Four Tet — Lost Village 28th August 2021
Indie House · 2h 00m · analysed 19 Aug 2026 · source: soundcloud.com
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In short
Lost Village 28th August 2021 by Four Tet scores 81/100 in the SOONOS analysis (club ready). The strongest dimension is IDENTITY (87/100) and the weakest is SURPRISE (77/100).
The DJ's ability to maintain a relentless groove through precise EQ work and layering is a clear sign of technical mastery.
Key takeaways
What weakened the set
- Long static loops (6×) — Sections sitting on the same loop without layering, EQ moves or tension shifts (12:00, 22:00, 36:00, 40:15, 48:00, 53:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
What to try next
- Experiment with more dramatic filter sweeps to create tension.
- Incorporate tracks with more prominent vocal elements.
- Vary the intensity of the sub-bass to create more dynamic shifts.
- Use looping to create more complex percussive layers.
Timestamped insights
Each moment below is tagged with how it was produced: “measured” comes from the DSP pass on the audio, “listening” comes from the multi-agent listening pass.
Perfectly executed transition that maintains the hypnotic flow.
A smooth transition that builds energy through melodic complexity.
A masterfully executed transition where the incoming kick replaces the outgoing one without any phase cancellation.
A slight buildup of mid-frequency energy as two tracks overlap, but it adds to the tension rather than sounding messy.
About this indie house set
Lost Village 28th August 2021 is a indie house DJ set by Four Tet, running 2h 00m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 81/100 overall — club ready.
The engine files this performance as “Promising”.
The DJ's ability to maintain a relentless groove through precise EQ work and layering is a clear sign of technical mastery.
How the score breaks down
SOONOS scores this set across 5 weighted categories. The strongest is IDENTITY at 87/100; the weakest is SURPRISE at 77/100.
Analysis coverage for this file is 100% — the share of the set the engine could measure with full confidence.
Energy and structure
The energy curve was sampled at 58 points, moving between 20 and 95 on the SOONOS energy scale — a wide dynamic range across the set.
6 transitions were detected and scored individually.
Beat-grid measurement (DSP) reports 986.2 grid breaks per hour, with a median beat offset of 21 ms.
How this score is built
Measured layer (DSP): the audio file is analysed directly — beat grid, tempo stability, loudness and energy. These values are measurements, not opinions.
Listening layer: a multi-agent pass reads musical intent — programming, storytelling, coherence and crowd effect. This layer interprets, it does not measure.
Fusion and ceilings: the two layers are merged, and the measured layer always wins on execution. When the DSP hears an execution problem, it caps the final score even if the listening layer is positive.
Measured coverage for this file is 100% of the set.
Full SOONOS analysis
The DJ's ability to maintain a relentless groove through precise EQ work and layering is a clear sign of technical mastery.
The 8 dimensions
Not available — the 8-dimension profile was not measured for this set.
Score breakdown
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
25%82
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
25%85
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
20%80
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
15%77
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
15%87
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
Energy arc
Transitions analysed (6)
Long EQ blend with subtle low-end handover
Perfectly executed transition that maintains the hypnotic flow.
Melodic layering and gradual filter sweep
A smooth transition that builds energy through melodic complexity.
Long EQ blend with low-end swap
A masterfully executed transition where the incoming kick replaces the outgoing one without any phase cancellation.
Percussive layering
A slight buildup of mid-frequency energy as two tracks overlap, but it adds to the tension rather than sounding messy.
Perfect Blend
Minor EQ Overlap
Technical subscores
87
EQ balance
92
Beat alignment
85
Energy control
92
Tempo stability
86
Loudness control
87
Musical coherence
87
Harmonic compatibility
89
Transition cleanliness
Measured (DSP)
21 ms
Beat-grid drift (median)
Typical gap between the two tracks' beats while they play together. Lower is tighter.
218 ms
Drift p95
Worst-case drift: 95% of the set stays tighter than this value.
7,192
Boundaries detected
Points where the audio changes track or section.
106
Hard cuts / h
Abrupt track changes per hour, with no blend between the two records.
75
Clipping events
Moments where the recording hits the ceiling and distorts.
537
Level jumps
Sudden volume steps between tracks.
Measurement confidence 100% · analysed on the full audio.
Recurring patterns
Long static loops (6×)
Sections sitting on the same loop without layering, EQ moves or tension shifts (12:00, 22:00, 36:00, 40:15, 48:00, 53:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
Timeline
- 02:15Atmospheric Immersion
- 07:30Melodic Peak
- 14:30Rhythmic Bridge
- 19:15Tension Peak
- 20:45Risky pressure or vibe dip
Coaching notes
- Experiment with more dramatic filter sweeps to create tension.
- Incorporate tracks with more prominent vocal elements.
- Vary the intensity of the sub-bass to create more dynamic shifts.
- Use looping to create more complex percussive layers.
Curious how your own set scores?
Methodology and limitations
This report is produced automatically from the published recording. It measures what is present in the audio file: a bad source encoding, a partial upload or a heavily processed broadcast version can change the measured values. Nothing here reflects the room, the crowd or the night itself.
Read the full SOONOS methodology →Questions about this analysis
- What score does Four Tet's Lost Village 28th August 2021 get?
- Lost Village 28th August 2021 scores 81/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (club ready), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
- How long is Lost Village 28th August 2021?
- The analysed recording runs 2h 00m.
- Which part of the mix scores best?
- IDENTITY is the strongest category at 87/100, while SURPRISE is the lowest at 77/100.
- How is this score calculated?
- SOONOS measures the audio with a DSP pass (beat grid, loudness, tempo, energy) and runs a multi-agent listening pass on top. Measured axes always override the listening layer, so an execution issue heard in the file caps the final score.
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