OCR01149 - Mega Man X 'Dreams Come True'

[djpretzel]

What did you think? I obviously thought it kicked plentiful ass... post YOUR opinions of this ReMix :)

[Lightbunny]

Pure, unfiltered awesome. Every single second of it.

[DragoonFenix15]

It's The Incredible Singing Reploid!


Amazing stuff, Salz. Just amazing. I'm making a new MP3 CD just because of this track.

[DraygonZero]

omg, i loved the ending theme already and this flippin' rocks! It not only kicks plenty ass, it kicks, um... more ass? hehehe... :)!!

Great music from probably the best Megaman I ever played. :D

[njsykora]

Heard this on VG Frequency #20, went to Star's site and downloaded it straight away. If you liked TISR then you have to hear this.

[fisherman]

5/5, 10/10, 100/100. Much ass was indeed kicked in the production of this song! If I tried to order an industrial-size can of Whup-Ass right now, I bet the warehouse would be out of stock.

...I don't know what to say; this is quintessential "good."

If I burn a CD of OCR mixes to take on a road trip with me, sometimes my friends raise an eyebrow if they see it sitting around afterwards, or, more likely, if I leave it playing in the car. If I ever made a "hah, take /that/ bitch, /this/ is a remix of /video game/ music too!" CD, this would probably be track #1.

[averageteenager]

i can't get it out of my head, damn this song kicks ass! i am with everyone else in the ways of making a new mp3 cd just for this great song!

keep up the great work starz

[klm09]

On listening to it for the second time, checking the lyrics while doing so, my eyes actually welled up from tears of joy. ;) Technical niggles (such as that the drums are not quite of the same caliber as the singing, for example, not to say that they are poor) really don't matter. You have created a piece of music that I simply adore and am HIGHLY jealous of.

[TCK]

Enjoyed it two months ago, and still I find it timeless. JUST FIGURE IT OUT YOU DUMMY!

[Bren]

WOW, now this is an amazing remix...possibly the first one Id have to give an 11/10. Its perfect. Awesome job Salzman!

[arrisnyte]

I may not Know much about Musical Structure and all that, But I know what I like. Good to see an oft-overlooked piece of great Capcom music given the once over. Quite outstanding, actually! Here's hoping for more, perhaps even one done of the song that happens just before (The Epilogue Theme, I believe).

Capcom: Not just Repetitive techno for platforming Robots...

[order]

Star are god?!

[Pander]

With slightly better quality samples, there's no reason this couldn't dominate airtime on actual pop radio stations. Such a goddamn sweet song with a happy melody and far beyond decent singing. Count me floored. And the message is so damn poignant too, PRIMA needs to die a fiery death.

[jessthemullet]

Star Salzman never ceases to amaze me. Just when I think he's outdone himself, he goes and does it again. This is a very good mix. In fact, it's one of the best here as far as originality goes. Top-notch work yet again by Star.

[Sir Harmony]

Wow.....I mean... wow.... *drools*! This is one AWESOME remix, lyrics are SOOOOO COOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!! I LOVE EVERYTHING FROM THE FIRST TO THE LAST MEASURE!!! Wow.... This really should be on the radio:)!!! One of the best remixes on the site!!!
Perfect score: 10/10! Not one thing to criticise! So coooooooool!!! *Speechless*

[goat]

I've heard "singing robot" and this is a step up from that. Whereas singing robot seemed almost too cutesy, this song flows nicely.

Speaking of camparisons, I thought the sound of the vocals were much more appropriate here than in the singing robot. I can actually hear some of the emotion come through. I did have problems with 1 section vocal-wise (0:55-0:57 and when it repeats later in the song). When "one more time" is sung there, the lower voice has a "spoken" quality which would be great by itself but the melodic harmony clashes with it...I think the bottom voice needed to be more melodic in that section to go with the harmony or else cut out the harmony there. An example of when the harmony really works is at 3:24 (tones more apparent in each voice and very smooth).

All the synth stuff is niiiiiiice. The solo at 2:04 is a synth solo which is a *good* thing (given the notes that are chosen, it works better as a synth than guitar, because it produces a futuristic feel that fits and allows some of the fast notes to have a consistent attack which would be difficult with a picked guitar solo given the note choices). What really saves the song for me is the synthy almost counterpoint stuff that goes on throughout the lyrics.

[FiZBaN]

Star rocks as always.....good shit man

[MaGi_TekK]

Just another extra shred of proof that Star is the best remixer in the business. It's too bad you can't hear his other works on this site, cause I think his original compositional skill supercedes that of his remixed works. Oh wait, www.starblast.org (shameless plug). Anyhoo, when The Fabulous Life of Star Salzman airs on VH1 in a few years after he rewrites the music industry, look out for MaGi_TekK, aka, Av, to be giving the infamous best friend interview, ala "Yeah I knew Star when he was a young lad, drawing musical notes in the sandbox, etc etc." Good job as usual star, now release your flashman remix and really blow everyone away.

[Dread Pirate Salty Pete]

Star Salzman, can I have your children?

[*morningstar]

Ohhhh I think I'm in love!

This remix just works. Everything fits together perfectly. This makes me so happy. I mean, wow. I'm inchoerent this is so awesome.

Star is easily one of my favorite remixers on this website, and songs like this are fucking why. I loved Tickle My Wily, it had a kind of power behind it, but this takes the fucking cake right here. I really don't have the skill to analyse this on a huge in depth technical level, but from an asthetic point of view, this is easily professional grade. Easily. You can really just feel the song in the section preceeding 3:30 and after it. The synth that was chosen just fits in perfectly, and really helps to carry a lot of the emotion of the song along with the wonderful voice work. The voice and the synth really compliment each other.

