Joel Corry - I Wish (feat. Mabel) [westend Remix] File
The commercial pop-piano is completely removed and replaced with a gritty, rolling bassline and sharp, synthesized stabs. 3. Production Techniques & Sonic Aesthetic
Unlike the original, which was structured for quick digital streaming consumption (clocking in at just around 3 minutes), Westend’s extended remix caters heavily to live mixing and club DJs. Joel Corry - I Wish (feat. Mabel) [Westend Remix]
Before the drop, Westend isolates specific, punchy fragments of Mabel's vocals. Instead of letting the full verse play out, he utilizes the vocal as a rhythmic instrument. The commercial pop-piano is completely removed and replaced
Westend strips away the lush chords and opens with a raw, driving kick and a minimalist tech house percussion loop. This allows DJs to seamlessly beat-match and mix the track in. Before the drop, Westend isolates specific, punchy fragments
Rather than using a clean sub-bass, Westend applies harmonic saturation or slight distortion to the mid-range of his basslines. This ensures the bass cut through small phone speakers while still rattling massive club sound systems. Rhythmic Humanization and Swing
Westend is highly regarded in the music production community for his educational platform, Kick & Bass , where he actively breaks down his production secrets. In analyzing his specific treatment of "I Wish," several hallmark tech house techniques become highly apparent: Dynamic Low-End Management