SolomunChristmas in Bed 2025

    Melodic Techno · 1h 02m · analysed 18 Aug 2026

    Overall score
    68/100
    Level
    developing
    Duration
    1h 02m
    Genre
    Melodic Techno

    About this melodic techno set

    Christmas in Bed 2025 is a melodic techno DJ set by Solomun, running 1h 02m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 68/100 overall — developing.

    The engine files this performance as “Promising”.

    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 70/100.

    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 14 points, moving between 55 and 78 on the SOONOS energy scale — a moderate dynamic range across the set.

    7 transitions were detected and scored individually.

    Beat-grid measurement (DSP) reports 913.0 grid breaks per hour, with a median beat offset of 18 ms.

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    Full SOONOS analysis

    TECSELNRGCRWHRMGRVCRESIG
    0

    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 Alignmentmeasured84
    Transition Qualitymeasured81
    Phrase Accuracymeasured85
    EQ & Frequency Control (estimated)measured81
    Tempo Stability (estimated)measured90
    Technical Cleanlinessmeasured80

    STORYTELLING

    Did the mix go somewhere?

    25%77
    Narrative ArcAI82
    ProgressionAI77
    Tension & ReleaseAI71
    Section AwarenessAI79
    Flow ContinuityAI85
    PayoffAI69

    ENERGY

    Did you control the room?

    20%75
    Energy Curvemeasured76
    PacingAI80
    MomentumAI81
    Peak ManagementAI72
    Energy HandoffAI75
    Fatigue ControlAI54

    SURPRISE

    Did you remain unpredictable?

    15%70
    Unexpected MomentsAI67
    ContrastAI73
    Transition Varietymeasured86
    Selection RiskAI68
    FreshnessAI49
    Surprise ControlAI67

    IDENTITY

    Did the mix sound like you?

    15%81
    Selection QualityAI78
    Identity ConsistencyAI91
    IntentionalityAI79
    ConfidenceAI77
    RestraintAI83
    SignatureAI74

    Final score capped by measured execution (-) — weighted average was 78.

    Energy arc

    21:0042:00

    Transitions analysed (7)

    3:22

    Long EQ blend with low-end swap

    Seamless introduction of the rhythmic element; the transition is almost imperceptible.

    92
    7:48

    Vocal layering and mid-frequency swap

    Well-executed blend of two melodic elements; phrasing is spot on.

    85
    11:15

    Long EQ blend

    Flawless integration of melodic elements; the tracks breathe together perfectly.

    92
    15:45

    Mid-frequency swap

    Slightly muddy in the low-mids during the transition, but recovers quickly.

    78
    19:40

    Filter sweep transition

    Effective use of a high-pass filter to clear space for the incoming track's low end.

    85
    24:15

    Long EQ blend with low-end swap

    Transparent handover of the kick drum on the phrase start.

    85
    28:50

    EQ-led transition with high-pass filtering

    Smooth introduction of the incoming track's highs before the bass swap.

    78

    Technical subscores

    81

    EQ balance

    89

    Beat alignment

    78

    Energy control

    90

    Tempo stability

    79

    Loudness control

    81

    Musical coherence

    87

    Harmonic compatibility

    85

    Transition cleanliness

    Measured (DSP)

    18.1 ms

    Beat-grid drift (median)

    238.6 ms

    Drift p95

    3,727

    Boundaries detected

    22

    Hard cuts / h

    117

    Clipping events

    364

    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× (15:45, 28:50).

    • Long static loops (4×)

      Sections sitting on the same loop without layering, EQ moves or tension shifts (21:00, 29:00, 31:00, 35:30). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.

    Timeline

    • 0:00Atmospheric Opening
    • 5:15Groove Lock
    • 13:20Atmospheric Peak
    • 17:10Energy Plateau
    • 15:45Risky pressure or vibe dip
    • 25:30Energy Plateau
    • 29:15Smooth Vibe Shift

    Coaching notes

    • Use more aggressive EQ filtering to create tension during transitions.
    • Introduce melodic elements earlier in the blend to signal the coming change.
    • Vary the length of transitions to keep the listener engaged.
    • Experiment with adding FX (delay/reverb) on percussion to create depth.
    • Use high-pass filters more creatively to create tension before a new track's kick enters.
    • Look for tracks with more distinct melodic motifs to add narrative 'landmarks' to the set.
    • Experiment with shorter, more impactful transitions to contrast with the long blends.
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    Questions about this analysis

    What score does Solomun's Christmas in Bed 2025 get?
    Christmas in Bed 2025 scores 68/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (developing), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
    How long is Christmas in Bed 2025?
    The analysed recording runs 1h 02m.
    Which part of the mix scores best?
    TECHNIQUE is the strongest category at 84/100, while SURPRISE is the lowest at 70/100.
    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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