I don't know about you guys, I get a vision of X and Zero going through it together. It sounds really cheesy, but they are players one and two when you really get down to it.

This shit's making me all nostalgic and misty eyed. I bow to you, sir.

[Dash2110]

This. Is. Awesome.

Great song to go with, original lyrics, great feel. I loved Tickle My Wily, and this is everything I expected from Star and more. It doesn't get any better than this. Bravo. :D

[Shadow Wolf]

Oh, man. What a great mix. This song is genius. I still think Brainsick Metal is the reigning king of OC MegaMan X mixes, but this is great. For those who don't know, this mix makes fun of all those who possess that mysterious inability to beat a MegaMan X game. I used to be one. When I was about 7, I would play MegaMan X on my brother in law's top of the line Super Nintendo as much as I could. I probably heard the password screen music more than any other song in the game. I'm 18 now, and I've beaten MegaMan X about 14 times. No, it doesn't take long. I've sharpened the process to where I can do it in 1 and 1/2 hours. Without EVER dying. I've also beat 2, 3, and 4. I love these games. But enough about my skillz. Star Salzman really shines here. While I personally don't like this song as much as 'Robot' it is, as I said, a hilarious song. Get it now, if you haven't already.

[smh]

i was pushing star to finish this even when it was back in a fledgling state. i really enjoy how star is one of very few people who are trying to break the boundaries between game music and pop music. very inspired, very good work.

oh, and he showed me the submission email awhile back. i laughed for an hour or more. djp ought to post it :)

[TheRedBob]

Wow.....I mean... wow.... *drools*! This is one AWESOME remix, lyrics are SOOOOO COOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!! I LOVE EVERYTHING FROM THE FIRST TO THE LAST MEASURE!!! Wow.... This really should be on the radio:)!!! One of the best remixes on the site!!!
Perfect score: 10/10! Not one thing to criticise! So coooooooool!!! *Speechless*

You sure have alot to say for someone who's speechless.

Anyways, love the mix. This is like, the 20th or so time since i got home from school i've heard it. Very, very nicely done. The whole 9.99 thing made me laugh. Alot. Keep up the unrivaled work.

[Blake]

Damn Star. You rock, you really can sing! This is really professional sounding IMO, but hey what can we expect from you. Sure as hell nothing less. Keep it up 8)

[OverClockedZero]

Two words: Star Salzman!!!!!!!

Damn, this is by far one of the best on this site. I gotta hand it to you, you have a voice that rivals Rueben Studdard. Can't wait to hear your next song. :D

[Mocha]

I could barely get 1/4 through the song before skipping ahead to see if it improved any. It did slightly, once the guitar entered, but otherwise I must be missing something here. Even the piano managed to be annoying. All I can think is that all the great feedback earlier in this thread got my expectations up.

[Zaphlin]

oh man. so many posts on this song already! I just gotta say you're my hero Star Salzman!!!

[bouncerboy15]

Good ReMix. Nice vocals and beat. Star never let's me down with his mixes. 10 thumbs up!

[Jonathon Striker]

Well, I can't say its bad, because its more of a humorous song than a serious one, but so far I think Mocha and I are the only ones that aren't totally impressed with this song and giving it ridiculous scores.

The song is awesome, but it doesn't totally theme to fit. You are using the casting song from megaman, but you are talking about useless strategy guides, and two playes in a game thats only one and crap like that. Sorry for being technical, The song is funny, but at the same time, i don't get it.

[ProjectSpam]

Well, $^%#. I've been waiting for a remix of this song, and finally we get one that's as amazing as this? Star Salzman is slowly propelling himself up the ranks of my favorite OC Remixers. Wow. The lyrics rock, the music rocks, and the nostalgia factor is off the charts. I really don't know what else to say. Just get it.

[bLiNd]

we are all good at what we keep practicing right? duh! Star has got his singing down to a science, and it never fails to impress me, and always fais to bore me. This is absolute perfection, and dj P seems to agree. Star you are just plain PIMP

And prots guitar thing is pimp too, hes got that down to a science...protricity's signature sound, which i love. Great job on this one

[Trenthian]

At first I really didnt like this. I thought immediatly that the lack of a low end would drive me nuts, (and it still kinda does.) But overall I really dig the mix.

Man, if the kick drum had more oomfh and the bass was thicker, i'd probably say I dig this mix as much as everyone else.

Great work though.

[Cookiepino]

Wow.. Simply amazing. This work absolutely just blows me away. I registered here to praise him.. The Incredible Singing Robot that was linked on the review is also so outstanding! Lyrics are funny, and music is great!!

[ElZog]

Wow, this is great. Just the whole thing makes me feel happy when i hear it.




:nicework: NICE WORK!!!!!! :nicework:

[TenchuX]

Flawless.....this was just simply a masterpeice. This is up there with GameOver's Lil Mac's Confession as the best vocal videogame remix's ever in my opinion. It's so professional, and as good quality wise as some of the big star hits I have heard coming out. Great Job

[Al Capwn]

I could hear this being played on a radio station..it's that good!

Good job big homie

[Carrie-san]

I've never played a megaman game, and I've never heard this song before, but I can't tell you how amazed I was. This is wonderful. A great rythym with such hilarious [ I laughed,quite hard ] lyrics,sung so well! You have a great voice and a superb sence of sound and style. It's so professional sounding, like something I'd turn on the radio and hear. One of those ones that automatically becomes a big hit and then everybody is playing it and then it gets over played and everyone hates it for awhile,but then it makes a dramatic comeback and is loved forever and always.

