Kirby's Adventure: Rise of the Star - History

[DarkeSword]

Kirby's Adventure Remix Project
http://kirby.ocremix.org/ - Website, still in progress.

Seed the TORRENT!

KirbyMixer - 22/57 - Water Drop DONE
Darangen - 51/52 - Son of Wind DONE
Adhesive_Boy - 41/42 - L'il Traveller DONE
analoq - 31/32 - Star Herald DONE
Rellik - 55/37/22 - Swift Hunter DONE
Suzumebachi - 28/29 - Dream Hunter DONE
chthonic - 18/19 - Dream Warrior DONE
Trenthian - 1/2 - Star General DONE
DarkeSword - 33 - Great Ace DONE
DarkeSword - 15 - Final Star DONE
Gray, Blad, Hemo- 56 - Hero of Lore DONE

Music for RotS is done.

We are released. Locking thread for history.
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Mixing Phase Begun! (http://www.ocremix.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=1131018#1131018)

Kirby's Adventure was (and still is) on of my favorite games, and its soundtrack is nothing short of genius. There are many excellent, high energy pieces with strong melodies and infectious rhythms; this is one of the soundtracks that got me into video game music in general.

Here is the soundtrack, in NSF format:

Kirby's Adventure [NSF] (http://www.zophar.net/nsf/kirbys~1.zip)

I'm currently in the process of gathering mixers for a Kirby's Adventure remix project. So far, Rellik, Adhesive Boy, GrayLightning, Suzumebachi, and I are all going to contribute our talents. Protricity has also graciously offered to lend his talents further down the line if this project needs more mixers. I'm looking for about 7 to 8 remixers who are interested in providing a remix. Before anyone writes off this music as being 'too happy,' please listen to the soundtrack. It may be happy, but it's very strong musically.

The project will have a limited scope; it will not attempt to remix the entire soundtrack. I do this to make the project manageable; there are many songs in Kirby's Adventure (on the order of 50), and I think that attempting a full soundtrack arrangement project would be a bit overwhelming.

The premise is as follows:

Kirby's Adventure was one of the games for NES that had built-in cartridge save. Whenever a certain percentage of the game was beaten, the file select screen would display a certain rank or title for you.

11) Hero of Lore 100%
10) Final Star 90%
9) Great Ace 80%
8) Star General 70%
7) Dream Warrior 60%
6) Dream Hunter 50%
5) Star Herald 40%
4) Swift Hunter 30%
3) Li'l Traveller 20%
2) Son of Wind 10%
1) Water Drop 1%-9%

For this remix project, I'd like to make 'character themes' for each of these ranks. The theme of Son of Wind would be adventurous, the theme of Water Drop might be calmer; Star Herald could be more heroic, Dream Hunter could be darker, sneakier. You get the idea.

At the moment, I'm just looking for some talented people interested in remixing for the project. Be forewarned, however; this is not an open project. Remixers will be chosen through audtion only. If you are interested in mixing for this project, please send me a sample of your current work (in either MP3 or OGG format) to shariqansari @ gmail.com (remove spaces), or post it here in this thread.

Thank you for your time.

[dPaladin]

Hi. You might remember me: I used to be Dark Paladin. I kind of suck, but I've gotten a lot better.

Here's my most recent WIP, which was also in IMC 18 I think.

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/1/darkpaladinmusic.htm

I really need a better mp3 host :|

[Conan-the-3rd]

As long as there's a remix of the final boss music I could be less content.

[ella guro]

Of course, the most organized project with probably the most deserving source material and the best concept gets 2 replies :(.

[Never Winter Knight]

I'll have to watch this I've been a fan of the games tracks for a while now.

[bladiator]

Of course, the most organized project with probably the most deserving source material and the best concept gets 2 replies :(.

He scared everyone off with the audition thing.

[DarkeSword]

Of course, the most organized project with probably the most deserving source material and the best concept gets 2 replies :(.

He scared everyone off with the audition thing.

Well sorry if I did, but I want this project to be of a high caliber. Allowing anyone who's interested to mix isn't going to give me that level of quality; I want the music to be VERY good across the board, so a mixer audition process is essential to making that happen.

I'm also still in the process of contacting mixers directly that I would like on this project.

If anyone is wondering about a timeline, I'd like to begin track selection sometime late next week (thursday or friday). First WIPs will be due on Halloween, so there is a lot of time to get even a first WIP done.

[Kaleb.G]

As long as you remix Rainbow Resort, I'm satisfied.

[DarkeSword]

As long as you remix Rainbow Resort, I'm satisfied.

That track will be in high demand among remixers, I guarantee. It's one of the best tracks in the game.

[Claado Shou]

Alright, you say that you're going to make specific themes, but you don't say which tracks each remix will utilize. Will that be determined at a later date by you, or will it be the decision of the mixer, according to the mood it creates?

[DarkeSword]

Alright, you say that you're going to make specific themes, but you don't say which tracks each remix will utilize. Will that be determined at a later date by you, or will it be the decision of the mixer, according to the mood it creates?

Mixers will choose the tracks and the rank they wish to represent with their song; I would prefer, however, if they chose level musics, as opposed to map musics.

This will all be determined once the Track Selection phase starts next week. Right now I'm just looking for mixers interested in remixing for the project.

[-RK-]

So, for audition, do we have to give you a remix from the game, or just something we have done?

If you just want to hear stuff we have done, here are a few links to my stuff lately.

This is for the doom remixing project. http://www.ocremix.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=42940

And this is an older WIP. http://www.ocremix.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=40261

enjoy.

[chocobo_cid]

I doubt you've ever heard of me. However, I have one significant work, see below.

http://www.angelfire.com/ab8/evereve/

Click on the link, "Ever Eve." It is remixed from Leisure Suit Larry 1.

[DarkeSword]

So, for audition, do we have to give you a remix from the game, or just something we have done?

If you just want to hear stuff we have done, here are a few links to my stuff lately.

This is for the doom remixing project. http://www.ocremix.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=42940

And this is an older WIP. http://www.ocremix.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=40261

enjoy.

I'll look over your material.

To clarify, I'd like the best/most current work so that I know the mixer's current ability.

[chocobo_cid]

For clarification, if we make it in, would we take a song from the soundtrack we like then arrange it to suit the mood of the title, or are there specific themes to the titles themselves?

[-RK-]

So, for audition, do we have to give you a remix from the game, or just something we have done?

If you just want to hear stuff we have done, here are a few links to my stuff lately.

This is for the doom remixing project. http://www.ocremix.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=42940

And this is an older WIP. http://www.ocremix.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=40261

enjoy.

I'll look over your material.

To clarify, I'd like the best/most current work so that I know the mixer's current ability.

Well, the doom remix is my latest, so enjoy. :D

[DarkeSword]

For clarification, if we make it in, would we take a song from the soundtrack we like then arrange it to suit the mood of the title, or are there specific themes to the titles themselves?

