BadAss: The Boss Themes Project (Eff Yeah!)

[The Joker]

BadAss
The Boss Themes Project

So, yeah, Ass Kickery!

PURPOSE
The reason for this project is to make an album that celebrates the awesomeness, as well as kick-assery, of the Villains of the games we love. Why, you might ask. Simple, I'd respond, ”Cause they're badassed, that‘s why.” Boss & Mini boss themes, Mini Boss Battle themes, & Villain character themes are the order of the day. Other tracks from the respective game can also be added to add some flavor, as long as the meat & potatoes are the Bosses theme.

GENRE
Although I'd like to allow a wide range of styles for this project, I'd like to keep it in the dark, aggressive territory. A spiritual sequel to Dark Side of Phobos, in a sense. I'd like anything from ominous, creepy ambient trip hop (like Akira Yamaoka), to aggressive rock, to bombastic pounding orchestral, to fight electronica (kinda like TCM or Prodigy), & genre mashes filled with awesomeness. Basically music that sets the stage for ass-kickery (hardcore style).

TRACKS SELECTION
So, track selection is open. You can choose any boss theme, from any game, even if it's not listed. To reiterate, if you want to do a theme that's not listed, let me know, & based on how good your wip is, I'll add it. No one is a sure thing until I or a another coordinator (at a future date) tells you, which means even if you get a track up, if someone comes along that's a bit better, than, we have a old west duel. Best "shooter", or in this case track, wins. Best in this case not necessarily the most pro sounding, but the most creative & evocative of the project. Also, access to the Boss Themes sub forum at http://www.kngi.org/phpbb3/index.php(it's a new urly). You know you wants it!

Project Director: The Joker
2nd Unit Director: pu_freak

REMIXERS & TRACKS As of October 13, 2009...

Finished
RoeTaKa - The Curse of Yamato (DMC3 - Vergil Battle)
Big Giant Circles - Duel of the Apes (Donkey Kong GB - Final Battle)
The Dual Dragons - Laughing Octopuss (MGS4)

Pipeline
The Joker, Luiza - Gruntilda (Banjo Kazooie, Banjo Tooie) WIP
pu_freak - Gilgamesh (FF5) WIP
bustatunez - CP Violation (HL2) WIP
jmr - Robotnik/Eggman (Sonic Series) WIP
Rozovian - Ridley (Metroid Series) WIP
Skummel Maske - The Extreme (FF8 ) WIP
Demonstray - Gateway to Destiny (Eternal Darkness)WIP
DJ Mokram - Nemesis Theme (RE3) WIP
Arcana - Luca Blight (Suikoden 2)WIP

No Wip
Theophany - Molgera (Wind Waker)
Theophany - Volvagia (OoT)
Jose The Bronx Rican - Phantom (Thunder Force IV)



Update Needed
LeepMeister - Bowser (Mario Series) WIP
The Vagrance - Sigma Battle (Mega Man X5)WIP


TRACKS THAT WOULD BE AWESOME FOR THIS
_________ - Ganon (Zelda Series)
_________ - Wily (Mega Man Series)
_________ - M. Bison (Street Fighter Series)
_________ - Never Return Alive (Streets of Rage 2)
_________ - Weskers Theme (RE4, RE Umbrella Chronicles)

[KyleJCrb]

Holy crap, it does exist! Good luck getting this one going again, Jokey!

And remember, I has forum. :-)

[Dj Mokram]

So, yeah, Ass Kickery!
as well as kick-assery,
music that sets the stage for ass-kickery (hardcore style)

And I thought the older project was kick-ass! :mrgreen:

I hope this one gets completed, cause on paper this has the potential to be one of the most violent album ever known to man.

[pu_freak]

This project is gonna kick-ass. Just for the record

[The Pezman]

I love the idea of a boss theme project, but I don't like the way you're approaching it.

90% of all video games have a boss of some kind or another. It's pretty much a staple of all games in popular genres today. To me, this seems like a great opportunity to remix boss themes from games which haven't seen daylight here at OCR, and to focus on different themes rather than boss characters, especially those from very popular games which have likely been remixed several times already. If I were you, I'd expand the project to something ten times this size and start pulling in great (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1fZxIX0psU&feature=related) boss (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHt8-TAG5Os&feature=related) themes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfgsT9aD2po) from (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2iwPJ-wX-A&feature=related) all (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ejbvg_w2XQ&feature=PlayList&p=5356DF5CDFF95544&index=0&playnext=1) over (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8IhkJTWgG8) the (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hueiNU7P20M) place (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGdvT1B-VN8&feature=related).

[F4T4L]

requires some more...

Earthbound - Pokey Means Business
Live-A-Live - Pure Odio
Rudra no Hihou - Battle of the Last Enemy ~ Final Conflict
Golden Axe - Death Adder
TMNT (NES) - Mini-Boss music
Double Dragon 2 - Boss music
Streets of Rage 2 - Max Man
Bahamut Lagoon - The Last Battle
Contra 3 - Boss Theme

...ORSMTH

but yeah, aside from my own selfish desires this is what I like to see. not just sticking to one single game and doing the WHOLE soundtrack, but rather taking what's good from several games and focusing on that.

NEWSFLASH :: typically a whole soundtrack is not worthy enough of getting remixed. there ARE exceptions though... like The Magic of Scheherazade. lolololz

[Bahamut]

No Fighting of the Spirit?