Certain parts made me think of Sonic games, for some reason totally beyond me. Maybe the chords or something. Anywho, the song, in general, was just... wow. I can't critque certain parts because the only instrument I play is a woodwind , so I can't really go into detail. To be blunt: it rocked. I already adored your other works [namely theincrediblesingingrobot, which i find myself humming constantly now], and I can add this one to the collection.

[Tellox]

Awesome!
Any lyrics availible?

[Agentflit]

Awesome!
Any lyrics availible?

they're right there in the review...

[woekitten]

So very awesome. Salzman is my hero.

I know the lyrics aren't supposed to have much to do with Megaman X specifically, but considering the ambiguous relationship between X and Zero, "I'll be Player One and you be Player Two" is a little awkward. XD

Still, it's all in good fun. Yay!

[Lord Phoenix]

Uhm.....is this some kinda shot at people who play Mega Man games, or just people who buy video game strategy guides? Either way, I don't see the point of using the lyrics for the remix to the ending credits of the first Mega Man X game.

The remix itself was truly awesome, especially how the Capcom logo sound was incorporated at the right time. But I'm not sure where you were going with the lyrics, honestly. You gave more serious and thoughtful lyrics, based upon one of the game's characters, even, to the Chrono Trigger mix, so when I saw this one had been released, I was expecting the same.

But everyone has their own style, and like I said, the remix itself was good. Any chance of getting pure version of it?

[njsykora]

You dare to doubt the Star master?!

If you've heard his original's with lyrics then you know he's a great singer and produces instant OCR classics.

[Scotty B.]

No, I'm pretty sure I don't like this song at all. Production value was great, no doubt about that. I just don't think that this particular song was the right one for the given lyrics. That and this song was WAY too popish for my taste. I know some people like this happy-touchy-feely-snuggle-bunny sounding stuff, but I sure don't.

To me, the original credit rolling song was all about, well, the end of a long struggle. The beginning solo track sounds rather forlorn to me. This remix clearly does not reflect that.

Again, not a bad song by any means, and yes, the guy can sing. It just doesn't float my boat. I believe that there are several other remixes on this site that deserve such acclaim but only got a simple "recommended".

One of the good things about this site is that ANY style of music can be submitted and appreciated while not catering to a particular taste. Kudos to the creator for doing something definitely different. It just didn't tickle my fancy.

Just my $0.02.

[Sockatume]

I think it's a pretty neat song... kinda cheesy, but that's part of the appeal. Nothing particularly grand in the composition (although it has a wonderful 8-bit style to it), but more than listenable all the same. Anyone got the full lyrics?

[J_Lidar2k51]

Not that what I have to say is anything to add to this discussion, but

HOTTNESS!

This mix = Supreme Ownage, it will never leave my mp3 player until the end of time.

It's easy to see that this mix roxX0rRs, "Just figure it out you dummy."

[darkened04]

I signed up so i could write a review for this remix. This is currently my favorite song I have, I've played it back to back already and thats nearly unheard of for me. Amazing Work Star Salzman.

Rating: Perfect
Everyone download this.

[Dash2110]

This is currently my favorite song I have, I've played it back to back already and thats nearly unheard of for me.

Same here. I never put songs on repeat, but I found myself listening to this song more than a few times easily the first night I downloaded it.

[Ice Dragon]

I don't know, the intro lyrics open up the song as amateurish, especially with the repeating of "to you." The music is good, but I'm definitey not sold on the lyrics.

I downloaded this when it was released, but didn't listen to it after the first or second time. Now a while after listening to it I look at some reviews to see what other people thought and was trying to understand what people saw. After listening to just the intro I deleted it, then when I saw the reviews I restored it and listened to it all the way, but I'm still not sold on the lyrics.

[Spool]

awesome song! great lyrics, definately a 10/10. just a week ago I was listening to this MIDI and thinking how cool a remix of it would be, I was going to give it a try but this came and I love it. Star should continue writing songs with lyrics, he has a great talent for it. If you know me you knowq that I spend about 7-15 hours a day listening to remixes and working on my own, I play this song about 5 times a day now, I really like it. Great job star!

Vine Whitefire

[Vortaka]

Alrighty! Wow, now that's a song that put me in a very good mood!!! Yes sir! The lyrics are very well though off (yes they are!). The song is good and the mix is just increadible! Wait a go Star Salzman!!!


(Oh, and for the record, since I have so bad hears, I won't give it a perfect note... Instead, I'll give it a 9.99 on 10) :)
Hehehe...

[SnappleMan]

Amazing! You managed to take everything I hate about todays music industry, and combine it into one song!

I don't know if I should even bother going into the pros and cons.

Production is TOP NOTCH. Honestly, the quality is all there. It's just the notes played, the instruments used, the lyrics, the singing voice, the overall mood of the song, pretty much every but the production is complete trash.

But I gotta hand it to you. This sounds professional. This is the kind of shit I'd change the channel over on MTV, pure shit, done very very professionally. And I don't even hear the original theme very well, so to me, this doesn't even seem like much of a remix, more of like, a new piece of shit song for the wannabes uptown to drool over.

Overall, I really dig the drums, and overall production, but everything else is just a horrid reminder of why I don't listen to modern music.

[goat]

Amazing! You managed to take everything I hate about todays music industry, and combine it into one song!

