Palpable Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 (edited) ReMixer Name: ZackParrish Real Name: Zack Parrish Email Address: Website: ZackParrish.Com User ID: 13667 Name of Game arranged: Final Fantasy V Name of Arrangement: Our Tale Begins Name of individual song arranged: Ahead On Our Way Comments: Wrote this arrangement about 4 months ago but held off submitting it because I wanted to replace the Oboe sample I had been using. Finally replaced it and revised the general flow of the music a smidge so it was more organic. Just like Cid's Theme from FF7 this is one of my favorite themes from the final fantasy series and really love how well it works in a more expressive chordal. I might have a fetish for solo oboe too... Edited April 14, 2015 by Liontamer closed decision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palpable Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 Really nice orchestral adaptation of one of my favorite FF songs. Uematsu took some chances with the chords and it makes for a slightly unsettling piece, perfect for the start of a journey. Zach also took some chances with how he handled this, slowing it down a lot and adding some great new background writing. Production is not perfect, but I think serviceable for this piece. The rises and falls are handled well. The only criticism I have is the length! It feels like it's only just beginning when it starts to wind down. I would have loved another minute or more, with some new variations on the theme. It's close, but I think it needs more development. Would not be surprised to see this get some YESes, and what you have here is great. Best of luck! NO (resubmit) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimpazilla Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Vinnie is right, this IS really lovely! The samples are handled well... not perfectly but really very well. The oboe lead seems a little bit quiet. I agree with Vinnie's main gripe though, the track is really finished and wrapping up before it hits the two minute mark. That's really short for a dreamy orchestral piece, while it might work for something fast and furious, for THIS track if leaves it feeling undeveloped. One more section, even a short one, before the outro, would make it feel more complete. Sounds great, though! NO (resubmit) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutritious Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Very nice writing with the string support. Seems like there's potential here to utilize more of the orchestra rather than just strings + oboe. Some soft brass support or tasteful & subtle timpani rolls, cymbal rolls, etc would Definitely agree that this sounds underdeveloped. It's essentially one run through the main melody and B section, then it finishes. Beautiful as it is, it needs moar . Oboe volume level didn't bother me, mainly because it's supposed to be a solo instrument competing against the rest of the orchestra, so naturally it'll be somewhat quiet in comparison. So, flesh it out a bit more, and perhaps also consider some more instrumentation support. NO resubmit, please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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