[KyleJCrb]

No Fighting of the Spirit?

Again? :-P

[The Joker]

I think some people missed the part where I said that I'd add more bosses as the project went, & artists wanted to do them. I really want SoR2's boss themes in there as well, someone just has to say they want it, & show me a wip.

i just really put the bosses off the top of my head on the list, I really hope this gets bigger & gets more obscure boss themes.

[The Pezman]

i just really put the bosses off the top of my head on the list, I really hope this gets bigger & gets more obscure boss themes.
Works for me! I guess the only thing I'd say there then is that we keep it focused on boss themes rather than the themes of certain bosses (if that makes sense).

[friendlyHunter]

Works for me! I guess the only thing I'd say there then is that we keep it focused on boss themes rather than the themes of certain bosses (if that makes sense).

I get what you're saying, and I agree completely.

But don't (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn47qoxvAEE) forget (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRy4sqdZ7VA) these (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjISky6570k&feature=related) ones (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOXq5p1lC6I&feature=related)!

[TheHands]

I want to do Rez from Gex (Enter the Gecko's version). I just need to make a WiP that doesn't suck now.

[The Joker]

So, we got 2 new joins! Yay! Welcome Rozovian & jmr!

Also, Hands, whenever you get a wip that sounds good eneough to you, send it over & I'll give it a listen.

[KyleJCrb]

By the way, actual forum URL is: http://kngi.org/forum/

[42]

I guess the only thing I'd say there then is that we keep it focused on boss themes rather than the themes of certain bosses (if that makes sense).

I don't know what you're talking about, but I agree completely nonetheless.

Still, I can't help but feel compelled to toss (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8LKB7HD5PU) out (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQvJtPM1Ozo) some (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpDRKGeawr0&feature=related) suggestions (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szX3SETqzf4) for (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7vB3Pa_Zjw&feature=related) boss (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWTJj86Wni0) themes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0PvTo9Dkt0).
Maybe inspiration will strike, who knows?

[The Pezman]

I don't know what you're talking about, but I agree completely nonetheless.
If we keep our focus to specific bosses, that's inherently limiting. Rather than saying, "Oh, I like this boss character. I wonder how many times we fight him and what the music is when we do," we should say, "These are some kickass boss themes. We should totally remix them." Many of the boss themes I linked were "regular" boss themes and not associated with any particular boss. And also, it means that lesser-seen games which have awesome themes have the chance to be remixed, rather than the already famous boss themes and characters everyone knows.

That would open the project up a lot, and I think that's what the Joker wants.

[42]

Ahhh, I see. I agree completely.
I mean, I agree with you even more completely. :-D

[Dunther]

Just a few suggestions:

Eternal Darkness:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSoY_O5rN9I
Sonic Adventure 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHE4ddQmaAk&feature=related
Viewtiful Joe:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ-3x-gejuE
Paper Mario:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhWvs0rccAI&feature=PlayList&p=CEC67A2ED4EF7E2C&index=4
Pokémon Stadium:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ny7VSk76co
Kirby Canvas Curse:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWGueZnmzDI
Final Fantasy VIII:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka2Ek-g8Sxk
Yoshi's Island:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96AzlkwtRmc
Super Mario Galaxy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1fezN9eIMI
House of the Dead:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJp_yaMTPCg

[big giant circles]

Great idea bro. I don't want to promise anything at this point, but I'll do my best to contribute if I can!

[The Joker]

Many of the boss themes I linked were "regular" boss themes and not associated with any particular boss. And also, it means that lesser-seen games which have awesome themes have the chance to be remixed, rather than the already famous boss themes and characters everyone knows.

Exactly. Like the Zelda OoT mini boss theme is not specific to anyone, but it's still a boss theme, so I'd take it.

Also, BGC, that's awesome. If you could do anything, that'd be sweet, if not, it's still cool you checked us out.

[Lie Mf B]

I do have a pretty groovy rendition of a Mega Man 3 Dr Wily part + the general boss tune from the same game nearly finished. It's gonna be on my upcoming album, and I don't wanna "out" it before that, but I might do a mixdown and send you a WIP. I like this idea for a project!

[The Derrit]

Seeing as everyone is tossing out suggestions/ideas, I'll toss in some for inspriation.

Paper Mario: TTYD (Doopliss)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KFFPdF-KY8

Metroid Prime Final Battle (Prime Head)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaIH4jYXw7I&feature=related

Super Mario RPG (Fight Against An Armed Boss)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiplEXV6x30

Super Paper Mario (Bleck)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9pepI9PfBQ&feature=related

KOTOR (Darth Malak)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxNKOLgbbhs

and the Great Giant Poo.

[The Coop]

A couple suggestions...

Dark Force (Phantasy Star series)
Death Adder (Golden Axe series)
Mr. X (Streets of Rage series)
Fantasy Zone series boss music

[Brookman5]

Seeing as everyone is tossing out suggestions/ideas, I'll toss in some for inspriation.

the Great Giant Poo.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kscWc5IoWrw&feature=related

Seriously, someone should make a remix of this! Vocals included.

[The Joker]

I appreciate everyone giving suggestions, but the only way they're making it on, is if someone claims them, & shows me a good wip. Get the word out!

[The Derrit]

I appreciate everyone giving suggestions, but the only way they're making it on, is if someone claims them, & shows me a good wip. Get the word out!

