OKComputer Posted April 23, 2003 Share Posted April 23, 2003 I don't care if it's repetetive, this is the best Sonic remix I've ever heard, as well as DJP's best. Well Socket Tripthelightfantastic is up there too, but that's a horse of a different color. This song pulls me in like Air's "Playground Love" or Daft Punk's "Something Between Us", it's got that same moody yet romantic lounge funk sound to it that they do (did I use enough adjectives? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ax Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 I'm reviewing this as I'm listening to it for the first time, so here goes. Interesting mix, DJ. It has a nice bass score, which seems to be the basis and focus of the song. It has some interesting sounds in it, some odd stuff is done to the bass at many points. I don't have any particular feelings to this mix. It seems very random at times, but has a nice tune to it. It's nothing I'd listen to all the time, but it's a nice break from my normal playlist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan X Posted June 4, 2003 Share Posted June 4, 2003 A very chill, yet remarkably amazing remix from the humble djpretzel, this song brings in a slow beginning, very soft and moving, before the drums leap in, taking the song to an almost progressive rock meets funk groove. Complete with great organ-sounding guitar, great production, and hypnotic smooth sounds you can almost taste they sound so sweet. One of the best tracks on OCR. Highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoUnDoLe Posted June 8, 2003 Share Posted June 8, 2003 I know I'm just adding to what countless others havesaid but I think this is easily djp's best work on the site and quite possibly the best sonic song on this site to boost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy D Posted June 25, 2003 Share Posted June 25, 2003 This is good. Up there with Pachibells Gannon. My only complaint is I wish he used some acoustic guitar, but hay, that's just me. If you see this, download it right away, or I'll reach though the screen and slape your face off. I'll pick up a tree and kill you. (if anybody recognizes that, you can laugh right now) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debeerguy007 Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 I can sum up this remix up in just one word...Heart. Pure heart. In every note, every nuance, every beat. It flows with soul and it has a nice funk to it that’s hard to find. Beautiful. Sonic the Hedgehog “Love Hurts” is one of the first remixes I had ever downloaded from OCR, and I’ll never get rid of it. It’s also among the few that inspires one to start working on his or her own remixes. Believe me, I know. Now If I may return the kindness that djpreztle bestowed me once, let me just say, Good stuff from Mr Lloyd. Kevin “Lorenzo” Sisk a.k.a. debeerguy() Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpifirebane Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 One word! Wow! It has a great opening. It shows emotion and builds up well to a universal melody. It is a very origonal piece and I can't help but fall in love with it. The beat is not lacking anything. The only complaint is the bass track. It's too loud! It can't overshadow the piece like that. I shouldn't have to turn it down. Overall, though, this is a great piece, and I enjoyed listening to it. What emotion! 93.4%. Excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Canabrava Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 One of my Big Time Favorites! Excellent work, will make it to my special -for personal use only- CD. I'm always lacking words and musical knowledge to describe the awesomeness of this remix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Xyco Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 This is THE song to listen to when you're feeling blue, it describes that emotion better than any combination of words in any language in the universe. I got this song some time ago during a very tough, hopeless romantic stage in my life, and I found no other sympathy from any other person quite like I did with this one song. "Love Hurts" hits the nail on the on the very epicenter of the head with a needle, the emotion conveyed is just that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunka Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 Not my style, but decent nonetheless. The organ at 1:25 scared the hell out of me. Reminds me too much of the scary organ lady from Edward Scissorhands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demosthene Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 Certain words and phrases have been overused in popular journalism, to the point where they no longer carry the effect they should. Words like "love" and "powerful", to name but two, have been used to describe all manner of mediocre games, films, etc. Hardly an issue goes by in which NME or Kerrang don't describe at least one album as "life-affirming". The problem here is that people are mistaking good journalistic style and effective, compelling writing with increased levels of hyperbolic enthusiasm. So, to say that I "love" this remix, or that I find it "powerful" and "life-affirming" would not only be untrue, but ineffective. The best, and most accurate, way I can find to describe this remix at this point in time is as a good remix. If pushed, I might even be willing to say that it is very good. Maybe I'm missing something which everyone else has picked up on, but this remix doesn't make me want to volunteer myself as djpretzel's bitch for all eternity, or tear off all my clothes and run out into the middle of the street while declaring that I have "seen the light". I like this remix. I could probably listen to it several times in a row. It will probably even end up on one of my cds of "random music what I likes". So what about a score out of 10? How many stars does it get? What percentage? Or none of the above? The problem with reviewing music, as with reviewing any other art form, is that it is a subjective experience. While I like this piece, someone else may not. I might like it now, but will I like it as much in a month, a year, 10 years? I cannot write enough words to describe the full range of emotions and sensations which listening to