The mixer will be allowed to choose any song from the soundtrack (level themes preferred) and choose from any of the first nine ranks to have their song represent. Ex.

DarkeSword - Steppin' Out ~ Theme of L'il Traveller ~
(remix of Ice Cream Island theme)

something like that.

Two exceptions:

Ending theme will be Theme of Hero of Lore
Last Boss theme will be Theme of Final Star

All this will come out during the track selection phase, which starts Friday.

[chocobo_cid]

Is there a credible midi version of the soundtrack online?

[Tossy]

I don't remix much, mostly due to a lack of motivation.

But this is something I'd like to get into. Naturally, having the responsibility of contributing to this project is more than enough motivation for me (I'm very poorly self-motivated, but very well externally-motivated).

Of course, catch-22 comes around: my lack of motivation means I have nothing to show you in terms of audition material :P suck.

actually, that may not be totally true. although I have no game remixes, I do have some other stuff. I'll get back to you with that another time (it's late now, and I'm tired)

[Tossy]

vgmusic.com tends to have good MIDIs of video game music. go there.

I actually have some midi's for the game, downloaded from there.

[Tossy]

Post this in the remixers forum, too, for greater response. I, for instance, rarely check the GenDisc forum, but frequently visit Remixing (and Unmod).

It's relevant to do so (in fact that's probably where this belongs, really...).

[DarkeSword]

Post this in the remixers forum, too, for greater response. I, for instance, rarely check the GenDisc forum, but frequently visit Remixing (and Unmod).

It's relevant to do so (in fact that's probably where this belongs, really...).

No, that's not where it belongs. There is no 'Remixers' forum. That's a Remixing forum, about technical aspects of remixing.

As for audition material; I don't care if it's remix or original. I just want to gauge the mixer's talent.

[reelmojo]

Is there a credible midi version of the soundtrack online?Get the NSF from the first post of the thread, then get NSF2midi from www.zophar.net. Instant perfect midis. :D

[DJ_Ikronix]

I'll bite.

My most recent completed song: Inspire. (http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?PID=409577&T=7567)

I likey this concept.

[-rz-]

So, for audition, do we have to give you a remix from the game, or just something we have done?

If you just want to hear stuff we have done, here are a few links to my stuff lately.

This is for the doom remixing project. http://www.ocremix.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=42940

And this is an older WIP. http://www.ocremix.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=40261

enjoy.

I'll look over your material.

To clarify, I'd like the best/most current work so that I know the mixer's current ability.


hmm... does it have to be finished ? or a WIP could work ?

[DarkeSword]

So, for audition, do we have to give you a remix from the game, or just something we have done?

If you just want to hear stuff we have done, here are a few links to my stuff lately.

This is for the doom remixing project. http://www.ocremix.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=42940

And this is an older WIP. http://www.ocremix.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=40261

enjoy.

I'll look over your material.

To clarify, I'd like the best/most current work so that I know the mixer's current ability.


hmm... does it have to be finished ? or a WIP could work ?

I'd prefer finished so I can see arrangement skill, but a WIP would be alright.

[DarkeSword]

I'll bite.

My most recent completed song: Inspire. (http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?PID=409577&T=7567)

I likey this concept.

Can you try to provide me with an MP3 download? The stream on that site sucks (32K), and to download I have to register; the registration asks for home address. I'm not interested in giving that information out.

[-RK-]

So, when we find out if we have been accepted or not, will you just PM us with that info?

[DarkeSword]

In a few days.

[-rz-]

I'll bite.

My most recent completed song: Inspire. (http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?PID=409577&T=7567)

I likey this concept.

Can you try to provide me with an MP3 download? The stream on that site sucks (32K), and to download I have to register; the registration asks for home address. I'm not interested in giving that information out.

Just enter a fake address. ;)


I have another question : will collabs be accepted for the project ? like, for example, if both Kirbymixer and me are accepted, could we make a collab on one of the tracks, or does it have to be separate remixers ?

[DarkeSword]

I'll bite.

My most recent completed song: Inspire. (http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?PID=409577&T=7567)

I likey this concept.

Can you try to provide me with an MP3 download? The stream on that site sucks (32K), and to download I have to register; the registration asks for home address. I'm not interested in giving that information out.

Just enter a fake address. ;)


I have another question : will collabs be accepted for the project ? like, for example, if both Kirbymixer and me are accepted, could we make a collab on one of the tracks, or does it have to be separate remixers ?

Collabs are fine, if you're accepted.

[-rz-]

I'll bite.

My most recent completed song: Inspire. (http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?PID=409577&T=7567)

I likey this concept.

Can you try to provide me with an MP3 download? The stream on that site sucks (32K), and to download I have to register; the registration asks for home address. I'm not interested in giving that information out.

Just enter a fake address. ;)


I have another question : will collabs be accepted for the project ? like, for example, if both Kirbymixer and me are accepted, could we make a collab on one of the tracks, or does it have to be separate remixers ?

Collabs are fine, if you're accepted.

Both remixers must be accepted, or one is enough ? ;)

[DarkeSword]

Both remixers must be accepted, or one is enough ? ;)

Both.

[-rz-]

Collabs are fine, if you're accepted.


Both remixers must be accepted, or one is enough ? ;)

Both.

Translation : Don't get your hopes up, rz. :|

well, at least I've tried. :wink:

[DJ_Ikronix]

Can you try to provide me with an MP3 download? The stream on that site sucks (32K), and to download I have to register; the registration asks for home address. I'm not interested in giving that information out.

Okay. (http://artists.iuma.com/site-bin/mp3gen/72862/IUMA/Bands/DJ_Ikronix/audio/DJ_Ikronix_-_Inspire_DJ_Ikronix_Mix.mp3) :wink:

The bandwith is for shit, though. If you have an Amazon account, I'll post that link once it clears through, so it won't take forever to get the damn song... :P

[CN]

.... :o Oh wow! This game was one of the outstanding fav's back in the day, and I'm glad I caught this thread completely by fluke!

I'm very much interested! I don't know whether to keep posting or send those private notes, but as of this second I have no links. It's very possible, but my site got suspended while on holiday, and I plan to have it available by tomorrow or day after.

The private notes would be sufficient though, because as I'm talking with a second judge, I wanted info on a mix I submitted.

I think you'll like my stuff! :D

[Skrypnyk]

Ahhh Kirby. Kirby's Dream Course was one of the greatest golf based games ever created.

I wouldn't mind being apart of this so, as for my music:

Nameless (http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/skrypnykmusic.htm) is my latest latest work...in progress ;) . Still needs lots of work though, so if you still perfer looking at full developed and finished songs, then download/stream Animal Crossing (http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/skrypnykmusic.htm) :) .

