This week I picked Chocolate Matter by Sweet Trip. I found it randomly on YouTube, and at first I was not expecting anything special. After a short moment I realised the mix felt completely different from other tracks I listen to. It sounds chaotic but still controlled, and it gives me a feeling of something broken but beautiful. Because I am working on my own songs at the moment, this kind of mixing caught my attention very quickly.
The first thing that stood out to me is the space in the mix. The vocals sit very close to the ear, almost like someone speaking softly right in front of me. The reverb is light and does not wash the voice. This makes the vocal feel very personal. When the guitars and noise layers enter, they suddenly become very wide. It feels like sound is rushing in from both sides at the same time. This contrast creates a strong atmosphere and makes the whole track feel bigger and more emotional.
I also really like how the layers are arranged. The vocal stays clean in the centre, and the distorted guitars and glitch textures are pushed to the sides. Even though the sounds seem messy, they do not cover each other. Every layer has its own place. The electronic drums keep the rhythm tight and help the track stay organised. This balance makes the mix feel both chaotic and stable.
Listening to this track gave me new ideas for my own mixing. Normally I try to make everything very clear and clean with EQ and effects. After hearing this song, I realised that a mix does not need to be perfect to be powerful. Sometimes rough textures and wide layers can express more emotion than a clean mix. I want to try using more contrast between soft and loud sounds, and between close and wide spaces.
Chocolate Matter showed me a different approach to mixing. It made me want to experiment more and be more open with my sound choices. I think learning from this track will help me create a more unique style in my future music.
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