Solomun — Christmas in Bed 2025
Melodic Techno · 1h 02m · analysed 18 Aug 2026 · source: soundcloud.com
Public mix analysis — no affiliation or endorsement. This report measures a publicly available recording hosted on soundcloud.com. The scores are produced by SOONOS and do not imply any partnership with, or approval by, Solomun.
In short
Christmas in Bed 2025 by Solomun scores 68/100 in the SOONOS analysis (developing). The strongest dimension is TECHNIQUE (84/100) and the weakest is SURPRISE (70/100).
The engine files this performance as “Promising”.
Key takeaways
What weakened the set
- Recurring mid-frequency clash (2×) — 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.
What to try next
- 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.
Timestamped insights
Each moment below is tagged with how it was produced: “measured” comes from the DSP pass on the audio, “listening” comes from the multi-agent listening pass.
Seamless introduction of the rhythmic element; the transition is almost imperceptible.
Well-executed blend of two melodic elements; phrasing is spot on.
Flawless integration of melodic elements; the tracks breathe together perfectly.
Slightly muddy in the low-mids during the transition, but recovers quickly.
Effective use of a high-pass filter to clear space for the incoming track's low end.
Transparent handover of the kick drum on the phrase start.
Smooth introduction of the incoming track's highs before the bass swap.
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.
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.
How this score is built
Measured layer (DSP): the audio file is analysed directly — beat grid, tempo stability, loudness and energy. These values are measurements, not opinions.
Listening layer: a multi-agent pass reads musical intent — programming, storytelling, coherence and crowd effect. This layer interprets, it does not measure.
Fusion and ceilings: the two layers are merged, and the measured layer always wins on execution. When the DSP hears an execution problem, it caps the final score even if the listening layer is positive.
Measured coverage for this file is 100% of the set.
Full SOONOS analysis
The 8 dimensions
Not available — the 8-dimension profile was not measured for this set.
Score breakdown
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
25%84
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
25%77
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
20%75
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
15%70
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
15%81
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
Energy arc
Transitions analysed (7)
Long EQ blend with low-end swap
Seamless introduction of the rhythmic element; the transition is almost imperceptible.
Vocal layering and mid-frequency swap
Well-executed blend of two melodic elements; phrasing is spot on.
Long EQ blend
Flawless integration of melodic elements; the tracks breathe together perfectly.
Mid-frequency swap
Slightly muddy in the low-mids during the transition, but recovers quickly.
Filter sweep transition
Effective use of a high-pass filter to clear space for the incoming track's low end.
Long EQ blend with low-end swap
Transparent handover of the kick drum on the phrase start.
EQ-led transition with high-pass filtering
Smooth introduction of the incoming track's highs before the bass swap.
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 ms
Beat-grid drift (median)
Typical gap between the two tracks' beats while they play together. Lower is tighter.
239 ms
Drift p95
Worst-case drift: 95% of the set stays tighter than this value.
3,727
Boundaries detected
Points where the audio changes track or section.
22
Hard cuts / h
Abrupt track changes per hour, with no blend between the two records.
117
Clipping events
Moments where the recording hits the ceiling and distorts.
364
Level jumps
Sudden volume steps between tracks.
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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Methodology and limitations
This report is produced automatically from the published recording. It measures what is present in the audio file: a bad source encoding, a partial upload or a heavily processed broadcast version can change the measured values. Nothing here reflects the room, the crowd or the night itself.
Read the full SOONOS methodology →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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