I don't know if I should even bother going into the pros and cons.

Production is TOP NOTCH. Honestly, the quality is all there. It's just the notes played, the instruments used, the lyrics, the singing voice, the overall mood of the song, pretty much every but the production is complete trash.

But I gotta hand it to you. This sounds professional. This is the kind of shit I'd change the channel over on MTV, pure shit, done very very professionally. And I don't even hear the original theme very well, so to me, this doesn't even seem like much of a remix, more of like, a new piece of shit song for the wannabes uptown to drool over.

Overall, I really dig the drums, and overall production, but everything else is just a horrid reminder of why I don't listen to modern music.

Genre preferences can really add spice to reviews!!
Reading between the lines, it sounds like you think the song is awesome (professional) but you just don't like the genre it represents. I wouldn't be surprised if starblast takes your review as a compliment.....genre preferences aside, is there anything you notice which isn't up to snuff with "professional" so as to provide some helpful feedback, or do you truly think it's of highest quality pop?

[Sockatume]

*stupid strategy guides... when the answer wasn-T insiiide*

Curse you, starblast! I've not been able to get this song out of my head. It's just too catchy... like pop at its best, it's simply infectiously enjoyable and unpretentious. Reminds me a bit of that Robo's Theme remix from Chrono Trigger, which I keep forgetting the name of, only with more familiar subject-matter and less clever synth.

[StarBLaSt]

Amazing! You managed to take everything I hate about todays music industry, and combine it into one song!

I don't know if I should even bother going into the pros and cons.

Production is TOP NOTCH. Honestly, the quality is all there. It's just the notes played, the instruments used, the lyrics, the singing voice, the overall mood of the song, pretty much every but the production is complete trash.

But I gotta hand it to you. This sounds professional. This is the kind of shit I'd change the channel over on MTV, pure shit, done very very professionally. And I don't even hear the original theme very well, so to me, this doesn't even seem like much of a remix, more of like, a new piece of shit song for the wannabes uptown to drool over.

Overall, I really dig the drums, and overall production, but everything else is just a horrid reminder of why I don't listen to modern music.

Genre preferences can really add spice to reviews!!
Reading between the lines, it sounds like you think the song is awesome (professional) but you just don't like the genre it represents. I wouldn't be surprised if starblast takes your review as a compliment.....genre preferences aside, is there anything you notice which isn't up to snuff with "professional" so as to provide some helpful feedback, or do you truly think it's of highest quality pop?

I DO take it as a compliment, and I also agree. I freaking hate modern music, and if I didnt make it (or i guess, if it wasnt about video games, if it was about love or something stupid and pretentious) I'd hate it too. But I made it and its about videogames, so i like it alright :D

Then again, I think it's silly to discount a whole genre of music (well, besides country of course, go ahead and discount it) because even in pop there are some gems that are actually pretty nice. Keep an open mind, you might be suprised at what you find.

[SnappleMan]

My review wasnt meant to be insulting or anything, I'm glad you take it as a compliment.

Like I said, I'm impressed by the quality of the song. I just didn't enjoy the song much because of my personal hatred towards the genre itself.

It kinda reminds me of that song by The Polyphonic Spree, and there is nothing in the world I hate more right now, than them and that song.

The only reason I've listened to it again is those drums, I'm still very impressed level of depth and dynamics that went into that section.

[Matt Cruea]

I thought it was a neat composition. The lyrics were, as said before, cheesy and pretty dorky, but again, that's part of the appeal. The music gives some sort of early-mid '90s Third Eye Blind type of feel, which isn't a bad thing. Your voice, on the other hand, reminds me of the 80s band Extreme, which, again, is a good thing.

I like this song. However, I gotta say my favorite part was when the old Capcom logo sound effect played. Oooohhh yeah. There's some memories.

[TenchuX]

Keep an open mind, you might be suprised at what you find.

[SnappleMan]

Yeap. The problem with labelling "modern music" as bad is that you then have some decent stuff by guys like Five For Fighting and Train that isn't too much like pop and isn't trying too much to be like the good old rock of the Beatles. Instead, you get something entirely decent, nice, and listenable. That's why I like alternative, even though, like Snapple, I dislike most other music made in the past 10 years, or at least made by groups/artists that started up in the past 10 years (some good old bands have stuck to it and still managed to deliver some classics in recent years).

So, diss pop all you want, but don't shun modern music as a whole. :wink:


Five For Fighting and Train suck, it's that kind of mediocre crap that's lowering the standard for all music. I've kept an open mind since I was 11 years old. Over the years I've been able to listen to almost every kind of music out there and narrow down what I really like. And most of what I like just happens to be from the 70's and early 90's, and it also happens to be nothing but forms of metal.

By modern, I mean modern genres. Things like thrash metal are still alive and very much great today(with awesome bands like Megadeth, Exodus, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Testament still making creative and well written albums). Every other genre has evolved into shit over the years. The bands I mentioned above are the ONLY ones whos modern records I listen to.

This really saddens me though, because the production quality of today is so much better than that of the 70's and 80's. It's just that the music being produced is crap.

[Dreth]

I don't know if I'm being stupid or not, maybe this has been asked previously, I love the song but I'm still learning english, specially when others talk. SO I can't really understand the lyrics, can anyone post them or something? Thanks a lot in advance.

[Saunders]

DJP's writeup has a link to the lyrics.