[suzumebachi]

do i seriously have to audition? if so... umm... click my sig. fgt.

anyways i claim tracks 28 and 36 from the nsf if you recall... 8)

[ellywu2]

Hi,
count me in if you want :) I suppose my latest track is http://www.vgmix.com/song_view.php?song_id=2087.
thanks.

[suzumebachi]

a wip of track 28/29 from the NSF can be found here:

Mirror 1 (ftp://xypher.mine.nu/Music/MP3/Suzumebachi/WIP/suzumebachi_kirbyadv_28_b1.ogg)
Mirror 2 (http://rksa.no-ip.com:8008/~f4t4l/suzumebachi/suzumebachi_kirbyadv_28_b1.ogg)
Mirror 3 (ftp://doragon.dnsalias.net:7431/upload/suzumebachi_kirbyadv_28_b1.ogg)
Mirror 4 (ftp://aripc.dhcp.asu.edu/upload/suzumebachi_kirbyadv_28_b1.ogg)

i whipped this up pretty quick, cuz basically i had a bunch of ideas for the song and i wanted to get them down before i went to bed and forgot. the mixing is pretty crappy as a result of shoving it along, but i thinks the arrangement is showing through anyhow. umm. no more guitar at 3:30 in the morning. doesn't work so well. :o

enjoy.

feedback, comments, etc.

[DarkeSword]

Suzu, you don't have to audition since I asked you personally. It's only for the people whose work I'm not familiar with that have to audition.

As for your WIP, sounds pretty good. Any thoughts as to which rank this is a theme for? I'm thinking Dream Hunter, perhaps.

[ella guro]

aw I wanted to do 28/29 :( (that's rainbow resort, right?). Oh well, I guess there are like a bunch of others to pick. Just glad I hadn't started it yet - people should start laying serious claims on tunes so I know which ones I have left to pick from

[GrayLightning]

I agree with Adhesive Boy. I need to make a claim on one also.

[CN]

Okay! :D So happy that my amazing server's back, so now I got a link for you! I'd tell you to take your pick by visiting my site in general, but it's still very incomplete.

Therefore, you can temporarily listen directly from HERE (http://goldentears.x3fusion.com/audition.mp3).
I didn't want to reveal this one yet, since I plan to submit it in the future, but I think this is kind-of average work.

I still have my submission question for you, because I think it's possible my mix got lost....

[chthonic]

Uhh... does the audition have to be a WiP of a Kirby Mix for the project, or just any previous work?

If it's the latter, I think this (http://www.vgmix.com/song_view.php?song_id=1867) or this (http://www.vgmix.com/song_view.php?song_id=2149) will do for an audition, but I have no idea what song I want to try, so bear with me if you 'approve' of my mixing... uhh... caliber.

-chth

[DarkeSword]

Accepted mixers so far:

DarkeSword
Adhesive Boy
GrayLightning
Rellik
Suzumebachi
Aetherius
KirbyMixer
DJ Ikronix
Sir Nuts
Ellywu2
Chthonic

If you aren't listed here, I'm sorry, but I don't believe that your level of remixing proficiency meets what I'm looking for. :(

Sorry guys. Maybe next time guys...for like, my next REMIX PROJECT. :wink:

Auditions however, aren't closed yet, so if anyone is still interested, please provide a sample of your work for reviewal.

Accepted mixers: please start looking over the NSF and staking your claims. Track Selection is officially starting on Friday; we can work out conflicts then.

[chthonic]

Sweet! I call Track 2 (I think) of the .nsf, the invincibility theme. I may have to encorporate another song, since it's literally four bars long.

This'll be fun.

-chth

[Skrypnyk]

Damn. Ah well, back to my WIP. Good luck folks 8) .

[Aetherius]

Even though it's probably the credits theme, I think I'd like to tackle track 56.

I've started a mini-wip. I don't really see any point in uploading it yet, though...really...short.

er...I'm Aetherius, Shariq.

[The Instrument of GAWD]

I wish I could contribute to this project, I love Kirby's Adventure. At most- I could probably offer vocals to a mixer that would want to add them to their track.

Anyway, I'm gonna be looking forward to this, good luck.

[CN]

:( ...Aw no! That can't be! Talk about a real downer. I was almost sure it would be half-decent!

Oh man. Well, I guess if it's like that, I'd like your opinion to see what I could fix up :) . You could give me a private note or something.

[chokst~1.bat]

I AME TEH BEST MIXER EVAAAAAA4A IN THE UNIVERSE!!!!!!!!!!11111111

http://www.canadianphilatelics.com/choksta/37.mp3

[DarkeSword]

Even though it's probably the credits theme, I think I'd like to tackle track 56.

I've started a mini-wip. I don't really see any point in uploading it yet, though...really...short.

er...I'm Aetherius, Shariq.

AH GODDAMMIT I FORGOT YOU

you were accepted dude.

Track 56, don't tackle just yet. I've yet to hear back from a specific remixer I contacted about this song.

[DarkeSword]

I AME TEH BEST MIXER EVAAAAAA4A IN THE UNIVERSE!!!!!!!!!!11111111

http://www.canadianphilatelics.com/choksta/37.mp3

Chokster man, I really hope you're not being serious. :(

[RoeTaKa]

I AME TEH BEST MIXER EVAAAAAA4A IN THE UNIVERSE!!!!!!!!!!11111111

http://www.canadianphilatelics.com/choksta/37.mp3

God that was just funny. I can't believe you actually took time to make that.

[DJ_Ikronix]

Ooo, we get to stake claims! I've always wanted to kick someone in the throat for the song I want...


Track 4/5, that Green Greens theme thingy. I WANT.

[Sir_NutS]

yeh I bet a lot of people will want to do Green Greens(Myself Included)
But I think I could take track 13 or 21. I'm still listening so I dunno, there are a lot of tracks in there.

[DarkeSword]

-_-;

Actually guys, I'd like to stay away from Green Greens, considering it's already been covered to death with like Super Smash Bros. Melee and stuff; also, it's really the defining song of Dreamland, as opposed to Adventure. Adventure only used it in one level at the very end. :?

Also, hold off on 56 until I hear back from the mixer I contacted.

[Dr. Marius]

I was happily awaiting this project, as this site would finally get a green greens remix, which it is lacking so much. Anyone who wants to 'stay away' from green greens can suck my ass.

Not that I have any say around here, that's just my opinion. So start sucking.

[Kirbymixer]

IM ACCEPTED!!! :D :D :D.

But um..
so whe are going to discuss friday who does which song or..?

I dont understand that last thing

[DarkeSword]

I was happily awaiting this project, as this site would finally get a green greens remix, which it is lacking so much. Anyone who wants to 'stay away' from green greens can suck my ass.

Not that I have any say around here, that's just my opinion. So start sucking.

Yeah, you don't have any say, so you can suck yourself, for all I care. :P

I'd rather people covered Kirby's Advenure music. I'm not totally ruling out Green Greens; I might do it myself as a bonus track, but it wasn't really one of the big tracks in the game.

