Tech house thrives on a clean, powerful low end. Westend utilizes aggressive sidechain compression. Every time the kick drum hits, the volume of the bassline duck out of the way for a fraction of a millisecond, preventing frequency clashing and creating a physical "pumping" sensation.
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. Joel Corry - I Wish (feat. Mabel) [Westend Remix]
The commercial pop-piano is completely removed and replaced with a gritty, rolling bassline and sharp, synthesized stabs. 3. Production Techniques & Sonic Aesthetic Tech house thrives on a clean, powerful low end
The original track "I Wish" was released on October 29, 2021, by multi-platinum English DJ Joel Corry and Brit Award-winning R&B singer Mabel. Co-written by hitmaker MNEK, the original song is a classic, commercially driven UK house anthem characterized by piano-driven melodies and relatable lyrics about romantic regret. Before the drop, Westend isolates specific, punchy fragments