\u2019s Billie Jean is a great example of balance in a mix, the track was recorded and mixed by Bruce Swedien who has outlined some of the extreme processes he went through with Billie Jean. Swedien recalls disassembling the entire drum kit to achieve perfect sonic isolation, the clarity and separation of the drum track makes it quite hard to believe that the drum kit in Billie Jean is acoustic. At a time when electronic drum machines didn\u2019t quite have the energy and acoustic drum kits never sounded as good on a record, Billie Jean truly set a new standard in mixing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Mister \u2013 Broken Wings was mixed by Mick Guzauski, a Grammy Award winning engineer whose name came up a few times in credits on this list. He is widely regarded as having excellent use of space in his work, and it\u2019s quite evident that he is a big fan of reverbs. He is also credited on Automaton by Jamiroquai and Fragments of Time by Daft Punk which also made it onto the Community Reference Track List.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are some other community picks:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Marillion \u2013 Power<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Perfect Circle \u2013 Talk Talk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chris Jones \u2013 Long After You\u2019re Gone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poolside \u2013 Kiss You Forever<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>George Michael \u2013 Jesus to a Child<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>David Bowie \u2013 Modern Love<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Flock of Seagulls \u2013 I Ran<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Olympians \u2013 Sirens of Jupiter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hollie Cook \u2013 Stay Alive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dynamic Range<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dynamic range is the space between audio material\u2019s highest peaks and lowest dips, the human ear is particularly sensitive to changes in amplitude whether its fast transient peaks that make percussion sound more natural or a gradual crescendo of an arrangement that comes to an emotive climax. Both the dynamic range of the overall material, as well as much shorter individual parts need to be taken into account. Using tools such as compressors, limiters and gates, often referred to as \u201cdynamics processors\u201d, can aid in creating the desired effect. The following examples have a particular focus on dynamic range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peter Gabriel\u2019s Darkness makes incredible use of dynamic range, the track featured on Gabriel\u2019s 2002 \u201cUp\u201d album which is an incredible journey through sonic space. The arrangements move from spacey ambience to chaotic and groovy crescendos seamlessly, the album involved the work of almost 20 different audio and mix engineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Michael Jackson makes another appearance, this time for his track Speed Demon which is another great example of dynamic range, the sudden increase in energy in the chorus adds to the pace of the track. The way the kick drum and bass guitar almost juggle back and forth, fill up the low end spectrum, while still leaving enough space for the groove to \u201cbreath\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tina Turner \u2013 Steamy Windows is another classic, the focus here is undoubtedly the call-and-response style arrangement between Turner\u2019s vocals and the sharp horn section that explodes in the chorus. The track was mixed by the legendary Chris Lord-Alge, who is widely known for his creative use of dynamic range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are some other community picks:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Lukas Graham \u2013 7 Years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trevor Hall \u2013 Good Rain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poolside \u2013 Can\u2019t Get you Off My Mind<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modest Mouse \u2013 Autumn Beds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jeff Buckley \u2013 Hallelujah<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Counting Crows \u2013 Anna Begins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nnenna Freelon \u2013 I Say A Little Prayer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supertramp \u2013 The Logical Song<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ryan Adams \u2013 Gimme Something Good<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bad Company \u2013 Bad Company<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paul McCartney &amp; Wings \u2013 Maybe I\u2019m Amazed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boston \u2013 Foreplay \/ Long Time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foreigner \u2013 Feels Like The First Time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scandal &amp; Patty Smyth \u2013 The Warrior<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Air \u2013 How Does It Make You Feel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evanescence \u2013 Going Under<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>All-Round<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This category sums up tracks which embody all of the above indicators rather than shining in a certain aspect, from wide dynamic range to excellent overall balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Alan Parsons Project \u2013 Eye in the Sky was recorded and produced at the legendary Abbey Road studio, and this is a particularly interesting pick as Alan Parsons, one of the vocalists in the group was an audio engineer and producer by trade. The Alan Parsons Project is a great example of both balance and dynamic range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are some other community picks:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Jamiroquai \u2013 Time Won\u2019t Wait<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wilco \u2013 Open Mind<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wilco \u2013 I Might<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oasis \u2013 Wonderwall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dave Brubeck \u2013 Take Five<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steely Dan \u2013 Black Cow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steely Dan \u2013 Jack Of Speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Tubes \u2013 She\u2019s a Beauty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mott The Hoople \u2013 Ready for Love<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patty Smyth \u2013 Sometimes Love Just Ain\u2019t Enough<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Hooters \u2013 Where Do The Children Go<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brenda Russell \u2013 Piano In The Dark<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Air \u2013 Parade<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Electronic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This section features all the reference material with heavy use of electronic instruments such as synths, samplers, drum machines and digital audio workstations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Balance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following on from a very successful early career and recent launch of his chart-topping solo album, producer Dr. Dre knew what it takes to take the audio quality in hip-hop to new heights. Dr. Dre\u2019s beats are simple but engineered to perfection, an artist like Eminem who uses a lot of sound effects and adlibs needs a sparse mix to stand out. Eminem\u2019s Kill You made the list, but I think anything produced by Dr. Dre is a good start for referencing a Hip-Hop project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are some other community picks:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Blackalicious \u2013 You Didn\u2019t Know That Though<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Qemists &amp; Enter Shikari \u2013 Take It Back<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dynamic Range<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Noisia are highly regarded in electronic music circles for their tireless dedication to sound design and pushing the drum and bass genre to it\u2019s boundaries. You can hear an evident focus on dynamic range in all of their productions, Noisia \u2013 Square Feet being a particularly good example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadmau5 \u2013 Polaris made the list, however I think anything by Deadmau5 is a great start for referencing for dance music. His productions make good use of dynamic range, from the energy in his hard-hitting basslines to the tension and release he creates in the arrangement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>All-Round<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are some notable mentions that exemplify both balance and dynamic range:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Massive Attack \u2013 Paradise Circus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Astrix \u2013 Deep Jungle Walk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shpongle \u2013 Tickling the Amygdala<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Chemical Brothers \u2013 Under The Influence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beyonce \u2013 Naughty Girl<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check out the Community Reference Track List on Spotify&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>here:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/3A5ezGAdL5feJjp6mXHPLO\">https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/3A5ezGAdL5feJjp6mXHPLO<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We recently published an article outlining the importance of reference material in the mixing process, and with&nbsp;it&nbsp;we asked the community to give us their&nbsp;favourite reference tracks. 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