Larry Levan — Studio 54 Remixed Disco Classics WIL176-CHIC,Grace Jones,Sylvester,Sister Sledge,Larry Levan
Classics · 2h 08m · analysed 18 Aug 2026
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.
Full SOONOS analysis
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
Score breakdown
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
25%84
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
25%78
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
20%77
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
15%71
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
15%82
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
Final score capped by measured execution (-) — weighted average was 79.
Energy arc
Transitions analysed (6)
EQ blend with low-end swap
A functional transition that maintains energy, though the mid-frequencies feel slightly cluttered during the overlap.
Long percussive blend
Excellent use of layering to build tension; the transition feels like a natural evolution of the groove.
Long EQ blend with low-end swap
Smooth transition maintaining the percussive energy of the disco edit.
Phrase-aligned vocal handover
Excellent timing on the vocal swap, keeping the dancefloor momentum high.
Quick EQ swap on a breakdown
Slightly abrupt energy shift, though the groove recovers quickly.
Long EQ blend with low-end swap
Smooth transition maintaining the rhythmic drive; the bass swap is well-timed with the phrase.
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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