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
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. Joel Corry - I Wish (feat. Mabel) [Westend Remix]
The serves as a perfect case study in modern electronic music cross-pollination. It demonstrates how a highly polished, mainstream pop-house record can be deconstructed and rebuilt using raw, underground tech house principles without losing the core soul of the original record. By focusing on a driving, repetitive groove rather than radio-friendly melodies, Westend successfully extended the lifespan of "I Wish" from a chart-aimed single into a late-night festival weapon. Westend is highly regarded in the music production
Below is a structured analysis of . This paper breaks down the track from its commercial origin to the specific production techniques that define its sound. Every time the kick drum hits, the volume
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.
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 with a gritty, rolling bassline and sharp, synthesized stabs. 3. Production Techniques & Sonic Aesthetic