Star Salzman is the business. He did it with Chrono Trigger (http://www.ocremix.org/detailmix.php?mixid=OCR00988) and now he's done it with Mega Man X - created a totally new song with original lyrics (http://www.ocremix.org/includes/popups/lyrics.php?lyrics=OCR01149) that builds a whole universe and story with amazing production ...

[FlameAchron]

hmm... I REALLY enjoyed the music of this song, but I can't say I loved the lyrics. I liked Singing Robot because it provided an insight to the character with its lyrics, but with this one, its more like Salzman trying to say his views over gamer techniques under the disguise of an X song. So, I must say, I would really enjoyed it if had...anything to do with X at all. That's just my opinion. LOVED the music of it tho. PS, Please don't believe I hate this song.

[Brandon Strader]

To be completely honest, I thought the song was a bit embarassing. It took around an hour to download it, and I don't regret taking the time to check it out; its a good song, it's your basic pop diva song, but the fact that it was sung by a man kinda freaked me out. I thought the voice sounded a bit like the Incredible Singing Robot, possibly because it was the same person. (Though it sounded less robot-y on this song)

It's pretty well put together, maybe a tad repetitive.
I give it a 8/10 :lol:

[Phantosanucca]

I have written 2 Reviews for this Remix. 1, the review you are about to read, is a very politely toned-down version of what I feel about "Dreams Come True", by Star Salzman. If you absolutely MUST see what I really thought of this song, in my other review, you may request to see it through PM ONLY. And you must be 18 to do so. In no way do I mean any ill feelings towards Star Salzman, nor DJPretzel, or anyone affiliated in the creation of this remix. But I do not feel it was worthy of submission.




The lyrics, and the vocals, are terrible. Simply amateurish, poorly performed, and just hard to listen to. And what's worse, they almost completely overshadow the MUSIC. The music playing in the background was, from what I could gather, bordering on superb. But you can barely hear it over the man singing in the most feminine way possible.



I simply did not enjoy this. And I feel, having listened to it, that a very good Video Game song has been tainted forever. I'm sorry. Because I know Star has a HUGE amount of talent, but none of it can be heard here. This is one of the least satisfying remixes I've ever heard.



I don't think there's anything more to say.

[Ruler26]

I'm in the "Enjoyed the music, not the lyrics/singing" camp. I was so happy to see that someone had remixed this particular piece of music, but I was immediately bummed to see that it had lyrics. Listening to it, I tried to see what it was that most people saw in the lyrics, and I guess I kind of learned to appreciate it's purpose and all, but I realized that this wasn't something that I wanted to have in my playlist for repeat listenings.

A no-lyrics version would be pretty cool, because like others have said, the remix itself sounds orgasmically awesome, but the singing just seems to cloud the music.

[[Lazarus]]

(First off don't hash me out because this is my first post here ^^)
I have been a great fan of OCREMIX for quite some time. I have listened to nearly every remix here; this one holds a very special place in my heart. The Remixing part was done quite spledidly - though at some parts it's kinda hard to figure out exactly what song is being remixed here >_> The lyrics are 1/2 & 1/2 blow me away. It's not as centered towards Megaman X as it is towards Video Gaming in general. I thought that they were creative and deserved some positive feedback.

I believe that some people may not like this remix because they are focusing more on the Remix itsself, and not on the multiple feelings & memories behind the words and the sounds. Not only are some of us hardcore MegaMan fans, but ultimate 1337 pwnz0r Video Game fans. This remix brings out a lot of old memories (I'll be player one and you be player two), which may bias somebody's opinion on tis song. They also may not like it because so many other people do. (Think positive, people! ^^) Some people may also like it because of how others think of it. It happens.

The lyrics are three-fourths my favorite part of this song. I'm glad that ReMixers are adding words to their songs. I'm glad that the lyrics were all Video Game related... just that they also kinda shoulda been Mega Man related, too :/ They bring out lots of good feelings. Star has a great voice, and puts it to great use; sounds very, very professional. Should be on the radio stations everywhere :P
Overall? I give it a 9.3/10 Great, awesome job Star. Another fantastic piece.

[StarBLaSt]

The lyrics, and the vocals, are terrible. Simply amateurish, poorly performed, and just hard to listen to. And what's worse, they almost completely overshadow the MUSIC. The music playing in the background was, from what I could gather, bordering on superb. But you can barely hear it over the man singing in the most feminine way possible.


Bwahahaha

What does amateurish mean, exactly? Also, I take it as a compliment that you say I sing like a woman. Women sing pretty-ish!

[MaGi_TekK]

The lyrics, and the vocals, are terrible. Simply amateurish, poorly performed, and just hard to listen to. And what's worse, they almost completely overshadow the MUSIC. The music playing in the background was, from what I could gather, bordering on superb. But you can barely hear it over the man singing in the most feminine way possible.


Bwahahaha

What does amateurish mean, exactly? Also, I take it as a compliment that you say I sing like a woman. Women sing pretty-ish!


Hmm, I love how Phantosanucca has such harsh criticisms towards Star's work, when let's see, in the 2 years I've downloaded every single remix on OCR, I've never seen him post any works. Before you go off on a rampage why don't you try remixing something yourself, perhaps then we can all see the true definition of amateur.

[phantomINTELLECT]

I'm sorry, but I just won't accept this as a song. My opinion doesn't really matter though since I don't like this genre of music. Also, by genre, I mean GAY. HAHAHA, I'm just kidding. 10/10 for creativity, but I just don't enjoy it. Again, though I don't like the genre. So, why am I even posting this message. Whatever, I gotta go.

