Larry Levan — Studio 54 Birthday Mix WIL100 - Grace Jones, Sylvester, Sister Sledge, CHIC, Larry Levan, Louie Vega
Classics · 2h 08m · analysed 18 Aug 2026
About this classics set
Studio 54 Birthday Mix WIL100 - Grace Jones, Sylvester, Sister Sledge, CHIC, Larry Levan, Louie Vega is a classics DJ set by Larry Levan, running 2h 08m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 81/100 overall — club ready.
The engine files this performance as “Promising”.
This segment proves that a deep respect for musical history, combined with technical precision, creates a timeless dancefloor experience.
How the score breaks down
SOONOS scores this set across 5 weighted categories. The strongest is IDENTITY at 89/100; the weakest is SURPRISE at 80/100.
The final score is capped by measured -: the DSP layer overrides the listening layer whenever it measures an execution issue directly in the audio.
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 73 points, moving between 65 and 94 on the SOONOS energy scale — a moderate dynamic range across the set.
6 transitions were detected and scored individually.
Beat-grid measurement (DSP) reports 151.4 grid breaks per hour, with a median beat offset of 21 ms.
Full SOONOS analysis
This segment proves that a deep respect for musical history, combined with technical precision, creates a timeless dancefloor experience.
The 8 dimensions
Score breakdown
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
25%86
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%85
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
15%80
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
15%89
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
Final score capped by measured execution (-) — weighted average was 85.
Energy arc
Transitions analysed (6)
Long EQ blend
Vocal elements from both tracks fight for space in the mid-range.
Phrase-perfect drop
Excellent energy handoff into the 'Love Sensation' motif.
Long EQ blend with bass swap
Seamless transition between two disco grooves, maintaining the low-end energy perfectly.
Phrased vocal overlay
Well-timed entry of the incoming vocal, creating a brief 'mashup' feel that energizes the mix.
Long EQ blend with low-end swap
Smooth transition between two disco-house tracks; the kick drums align perfectly and the bass swap is transparent.
Vocal layering and mid-range EQ swap
Effective layering of vocals; however, the mid-range gets slightly crowded for 4 bars before the outgoing track is cut.
Technical subscores
81
EQ balance
88
Beat alignment
83
Energy control
90
Tempo stability
83
Loudness control
90
Musical coherence
85
Harmonic compatibility
83
Transition cleanliness
Measured (DSP)
20.9 ms
Beat-grid drift (median)
51.4 ms
Drift p95
7,632
Boundaries detected
19
Hard cuts / h
461
Clipping events
333
Level jumps
Measurement confidence 100% · analysed on the full audio.
Recurring patterns
Recurring mid-frequency clash
Mid-range buildup muddies the soundstage and washes out vocals/synths during transitions. Detected 3× (4:12, 18:45, 29:40).
Long static loops (6×)
Sections sitting on the same loop without layering, EQ moves or tension shifts (21:00, 30:00, 35:00, 41:00, 46:00, 50:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
Timeline
- 4:15Mid-Range Clutter
- 8:15Vocal Payoff
- 4:12Risky pressure or vibe dip
- 16:20Vocal Peak
- 20:45Percussive Bridge
- 27:15Groove Lock
Coaching notes
- Use short percussive loops from outgoing tracks to bridge transitions more creatively.
- Introduce subtle delay effects on vocal tails to add depth during breakdowns.
- Ensure volume levels are perfectly matched when transitioning between older disco recordings and modern house tracks.
- Refine mid-frequency EQ cuts during vocal-heavy transitions.
- Introduce more rhythmic variation to avoid a static 4/4 feel.
- Use short loops to build tension before major track drops.
Curious how your own set scores?
Questions about this analysis
- What score does Larry Levan's Studio 54 Birthday Mix WIL100 - Grace Jones, Sylvester, Sister Sledge, CHIC, Larry Levan, Louie Vega get?
- Studio 54 Birthday Mix WIL100 - Grace Jones, Sylvester, Sister Sledge, CHIC, Larry Levan, Louie Vega scores 81/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (club ready), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
- How long is Studio 54 Birthday Mix WIL100 - Grace Jones, Sylvester, Sister Sledge, CHIC, Larry Levan, Louie Vega?
- The analysed recording runs 2h 08m.
- Which part of the mix scores best?
- IDENTITY is the strongest category at 89/100, while SURPRISE is the lowest at 80/100.
- 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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