Oh we understand, but there's no reason not to drop them here for some possible inspirations :)

[OA]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kscWc5IoWrw&feature=related

Seriously, someone should make a remix of this! Vocals included.

http://www.ocremix.org/remix/OCR01678/

ilp0 strikes again!

[pu_freak]

In the last incarnation of this project, everyone was throwing around boss themes. Most of them were pretty cool, the the most importnat reason is that we have remixers that are passionate about remixing a theme. So it's up to them to come up with something good

[42]

I'd just like to toss out a few more ideas/suggestions/inspiration sources/etc.:

1. There's a platformer for the SNES that was never released stateside until recently called DoReMi Fantasy: Milon's DokiDoki Adventure (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DoReMi_Fantasy:_Milon's_DokiDoki_Adventure),
which is the sequel to Milon's Secret Castle on the NES, and it singlehandedly has one of the best soundtracks of any game on the SNES. example (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T13NBQM-x8Y&feature=related), example (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNYXJ-VyAoA&feature=related), boss fight example (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5SIomBNFsg&feature=related).
But what bothers me most extreme is that I can't find any quality example of the Boss Music I'd like you to hear. :banghead:
It's the boss of the forest world (the first world), and its the music for the Wood Robot.

2. The concept of "Vs."
Why limit each track to a single boss theme, why not meld or mix two (or more) together?
e.g. Who would win in a fight: M.Bison or Ganondorf?
What if Dr. Wily and Dr. Robotinik teamed up to make the ultimate robot of destruction?

[The Pezman]

I really want to remix on this project, but I have to graduate college first (May 17).

[pu_freak]

2. The concept of "Vs."
Why limit each track to a single boss theme, why not meld or mix two (or more) together?
e.g. Who would win in a fight: M.Bison or Ganondorf?
What if Dr. Wily and Dr. Robotinik teamed up to make the ultimate robot of destruction?

Nobody says it's not allowed. If you can mix these themes together in good way, you're free to do so I think

[The Pezman]

Nobody says it's not allowed. If you can mix these themes together in good way, you're free to do so I think
These (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZ8tCEEg6A8&feature=related) two (http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/120136) sound similar to begin with. Perhaps...?

[The Joker]

You could do a mashup, but I'd still say it should be focused on one theme over the other. More a cameo appearance than anything.

[Rozovian]

Interesting how many are eager to point out boss music that should be remixed but so few actually join the project and want to remix anything.

[The Derrit]

Interesting how many are eager to point out boss music that should be remixed but so few actually join the project and want to remix anything.

plenty of people have memories of boss music. plenty of people don't have musical experience.

its a pretty simple concept

[The Pezman]

Interesting how many are eager to point out boss music that should be remixed but so few actually join the project and want to remix anything.
I really want to remix on this project, but I have to graduate college first (May 17).
10charmyass

[Triad Orion]

plenty of people have memories of boss music. plenty of people don't have musical experience.

its a pretty simple concept

This. Just this. I love video game music, but I don't know the first thing *about* music, let alone composition and execution. Short of actually taking a class or being taught by someone else, I don't think all the online tutorials in the world would help me out here. It's why I've not attempted to mix anything at all. XD

But for the overarching project, I think this is a really good plans. And might I say that I'm especially looking forward to seeing what Joker does with Gruntilda's theme from the Banjo series? That was one of my very favorite villain leitmotifs out there.

[The Coop]

Interesting how many are eager to point out boss music that should be remixed but so few actually join the project and want to remix anything.

I'd love to join up, but I already know I won't be able to meet the desired standards for this project.

[The Joker]

Also, evktalo had been brought on to give some feedback on the wips board, once we have some wips. So, yeah, awesome! Also, I'm contacting various people, get the ball rolling, get some more songs.

[evktalo]

Yeah, so get those wips in!

The Coop, would you be interested in doing a coop with someone polishing up the production side? I listened to your posted ReMixes and your arrangements seem solid enough (actually, your PS4 ReMix is quite fantastic, I really appreciate the restraint in it).

I might also whip up a wip.. I'm concerned about my ability to produce something worthy too, so you're not alone. :D

--Eino

[pu_freak]

I'll repost my wip at the forums too. Just keep in mind that I haven't wroked on it for more than a year

[The Joker]

So, Luiza is once again part of the Boss Themes project. Awesomeness.

[The Coop]

Yeah, so get those wips in!

The Coop, would you be interested in doing a coop with someone polishing up the production side? I listened to your posted ReMixes and your arrangements seem solid enough (actually, your PS4 ReMix is quite fantastic, I really appreciate the restraint in it).

I might also whip up a wip.. I'm concerned about my ability to produce something worthy too, so you're not alone. :D

--Eino

Thanks for the comment on Wounds of the Past.

Regarding a co-op, as much as it makes me sound like a control freak, I prefer to work on my remixes myself. I'm all for feedback and everything, but when it comes to actually working on them, I keep it "in house" as it were (for better or for worse). I do appreciate the offer though.

If you're interested, I have an updated version of Bio Tech (v3, less reverb-laden and distant, a bit louder, a few other tweaks), as well as some other, newer remixes on my site (click my sig). I intend to put up similarly tweaked versions of "Wounds" and "Fallen's" as well at some point in the not too distant future.

[evktalo]

Regarding a co-op, as much as it makes me sound like a control freak, I prefer to work on my remixes myself. I'm all for feedback and everything, but when it comes to actually working on them, I keep it "in house" as it were (for better or for worse). I do appreciate the offer though.