[Rapyer2986]

I like this very much, thank you! I always liked the ending song, but for Star to add lyrics to this made it cool! I particularly liked the lyrics because it represented to me what a hardcore MM player goes through while trying to beat the games. Star, I love you for this!

[Pander]

Hmm, I love how Phantosanucca has such harsh criticisms towards Star's work, when let's see, in the 2 years I've downloaded every single remix on OCR, I've never seen him post any works. Before you go off on a rampage why don't you try remixing something yourself, perhaps then we can all see the true definition of amateur.

I disagree with that viewpoint. While you probably would find a person's first remix to be the very definition of amateur, that doesn't necessarily mean that person's review is unqualified. If you listen to enough, and experience a wide enough variety of a kind of music, you eventually become qualified enough to review that type. Most music/movie critics aren't directors or musicians themselves, or at least are very unlikely to have ever had critical success themselves. Does that mean their viewpoint is to be discarded since they don't do it themselves?

Fallacy. Personally I've only remixed things I wouldn't show anyone. Hell I'd kill to keep them from ever being heard, they're THAT BAD. But I've got pretty much every song from this site (um, I swear to God I intend to donate reallllll soon DJP!) and a shit-ton of wips, and remixes from other sites, etc, and I consider my own opinion at the very least informed, if not refined to the level of the talented remixing reviewers.

Just my two cents on why his opinion may be different from your's it shouldn't be discarded simply because he doesn't have anything on the site. That sort of argument is begging for comeuppance should someone you throw it at actually have credentials you aren't aware of. Instead, simply say "I disagree with what you said", which translates into internet-speak to mean "I don't know how you can say something so stupid with that much man-cock in your mouth."

[MaGi_TekK]

Hmm, I love how Phantosanucca has such harsh criticisms towards Star's work, when let's see, in the 2 years I've downloaded every single remix on OCR, I've never seen him post any works. Before you go off on a rampage why don't you try remixing something yourself, perhaps then we can all see the true definition of amateur.

I disagree with that viewpoint. While you probably would find a person's first remix to be the very definition of amateur, that doesn't necessarily mean that person's review is unqualified. If you listen to enough, and experience a wide enough variety of a kind of music, you eventually become qualified enough to review that type. Most music/movie critics aren't directors or musicians themselves, or at least are very unlikely to have ever had critical success themselves. Does that mean their viewpoint is to be discarded since they don't do it themselves?

Fallacy. Personally I've only remixed things I wouldn't show anyone. Hell I'd kill to keep them from ever being heard, they're THAT BAD. But I've got pretty much every song from this site (um, I swear to God I intend to donate reallllll soon DJP!) and a shit-ton of wips, and remixes from other sites, etc, and I consider my own opinion at the very least informed, if not refined to the level of the talented remixing reviewers.

Just my two cents on why his opinion may be different from your's it shouldn't be discarded simply because he doesn't have anything on the site. That sort of argument is begging for comeuppance should someone you throw it at actually have credentials you aren't aware of. Instead, simply say "I disagree with what you said", which translates into internet-speak to mean "I don't know how you can say something so stupid with that much man-cock in your mouth."


Yeah I understand what you're saying, but in this specific case, it wasn't just that he was giving the song an unfavorable review. He went way beyond that and was using expletives and debased imagery so as to try and destroy any semblance of worthiness within the remix. That's not a remix review, that's just remix bashing, and it's uncalled for, especially when the song is this good. That's why I'm saying he has no right to say the kind of stuff he did without having the balls to try and remix anything himself.

[Frameskip]

Personally, I think there's something to be said for someone who has the cojones - not to mention intelligence and creativity and whatnot - to write lyrics -and- sing them. I know I probably wouldn't do it. I had no problem with the sound quality or balance myself, but you can just take that as a sign of my untrained ear. Not only that, but Protricity's playing is a definite seal of approval, or at least that's what I take it as.

It's different, yes, and not everyone's going to like it. For what it's worth, though, I *thoroughly* enjoyed it. Credits to Mr. Salzman for his placement of the title-screen SE; that was a nice touch (even though someone else has mentioned it already).

Thanks for the ReMix! One of these days, I'll get one of mine up on OCR... maybe. ^_^;;

[Your Good Twin]

Well, I think the song is great and I personally feel like people calling the singing girlish or otherwise bad have some issues with singing in songs at ALL, outside of some choirs in their favorite orchestral arrangments. That or they only like guttural growls and screams. And while their opinion is just as valid as mine, I find it to be bullshit. I don't recall ever hearing singing in a song that in itself annoyed me, unless it was a goofy voice MEANT to annoy me. It's like calling an instrument irritating. "Boy I really like the song, but why'd they have to use that sitar? Blugh, it sounds gay." *rubs temples*

[Ruler26]

Well, I think the song is great and I personally feel like people calling the singing girlish or otherwise bad have some issues with singing in songs at ALL, outside of some choirs in their favorite orchestral arrangments. That or they only like guttural growls and screams. And while their opinion is just as valid as mine, I find it to be bullshit. I don't recall ever hearing singing in a song that in itself annoyed me, unless it was a goofy voice MEANT to annoy me. It's like calling an instrument irritating. "Boy I really like the song, but why'd they have to use that sitar? Blugh, it sounds gay." *rubs temples*


I dunno, complaints about instruments seem pretty legitimate to me. I mean, isn't that what most WIP Remix criticisms are about? "Hmmm, you've got a great rhythm going, but the drums that you're using sound kind of cheap and odd, how about going for a deeper drum sample?" A voice is an instrument, so it's open to the same criticisms that you can make to any other kind of instrument.

