Super Mario 64 - Carousel Hell

[JH Sounds]

Here's first part of an idea I've been kicking around: an arrangement of the haunted house merry-go-round music in Super Mario 64. It's sort of a hip hop thing.

*earlier version removed*
My remix (updated): "Carousel Hell" (v2) (http://tinyurl.com/2qvvv6)

Source tune: Super Mario 64 - "Merry-Go-Round" (http://tinyurl.com/35a7jj)

This started playing in my head when I first played the game, but I wasn't able to get it out until now. :wink:

[windkirby]

Seriously awesome!!! If you ever wanted to expand it, some bells would be a nice touch. I really enjoyed it.

[HoboKa]

ARRANGEMENT / INTERPRETATION
I haven't heard the orginal, so no comment here.


PRODUCTION
[X] Drums have no energy
[X] not interesting enough IMO

STRUCTURE
[X] Not enough changes in sounds (eg. static texture, not dynamic enough)
[X] Pace too plodding

Not done yet I assume

PERSONAL COMMENTS
I don't want to sound like the antagonist here, but I think this composition needs more variety, a far more interesting drum beat that changes. I know this is a 4 bass drum beat and 2 off beat snare song (aka four on the floor I THINK), thus it isn't meant to be too unique, but dude...this is OCR, they don't like plodding drums that try to drive the compo along, but just give it a bland, repetitive feel. I also know that this is only 1:08 long, but still I can already get the gist of where this going. Nowhere. I suffer from this problem too quite often, so I know how frustrating it can be. Like I said you've got potential, because your production is actually not bad, and EQing is pretty good. At least your songs insofar aren't overcompressed, that's a biggie :D

If you need an example of what I'm getting at, here you go :P
nvm...
If you want, PM me and I can give you some nice midi scores of drum loops and whatnot.

[JH Sounds]

I haven't heard the orginal, so no comment here.

Gah, I knew I forgot something. I added a YouTube link, which should be fine for now.

[HoboKa]

Gah, I knew I forgot something. I added a YouTube link, which should be fine for now.

eh sorry about the example, it sucks actually. Disregard it lmao

[HoboKa]

sorry about the triple post lol. I finally heard the original. I like your take on it, it's very interpretive actually. So no problems there.

[Dafydd]

So is this for the project or no?

[JH Sounds]

So is this for the project or no?

I made it with the project in mind, yeah.

[Escariot]

I made it with the project in mind, yeah.
Then please keep all WIPs private.

[JH Sounds]

Then please keep all WIPs private.

But I thought I was allowed to show a little of it and, um.... ocrap 8O

[Nutritious]

Then please keep all WIPs private.

This is his audition piece, so I don't see anything wrong with having it public. If he's accepted and allowed into the private forums, then he can take it private.

[MechaFone]

Heeeeeeeey not bad, man. I didn't know what to think until I could make out the carousel music in there. I'd say you've at least got a shot at that place on the song list. Good luck!