any one piece of music arouses in me. And if words are so inadequate to describe a piece of art, surely a number will be many times less so. What qualifies me to stick an arbitrary value on enjoyment of a piece, or an arbitrary limit on how much I may enjoy future releases? A perfect score implies perfection in a piece, and therefore a limit on how good a future piece may be. What if I give this mix 100%, and then tomorrow I hear one which I like even better? I will either be forced to re-assign any previous given scores, thereby implying some kind of de-valuation in enjoyment of those songs, or to give that mix 100% as well, even though I enjoy it more than this one, and I for one don't want to put myself in that situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcman Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 graet i'm listening to it now and you can see the resemblance but you can tell the difference from a mile off. absolutely brilliant great djp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Rackmount Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 Very groovy. Am I the only one that thinks some spots of this resemble "Smooth Criminal?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Wily Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 I can feel the emotion in this piece, very aptly named. I don't know the original piece so I can't compare but this is certainly among my favourites on OC, up there with Pachelbel's Ganon. It's groovy, while maintaining the mood intended as the title suggests.. delightful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNemo Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 The bass is awesome. Love when the cheese organ comes in surprisingly. Yes, I noticed a "Smooth Criminal" similarity somewhere, too. I love the clab, sounds like it is talking. The delayed synth-whistle interlude is sweet. The snare drum is solid. I like the 2:30 Billie Jean drums / clav solo breakdown and... yes.. Pretzel "gives the bass player some!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeszeman_ Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 yo... DJpretzel, this is some good $hit! this is my fav of all of yours *bows down infront of the allpowerful DJPretzel* yeah, anyone looking for a good mix, dl this now. i was a little skeptical at first, but...... wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler_lucero Posted November 7, 2004 Share Posted November 7, 2004 What the funk?? Great stuff, djp...as always. I really love it from about 3'15 onto the finish. That organ is mean as a starved pitbull! And like I've said before, a funktastic bassline is the best way to drive a piece all the way to greatness...or Funkytown -- whatever. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordex Posted November 7, 2004 Share Posted November 7, 2004 I love the intro and the rest of the song? its a bit hyper sometimes that's just what I'm looking for< Gotta dig that organ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linearity Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Too hyper? This song is smoother than basically any song that I can think of. I love this song, and it hurts (sorry if this has been said ). Funkbluesjazz...I can't define it. I actually listen to this song when love hurts, that's how smooth and hip this is. Do you have trouble seeing over your pelvis, djp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestune_1981 Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 one of the best songs i've heard its very powerful i dont know well but.. i think in funk influences when im listening this music seems with the love crazy remix this remix is unique very good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepChild Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 I love this song. It starts off in a way that was truly unexpected and from there out it is a very pleasant ride. I usually don't go for the techno funk stuff, but this is right on the money. Recommended. Highly recommended. Thanks to djpretzel for this superb piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miletus Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 I am in love with the bit at 3:04. And it doesn't hurt at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurokun1293 Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 This is something straight out of the 70's. I hated the music for that level, but, did you ever make a groovy remix out of it. And the last guy was right...at 3:04, it does get better. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bummer Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 I like it when DJP gets all full of inspiration and then decides to try things out, this piece reminds me much of his other work dubnofantasyaloneman, that one and this are both very funky and hipp remixes. But what's special with this one is that it's alot more groovy, cool basses and electric organs wah'd to the max, and some funky solos where the melody is being experimented with. This piece emitts so much creativity that it's almost toxic, and to think that it began with a beer ad adds some more humor to it. What more is there to say, it would be nearly impossible to comment on every thing that this arrangement contains, so I'll just say that this is funky monkey stuff, download it now or regret it later. Certain words and phrases have been overused in popular journalism, to the point where they no longer carry........blablablablablabla....... either be forced to re-assign any previous given scores, thereby implying some kind of de-valuation in enjoyment of those songs, or to give that mix 100% as well, even though I enjoy it more than this one, and I for one don't want to put myself in that situation. We have a philosophy forum for this y'know, and there are none who expects to you set a grade on this piece. If you think it was very good, just say it, since many in this thread most likely shares your opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Sounds Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 This song pulls me in like Air's "Playground Love" or Daft Punk's "Something ABOUT Us"... Better late than never. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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