Also, http://www.ocremix.org/detailmix.php?mixid=OCR00612 :roll:

[DarkeSword]

IM ACCEPTED!!! :D :D :D.

But um..
so whe are going to discuss friday who does which song or..?

I dont understand that last thing

Yes; Friday is when we officially decide who's doing what. I just want you to pick a few songs you might want to do; Friday is when we decide officially.

[klm09]

Are you still looking for remixers? If so, I'd like to audition.

[chocobo_cid]

:( ...Aw no! That can't be! Talk about a real downer. I was almost sure it would be half-decent!

Oh man. Well, I guess if it's like that, I'd like your opinion to see what I could fix up :) . You could give me a private note or something.

:cry:

:roll:

:P

Ditto. :wink:

[Aetherius]

Well, unless this guy of yours falls through, I guess I could try 33/34. I could probably do 57 too, but it sounds like it's about to turn into something cool and then just....it's a beat. yarr.

that is all.

[RoeTaKa]

IM ACCEPTED!!! :D :D :D.

But um..
so whe are going to discuss friday who does which song or..?

I dont understand that last thing

I love happy musicians!! Knock'em dead kiddo :P .

[Kaleb.G]

Damn, Suzumebachi, that WIP is awesome!

Keep it up, and make it even longer! :D

P.S. I agree with Shariq, we don't need Green Greens.

EDIT 2: If Adhesive Boy wanted to really remix Rainbow Resort, maybe he could collab with Suzu, or you could make the song into two parts, with Suzu and Adhesive each doing a part. I agree that "Dream Hunter" is quite fitting.

[Ramaniscence]

I was happily awaiting this project, as this site would finally get a green greens remix, which it is lacking so much. Anyone who wants to 'stay away' from green greens can suck my ass.

Not that I have any say around here, that's just my opinion. So start sucking.

Yeah, you don't have any say, so you can suck yourself, for all I care. :P

I'd rather people covered Kirby's Advenure music. I'm not totally ruling out Green Greens; I might do it myself as a bonus track, but it wasn't really one of the big tracks in the game.

Also, http://www.ocremix.org/detailmix.php?mixid=OCR00612 :roll:

And what a damn good remix it is :wink:

[Marco]

IM ACCEPTED!!! :D :D :D.

But um..
so whe are going to discuss friday who does which song or..?

I dont understand that last thing

I love happy musicians!! Knock'em dead kiddo :P .

My... My Daddy knocked my mommy dead... :cry:

[DarkeSword]

:( ...Aw no! That can't be! Talk about a real downer. I was almost sure it would be half-decent!

Oh man. Well, I guess if it's like that, I'd like your opinion to see what I could fix up :) . You could give me a private note or something.

:cry:

:roll:

:P

Ditto. :wink:

Cid, I hadn't noticed your post. I'll take a look at your piece when I'm home.

[NNY]

If you ever do a Kirby's Dream Land 2 Project, I'd be involved.

[chthonic]

Early WiP:

Right-click, save target as (http://www.purevolume.com/download.php?id=240281)

This is the half-time hip-hop kinda intro, it will become twice as fast (literally; like 146 bpm I think), and will be much more dancey.

Oh yeah, are we allowed to release these WiP's on the respective forums/sections here and over at VgMix?

-chth

[DarkeSword]

Early WiP:

Right-click, save target as (http://www.purevolume.com/download.php?id=240281)

This is the half-time hip-hop kinda intro, it will become twice as fast (literally; like 146 bpm I think), and will be much more dancey.

Oh yeah, are we allowed to release these WiP's on the respective forums/sections here and over at VgMix?

-chth

I'd rather not flood the OC wip, but I suppose VGmix is alright.

[RoeTaKa]

Haha Doom must be a bad example then :wink: .

[Kirbymixer]

Yes; Friday is when we officially decide who's doing what. I just want you to pick a few songs you might want to do; Friday is when we decide officially.

where are we going to do that? IRC, MSN, ..?

[ellywu2]

Well, i've been listening to a few tracks from the NSF, and i wouldnt mind doing numbers 13, 15, 18 or 29. I don't know if anyones claimed them already?
If anyone wanted to do these tracks i'll happily let them do them instead, looking at the roster of remixers i'll be happy to remix whatevers left :)
Thanks!

[chthonic]

Early WiP:

Right-click, save target as (http://www.purevolume.com/download.php?id=240281)

This is the half-time hip-hop kinda intro, it will become twice as fast (literally; like 146 bpm I think), and will be much more dancey.

Oh yeah, are we allowed to release these WiP's on the respective forums/sections here and over at VgMix?

-chth

I'd rather not flood the OC wip, but I suppose VGmix is alright.

Alright, good... I need the hosting. XD

-chth

[chocobo_cid]

If, by chance I DO get in, I got dibs on butter buildings...

My early (hopeful) WIP, because I have nothing better to do.

http://www.angelfire.com/ab8/butterbuild/

I love the harpsichord, but the strings sound fake. Gonna need to fix that. Yep.

[Kirbymixer]

:? Are we going to begin a song even before it's cleared who does which song? (Not that I hate the WIPs of course :wink: )I'd rather people covered Kirby's Advenure music. I'm not totally ruling out Green Greens; I might do it myself as a bonus track, but it wasn't really one of the big tracks in the game. 8O b-but that's the main theme of the Kirby serie! :dstrbd:

[chocobo_cid]

That's not the primary concern... I don't even know if I'm IN yet... :wink:

I really just did this for fun, mostly. If I get in and if I get the song, that'll be my submission's WIP.

[chthonic]

Hmm... another question:

Is this going to be put on a CD, or will it just be like, a downloadable album kinda thing?

That didn't make much sense. Let me try again.

Basically, how is this going to be published and distributed?

-chth

[DarkeSword]

:|

It's like all the other remix projects: a downloadable album.

[DarkeSword]

Alright, I just received a reply from the mixer I contacted.

Destiny (Helen Trevillion) will be remixing track 56, the ending theme. 8)

[chthonic]

:|

It's like all the other remix projects: a downloadable album.

Hah, you think I actually pay attention to those? :wink:

-chth

[DarkeSword]

:|

It's like all the other remix projects: a downloadable album.

Hah, you think I actually pay attention to those? :wink:

-chth

I'm talking about Relics of the Chozo and Kong in Concert.

[chthonic]

Yeah, I know... I was just making fun of myself.

-chth

[Aetherius]

well crap. I guess I'll do...33/34, was it? yeah.
...I'll probably do 56 anyway.

[DJ_Ikronix]

14/15 are fun.

So is 36. :(

So many decisions. :cry:

[ella guro]

I'm split between 18/19 and 41/42. I haven't seen anyone seriously considering either of those yet, so I'll probably have some time to decide.

[chthonic]

So... no one else wants 2?

*cocks gun*

...that's what I thought.

