OCR01064 - Final Fantasy IX 'You Are Not Confined'

[djpretzel]

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

[PlatformerMastah]

Aww, I was hoping for a Halloween remix. :P

Ah, well. When I first heard this, I thought "This is an awful lot like the original"... And even when I was done with it, I still thought the same thing. However, I still think this was worthy of being posted, as it stays pretty close to the original, while being different at the same time. And you gotta love that guitar solo.

[Buster]

I love the restraint in this piece. It's smooth, cool, and yet has some tension. The guitar is perfect.

I'm going to break with DJPretzel and say I don't think a "balls-to-the-wall" solo or improvisation would have benefited the piece any, but this is mostly due to a personal preference. Personally, I like precision in music. Make it emotional, make it *feel*, but at the same time make it precise and crafted. Improvisation and such may add a "human" touch, but to my ears that human touch always feels more like a flaw. I like some pieces that are heavily improvised, but on the whole I prefer pieces like this. Something with some underlying depth (love the drums and bass in here), a little passion (nice synth and guitar usage) and yet some precision in it's makeup. So to me, this piece is superb.

~Buster

[The Orichalcon]

Love the guitar. Better than the original in my opinion. Nothing special about the rest of the song though. The filtering on the drums was good but then there was nothing more. I was expecting it to get a little heavier in the drum section.

Still, that guitar makes this piece an instant favourite for me. What's more, you mananged to get a piece in that has nothing but the instruments changed from the original. way to go. :)

[Navi]

Before going and listening to this song, i had to state the facts. I didn't like the original song, but i loved the Majestic remix by Ailsean and Dale North (i think) so i had high hopes for this one. When i started listening, i was nodding my head to the beat and the simple but well composed tune. And then the guitar came in...

I know its wrong to make any comparisons to Ailsean's guitar playing, and most likely Sonicade ws not TRYING to get the mix to sound like Ailsean's mix, HOWEVER throughout the entire guitar section, i couldnt stop thinking : "Ailsean's is better. The notes are fuller. The playing is more experienced. ETC."
I still liked this remix MUCH. However, once you have heard a good version of the song, all other remixes of the same song do not live up to the caliber of the best. Sorry.

I give it an 8/10.

[Fieari]

Oh come on... the guitar in this is GREAT. Someone else might be better, but all I can think of, while listening to this is... I like listening to this. I have to kindof bob my entire body to the beat while listening to it. The guitar WORKS. I love it. I would have loved to hear more, honestly... I think I agree with pretzel on that issue, but for what this offers, I enjoy it. I enjoy it a lot.

[Dj Orange]

I think this functions vert well as an updated version of the original, but not so much as a remix. "Few risks" is right.

Clean, chill percussion is always a pleasure. The guitar solo is very fitting. I am definitely keeping this remix. The aural balance in this mix is something to aspire to.

[The Orichalcon]

I can't get this out of my head. I've been playing cards with some mates and kept singing out loud. They ended up kicking me out.

This guitar is just awesome. I don' t know of any others, but regardless of who can play better this one fits perfectly.

I forgot to give it a rating before. But I give it 8/10, only because it didn't stray from the original at all, and the percussion didn't jump to where I expect. Still in my top 10.

[LibertyCabbage]

I know everyone's thinking it so just go ahead and say it: This mix is worthless because SafetyInNumbers is of the same peice and is a hundred times better.

Even if this song were to be good, every time you heard it you would compare it to SafetyInNumbers, and be disappointed. SafetyInNumbers is a great remix, and this does not nearly live up to a comparison.

[Metasquares]

The first 1:07 sounds almost exactly like a remix I eventually abandoned of this track. That said, I like the choice of instruments and the composition in general is great. However, this mix didn't really deviate much from the original piece, so it basically amounts to the original with different instruments. I suppose it's still pleasant enough to go in my collection.

[The Orichalcon]

I know everyone's thinking it so just go ahead and say it: This mix is worthless because SafetyInNumbers is of the same peice and is a hundred times better.

Even if this song were to be good, every time you heard it you would compare it to SafetyInNumbers, and be disappointed. SafetyInNumbers is a great remix, and this does not nearly live up to a comparison.

I actually prefer this over safety in numbers. Orkybash did a great job with that piece, but it comes down to personal choice and opinion. I like this style of music more than safety in numbers.

However I don't hesitate to say that safety in numbers was very much different to the original, where this one is very much the same.

[Evil Oni Link]

Nice job :)

[Psycrow]

Good guitar work.... not too much else to say :P

[Tappy]

I know everyone's thinking it so just go ahead and say it: This mix is worthless because SafetyInNumbers is of the same peice and is a hundred times better.

Even if this song were to be good, every time you heard it you would compare it to SafetyInNumbers, and be disappointed. SafetyInNumbers is a great remix, and this does not nearly live up to a comparison.
This couldn't be more different from Safety in Numbers. Aside from the fact that they remix the same song, the two shouldn't even be compared. And to call this mix worthless is ridiculous.

I like the track, but like other people said, it's a little too much like the original for my tastes. Nice guitar work, but the rest of the track is a little underwhelming.

