Joy Orbison — NTS - JUST FOR YOU - JOY ORBISON & ANDREW LYSTER - 23.07.16
Indie House · 1h 59m · analysed 23 Aug 2026 · source: soundcloud.com
Public mix analysis — no affiliation or endorsement. This report measures a publicly available recording hosted on soundcloud.com. The scores are produced by SOONOS and do not imply any partnership with, or approval by, Joy Orbison.
In short
NTS - JUST FOR YOU - JOY ORBISON & ANDREW LYSTER - 23.07.16 by Joy Orbison scores 85/100 in the SOONOS analysis (festival ready). The strongest dimension is IDENTITY (94/100) and the weakest is TECHNIQUE (83/100).
This DJ understands that the space between the tracks is just as important as the tracks themselves.
Key takeaways
What worked
- Exceptional narrative pacing
- Technically flawless long blends
- Sophisticated track selection
What weakened the set
- Long static loops (6×) — Sections sitting on the same loop without layering, EQ moves or tension shifts (7:00, 14:00, 20:00, 26:00, 32:00, 59:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
What to try next
- Experiment with even longer overlaps during genre pivots to blur the lines further.
- Use subtle reverb on vocal transitions to bridge the gap between dry rap and wet electronic tracks.
- Maintain the 'radio' feel by occasionally re-introducing vocal snippets throughout the set.
- Maintain the high-level selection depth; it is your primary differentiator.
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.
Masterful genre pivot that feels completely natural.
A textbook example of a transparent blend. The incoming track's low end is introduced so subtly it feels like a natural evolution of the current track.
Exceptional phrasing. The transition occurs at the perfect narrative moment, elevating the energy without disrupting the hypnotic flow.
Smooth transition from hip-hop textures into a steady electronic pulse. Phrasing is spot on.
Elite execution. The incoming bassline takes over the energy without a single beat of hesitation.
About this indie house set
NTS - JUST FOR YOU - JOY ORBISON & ANDREW LYSTER - 23.07.16 is a indie house DJ set by Joy Orbison, running 1h 59m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 85/100 overall — festival ready.
The engine files this performance as “Promising”.
This DJ understands that the space between the tracks is just as important as the tracks themselves.
How the score breaks down
SOONOS scores this set across 5 weighted categories. The strongest is IDENTITY at 94/100; the weakest is TECHNIQUE at 83/100.
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 52 points, moving between 30 and 88 on the SOONOS energy scale — a wide dynamic range across the set.
5 transitions were detected and scored individually.
Beat-grid measurement (DSP) reports 852.7 grid breaks per hour, with a median beat offset of 23 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
This DJ understands that the space between the tracks is just as important as the tracks themselves.
The 8 dimensions
Not available — the 8-dimension profile was not measured for this set.
Score breakdown
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
25%83
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
25%89
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
20%86
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
15%84
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
15%94
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
Energy arc
Transitions analysed (5)
Long EQ blend, swapping low-end on the 32nd bar.
Masterful genre pivot that feels completely natural.
Long EQ blend, low-end swap on phrase
A textbook example of a transparent blend. The incoming track's low end is introduced so subtly it feels like a natural evolution of the current track.
Harmonic blend with mid-range layering
Exceptional phrasing. The transition occurs at the perfect narrative moment, elevating the energy without disrupting the hypnotic flow.
Long EQ blend with vocal layering
Smooth transition from hip-hop textures into a steady electronic pulse. Phrasing is spot on.
Seamless low-end swap on phrase
Elite execution. The incoming bassline takes over the energy without a single beat of hesitation.
Technical subscores
89
EQ balance
93
Beat alignment
87
Energy control
92
Tempo stability
86
Loudness control
92
Musical coherence
87
Harmonic compatibility
90
Transition cleanliness
Measured (DSP)
23 ms
Beat-grid drift (median)
Typical gap between the two tracks' beats while they play together. Lower is tighter.
212 ms
Drift p95
Worst-case drift: 95% of the set stays tighter than this value.
7,119
Boundaries detected
Points where the audio changes track or section.
60
Hard cuts / h
Abrupt track changes per hour, with no blend between the two records.
72
Clipping events
Moments where the recording hits the ceiling and distorts.
1186
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 (7:00, 14:00, 20:00, 26:00, 32:00, 59:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
What SOONOS heard
- Exceptional narrative pacing
- Technically flawless long blends
- Sophisticated track selection
Timeline
- 00:05Narrative Hook
- 08:15Texture Layering
- 04:45Risky pressure or vibe dip
- 15:30Narrative Shift
- 21:00Tension Peak
- 26:45Atmospheric Peak
Coaching notes
- Experiment with even longer overlaps during genre pivots to blur the lines further.
- Use subtle reverb on vocal transitions to bridge the gap between dry rap and wet electronic tracks.
- Maintain the 'radio' feel by occasionally re-introducing vocal snippets throughout the set.
- Maintain the high-level selection depth; it is your primary differentiator.
- Use mid-range EQ more aggressively during transitions to create more 'color' in the blends.
- Consider a brief melodic breakdown to provide emotional relief before the next rhythmic push.
- Experiment with even more daring, multi-track layering to create unique sonic textures.
- Use sudden, sharp EQ cuts to create rhythmic interest within the long blends.
- Incorporate more organic, field-recording style textures to add depth to the industrial soundscape.
- Continue to explore subtle shifts in texture and rhythm to maintain hypnotic focus.
- Experiment with longer, more sustained periods of tension to create more dramatic releases.
- Incorporate more dynamic shifts in energy to add more contrast and variety to the mix.
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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 Joy Orbison's NTS - JUST FOR YOU - JOY ORBISON & ANDREW LYSTER - 23.07.16 get?
- NTS - JUST FOR YOU - JOY ORBISON & ANDREW LYSTER - 23.07.16 scores 85/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (festival ready), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
- How long is NTS - JUST FOR YOU - JOY ORBISON & ANDREW LYSTER - 23.07.16?
- The analysed recording runs 1h 59m.
- Which part of the mix scores best?
- IDENTITY is the strongest category at 94/100, while TECHNIQUE is the lowest at 83/100.
- 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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