-chth

[IC]

I hope its not too late, but I just submitted my audition. (PM, DarkeSword :wink: ).

*Prays*

well crap. I guess I'll do...33/34, was it? yeah.
...I'll probably do 56 anyway.

:x Arghhhhh....I wanted 33/34. Oh well, there's plenty of other wonderful tracks to choose from. Anyways, make it beautiful. :D I LOVE that track.

[DarkeSword]

TRACK SELECTION IS BEGINNING!

All mixers, please state the track you wish to mix and the rank you have chosen to do the character theme for.

Example:

1/2 - Dream Hunter


Ground rules:
Green Greens is not choosable.
Track 56 (the ending theme) is not choosable, since I specifically asked Destiny to do it. This will be Hero of Lore.

If you choose 14/15, it MUST be Theme of Final Star, as it is the last boss theme.

The list of ranks is available in the first post of this thread.

Lets try to get some discussion here so we can work out conflicts and start working on WIPs.

[Kirbymixer]

...didn't you recieved my email in which I told which tracks I could do?

[Sir_NutS]

Well there are two tracks I'll be willing to do:

Track 13 - Level:Great Ace
I could do some electronica with this, expanding the original song wich is very short and simple.

Track 18/19 - Level: Lil' Trip
With this one I could go a bit more out of the box with something more experimental.

I'm not remixing both tracks. I selected two tracks just in case someone wants to do one of these. In that case, we could discuss and decide wich one remixes the track. Until then I'll be messing around with these two.

[suzumebachi]

Track 28/29 - Dream Hunter?

[ellywu2]

Erm, track 13 or 15? If Sir Nuts wants to do 13 desperately then its ok. Failing that track 29 maybe.
Pretty much just something i can turn into a big booming orchestral piece.

[ella guro]

As I said before, still haven't decided between 18/19 and 41/42. Guess I have a little more pressure to decide now that Sir Nuts wants to do one of them.

[DarkeSword]

...didn't you recieved my email in which I told which tracks I could do?

I did. You need to claim a specific track NOW, and tell me which rank you're writing the theme for.

[Toadofsky]

Any chances of another Kirby's Super Star mix? I could see a metal format of the Credits music in Milky Way Wishes (my personal favorite).

[DarkeSword]

Track 18/19 - Level: Lil' Trip
With this one I could go a bit more out of the box with something more experimental.

I think you mean L'il Traveller. :roll: :wink:

[DarkeSword]

Any chances of another Kirby's Super Star mix? I could see a metal format of the Credits music in Milky Way Wishes (my personal favorite).

:( This isn't the request forum dude. This is the thread for the Kirby's Adventure Remix project.

[Toadofsky]

:( This isn't the request forum dude. This is the thread for the Kirby's Adventure Remix project.

I know that, I was just asking, wishful thinking, no?

[DarkeSword]

:( This isn't the request forum dude. This is the thread for the Kirby's Adventure Remix project.

I know that, I was just asking, wishful thinking, no?

No.

[Kirbymixer]

Is no. 18 already token? If not, I'd like to do that one. If so, I'll do no. 22.

For no. 18 I'll do the Son of wind, and for no. 22 Water Drop .

Please remember; let me do no. 18 only if no one else is going to do that. I'm not sure if I can make a succesfull remix of that one.

[DJ_Ikronix]

What the hell.

14/15 - Final Star

Did I miss a full explanation of the different ranks (you gave examples for a few on page 1)? I'm guessing Final Star would be some epic battle music.

[DarkeSword]

What the hell.

14/15 - Final Star

Did I miss a full explanation of the different ranks (you gave examples for a few on page 1)? I'm guessing Final Star would be some epic battle music.

Sounds good to me, since 14/15 is the last boss music.

The ranks I listed on the first post are all of the ranks from the game. I haven't listed any explainations for the ranks, because I think that they're pretty self-explanatory. If anyone has any questions about the ranks feel free to ask.

[DJ_Ikronix]

Well, just making sure, you know, that "Final Star" doesn't suggest slow acoustic guitar ballads or anything. :P

[chthonic]

So... this whole time, I was actually mixing track 3. Yes. I want to do track 3. The I-got-some-candy theme.

I think 'Son of Wind' would be good. Kind of implies a new take on an old theme... the rest seem kind of weird when applied to my gay tech-style 8)

There's my pick.

-chth

[DarkeSword]

well crap. I guess I'll do...33/34, was it? yeah.
...I'll probably do 56 anyway.

I think 33/34 would be great. It's a great song. Will you claim it?

[Sir_NutS]

ok I think I've decided. I'l do track 13: Great Ace.

gonna start trying stuff with it.

[Kirbymixer]

Is no. 18 already token? If not, I'd like to do that one. If so, I'll do no. 22.

For no. 18 I'll do the Son of wind, and for no. 22 Water Drop .

Please remember; let me do no. 18 only if no one else is going to do that. I'm not sure if I can make a succesfull remix of that one.

seems like you didnt seen it

[Rellik]

What I have so far (it's a medley of 55, 37, and 22):

http://www.tjhsst.edu/~alederer/Music/Rellik_-_The_Kirby_Album.mp3

Remember, this is a medley, so as far as I know it doesn't conflict with anything (although I really dont know enough). May add more if I can bypass the natural limitations (CPU :P)

So:

55/37/22 - Li'L Traveler? (what else, it's a medley? Possible Star Herald)

[ella guro]

Since no one else has expressed interest in it, I'm going to go ahead and take 41/42. I think the name I'll pick for it will be Li'l Traveller, but I'm not really sure yet.

[ellywu2]

Ok, i'd like to do track 18 or 29 seeing as everyone and their dog wants 13 15

Possibly under dream warrior with the directions i'll take them.

[Aetherius]

er, yeah...I claimed 33/34

[DarkeSword]

Ok, i'd like to do track 18 or 29 seeing as everyone and their dog wants 13 15

Possibly under dream warrior with the directions i'll take them.

Ellywu, go ahead and do 18 as Dream Warrior. Based on your audition piece, I think you could pull that off.

KirbyMixer, could you please try to remix track 22 as Water Drop?

Starky, I didn't see any mention of a rank, so I put you on Swift Hunter, if that's alright.

Alright people, here's what we look right right now:


KirbyMixer - 22 - Water Drop
chthonic - 3 - Son of Wind
Adhesive_Boy - 41/42 - L'il Traveller
Dj_StarChild - 33/34 - Swift Hunter
Rellik - 55/37/22 - Star Herald
Suzumebachi - 28/29 - Dream Hunter
Ellywu2 - 18/19 - Dream Warrior
Trenthian - 1/2 - Star General
Sir Nuts - 13 - Great Ace
DJ Ikronix - 14/15 - Final Star
Destiny - 56 - Hero of Lore

DarkeSword - undecided/backup mixer


If you guys wish to trade ranks with anyone else, simply post here and we'll try to work something out.