Along these lines, having issues with songs that have voice shouldn't seem that outrageous. Some people place more importance on the basic parts of a song. Personally, I feel that lyrics can somewhat limit my listening enjoyment because I usually like to kind of play around with the song in my head while I listen to it (such as adding another beat, or perhaps even humming my own really really random lyrics). Since the lyrics are already there, it's hard to listen to this song the way I usually do.

[Pander]

Yeah I understand what you're saying, but in this specific case, it wasn't just that he was giving the song an unfavorable review. He went way beyond that and was using expletives and debased imagery so as to try and destroy any semblance of worthiness within the remix. That's not a remix review, that's just remix bashing, and it's uncalled for, especially when the song is this good. That's why I'm saying he has no right to say the kind of stuff he did without having the balls to try and remix anything himself.

Quite true! I found his review to be quite negatively toned, almost inappropriately so. Hence, my last suggestion:

Instead, simply say "I disagree with what you said", which translates into internet-speak to mean "I don't know how you can say something so stupid with that much man-cock in your mouth."

[LadHolyman]

STAR SALZMAN YOU RULE PLENTY OF A$$!!!!

now where's the karaoke version?

[Daanieru]

Hey, this ones quite good.

[F_L_I_P]

Lol that song Makes Sense.

[ZidaRose]

It's a great song. Kinda strange, but I do find it to be kinda the gamer's love song. WAAAY up there for me though. Great stuff you. I can just see two people sitting in front of the TV, SNES controllers in hand playing a golden oldie there listening to this song. That's just me though.

Latz

[pixlz]

*just slides in a couple months late his review*

@.@ brilliant. loved it. will steal your talent and leave you a mummified shadow of your talented self.

... once i have all the OC Remixers talents... i shall either be unstoppable, or even more insane than i already am.

[Vesian]

I downloaded it about a week ago, and while I don't agree with the praises of it's "uberness," I will say that I enjoyed the music arrangement of the MMX1 ending theme. I just guess the vocal's added unnecessarily to the song bring it down in my mind...No offense to the singer or concept. I just don't grove vocals in remixes :-)

[The Primoris]

This remix certainly does justice to what has always been one of my favorite MegaMan themes. The musicianship and production are absolutely splendid.

The content of the lyrics is irrevelant to me, as this is a video game remix. I felt the usage of the vocals was very well-conceived, as the alterations in tempo worked quite well, and they faded in and out at just the right times (specifically near the end of the song).
I consider this to be a very fine mix.

I must say I'm amused at anyone who said they couldn't find the original theme within the remix, as they must have somehow skipped past the nearly 2-minute instrumental that is almost an exact recreation of the original theme.

[Dhsu]

Well, that was an interlude...the majority of the actual song seems to have an original melody.

But hey, music is music. Excellent work, Star.

[Lord_Atmo]

i'm not going to say anything harsh. but as soon as i heard singing, i stopped playing the song and deleted it. this is megaman. lyrics do NOT belong in megaman music.......

i didn't like this tune. but....that's just me i guess

[Protricity]

typically the only way to know if you like a song is to hear beyond 20 seconds of it. But hey, we all have our own systems.

[Brim]

This song is nice, its not like forever memorable or anything, but it did stay in my head for a good while. I liked the lyrics a bit, it didn't detract from the song.

[Chizniz]

Wow, i havent heard many mixes like that! Pretty cool, i liked it.

[DJ Riott]

hm. i should have reviewed this LONg ago..

This song has always been a favorite. The solos and leads are always moving and amazing. The voclas are great, and everything brings back MmX into a vivid image. thanks.

[esden9]

Musically complete, with excellent instrumention and great vocals (voclas? [sic]). This remix just keeps moving in predictable pop sensibility, which makes for satisfying tunage everytime. Yet try to compare this to any song of recent professional release and you will find that free is always better. Tongue in cheek, humorous lyrics which hit home for any gamer mix with exciting lead and drum work that only Star can pull off. Great work.

[BobTheDog]

Best. Remix. With. Vocals. Ever.

And original vocals at that. Made me laugh so much when I heard it the first time... ^_^

This one's on all my OCR Mix CD's. ALL of them. Heck, I even sing along with this one in the car sometimes (I NEVER sing. Ever.).

A Masterpiece.

[BlueMage]

This is great! Lyrics made me laugh for a while, but it just sounds good.

I can pick most things apart, but I can't pick music apart. I can pick good stuff though. And this is definitely good.

[Vero]

Star Salzman's vocal mixes are always great; probably some of the best mixes on the site, and this song shows why. Great stuff.

[Linearity]

Wonderful. I especially liked the Capcom fanfare in the middle of the song--it's good memories. I never got to hear the original, since I couldn't beat that damned spider. But if this is, as I read, a mostly original tune, props to you, friend.

I'm not usually one for vocals; I think pop artists today are too focused on textual poetry rather than musical poetry. However, this is funny and cute (fute?) when I don't take it literally, and even when I do, it's saying some good things. Congratulations, and don't listen to people who don't listen to you. Protricity has a good point.

Awesome!

[Zipp]

I generally do enjoy Star's vocal mixes. In fact, I think the only one I didn't like at all was the Space one. In contrast, his Mega Man X one is my favorite. He used the original tune as a foundation for what became his own song. It never strays far enough that the Mega Man isn't recognizable (for those of us that DID beat the Spider Boss), but is new and refreshing and thus keeps us interested. His lyrics are hilarious, but when presented this way somehow make me feel like I'm listening to comments on the soul. Wonderfully done, brilliantly put together, a masterpiece remix through and through.