[Malcolm]

It's undeniably nice and pleasant to listen to...but it never quite goes beyond that level. The guitar is undeniably sweet, but that's the only thing that really makes an impact whilst listening to the remix.

I like it, though. The choice of instruments in particular are very becalming. Very zen. But this mix will probably be best remembered for the guitar section, which could very well be a bit of a shame.

Oh well.
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[Shhteve]

Well, tell you the truth, I'm not really taken by this piece. The choices for instruments are nice, but it sounds very much like you took the original song directly from midi and played around with it to suit your style.. But with that said, nice work, I'm sure the average joe wouldn't be able to think of that. :D

[LibertyCabbage]

hehe i listened to it again a few times... now I'm starting to like it... but I think it's just cause the guitar pwns so much...

the first time i heard it I was comparing it to SafetyInNumbers so I was disappointed, but I realize that when u look at them separately this one's pretty good...

still I don't think it'd be nearly as good without the excellent guitar, but it's enough to make it a good song... fortunately the remixer was smart enough to keep it short

[MoGG]

nice sounding, kinda like an update to the original which i really love. The Guitar part is kool. Hope to see more from this remixer.

[*Drasiir]

Fantastic. The guitar is perfect. It blends well with the rest of the song. This remix also feels much more emotional than Safety in Numbers, which is great, because that's something the original was trying to do but couldn't.

[No_Style]

Since I haven't heard the original...or don't recall it. I like this remix anyways. I do agree that the guitar was a great addition :D

[Kamikaze Noodle]

Aahh, I love a mix so balanced. Everything is mastered very well, and the overall feeling comes across very well. I especially love the tiny little effect used at 0:10. Stuff like that makes a good mix better. I don't know what everyone is on about this sounding like "SafetyinNumbers" because honestly, they couldn't be much more different. This song isn't trance, SafetyinNumbers doesn't have a guitar solo, and there's about 75 bpms difference as well. Anyways, I really like this for it's sheer polish, even if it isn't as different from the original as it could be. :nicework:

[Silverblade]

:D Class!
For some reason, the first half of this remmix reminds me of the X-files; and that goes great with the original title 'You are not alone'
The small effect at 10 secs was great. Really well done!

[Temporal]

This is going to sound like a trivial complaint, but one of the notes in the first part is wrong. Happens at about 0:33, and again at 1:01. Listen to the original, then listen to this. Woops. It doesn't sound to me like an intentional change; I think Sonicade just put in the wrong note. I can see where the mistake might originate; the first time through the pattern, that note is correct (i.e. at 0:20), but the second time it is supposed to be different. I guess Sonicade didn't notice that the patterns were different. The original was one of my favorite tracks, so I picked up on this mistake pretty quickly, and it bothers me, because the original flowed much better.

Other than that, this mix is OK. The first part sounded like a midi rip, but the guitar was pretty good. Although, I have to agree with Mythril Nazgul in that it really doesn't compare to Ailsean's work in PMM... though perhaps that's why PMM costs money. :P (Worth every cent, mind you.)

I have to completely disagree with the guy who said that "Safety in Numbers" is much better than this. I actually think this mix is better. ::shrug:: This piece just needs a guitar, IMO. :P

[The Orichalcon]

The idea of a remix is to be different. This can include changing the score. Which means you're able to get away with little things like that as you can pass it off as a 'remixed note'

[Kyran]

It could have longer. It seems like just as you're getting into the song, it's over, wanting more, but not enough to loop it. I agree a second guitar solo would improve it.

[AhrenNighthawk]

Hmm...this mix is quite a good one. Though it doesn't stray from the original composure, you have to admit, it changes the 'mood' of the song. It's now one of my favorite songs that I RP to, and right now I only have about 20.

For the critiqing, it's good through the whole mix, those two 'wrong notes' I don't really notice, and I loved the guitar. The synth in the background adds a nice touch, along with the percussion sounds. In the beginning it sounds more like something shaking than drums to me, but that's my opinion. And the ending, as before mentioned, sounds like it should be more. It just ends too soon.

So, compared to my other favorites, this song gets an 8/10, -2 points just for preference, but as a stand alone gets a 9/10, -1 point because I think the ending came too soon.

[Mordicantflame]

Wow, as soon as I heard that little cell phone tone a humongous grin spread across my face. It was quite unexpected, but a good surprise. Heh, wonderful remix. Keep up the good work. :D

[blindstrike]

i really enjoyed this! this is most likely my favorite peice from the FFIX soundtrack and it's much like the original, but it's more. and i think it's awesome :lol:

[YellowYoshi1]

The original track is the only music in a game combined with the events happening at the same time that actually summoned tears to my face. That part is just so sad =( This remix gives it a bit of an uplift and it isnt as depressing because it has more loudness to it. I just love it. =) 99%

[RimFrost the Tourianist]

Lovely guitar solo in the middle ,, BUT far too short in length this remix is.

