Eivind Sommersten - End Sequence (Thanatos)

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Arranged by:
Eivind Sommersten Adept
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Eivind Sommersten
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Original composed by:
Thomas Mogensen
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Duration:
3:26
Released:
06/11/2023
All-Time charts position:
19
Score:
97%
Story

This was my entry for the Back In Time LIVE 2023 remix competition. It placed third. The theme of the competition was chord-emulating arpeggios.

I had several candidate projects for the compo and I was a little apprehensive about entering this one since it is a bit of a slow burner which I feel perhaps doesn't lend itself too well for the format. Nevertheless, I have been trying to expand my horizon and delve into new genres and so decided to just go for it.

A small fun fact: the vocals in the middle section are by Merethe Soltvedt, a famous fantasy vocalist - she is originally from Askøy outside Bergen - the same as Fastloaders, so very much in-theme for BIT Live 2023!

I had a great time at the event, thank you to everyone who contributed to making it such a memorable weekend!

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BIT Live 2023 Remix Compo

3 Best Remix

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Dr Future shouts:
The Sound Quality is out of this world. Wow, Eivind, just wow!
tim_forsyth shouts:
This is outstanding! An emotional ride that stuck in my mind long after the compo. This really should have won and I think it is probably your best ever remix. Superb work Eivind.
JLD shouts:
This is so great! Thank you Eivind for this wonderful remix. So much quality remixes from you. You got my vote for the ROTY!
Oxx shouts:
Nailed it! Goosebumps. Perfect harmony.
Glyn R. Brown shouts:
Just heard this for the first time on Slay Radio. I loved it, superb work! :)... More of this please :)
amoon shouts:
Just Wonderful!
hillsman shouts:
Kinda Bladerunner meets Thanatos. Love the Thanatos theme and the sound quality on this is top notch.
Review by tim_forsyth
06/11/2023

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Let me just start by saying that I thought Glyn R Brown was behind this tremendous remix. You’ve outdone yourself Eivind, and then some. A short but emotional original by DRAX has been elevated to new heights. Expertly broken down into 3 parts, the initial introduction with a fantastic brass lead guides you towards an unexpected and spellbinding vocal section that leaves a lasting impression. When the percussion with its heft and weight joins in with that guitar solo, I was carried away. With the choir chants at the end, I wanted more but realised we had reached our 4 minute limit. The mix is exceptional, everything is perfectly balanced, with depth, lightness and is epic when it needs to be without sounding overbearing. I was blown away when I heard it for the first time and it keeps delivering on (many) repeated listens. For a guy that commits awesome acts of funk on us RKO listeners, it is clear you are capable of so much more. Just amazing.
Review by LaLa
05/11/2023

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That trumpet - wow! But wait, that singer - wow! But wait, that crescendo with the guitar - wow! But wait, now a choir, too - wow! But, but, but… it ends so abruptly! 😞 I understand the BIT Live Remix Compo had a 4 min limit, but you aren't facing such a limit on RKO. So, for the love of god, please, give us an extended mix! We want more!!! 😊

An absolute gem of a tune. Could be the soundtrack of my life…