Can't wait to hear his next vocal piece. Oh, and nice with the Capcom fanfare. Go Capcom, yeah!

Zipp

[Ionyze]

This is currently my all-time favorite OCRemix. There are some remixes that have great flavor -- immediately listenable, even if they don't have lasting appeal or depth. There are others that have soul -- unique and important remixes, even if they won't make your mix tape. Here's one with flavor and soul. It's sweet pop from an inspired hand. No empty production here.

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

Wow. This is an OCR you can't miss. Beautiful vocal harmonies, excellent song-writing. It begs for your attention. Give over to it.

Pretty hard not to give this one a 10/10.

[drewmaster]

The lyrics made me laugh.

[Stan Tuna]

Awesome, AWESOME music. Nothing bad at all can be said about the music. Sadly, the lyrics caught a bad case of wedon'tfititis. The rhythm had to get twisted up about 8 or 9 times too many. Doesn't nearly kill the song, but keeps it from being the new Little Mac's Confession. Awesome, though.

8.0/10

[MSL]

so you made this awesome remix dude. I just commented on your Cid/undersea palace remix. I didn't know you made this awesome remix, but then again wouldn't surprise me. You have taken my favorite Megaman melody of all time into something AMAZING, I love it!! The break in this I dig the most dude! The vocals I really don't care for, but the lyrics I find a bit funny. Great work here dude!!

[Bummerdude]

Star Salzman never ceases to amaze me. Just when I think he's outdone himself, he goes and does it again. This is a very good mix. In fact, it's one of the best here as far as originality goes. Top-notch work yet again by Star.
Mostly my opinion too. The Incredible Singing Robot was one of the hilarious lyricremix I've ever heard of, but it's also interesting when Star decides to do something more serious. It's just too bad I haven't discovered this gem sooner, something like this cannot just slip out of your hands.

Although I'm not the biggest fan of pop-music since the majority are boys singing about love, girls and....girls, I'm still not thinking about it when I'm listening to this. Star has picked up a very caring subject for us, the challenge to save the world in only 2 dimensional places. Although the lyrics are supposed to be about the importance of not needing to finish the game, Salzman also manages to throw in some humor in it too. I laughed so hard about the 9.99 part.

Then the music, it's popppish as popcorn alright, but the opening with the piano is niiiice. Star's voice is an important instrument, he actually has some real good talent, if were to play it on my school, they would NEVER think that this melody is from MegaMan. If they pay more attention to the lyrics maybe, but this is as many already said professional sounding popmusic. Indeed excellent work. The addings of electric guitar and Capcom preludes was sweeeeet, and this arrangement has just leaped up to my absolute greatest remix list.

Excellent...no....Marvelous....no.....Outstandingl y well done Salzman!!!!

[Kozmo]

very well done. I was also really fond of the opening piano as well as the instrumental interlude at about 2:00. The lyrics are very well written and the harmony is great. I think that the TH's and the S's need to be articulated more in the singing-- they sounded kind of lisped. Very unique and adds a great new flavor to OCR. I'm liking the pop sound-- for some reason reminded me of the mighty mighty bosstones. Voice? Who knows. Great work Salzman. Keep away from the guides, kids. Stay in school.

[MisterBiggler]

Jeebus. This is fuckin' dope. I love the source tune, always have. Never did I think it could be ever be reborn into something this fantastic. Reminds me of crazy love ballads from the 80's I'm so fond of. I am too a fan of the piano arrangement with which the song starts. Damn good vocal work; two thumbs for how you sang "9.99". Lovin' the drums as well. Fantastic joint.

[Brim]

Wow, I must have been stupid when I reviewed this long ago, but this song is freakin' sweet. I like it more than ever.

[Goten X]

When I first heard this, I thought it was utter crap. Then after a while, the lyrics started to put a smile on my face. :) It's really a creative piece, anyone that enjoyed the game or Mega Man in general will enjoy the song.

|GX

[Jabberbox]

This is the antidote to what poisons the site.

From the sea of mediocre half finished songs that got through somehow, through the sludge of rearranged midi files that utterly lack origionality, through the songs that use the sound of a big production to mask the fact that it sucks.

THIS song stands among the true ReMixes. It dares to be less than serious.It doesn't try to be the song that is extra philisophical, or about some serious thing. It is above that, it shows passion even in the small things of life. It doesnt sound big, it IS big, a true salute to the lieks of JAXX, kLuTz, and Dale North.

And now my rant is over. *****

[Crulex]

:lol: I love the lyrics! "Remember it's not the end of the world when you lose all your continues, you can start all over again." ......or you can save the passwords so you DON'T spend an hour starting over agin. Anyone else find it odd that one of the lyrics is about being player 2 and this isn't a two-player game? Just too funny. Unlike a lot of vocal covers, this one finally seems to have one with someone with a decent voice. Great job on this one.

[OA]

Seems to be missing a little low end in the production, but otherwise pretty good. Nice piano sound starts it out, and nerdy but clever lyrics. :-)

[MechaFone]

I have but one gripe on this remix, and it's that the drums didn't sound right to me. The rest was fantastic. The vocals, the lyrics, and arrangement. Top form!

[Lyrai]

A wonderful track that you can come back to every so often when things get you down to give you a reminder that you can pick up the controller and start again.

The lyrics get stuck in your head, and the feel of it is perfect.