That last bit about me basically says that if your work is not upto scratch, or you have to drop out for whatever personal reason, or you piss me off and I kick you off the project, I'll be taking over your track assignment. :P

(not being up to scratch basically means that if i'm not satisfied with your mixing ability, you're out, so do good)

I may also do a bonus track for 'Super Star' a rank which was only attainable after beating Extra Mode, but I want to worry about the real project first, then any extras.

Anyway, our track selection phase is, for the most part, DONE.

Everyone, please begin working on your mixes.

The first Work-In-Progress is DUE on Sunday, October 31, 2004

DO NOT MISS THIS DEADLINE. IF YOU DO, YOU RISK REMOVAL FROM THE PROJECT

First WIP should have at least 1 MINUTE worth of material. Substantial material. Source tunes must be prevalent, and the style must fit the rank (I won't be TOO harsh on the style, however).

I highly recommend you post WIPs before the deadline, so that your fellow remixers can provide you with worthwhile feedback.

Let's do this, team. Good luck. 8)

edit: changed the WIP length requirement to 1 minute; I think that's reasonable, eh? :wink:

[Digital Coma]

DarkeSword asked this thread to be moved to the Site Projects forum. This project has progressed far enough to have a place there, where it can be more easily followed and moderated.

[DarkeSword]

Excellent. 8)

Thanks d00d.

[DJ_Ikronix]

OH MY GOD. A mixing project that actually gives a reasonable amount of time?

I DON'T UNDERSTAND!

A good thing, too, since I'm on vacation between summer quarter and fall quarter. :P

[DarkeSword]

OH MY GOD. A mixing project that actually gives a reasonable amount of time?

I DON'T UNDERSTAND!

A good thing, too, since I'm on vacation between summer quarter and fall quarter. :P

Well I want this to succeed, so I'm not interested in rushing things.

Setting reasonable, attainable goals will help this project reach completion, even if it takes a while.

Just so everyone knows, my target completion date for the whole project is around either the beginning or end of January.

Also, I was thinking about possible titles for the album; what do you guys think of 'The Adventurers'? It's a nice throwback to the title of the game, as well as referencing the fact that we're doing character themes?

[Aetherius]

Er...well...
I'm pretty sure that if swift hunter means what I think it means...it's not going to be do-able with that song. though I haven't the foggiest idea how I'm going to do this, I imagine it'll be like...downtempo...something something.

yarr.

[DarkeSword]

Perhaps you can trade with someone?

RELLIK MAYBE?! :P

I get a bunch of different vibes from Rellik's WIP; its kind of light, but also a bit epic, with those vox synths. Maybe Swift Hunter would work. :|

I'll see about this later today.

[DJ_Ikronix]

Also, I was thinking about possible titles for the album; what do you guys think of 'The Adventurers'? It's a nice throwback to the title of the game, as well as referencing the fact that we're doing character themes?

How about "Now we suck, just like Kirby!"

I have no problems with 'The Adventurers." :wink:

[Darangen]

Is it too late to audition?

I looked for signs and traces of 'auditions closed' or relative statements, but didn't find any, so I was wondering what the status is as far as that.

If it isn't closed and you want some of my latest stuff, this (http://www.vgmix.com/song_view.php?song_id=2032) is my latest release, and this (http://www.vgmix.com/song_view.php?song_id=1988) is my release that has recieved the most positive response for.

If it's closed, oh well, maybe I'll audition early enough next time. ;)

[chthonic]

chthonic - 3 - Son of Wind

Fixed that for ya :wink:

No capital C, plus you spelled it 'cthonic'

That's not the point of this post, however.

I will be steadily feeding project name ideas into this thread... starting with this:

Stellar Evolution:
The Kirby's Adventure ReMix Project

'Stellar' refers to the stars that are a huge part of the game and story, and 'Evolution' could be either the progressing of your character through the ranks, or the reinterpretation of the music.

You could even do "Stellar Revolution"... it rolls of the tongue almost exactly the same.

Anyway, there's one of MANY ideas to come.

This is the most productive I've been since I started on Nemesis :lol:

-chth

[DarkeSword]

Is it too late to audition?

I looked for signs and traces of 'auditions closed' or relative statements, but didn't find any, so I was wondering what the status is as far as that.

If it isn't closed and you want some of my latest stuff, this (http://www.vgmix.com/song_view.php?song_id=2032) is my latest release, and this (http://www.vgmix.com/song_view.php?song_id=1988) is my release that has recieved the most positive response for.

If it's closed, oh well, maybe I'll audition early enough next time. ;)

Very impressive, however, all of my slots for tracks are filled up. You have three options:

1) Be a backup. If someone drops out, you could take over.
2) Convince someone here to collaborate with you.
3) Wait until my next project.

Sorry man; your stuff sounds killer, but it wouldn't be fair to bump someone. :?

Anyone willing to collaborate with Darangen?

[analoq]

hey, i want to be a back-up.
my allegiance belongs to the comparatively haphazard doom projekt but i support this one as well and it would be a shame if one of these guys flaked out on ya, darke.

cheers.

[Kye-U]

Is Kirby Dream Land 3 going to be included in this project? I love the DeDeDe song and the first level's song :D

[DarkeSword]

Analoq, thanks man. Glad to have your support. 8)

Kye-U, sorry, but this project is for Kirby's Adventure songs only. Dreamland songs won't be included. :(

Alright guys, I set up a chatroom: #kaproject on irc.enterthegame.com.

irc://irc.enterthegame.com/kaproject

Please lurk and chat whenever you can. If you're a mixer or backup for this project, msg me and I'll voice you. Keep the chatter clean; it's not #ocremix. :roll:

[Kye-U]

Kye-U, sorry, but this project is for Kirby's Adventure songs only. Dreamland songs won't be included. :(

8O

...

:cry:

*Runs off crying*

[Darangen]

Is it too late to audition?

I looked for signs and traces of 'auditions closed' or relative statements, but didn't find any, so I was wondering what the status is as far as that.

If it isn't closed and you want some of my latest stuff, this (http://www.vgmix.com/song_view.php?song_id=2032) is my latest release, and this (http://www.vgmix.com/song_view.php?song_id=1988) is my release that has recieved the most positive response for.

If it's closed, oh well, maybe I'll audition early enough next time. ;)

Very impressive, however, all of my slots for tracks are filled up. You have three options:

1) Be a backup. If someone drops out, you could take over.
2) Convince someone here to collaborate with you.
3) Wait until my next project.

Sorry man; your stuff sounds killer, but it wouldn't be fair to bump someone. :?

Anyone willing to collaborate with Darangen?

I'll take either of the 3. ;)

[Kaleb.G]

The track listing is looking good so far, eventhough there would be a few trackselections that I would have liked to see in there. Good jorb, Homesword!