Yeah, I can understand that. Personally the best experiences in making music have been collaborations, but I can definitely relate, there is sometimes a feeling of loss of control or it just doesn't gel.

If you're interested, I have an updated version of Bio Tech (v3, less reverb-laden and distant, a bit louder, a few other tweaks), as well as some other, newer remixes on my site (click my sig). I intend to put up similarly tweaked versions of "Wounds" and "Fallen's" as well at some point in the not too distant future.

Thanks, I'll check them out. Bio Tech, playing now, sounds pretty nice, definitely an improvement over the earlier version.

cheers!
--Eino

[The Joker]

Also, if, like the coop & evktalo, you wanna remix for this project & think you might not be up to the task, send a wip anyway. The idea & the arrangement might be awesome enough that we can find a way to boost the production value as time goes by.

[Dj Mokram]

Even if the boss in question is not on your list? (I was thinking about Nemesis from Biohazard 3)

[The Joker]

Like I said, there is jo list. Those bosses are just off the top of my head. I'd really like for artists to have the flexibility in this project to remix a boss song of their choosing, from any game, as long as it's a boss fight. Like, say, if they ever wanted to remix that mini boss theme from SMB3, they could do it. It's not on the list, but it's a boss theme, so it's good.

[The Joker]

So... bump, I guess. It's slow, but progress is being made. Um, all the guys on the project so far, send me your email addresseseses, so I can reach you more intimately, yet have it be still platonic.

[TheHands]

Bump in the butt.

Still working on a WiP.

[evktalo]

Alright, finally got my first wip crits in! jmr, I want to hear your wip, put it up on the KNGI boards. TheHands, I like your Dungeon Explorer WIP so I'm glad to hear from you as well.

--Eino

[The Joker]

So, I know things have been quiet round these parts. Not much to report. I basically knew I was just setting a foundation, & I'm hoping it kicks up during the summer months.

Now on to new business. I think I've settled on a name, but I'm not sure. I'd like the opinion of the other artists on this project, so, yeah, both those with wips, & those undecided, head to http://kngi.org/forum, & read the thread. Then, gimme your opinion.

[The Joker]

So, as you can tell from the first post, we've got an official name! And it kicks all sort of Buttocks! Also, it's BadAss, because that's what this project is.

Also, We've got another addition to the casuse, Children of the Monkey Machine has joined, but is still decideding on a track. Also, summer is pretty much here, so, it's time to gear up for ass kickery. So keep your eyes open, & if you feel like joining the cause (of awesome badassness) then send a pm, & we'll discuss that mug.

There have also been some developments over at the forums. Head on over & read the battle plans. It's time to launch the attack, and it will be gloriously BadAss!

[Sindra]

Please someone do a rendition of "Illusionary Dance" from Castlevania. It actually became associated with Dracula for more than one or two games, which I loved because it's a great tune to begin with and because I think there's so much power in "Boss Themes" with games.

[Dj Mokram]

Allright! Time to support this joint!

June being Boss month, it will be a pretty auspicious time for making some more kick-ass boss remixes.
In the meantime, I made a provisory banner for anyone interested in supporting/advertising for the project.
The Joker approved the art so here we go:

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/379/bdsprojban03.png

Don't forget to link it to the 'Badass' thread too! ;-)

[Salluz]

Please someone do a rendition of "Illusionary Dance" from Castlevania.It actually became associated with Dracula for more than one or two games, which I loved because it's a great tune to begin with and because I think there's so much power in "Boss Themes" with games.
Hell yeah.

I also want to claim MetaKnight before anyone else.

[Demonstray]

Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem - Gateway to Destiny
CALLED. :D

[The Joker]

alright. Salluz, Demonstray, before you can "call" them, I need to see/hear a wip. So, whip one up (haha, pun!), & I'll put you down.

[Salluz]

alright. Salluz, Demonstray, before you can "call" them, I need to see hear a wip. So, whip one up (haha, pun!), & I'll put you down.
Awesome, I'll "whip" it well.

[Demonstray]

Awesome, I'll "whip" it well.
As will I. :D

[Salluz]

(This was once a post of a sample of music that wasn't a WIP but now it remains as a post box for the sake of the sequence of this thread).

[The Joker]

Hmm, it sounds nice, but, it's to minimal for me to get a good idea of what you can do. A boss WIP would be 10 times better.

[DarkeSword]

The title of this project offends my sensibilities. Can we change it to BADMAN?

[The Joker]

If the thread name needs to be changed, so be it. Internally, it's still BadAss, though.

[Lord Obsidious]

Seeing as i don't have any musical skills, I'll make a suggestion or two.

Smithy's Theme - Super Mario RPG

And a reference towards what appears to be a (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYCj1A3mz6c) rather (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jv98OPK_wdE) obscure (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMZOBUYx8NI&feature=related) game (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEPxYC7Bi6A&feature=related): Scurge (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NimvdcyCOu4&feature=related): Hive (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yZ8fxAHM-U&feature=related) *Ahem* (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPxVw6uvou0&feature=related) (Sorry, but I couldn't find any OSTs. The best I can do is try to make a recording the music from my game cartridge)

Also, perhaps we should make a list of all the referenced boss music that everyone has mentioned so far; that way remixers who haven't yet decided will have an easier time looking for choices. Sort of like compile everything that's been mentioned and put it in one post (I can do if you want).

