Larry LevanStudio 54 Remixed Disco Classics WIL176-CHIC,Grace Jones,Sylvester,Sister Sledge,Larry Levan

    Classics · 2h 08m · analysed 18 Aug 2026

    Overall score
    73/100
    Level
    solid
    Duration
    2h 08m
    Genre
    Classics

    About this classics set

    Studio 54 Remixed Disco Classics WIL176-CHIC,Grace Jones,Sylvester,Sister Sledge,Larry Levan is a classics DJ set by Larry Levan, running 2h 08m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 73/100 overall — solid.

    The engine files this performance as “Promising”.

    This DJ understands that in disco-house, the vocal is the lead instrument and treats it with the necessary space and respect during transitions.

    How the score breaks down

    SOONOS scores this set across 5 weighted categories. The strongest is TECHNIQUE at 84/100; the weakest is SURPRISE at 71/100.

    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 53 points, moving between 65 and 88 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.

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    Full SOONOS analysis

    TECSELNRGCRWHRMGRVCRESIG
    0

    This DJ understands that in disco-house, the vocal is the lead instrument and treats it with the necessary space and respect during transitions.

    The 8 dimensions

    Technical precision0
    Track selection0
    Energy arc0
    Crowd control0
    Harmonic depth0
    Groove patience0
    Creativity0
    Signature0

    Score breakdown

    TECHNIQUE

    How well did you execute?

    25%84
    Beat Alignmentmeasured80
    Transition Qualitymeasured90
    Phrase Accuracymeasured85
    EQ & Frequency Control (estimated)measured78
    Tempo Stability (estimated)measured89
    Technical Cleanlinessmeasured80

    STORYTELLING

    Did the mix go somewhere?

    25%78
    Narrative ArcAI81
    ProgressionAI75
    Tension & ReleaseAI72
    Section AwarenessAI79
    Flow ContinuityAI85
    PayoffAI82

    ENERGY

    Did you control the room?

    20%77
    Energy Curvemeasured80
    PacingAI75
    MomentumAI87
    Peak ManagementAI75
    Energy HandoffAI78
    Fatigue ControlAI55

    SURPRISE

    Did you remain unpredictable?

    15%71
    Unexpected MomentsAI70
    ContrastAI67
    Transition Varietymeasured87
    Selection RiskAI69
    FreshnessAI52
    Surprise ControlAI70

    IDENTITY

    Did the mix sound like you?

    15%82
    Selection QualityAI85
    Identity ConsistencyAI93
    IntentionalityAI79
    ConfidenceAI82
    RestraintAI69
    SignatureAI77

    Final score capped by measured execution (-) — weighted average was 79.

    Energy arc

    0:00127:31

    Transitions analysed (6)

    3:45

    EQ blend with low-end swap

    A functional transition that maintains energy, though the mid-frequencies feel slightly cluttered during the overlap.

    72
    9:00

    Long percussive blend

    Excellent use of layering to build tension; the transition feels like a natural evolution of the groove.

    88
    12:35

    Long EQ blend with low-end swap

    Smooth transition maintaining the percussive energy of the disco edit.

    82
    16:35

    Phrase-aligned vocal handover

    Excellent timing on the vocal swap, keeping the dancefloor momentum high.

    88
    20:40

    Quick EQ swap on a breakdown

    Slightly abrupt energy shift, though the groove recovers quickly.

    72
    25:42

    Long EQ blend with low-end swap

    Smooth transition maintaining the rhythmic drive; the bass swap is well-timed with the phrase.

    84

    Technical subscores

    78

    EQ balance

    87

    Beat alignment

    78

    Energy control

    89

    Tempo stability

    81

    Loudness control

    83

    Musical coherence

    81

    Harmonic compatibility

    81

    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 2× (3:45, 20:40).

    • Slow recovery after transitions

      Long perceptual recovery means the energy line dips on every blend. Detected 2× (3:45, 20:40).

    • Long static loops (6×)

      Sections sitting on the same loop without layering, EQ moves or tension shifts (6:00, 10:00, 17:00, 31:15, 60:30, 72:30). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.

    What SOONOS heard

    • Excellent track selection
    • Precise phrasing
    • Consistent groove maintenance

    Timeline

    • 1:30Groove Establishment
    • 6:45Mid-Frequency Clutter
    • 14:20Groove Lock
    • 19:50Energy Plateau
    • 20:40Risky pressure or vibe dip
    • 29:20Vocal Peak
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    Questions about this analysis

    What score does Larry Levan's Studio 54 Remixed Disco Classics WIL176-CHIC,Grace Jones,Sylvester,Sister Sledge,Larry Levan get?
    Studio 54 Remixed Disco Classics WIL176-CHIC,Grace Jones,Sylvester,Sister Sledge,Larry Levan scores 73/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (solid), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
    How long is Studio 54 Remixed Disco Classics WIL176-CHIC,Grace Jones,Sylvester,Sister Sledge,Larry Levan?
    The analysed recording runs 2h 08m.
    Which part of the mix scores best?
    TECHNIQUE is the strongest category at 84/100, while SURPRISE is the lowest at 71/100.
    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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