Richie HawtinRichie Hawtin: Amnesia, Ibiza, Spain (25/6/2001)

    Classics · 2h 02m · Amnesia Ibiza · analysed 18 Aug 2026

    Overall score
    85/100
    Level
    festival ready
    Duration
    2h 02m
    Genre
    Classics

    About this classics set

    Richie Hawtin: Amnesia, Ibiza, Spain (25/6/2001) is a classics DJ set by Richie Hawtin, running 2h 02m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 85/100 overall — festival ready.

    The engine files this performance as “Promising”.

    Mastery is found in what you choose NOT to change.

    How the score breaks down

    SOONOS scores this set across 5 weighted categories. The strongest is IDENTITY at 96/100; 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 53 points, moving between 65 and 92 on the SOONOS energy scale — a moderate dynamic range across the set.

    5 transitions were detected and scored individually.

    Beat-grid measurement (DSP) reports 545.2 grid breaks per hour, with a median beat offset of 27 ms.

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    Full SOONOS analysis

    TECSELNRGCRWHRMGRVCRESIG
    0

    Mastery is found in what you choose NOT to change.

    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%81
    Beat Alignmentmeasured69
    Transition Qualitymeasured80
    Phrase Accuracymeasured93
    EQ & Frequency Control (estimated)measured88
    Tempo Stability (estimated)measured88
    Technical Cleanlinessmeasured62

    STORYTELLING

    Did the mix go somewhere?

    25%93
    Narrative ArcAI95
    ProgressionAI92
    Tension & ReleaseAI90
    Section AwarenessAI93
    Flow ContinuityAI96
    PayoffAI88

    ENERGY

    Did you control the room?

    20%89
    Energy Curvemeasured83
    PacingAI95
    MomentumAI95
    Peak ManagementAI90
    Energy HandoffAI91
    Fatigue ControlAI72

    SURPRISE

    Did you remain unpredictable?

    15%87
    Unexpected MomentsAI86
    ContrastAI86
    Transition Varietymeasured95
    Selection RiskAI90
    FreshnessAI69
    Surprise ControlAI86

    IDENTITY

    Did the mix sound like you?

    15%96
    Selection QualityAI93
    Identity ConsistencyAI98
    IntentionalityAI97
    ConfidenceAI96
    RestraintAI95
    SignatureAI97

    Final score capped by measured execution (-) — weighted average was 89.

    Energy arc

    0:00121:00

    Transitions analysed (5)

    6:45

    Long EQ blend with low-end swap

    A masterfully executed long blend where the incoming kick replaces the outgoing one so subtly it feels like a single track evolving.

    92
    12:45

    Long EQ blend with low-end swap

    A textbook minimalist transition. The incoming track's percussion is introduced so subtly it feels like an evolution of the first track.

    92
    17:30

    Percussive layering and gradual filter opening

    Smooth transition that builds energy by layering rhythmic elements before fully committing to the new groove.

    88
    22:45

    Long EQ blend with low-end swap

    Perfectly executed handover, maintaining the hypnotic drive.

    92
    26:20

    Mid-range layering and gradual filter sweep

    Smooth introduction of new rhythmic elements, enhancing the groove.

    88

    Technical subscores

    88

    EQ balance

    89

    Beat alignment

    90

    Energy control

    88

    Tempo stability

    87

    Loudness control

    93

    Musical coherence

    83

    Harmonic compatibility

    87

    Transition cleanliness

    Measured (DSP)

    26.9 ms

    Beat-grid drift (median)

    202.8 ms

    Drift p95

    7,278

    Boundaries detected

    55

    Hard cuts / h

    56

    Clipping events

    138

    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, 7:30, 20:00, 28:00, 33:00, 37:30). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.

    What SOONOS heard

    • Exceptional patience
    • Hypnotic groove continuity
    • Authentic vinyl feel

    Timeline

    • 0:00Atmospheric Entry
    • 4:30Percussive Evolution
    • 9:15Groove Lock
    • 14:15Hypnotic Lock-in
    • 20:45Tension Peak
    • 24:50Groove Lock Achievement
    • 29:15Subtle Tension Peak

    Coaching notes

    • Experiment with even longer, more gradual filter sweeps to extend tension.
    • Introduce a brief, contrasting melodic element to add a layer of euphoria.
    • Maintain the current level of restraint; it is your greatest strength.
    • Experiment with more radical EQ cuts to create rhythmic 'holes' in the mix.
    • Use a third deck to layer ambient field recordings or noise for added depth.
    • Try a 'power down' reset at the 40-minute mark to heighten the impact of the final build.
    • Experiment with more dramatic EQ cuts to create 'breathing' moments.
    • Use delay effects on percussion hits to add spatial depth.
    • Maintain the vinyl-style long blends as they are a core strength.
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    Questions about this analysis

    What score does Richie Hawtin's Richie Hawtin: Amnesia, Ibiza, Spain (25/6/2001) get?
    Richie Hawtin: Amnesia, Ibiza, Spain (25/6/2001) scores 85/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (festival ready), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
    How long is Richie Hawtin: Amnesia, Ibiza, Spain (25/6/2001)?
    The analysed recording runs 2h 02m.
    Which part of the mix scores best?
    IDENTITY is the strongest category at 96/100, 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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