[LuketheXjesse]

If I ever find the time (or the motivation) I'll metal this one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qET8hnuZiPw) up or something.

And if not me, then someone should.

Also, just to show I'm not just a big talker and can actually make music, here (http://compo.thasauce.net/files/Epitaph_-_holy_shit(OHC036).mp3) is my recent submission for starla's one hour compo. Sounds ugly but that can be fixed with a little work.

[DarkeSword]

If the thread name needs to be changed, so be it. Internally, it's still BadAss, though.
No...it was a joke...

http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/7531/badman1iy.gif

[Demonstray]

If I ever find the time (or the motivation) I'll metal this one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qET8hnuZiPw) up or something.

And if not me, then someone should.

You, Luke! Only YOU can do it justice! D:

[The Joker]

No...it was a joke...

http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/7531/badman1iy.gif

Kinda figured, but with the amount of awesomness this project has, you never know. It very well could make babies cry, it's so hardcore.

Also, I wish they made a DB game with a vegeta boss. That would be the boobs.

[Arek the Absolute]

Hell yeah.

I also want to claim MetaKnight before anyone else.

NOno really no
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[jmr]

Sorry I haven't been as active as I should. The last few weeks have been pretty hectic.

I've been doing some work on my track, but there hasn't been much progress arrangment-wise. I'll output and post the current WIP on the project board when I get home from work tonight.
EDIT: done.

[Demonstray]

I wish they made a DB game with a vegeta boss. That would be the boobs.
Technically, Vegeta is a boss in some of the Budokai games. I don't think that counts though :razz:

[Dunther]

Happy to see that someone chosen my Eternal Darkness suggestion :)

[Abadoss]

I'm still going to suggest LeChuck's theme from the Monkey Island series. I'll try to take it on, but if someone else can do it more justice...

[pu_freak]

Didn't you start that one already when this was still Crescendo to Chaos?

[Abadoss]

Yes, but I'm a horrible procrastinator... :/

[The Joker]

Dude, you should totally do a track!

In related news, I'd like to announce that pu_freak has joined as the 2nd Unit Director! Awesomeness! So, you can send a wip to him as well, & he may do some pm'n to the rest of the BadAss crew from time to time.

Also, welcome to Demonstray & Skummel Maske! They's is gonna bring some of that rockin!

[vindkast]

For your amusement--

Street Fighter 2 Boss Medley: http://olremix.org/mp3/stig_the_horsethief_-_Zangief_Battles_Alcoholism_(BVSM_Dungeon_Run)(Str eetfighter_2).mp3 (http://olremix.org/mp3/stig_the_horsethief_-_Zangief_Battles_Alcoholism_%28BVSM_Dungeon_Run%29 %28Streetfighter_2%29.mp3)

(headphones highly recommended)

[pu_freak]

I better start practising the line "GET UR TRACKS IN" already :P

[Demonstray]

Also, welcome to Demonstray & Skummel Maske! They's is gonna bring some of that rockin!
WHOA! Skummel joined?! :D
Haha thanks dude. This project has got some srs RAWK headed its way. \m/

[Skummel Maske]

Thanks for the welcome :)
Yeah mate, I joined. Couldn't let a chance like this slip away ;)

[KyleJCrb]

If there's anything a project like this needs, it's RAWK.

[LuketheXjesse]

If there's anything a project like this needs, it's RAWK.

Someone call Snappleman (http://www.ocremix.org/remix/OCR01592/) or norg (http://www.ocremix.org/remix/OCR01686/).

and Ashane (http://www.ocremix.org/remix/OCR01345/) too, for good measure.

...

okay, fine, AND some Danimal Cannon (http://dod.vgmix.com/past/mar07/01-DanimalCannon-FFX-Team-DoD.mp3)

[KyleJCrb]

Someone call Snappleman (http://www.ocremix.org/remix/OCR01592/) or norg (http://www.ocremix.org/remix/OCR01686/).

and Ashane (http://www.ocremix.org/remix/OCR01345/) too, for good measure.

...

okay, fine, AND some Danimal Cannon (http://dod.vgmix.com/past/mar07/01-DanimalCannon-FFX-Team-DoD.mp3)

You n00b, you forgot the obvious answer (http://www.ocremix.org/artist/4685/sixto-sounds) when the call for rock goes out.

[Abadoss]

Who do we call for pure funk (not of the smell variety)?

[The Coop]

You n00b

Says the guy who didn't mention goat :razz:

[KyleJCrb]

Says the guy who didn't mention goat :razz:

I concede. I can't argue.

[Salluz]

Hmm, it sounds nice, but, it's to minimal for me to get a good idea of what you can do. A boss WIP would be 10 times better.
I'm updating that WIP right now BTW.

[pu_freak]

Just send a PM to Joker or me with your updated version, don't post it here

[Salluz]

Just send a PM to Joker or me with your updated version, don't post it here
Did that the same moment you warned me (to The Joker). Can't afford for anyone to steal it.

[Demonstray]

Did that the same moment you warned me (to The Joker). Can't afford for anyone to steal it.
I don't want your smelly WiP. :razz:

[The Joker]

I've contacted Sixto, he's yet to get back to me :(

As for goat, I totally gotta do that! He's on my list of people that would be awesome for this.

