This latest mix is appropriately named, as it's very cinematic.  It might be the biggest mix I've ever heard on this site.  I may start using this as one of MY reference mixes in the future.  Congratulations all around!

Hi Lynn. Thanks for the kind words but I would not use that mix as a reference mix for most things, perhaps only a big epic instrumental track only though.  It is not a typial mix by any means and most of my mixes are not like that either.  It took 12 attempts to get that one right too!
 
Interesting that I remixed that after seeing Tangerine Dream live and also their latest CD's. The thing that Tangerine Dream seem to get right is the music is layered, complex and deep yet everything is in its place and all the layers are balanced correctly.  Because I was so close to them in the live small theatre gig I could hear they really back off the effects too.  I did the same and pulled some reverbs and delays and things right back.
 
Danny thinks my snare reverb is a bit toppy and he could be right. That could be a bit of ear fatigue creeping in not sure. I might go back and review that.
 
Another great reason why you should listen to reference tracks during the mixing and mastering stages of your productions. It was alomost by accident for me. I had Zaphon on my system and Tangerine Dream playing in my CD player and when I switched between the two I could just hear the differnces and thought man I am going to have one more crack at this mix and see if I can get it more Tangerine Dream like in some areas.
 
Musically what Tim and I have done and Tangerine Dream are quite different but the similarity is in the bigness and depth of the track.
 
Hey through me Tim has also discovered Tangerine Dream. I am pleased for him. The only thing is they have over 135 albums now!!!!

LOL!  Jeff, you may be right.  I typically use Steely Dan, Crowded House, and U2 for the style of music I play, but if I should start scoring Hollywood epics, this will be on my list.

I use Steely Dan a lot too and for a lot of things.  Especially setting up and tuning live PA's into rooms etc.  For me however the best two Steely Dan albums by far are the last two.  'Two Against Nature' and 'Everything Must Go'
 
These are all digital things from start to end and they sound fabulous.  Better than their vinyl recordings in my opinion.  Those mixes are just stellar to say the least.  I love the way they are mastered too.  Perfect balance of dynamics, punch and loudness.  I use that as a master reference as well.

Jeff Evans
I use Steely Dan a lot too and for a lot of things.  Especially setting up and tuning live PA's into rooms etc.  For me however the best two Steely Dan albums by far are the last two.  'Two Against Nature' and 'Everything Must Go'
 
These are all digital things from start to end and they sound fabulous.  Better than their vinyl recordings in my opinion.  Those mixes are just stellar to say the least.  I love the way they are mastered too.  Perfect balance of dynamics, punch and loudness.  I use that as a master reference as well.

AMEN

While it's not the sort of thing I sit around listening to in my spare time, still I enjoyed it. I think it has a cinematic feel to it, a soundtrack to accompany the majestic vistas the music suggests

Great mix, very uplifting tune and brilliant synth work keeping them all balanced, well spread and individual. Love the lift-off start and enjoyed the musical journey - good job!

Great tracks Jeff!  Oh.. I'm still listening to Tangerine Dream. I figure I'll be finished with all of their material withing the next few years or so :)

I used this track as trance music as I was working and drinking coffee this morning.  Sounded nice.  Interesting pieces.