Perhaps you could do something like Digital Coma where multiple remixers could present tracks for a slot, and the majority vote decides which one gets in. Seeing as how there are many mixers reaching for slots, and we don't want to end up with anything sub-par... (not to be mean)

[Darangen]

I think DarkeSword has already done a pretty good job choosing which remixers to have on the project. He's heard auditions from each remixer and made sure they're quite capable of producing high-quality above par remixes. ;)

[DarkeSword]

I've toyed with the idea of implementing a peer review, but at this point, I don't want to hurt any feelings. If all of the remixers are okay with it, I'll devise a Peer Review process.

The problem with auditions was that I accepted people as they applied, so it went more like a first come first serve. In retrospect I should have waited for all of the auditions and picked the cream of the crop.

Everyone please add your thoughts; should we do a Peer Review? I'd like to hear some arguments.

[Darangen]

I kind of agree with what you said earlier, it would be kinda unfair and meanish to kick someone off a slot you've already given them.

But on the other hand, there is nothing wrong with getting the best of the best instead of (lack of a better word) settling for something not so good.

I guess what I'd suggest is keeping whoever you have right now, unless someone auditions that is clearly better for the job.

[Kirbymixer]

what ÍS a peer review?

[ella guro]

Peer review should only be used when absolutely necessary (if there's a way around it, I mean, it should be taken). But if there's no way to avoid it, I wouldn't object to peer review. I do believe that only people involved in the project should be allowed to vote on it though.

[GrayLightning]

Peer review is a good idea in theory. The problem as we've seen with the DKC project is it can get out of hand and political. If there were such a process some ideas might need to be implemented so it doesn't go out of control as that did.

Like AB said, if there's a way to avoid it, that might be a better way.

[Trenthian]

I have absolutely no problems with a peer review, even if it my own neck that may be cut.


Im for the reveiw...

but it would have to be a very large majority voting someone out of a position on the team, as even if someone is clearly a better mixer, it never hurts to give someone a shot.

[DJ_Ikronix]

I don't have a huge problem with peer review, if it comes to that.

On an entirely different note (or maybe not), I'd like some feedback on the overall sound I'm working on right now.

Drums + Bass clip (http://www.geocities.com/lurkronix/kirbytest.mp3)

I'm just screwing around with the sounds of my drum and bass patterns, and I'd like opinions on the overall feel of it. I wasn't happy with the bass sound at first (sounded too mechanical and blatently sequenced), but the drums banging around underneath it seem to disguise the flaws a bit. I guess the 4 Scream-4 units behind it helps too. :P

I'm debating working it over to more closely match the bassline pattern in Track 15. It sounded ugly, REAL ugly, when I tried it before. It's in the same key, but let me know if this sounds completely unrecognizable, compared to the old one.

(Honesty is appreciated, this is just a sample. ;) )

[DarkeSword]

what ÍS a peer review?

Peer review means I would more mixers to work on the project, but still keep the original amount of slots for the tracks.

For example, lets say I want to work on the track for Water Drop, and you also want to work on the track for Water Drop. We would both make our remixes for it, and then at the end of the project, everyone would all vote on the mix they would most like to be on the album for Water Drop. If your mix won, it would be the on the album, and my mix would not. Either way, we'd both get a good mix out of it.

One of the reasons I'm leaning towards allowing more tracks and going into a PR system is that some guys have expressed interest in working on the project (Darangen, Zircon...MYSELF ;), but I don't have any slots open for them.

As for politics, I don't think I'll have to worry about it. We'll just have to stress that the music must be the only thing that is reviewed.

[Aetherius]

damn...thought I'd get by on my charm!

[Kirbymixer]

hm... then Im not sure if I want peer reviews. Because most users on the site like techno the most, I would have a very little change to get my remix in the album, and I want my name in the album :)

Sorry, Im not sure about this one yet

[DJ_Ikronix]

Out of curiosity, what's the problem with multiple remixes of a single track being released on the album? I can understand wanting to make most of the soundtrack is covered, but apparently there's no more room. :P

[DarkeSword]

Because most users on the site like techno the most

Not true.

Out of curiosity, what's the problem with multiple remixes of a single track being released on the album? I can understand wanting to make most of the soundtrack is covered, but apparently there's no more room. :P

The concept of the album is character themes. This isn't a full soundtrack remix album. I have already stated that two or three times in this thread.

We can't have two mixes that are both "Theme of Great Ace," for example. It does not make sense.

[DarkeSword]

Alright so I just realized that both Rellik and KirbyMixer are mixing track 22. I just talked to KM, and he's going to mix Fountain of Dreams as Water Drop instead. :P

[chokst~1.bat]

I AME TEH BEST MIXER EVAAAAAA4A IN THE UNIVERSE!!!!!!!!!!11111111

http://www.canadianphilatelics.com/choksta/37.mp3

God that was just funny. I can't believe you actually took time to make that.
Thanks! It was fun to play. :)

[Sir_NutS]

Hey, I'm here just to say that I've been working on my song.
I'll be uploading a wip tonight or tomorrow, there was a hurricane here yesterday and internet is kinda choppy today.

Since I'm remixing "The Great Ace" I'm trying to give it an epic feeling, a very powerfull remix.
I'll post the link later. Oh and I'm ok with "The Adventurers" :wink:

[herograw]

guess i'm a little too late, but i'd have to say that the best way to peer review is to make sure that no wips are released for competing tracks and then post both finished products at the same time in the end, with no artist in the id3 tags.

that way there's nothing to judge but the music itself.

-rob

[KWarp]

I'd like to contribute to this project as well. I have no remixing talent at all unfortunately. However, I do have a great artistic talent. If you need any sort of logo(s) for the album I gladly make some for free. :D

Observe my sig for example, reversable names are fun (it spells KWarp). The album's ones would be of a much higher quality of course. :wink:

As for a title, here's some stuff off the top of my head:
Kirby Chorus
Copy Jam
Dreamland Adventures: Live
Dreamland Adventures: The Musical
Dreamland Destination

I like that last one. :P

[Rellik]

Alright so I just realized that both Rellik and KirbyMixer are mixing track 22. I just talked to KM, and he's going to mix Fountain of Dreams as Water Drop instead. :P

:( I hope it wasn't my fault. If it was my fault, I apologize. If it was KirbyMixer's, I forgive him :P.

Ikronix, your DnB clip is very cool :). I didn't recognize the bassline at first, but it should work fine (in fact, I agree that the original bassline wouldn't have worked for DnB, or actually very many genres at all, since it's so different from a normal bassline). The sound, as I mentioned, is very cool. My only suggestion would be to beef up the drum track a little, but not by alot, since it's mostly fine.

As for peer review, my take on the matter is that I guess it's an ok idea if necessary. My suggestion: at least leave room in the project for mixes that aren't of the character themes. They could be cordoned off from the mixes of the character themes, but it seems to me that it would be a shame to sever them completely from the project.