[Binweasel]

The tracklist is nice so far ... but it needs more monsters of the pocket variety. Might I suggest "Battle With Dialga (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGb24JgBHyw)"? It's possibly the best Pokemon battle song ever (that I've listened to). There's a few remixes on Youtube, but none are Totally Rockin'. I can easily see it done in an Apocalyptica style, four cellos just pounding away ...

Anyhow. There's a midi in a request thread (http://www.vgmusic.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=12026) on VGmusic if anyone's interested.

[pu_freak]

Again, thanks for the reqests but it's really no use. The remixers choose which boss theme they want to do. If you have a request, find a remixer to do it for you. Don't want to sound harsh, but it's ultimately up to the remixer to decide which track he or she wants to remix

[Rozovian]

Hm... a Pokémon boss track, and a Pokémon project, and a boss themes project... :D

[Binweasel]

Again, thanks for the reqests but it's really no use. The remixers choose which boss theme they want to do. If you have a request, find a remixer to do it for you. Don't want to sound harsh, but it's ultimately up to the remixer to decide which track he or she wants to remix

Oh, no worries. Just putting it out there in case it catches anyone's interest. Noticed some of them hadn't selected a song yet, and would rather make a bit of a fool of myself for putting it on the table to see if they'll even sniff at it than pass up the slim, slim chance to hear a boss tune I actually enjoy on its own. That isn't Kraid's theme. Again. :razz:

[Skummel Maske]

I'd love to see more Pokemon rawk though. I would really have expected the site to have more Pokemon mixes back when I first joined. Of course, now there's the Missingno tracks coming up, so I might finally get my fix.

[pu_freak]

I'd love to see more Pokemon rawk though. I would really have expected the site to have more Pokemon mixes back when I first joined. Of course, now there's the Missingno tracks coming up, so I might finally get my fix.

Go join! :P

[Binweasel]

Are they're still accepting WIPs? I got the impression they didn't want anymore. I'd love to do a PMD2 track for it.

[pu_freak]

Well, they're just accepting nearly finished WIPs. So you practicly have to be done and then they say if it's good enough to get on the project.

But let's keep this topic about BadAss, before wasting too much posts about the pokemon one.

MOAR MIXERS! MOAR WIPS!

[Skummel Maske]

So uh.. What happened to the forum?

[KyleJCrb]

Site's down temporarily. Should be back no later than tomorrow. DNS needs to propagate again.

[KyleJCrb]

Site and forums should be back up and in working order. Sorry about the downtime.

[The Joker]

Considering you're letting us use your webspace, you got nothing to apologize for. You are, the man.

Also, we're getting closer to having a full-ish tracklisting!

[big giant circles]

I have a respectable WIP finally. BTW, I'm doing Final Battle part 1 from Donkey Kong Gameboy.

Is there any place in particular you want the WIP-age, bro?

[The Joker]

You could post it in the wip forum over at http://kngi.org/forum. We've got a few wips already up in that mug, so, you're more than welcome to do that, or just pm it to me. Whichever works for you.

[RoeTaKa]

I'm about half done on my track, will have it done soon!

[leepmeister]

Just chiming in here. Some may remember me as the guy doing the Bowser theme for Crescendo to Chaos. I will try reviving that in the near future and seeing if I can finish it up.

Also, can anyone suggest themes that would cater well to a lot of choir/vocal work? I want to maybe do another one.

[The Joker]

Awesome, leeps, I look forward to hearing it! Also, as far as suggestions, there were a lot in the first few pages of this thread. I'd hit that up. Personally, I'd got for a theme that has some nostalgia for you, makes it the more special.

[Abadoss]

Also, can anyone suggest themes that would cater well to a lot of choir/vocal work? I want to maybe do another one.

*cough cough* LeChuck's theme *cough cough*

[pu_freak]

*cough cough* LeChuck's theme *cough cough*

Nope, YOU should still do it :P

Anyway, good to have you back leepmeister! Your (nearly-finished?) Bowser theme from CtC sounded great (still have it on my hard drive). As for themes that do well with choir work, how about the final battle with Lavos (from CT), or the Master Hand theme (Final Destination) from Super Smash brothers Brawl?

And if you want (someone) to sing, just get the Boss battle theme from Blue Dragon (Eternity)

[Count Veizatun II]

A boss themes Project!? Sweet! Man i wish i could contribute to this music wise, but i suck at remixing (Although artistic wise is a different story) But anyways, there is one boss theme in particular i'd like to see done on this project, if anyone would be willing to do it. Ludwig Von Tokkentakers Big top/Final Boss theme from Carnevil.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8gO8eUN3KU


This game gave me nightmares like you wouldn't believe...and i'm not even afraid of clowns.
I think it'd make for an awesome dark orchestral remix, just a suggestion. I'm shocked there isn't a single remix from this game. Plus I think the concept of an undead ringmaster bent on world domination is a badass thing by itself, true to the project.

[Skummel Maske]

And if you want (someone) to sing, just get the Boss battle theme from Blue Dragon (Eternity)

Heavens no! That boss theme was enough to ruin the game for me.

[Salluz]

Nope, YOU should still do it :P

Anyway, good to have you back leepmeister! Your (nearly-finished?) Bowser theme from CtC sounded great (still have it on my hard drive). As for themes that do well with choir work, how about the final battle with Lavos (from CT), or the Master Hand theme (Final Destination) from Super Smash brothers Brawl?

And if you want (someone) to sing, just get the Boss battle theme from Blue Dragon (Eternity)
I'm all for vocals, man. I can show what I can do as well if anyone requests a low baritone.