[NeoS]

Great! This is one of the best songs from all the final fantasy series, and you captured the essence of this song (not overdoing it) by just adding a sologuitar. And the beats aren't uptight, they sound really cool. Keep it up.
N.

[tyler_lucero]

Exellent solo guitar. The mixing is supurb, everything blends perfectly. Only one conplaint: Too Short! I want more...

Great work overall though. I got chills my first time through.

[Dragonblade]

I've always loved "You Are Not Alone" from FF9. Such a touching song. Anyway, it just became my favorite due to two awesome remixes: this one ("You are not confined") and "Safety in Numbers." Again, AWESOME REMIXES!!!
Kudos to all you guys who create this great music!

[FinalGamer]

I loved this song, this remix is excellent. The guitar and synthesiser (I think it is), work real well together and bring the emotions from that song right out. 9/10, excellent!

[Red Light District]

Very...relaxing..

it's very deep, the base is perfect.

[TAT_PKN]

Yup, You're not alone can be considered as 1 of 2 best songs in FFIX, and this remix is...GREAT! I usually hear my brother play it on his computer whenever I'm home from school :P.

[SakakiAzu]

Very nice. Relaxing, oddly for a guitar like this, but it is...... Very nice. 9/10

[I_Love_OC_ReMixes]

Sounds quite like the original but still good none the less. 8)

[Ichitootah]

This is going to sound like a trivial complaint, but one of the notes in the first part is wrong. Happens at about 0:33, and again at 1:01. Listen to the original, then listen to this. Woops. It doesn't sound to me like an intentional change; I think Sonicade just put in the wrong note.

It sounds very intentional to me. Not good, but intentional. He's playing the "right" notes more quietly in a different instrument at the same time, so I'm pretty sure the louder ("wrong") notes are supposed to be some sort of harmony. I don't think it works, but that's just one person's opinion.

Edit: I just realized that Temporal's comment was more than a year old. Oh well.

[nardman]

this is one of my all time favorite(original) songs in the final fantasy series. I've played and beatin all from 3 to 10pt2. So i've heard a lot of good ones. This mix does sound remarkably close to the original though.

[Disco Dan]

I was going through my "temporary mp3" folder tonight with the intentions of deleting and organizing files because, like my room, it's a mess. When I was judging remix submissions, I'd forget to delete the tracks after voting on them, so that made up a good deal of it too.

ANYway, I stumbled upon this track while weeding out the crap, and was pleasantly surprised. It's very unassuming, and sticks pretty much exclusively to the original, but I couldn't help thinking that I had no idea what I would do to make it better, because it seems perfect as it is. It's one of those songs that gives me chills.

Noice work!

[HoboKa]

I was going through my "temporary mp3" folder tonight with the intentions of deleting and organizing files because, like my room, it's a mess. When I was judging remix submissions, I'd forget to delete the tracks after voting on them, so that made up a good deal of it too.

ANYway, I stumbled upon this track while weeding out the crap, and was pleasantly surprised. It's very unassuming, and sticks pretty much exclusively to the original, but I couldn't help thinking that I had no idea what I would do to make it better, because it seems perfect as it is. It's one of those songs that gives me chills.

Noice work!

I know this is off topic but...Disco Dan I LOVE your remix "Heat Man Rapid Fire" And yes this song kicks some serious arse :D

[zyko]

I know this is off topic but...Disco Dan I LOVE your remix "Heat Man Rapid Fire" And yes this song kicks some serious arse :D

more importantly,

HE'S ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mrp]

This is my favorite Final Fantasy IX remix. I feel it expresses the mood of that scene better than the original. Very well done.

[Sonicade]

I was going through my "temporary mp3" folder tonight with the intentions of deleting and organizing files because, like my room, it's a mess. When I was judging remix submissions, I'd forget to delete the tracks after voting on them, so that made up a good deal of it too.

ANYway, I stumbled upon this track while weeding out the crap, and was pleasantly surprised. It's very unassuming, and sticks pretty much exclusively to the original, but I couldn't help thinking that I had no idea what I would do to make it better, because it seems perfect as it is. It's one of those songs that gives me chills.

Noice work!

I'm honored to receive a compliment like this from you Disco Dan. I'm a big fan of your Green Amnesia remix, it's incredible.

Best Regards,
Sonicade

[ChaosPlayer]

Not bad...Smooth and distant music.

[Marmiduke]

The guitar work recieves star-billing in this, and rightly so. It's brilliantly performed and emotionally strong enough to carry the weight of the other elements that let it down. I didn't really click with the other instrument choices, things dropped out of harmony noticeably and I was also searching frantically for some expansion on the original theme. These issues, as well as a small grievance at the length, disappointed.
But, as I said, the guitar lends it a lot of impact and covers a lot of the holes for as long as it sticks around. At these times, the mix is a real winner. But realistically, this is a flawed mix with some very clear signs of promise for improvement.

[OA]

I always thought the source track for this one was really cheesy, but the more subdued arrangement to this track made the melody a lot more palatable to me. Nice beats and synths, nice guitar, and a very tasteful way to represent the theme.

Unassuming, but it has a lot of charm. :-)