Mark Farina — DJ Mark Farina Live On The Living Room Stage, Shambhala Aug. 2018
House · 2h 29m · analysed 19 Aug 2026
About this house set
DJ Mark Farina Live On The Living Room Stage, Shambhala Aug. 2018 is a house DJ set by Mark Farina, running 2h 29m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 84/100 overall — club ready.
The engine files this performance as “Promising”.
Farina's ability to make a 126 BPM groove feel both relaxed and high-energy is a testament to his legendary status.
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 81/100.
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 56 points, moving between 65 and 92 on the SOONOS energy scale — a moderate dynamic range across the set.
7 transitions were detected and scored individually.
Beat-grid measurement (DSP) reports 290.0 grid breaks per hour, with a median beat offset of 20 ms.
Full SOONOS analysis
Farina's ability to make a 126 BPM groove feel both relaxed and high-energy is a testament to his legendary status.
The 8 dimensions
Score breakdown
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
25%81
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
25%88
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%83
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
15%94
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
Final score capped by measured execution (-) — weighted average was 86.
Energy arc
Transitions analysed (7)
Long EQ blend with low-end swap
Textbook house transition; the incoming track is introduced so subtly it feels like a remix.
Phrase-aligned vocal blend
Smooth integration of vocal elements over the existing groove.
Long EQ blend, low-end swap on phrase
A textbook example of a smooth transition. The DJ expertly manages the EQ to ensure a seamless handover between the two tracks.
Filter sweep and quick swap
A more dynamic transition that uses a filter sweep to create tension before a quick swap into the next track.
32-bar blend with gradual EQ layering
A long, patient blend that allows the two tracks to coexist and create a new musical texture.
Long EQ blend with low-end swap
Perfectly executed handover; the groove never wavers.
Mid-range layering
Smooth introduction of vocal elements over the existing beat.
Technical subscores
86
EQ balance
92
Beat alignment
85
Energy control
93
Tempo stability
86
Loudness control
90
Musical coherence
87
Harmonic compatibility
87
Transition cleanliness
Measured (DSP)
20 ms
Beat-grid drift (median)
217.7 ms
Drift p95
8,938
Boundaries detected
207
Hard cuts / h
102
Clipping events
817
Level jumps
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 (0:00, 25:30, 31:00, 34:00, 40:00, 46:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
What SOONOS heard
- Impeccable groove continuity
- Sophisticated track selection
- Flawless technical execution
Timeline
- 0:00Atmospheric Entry
- 7:45Groove Lock Peak
- 13:30Groove Lock
- 18:45Vocal Layering
- 20:15Breakdown Tension
- 26:45Groove Lock Peak
- 30:15Vocal Payoff
Coaching notes
- Continue to explore the unique 'Mushroom Jazz' style, as it is a clear strength.
- Experiment with more dramatic energy shifts to add surprise and variety.
- Maintain the high level of technical precision in transitions.
- Incorporate more live elements or remixes to further enhance the crowd connection.
- Maintain the deep groove-lock as it is the set's strongest asset.
- Use vocal breakdowns strategically to reset the crowd's ears before a new energy build.
- Ensure high-frequency percussion doesn't become fatiguing over long periods.
- Continue exploring the intersection of classic rock/hip-hop vocals with modern house beats.
- Use more aggressive high-pass filtering during transitions to create cleaner handoffs.
- Introduce more frequent micro-breaks to allow the groove to 'breathe' between vocal sections.
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Questions about this analysis
- What score does Mark Farina's DJ Mark Farina Live On The Living Room Stage, Shambhala Aug. 2018 get?
- DJ Mark Farina Live On The Living Room Stage, Shambhala Aug. 2018 scores 84/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (club ready), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
- How long is DJ Mark Farina Live On The Living Room Stage, Shambhala Aug. 2018?
- The analysed recording runs 2h 29m.
- Which part of the mix scores best?
- IDENTITY is the strongest category at 94/100, while TECHNIQUE is the lowest at 81/100.
- 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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