[The Biznut]

I got a hellalotta stuff goin on, BUT I want to get behind this project! I think I can make it happen, SO I am going to try to get something in for this. I was debating between two songs all day, the X vx Zero theme from Megaman X5 or the Boss Battle theme from Lunar 2: Eternal Blue. Both songs are awesome, I'll probably do the Lunar 2 theme because its not so widely known. And it is so good!

I hope I can make it work...

[pu_freak]

I got a hellalotta stuff goin on, BUT I want to get behind this project! I think I can make it happen, SO I am going to try to get something in for this. I was debating between two songs all day, the X vx Zero theme from Megaman X5 or the Boss Battle theme from Lunar 2: Eternal Blue. Both songs are awesome, I'll probably do the Lunar 2 theme because its not so widely known. And it is so good!

I hope I can make it work...

Alright, just send a wip our way so we can see if you're in

[RoeTaKa]

I reckon I'm finished, will post it up on the forum section.

[Zoola]

I have an idea for a mix based on the final bosses of the mother series, so I'll place a tentative dib on that if possible. It will probably be a while before I can get anything done as I am dependent on a guitarist friend of mine.

[Ferret]

Have I posted this in this thread already?

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/CrowningMoment/VideoGameBosses?from=Main.BestBossEver

There's some links to music (lol youtube) that may be inspirational enough, and if not maybe peoples' boss picks...

Hey, look, over there! *flee*

[leepmeister]

I registered on the KNGI forum... do people get approved to see hidden threads? Also, what is our procedure for posting WIPs?

[The Joker]

Yeah, me or pu will make it so that you can see the forum.

[leepmeister]

WIP posted! Feedback please! :)

[D-Lux]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kscWc5IoWrw

This video was posted back on the first page, and I'd like for it to be seen again. I'd be happy to pair up with a remixer and do the vocals for this track (see my remixes on OCR for examples). It'd be hella fun.

[Abadoss]

I was going to do the vocals on that, but the guy working on the music disappeared...

[Demonstray]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kscWc5IoWrw

This video was posted back on the first page, and I'd like for it to be seen again. I'd be happy to pair up with a remixer and do the vocals for this track (see my remixes on OCR for examples). It'd be hella fun.

I was going to do the vocals on that, but the guy working on the music disappeared...
I always thought a metal remix of that would be totally awesome. With all clean vocals, and maybe subtleties of screams in there. Of course, I'd better finish my OWN track before I start fantasizing about sweet ideas.

[The Joker]

A metal version of Mighty Poo!!! That would be killer! Dude, since Demons doing a mix already, it'd be cool to get someone else to do this with. You should contact a few people,see if they wanna collab with ya, Abadoss.

[Abadoss]

I was actually a bit thankful not to have to go through with it. I thought the lyrics were hillarious for being in the game, but, outside of the game, I'm not a big fan of them. Call me old fashioned... that and there were few places I could record it without being concerned about offending people that might be going by...

[The Joker]

In that case, I'm putting out a want ad. Along the lines of, Hard Rock/Metal version of "Great Mighty Poo"!

[Abadoss]

Please do it on Craigslist. Please. :P

[D-Lux]

Abadoss has stepped down, but I'm still available for vocals.

[The Joker]

So, wassup my fellow badasses? Thought I'd bump us up a little bit, get us back in the peoples minds. Also, there have been some developments,. RoeTaKa has given us a pretty much completed track, just needs some tender love & care.

[Dj Mokram]

My gear is almost up, so I'll be starting up again on the Nemesis theme from Biohazard3.
Expect something later this month...something badass! ;-)

Edit: I've got like 25% of the song done. So next month seems definitely more realistic in fact.

[leepmeister]

Page 3? Really? **buuuump**

[The Joker]

Not much to really announce publicly. Though, the bump is appreciated.

[pu_freak]

Progress is being made little by little... but now is the time to work on your mixes guys (vacation and all). Yea yea that includes me too :P

[Platinum Azure]

How did I not see this sooner!?

Okay, so I don't really have a remixing setup that's 100% solid yet, meaning I'm not sure when I'll be able to contribute, but I will say this...

I would LOVE to see a remix of some of the "boss"-ish tracks from the ORIGINAL Super Smash Bros.; Those tracks were vastly underappreciated, since for whatever reason Nintendo/HAL went mostly towards epic orchestral(-ish) in Melee and Brawl.

Some links:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhaFtROR28E&feature=related (Metal Mario)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kycvllk74NU&feature=related (Polygon Team)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyogowO4VW8&feature=related (Master Hand)

I'd love to contribute to a rocking rendition of any of these. I play bass, though it's anybody's guess whether it'll be of a decent quality or not.

Oh, idea. Would anyone be up for trying to take the Master Hand theme and adding original lyrics to it? I had some ideas in my head earlier, but nothing's sticking together. I just want to get this out there so that I've committed the idea to "paper" (work with me here) and hopefully won't forget.

Feel free to PM me with any thoughts, unless it's along the lines of directly contributing to these ideas. I don't want this thread flooded with fruitless discussion along these lines :-)

Oh, and before I forget: Props to The Joker and whoever your predecessor was for conceiving of this idea; it's absolutely brilliant. I hope this succeeds!

[The Joker]

So, update. For the next couple of weeks, I'm gonna have less & less time to do stuff. So,if you need to get in touch with someone about the project, send me & pu-freak a pm or whatever. Just to make sure we get back to you in time.

