OCR01686 - DuckTales 'Harden the Duck Up!'

[djpretzel]

What did you think? Post your opinion of this ReMix.

[Dunnowhathuh]

Loved this song when I heard it on DoD. Still rockin it now.

[OA]

This was my second favorite track on the MAG DoD, and hearing it with all the homies from there was really cool. Here's a snippet from my quick review from back then:

I really like the "ending credits" feel this has, and some really nice guitarwork. The slides are
subtle but add a lot, and the lead tone is great. Breakdown is fantastic and the section afterwards leading to the solo is excellent. Solo is
tasteful, though a few note choices seem strange to me, but otherwise great work.
Production is solid and the length is perfect. One of my favorites.


To expand on this a bit, there are some amazing additional sections added, specifically the ultra-clean breakdown section. I was seriously surprisd when I first heard it, and it fits so well, it's almost like it was originally written for the song and omitted for the game version. Ending is great as well.
Fantastic work and one of the best of '08 so far!

[Dhsu]

Obligatory cumshot: check
Ducktales theme cameo: check
100% awesome to the max: CHECK

[SnappleMan]

A great track overall. Very balanced and even sounding in terms of mixing, and the arrangement is smooth and coherent. Just an all around great song to listen to.

[richter]

Damn, another insanely good song. You're nuts, sir. And you always pick the best songs to remix. We must have had the same childhood or something...

[Fishy]

Reminds me of Sonic Adventure... I think thats a good thing?

Gotta love these feel good rock things.

[anosou]

Definitely an anthem!
While the sound of the drums is too "big" and reverbed for my taste, I like the overall mixing. The guitar playing is sweet and the arrangement is good. I love when the acoustic guitar enters. I must say though, I'm not a fan of the synth, the way it sounds is a bit too cheesy. The ending on the other hand is tops, I especially dig the small bass break.
Overall good song. Go get it if you want som solid rawk!

[megadave]

Great track. I'm still confused as to how it beat Virt's Splatterhouse rendition on DoD, but it's an awesome tribute to an awesome track. The guitar tone is perfect for the song, and there's some sweet soloing. The choice of keyboard/synths or whatever the hell was used brings the happy nostalgic feeling of the source tune. The only problem I have is that there are a few notes out of scale, mostly on the fast guitar runs. Most people won't even notice this.

[Turraken]

Just plain fantastic. I'm going to be rocking out to this for years, I just know it.

[Sole Signal]

One of my favorites sources ever, and this mix does it justice.

Great track. :)

[Sixto]

Me gusta. Me gusta mucho! Would be great to see more of Norg hanging around the chat but...less talk of weird foods.

[DarkeSword]

This is exactly what this song needed. Freakin' great man. I love the break down at 1:45. MORE PLEASE!

[progressive]

Who knew that 18 years later Ducktales would be a remixers' favorite? The guitar here is fantastically done and very organic. The second half of the song seems to meander a bit, but wraps up in a nice nod to the cartoon. Overall, great, great stuff.

[SwordBreaker]

Excellent work, norg. Loved this track ever since I listened to it in DoD and it deserves first place in my view.

[Argle]

Cool track. Awesome guitar tone.

[Mustin]

The best...

...around.



Nothin's ever gonna keep you down.

[BlueMage]

norg seems to have a talent for excellent guitar work. Also quite good at mixing source tunes without developing medleyitis. Ever heard Black Ice? I know I hear the S3K Robotnik theme mixed in seemlessly, just as here I can hear the Moon theme mixed with others in a way that makes their joining sound natural.

Another 5-star track for the mp3 player.

[Shadow Wolf]

Wow, this is like the end credits to some epic 1980's "Badass teen in ripped up jeans makes good, kills bad guys, and generally kicks epic ass" movies. Hot, steamy, distributed guitar that is awesome, electric piano that smells nice... and it's Ducktales. WIN. I'm gonna go watch me some DuckTales now, in fact. DVD FTW.

[Platonist]

this definitly does the source perfect justice!
there's alot of Moon Remixes out there in the Swarm and this is definitly the best rock version ive heard so far

liked it at DoD and am liking it here .. keep it up!

[Martin Penwald]

A classic source, and some good ol' rock. This is as oldschool as OCR comes these days, and I like it. Good work.

[KogeJoe]

This is a cute little re-mix... think the title is kind of lame. Harden the duck up?

I mean, my duck's hard. Is yours? :<

Nice theme and variations.

I thought the ditty at the end was cute! I mean, it appears in the game when you die, but also whenever you were watching Ducktales, it would play whenever the show would cut to a commercial break.

Great start, middle and finish. Brought back memories of me playing my NES and watching Ducktales.

[FlamingTP]

Review 14/1522

Not too over the top not to dull simply put this is a rock remix everyone can enjoy. Pure and simple say no more.

Score 10/10 "Even Scrooge McDuck would like it"

[Deathtank]

Am I the only one that thinks this song is sooooooooooo Daisuke Ishiwatari??? o_O?

[Lucentas]

This is some simply genius guitar work, amazing job. I love to air guitar to this when nobody's looking. Don't tell.

[LuketheXjesse]

Fantastic mix, a personal favorite. I grew up with this game too, which adds to it :D

Your guitar tone sounds really good too, something I'd certainly like to replicate. I probably shouldn't have to say this, but the mastering here is top-notch. I like the progressive, acoustic part at 1:47, and the rest that goes on to 2:26. Gives the mix flavor and keeps things rolling, in other words keeps me interested in it. You gotta love that solo at 3:01, too.

Not only is this a creative mix, the production values here are top notch. Highly recommended.

[yosefu]

A personal favourite of mine. It has great guitar work and i just love it!

[metalsnakejuice]

This is so brilliant norg l really mean that.

[willdayble]

Harden The Duck Up is an excellent name.

Also, guitar solos, FUCK YEAH. :D

Totally loving it.

[Sir_Downunder]

Very, very kickass. :-P

Wicked guitar solos.

Good work Norg!

[MechaFone]

Fantastic mix with high quality mixing. Awesome guitar work!