[pu_freak]

I'll still have time enough the following weeks, so just send a PM and I'll get back to whoever has a question or anything

[The Joker]

So... I've been back on the horse, riding hard (wait... that's sounds wrong)! Anyway, I've been contacting the guys on the project, & have yet to hear back from some of you. I need an status update on tracks, & need some sort of word. So far the guys I need an update of are:

Demonstray
JMR
Leepmeister


I just need some sort of progress report soon. Send it to either me, or pu_freak.

Also, we could use a few more mixers & track! So, yeah, jump in 'dis MuggerFogger!

[Rozovian]

Well, I just updated mine.

btw you can take Tensei off my track. Too many other mixes and/or too much real life, that guy. ;)

Oh and leepmeister... I need an update from you too, for your sd3 track. PM me.

[Regal]

I've got a suggestion for one. One thats under-rated and has a lot of potential. and is from a Well-known boss we all love and hate(REALLY hate.)
Ultros.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXDlmxV2Vw8

Seriously.
Muscleheads? Hate'em!

[Sindra]

I stilL assert that "Illusionary Dance" from Castlevania as Dracula's Theme would be awesome to add to this project. It's been his theme in no less than 4 Castlevania games thus far.

[pu_freak]

I still assert that more remixers would be awesome to add to this project.

I completely agree

[The Joker]

We now have a new recruit! DJ Mokram is now offically on the project. Welcome aboard!

[Demonstray]

We now have a new recruit! DJ Mokram is now offically on the project. Welcome aboard!
Excellent! Welcome, Mokram!

Furthermore, I am still working on that WiP; it is VERY hard to figure out the timing in a way I can program in Cubase. Bear with me, I'll have it as soon as I can make it. (Which will be pretty quick if I have any choice in the matter)

[pu_freak]

Good to hear from you Demonstray, looking forward to your update (as always)

[Dj Mokram]

DJ Mokram is now offically on the project. Welcome aboard!

Excellent! Welcome, Mokram!

Thanks. I've just found out about this.
Hopefully I'll be able to deliver more than just a project banner. ;-)

[The Joker]

So, i'd like to announce,that little by little, we're getting the mother effin ball rolling on this effer. first post updated!

[Chernabogue54]

Hey, great idea of project !
I really want to participate to it, I can do some rock tracks, but I'm not a quite good remixer. I'm surprised nobody decided to make a remix for Dracula (Castlevania series) ! I'll try to make a correct WIP of a Castlevania boss theme and I'll PM it to you !

[evktalo]

Good to hear!

--Eino

[jmr]

Anyway, I've been contacting the guys on the project, & have yet to hear back from some of you. I need an status update on tracks, & need some sort of word. So far the guys I need an update of are:
JMR
Sorry I haven't been in touch, things have been unbelievably hectic for me lately. All of my university profs hit the ground running and started piling on the work way too quickly... and I'm working two jobs besides classes. (I'm actually writing this from work, in between clients...)

There's been some minor progress on the WIP front. I still have a few issues I want to work out before sharing it, and I can't estimate how long it'll take... BUT REST ASSURED, there's no way I'm abandoning this project.

[big giant circles]

Same for me, been busy, but I shall not forsake thee, brother!

[NeoForte]

Final Boss Theme to Lost Odyssey would be awesome to hear as a remix :o

[Skummel Maske]

You know, I've thought the exact same thing. On the other hand though, it's quite awesome as it is.

[The Joker]

But would it be as BadAssed? Probably, but that's beside the point.

[big giant circles]

I'm not sure I'll be able to deliver on this, and you can thank FL studio for a botched product. I have had so many problems with FL8 files loading into FL9, I'm pretty thoroughly disgusted with Image-Line at the present moment. At this exact moment, I am 100% unsuccessful at even opening my project at all. I started it in FL 8.5 (which can no longer be used) so it won't load in FL8, and it's definitely not loading in 9, despite running the diagnostic/recovery tool on it about 20 different ways.

*EDIT*

There's hope after all. After spending about 2 hours trying every possible work around, I've managed to recover the project. Whew. Man, nothing will get a musician more furious than not being able to access past work. :)

[pu_freak]

You really had me worried there for a minute man :P Glad you were able to access your old files!

[big giant circles]

Aight boys and girls, mine is done and done. Woohoo!

[The Joker]

Whoop, Whoop! Ha, that typed out hilarious. Two down!

[Oni-91]

Expanding the term 'boss music' a little, but would you accept remixes of 'boss stage' tracks from Bemani? AFAIK there's only a really small amount of Bemani Extra/Encore stage tracks that are licences.

[pu_freak]

It's ok with me, but Jokey has the final say

[The Joker]

Hmm... I'll allow it!

[Emunator]

I'm just gonna leave this here... ;-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEmG26J9Tos

[Demonstray]

Alright so I've been a bit behind but due to free time for a while, I should be able to come up with a shiny new Eternal Darkness WiP today or tomorrow because I've ditched the old software, drums and rig for a far better one. I've come up with an intro recently that I think you'll all enjoy, so as soon as I get the new WiP up I'll bump my thread. :)

[pu_freak]

Great! I'm looking forward to your update

[DarkeSword]

This thread has been floating around in Community for a while, we ought to get this into Projects.

[The Joker]

Hoorah! I say. Hoorah!

[Chernabogue54]

Great, cool that's an official project now !