[DarkeSword]

Don't worry about it Rellik. It was my fault.

KirbyMixer, remember when I talked to you on AIM the other day? Fountain of Dreams is track 57 on the NSF, so you can work that into your piece.

Everyone: if you've got WIPs, post them, because then we can all provide feedback. If everyone can get solid demos by the first deadline, I won't have to cut anyone :P.

Ikronix; the clip sounds fine to me. I'd have to hear more of it in the context of the mix to make a good judgement though. Keep going with it.

[Kirbymixer]

Drops Of Dreamriver (http://members.lycos.nl/kirbymixer/Kirbymixer%20-%20Drops%20of%20Dreamriver%20DEMO.mp3) (right click > save as)

[KWarp]

I always wondered what a demo sounded like. Now I know I guess. :roll: You're moving in the right direction. Keep going. :)

Wait, do I even have the authority to post here?

[Ybrik Metaknight]

Wait, do I even have the authority to post here?

No. ;)

[Trenthian]

is there an official track list in hear somewhere?

Because im doing star general and track 1...


I would like to know what other people are doing, so I could gauge the possibility of pulling in extra source material such as a line or two from track 51 or track 3 and so forth.

(Im getting more and more jealous of 51 the more I listen to it. lol )

[DarkeSword]

KirbyMixer - 22/57 - Water Drop
chthonic - 3 - Son of Wind
Adhesive_Boy - 41/42 - L'il Traveller
Dj_StarChild - 33/34 - Star Herald
Rellik - 55/37/22 - Swift Hunter
Suzumebachi - 28/29 - Dream Hunter
Ellywu2 - 18/19 - Dream Warrior
Trenthian - 1/2 - Star General
Sir Nuts - 13 - Great Ace
DJ Ikronix - 14/15 - Final Star
Destiny - 56 - Hero of Lore

DarkeSword - undecided/backup mixer
analoq - backup mixer
Darangen - backup mixer, available for collab


There's what we're working with so far; Rellik and KirbyMixer are both incorporating 22 due to a miscommunication on my part; however, Rellik's piece isn't focusing on it, so it's okay.

I'd like to avoid any further overlapping though.

Trenthian, as you can see, nobody's doing 51, so go ahead and incorporate it if you'd like.

[Aetherius]

if you remember, rellik and I were supposed to switch for star herald and swift hunter....I can't remember if Rellik is aware of that or not.

[DarkeSword]

if you remember, rellik and I were supposed to switch for star herald and swift hunter....I can't remember if Rellik is aware of that or not.

Right right. The list is updated.

[DarkeSword]

Wait, do I even have the authority to post here?

No. ;)

Anyone's allowed to post, so long as they don't whine, bitch, moan, or otherwise complain about the project. Constructive criticism is welcome from ANYONE.

[DarkeSword]

Drops Of Dreamriver (http://members.lycos.nl/kirbymixer/Kirbymixer%20-%20Drops%20of%20Dreamriver%20DEMO.mp3) (right click > save as)

Right click save as doesn't work. :(

Make a page on your webspace that links to it.

[herograw]

OTHERWISE COMPLAIN

[DarkeSword]

OTHERWISE COMPLAIN

STFU

[Ybrik Metaknight]

Wait, do I even have the authority to post here?

No. ;)

Anyone's allowed to post, so long as they don't whine, bitch, moan, or otherwise complain about the project. Constructive criticism is welcome from ANYONE.

Oh, I know. I was just messing around with ol' KWarp over there.

I have nothing to say about this project right now, other than that I support it. And I probably won't have anything more to say until it's done.

[chthonic]

Celestial Evolution
Kirby's Adventure ReMix Project

I couldn't think of "Celestial" before. It's a much better word. Anyway, off to mix. Maybe I'll have something like a WiP up here tonight.

-chth

[herograw]

WIP hosting.

ftp: herograw.com
name: kirby@herograw.com
pass: asdf

files will appear in http://herograw.com/kirby/

[KWarp]

Wait, do I even have the authority to post here?

No. ;)

Anyone's allowed to post, so long as they don't whine, bitch, moan, or otherwise complain about the project. Constructive criticism is welcome from ANYONE.

Awesome! :D That's exactly what I wanted to hear.<(^_^)> Now for more questions and demands... erm.. comments:

More likely than not, I'm going to want to incorporate some of the music from this album into my flash animation projects. Are there any restrictions album colaboration remixes have vs typical OCRemixes? In other words, if I credit the musician(s), can I use stuff from the album like any OCRemix?

Next, I demand each composer has fun with their project and is excited with their results. :P

Finally, how does one audition for album cover art? :? I can draw something nice by the end of the week if you want.

[DarkeSword]

1) Wait until the project is completed before asking.
2) You will not demand anything.
3) You're welcome to submit something, but don't expect it to be a part of the project. I'm looking for exemplary work.

[KWarp]

1) Understood
2) That was a bit of sucky humor on my part
3) Gotcha. I'll put my heart and soul and passion into my work. For now I'll just go away and wait till I can audition.

[Kaleb.G]

Tracks I'd like to hear squeezed in if anyone's still interested, in order of preference:

31/32
43/44
7
16
51/52
46
36

There's your constructive criticism. :D

P.S. I'm offering server space/bandwidth as well. Anyone can contact me (AIM, PM, E-mail) if they want me to host something.

P.P.S. If you really needed artwork, I have experience (http://www.kalebgrace.com/?page=graphics)...

[DarkeSword]

Been a few days.

Got WIPs? XD

[chthonic]

Yup (http://www.vgmix.com/song_view.php?song_id=2366).

Rellik convinced me to not make it a fast song, so this is the first minute.

-chth

[Patrick Burns]

:D I like it. I really love the lead synth, and, in general, a slower speed works well for it. If it were my mix, however (keeping in mind how little experience I have), I would bump up the tempo a few notches. The way it is now, it took me a while to remember the melody. Don't speed it up too much, though, because at this speed you could add some really nice improvisations. Very creative title.

[DarkeSword]

Like I said to chth in the chat, I don't really get a Son of Wind feeling from it. I hope he tries to work that in more.

[chthonic]

Hmm... maybe I could do an orchestral-techno hybrid, similar to Dan's recent take on Hyrule Castle (http://www.ocremix.org/detailmix.php?mixid=OCR01184). That might get the epic feel you were talking about, and the tempo would also be faster. I think the main problem lies in the happy nature of the melody itself, and transforming it into what you are describing sounds like it will take a lot of work.

Not to mention the fact that I may have to leave the project for six weeks because of my grades. You might want to have a backup mixer ready in case the grounding does happen, and if it does, I'm really sorry.

Anyway, if anyone has some really good string and orchestra samples, please bestow them unto me... most of mine are only sub-par; especially the brass.

-chth

[DarkeSword]

Hmm... maybe I could do an orchestral-techno hybrid, similar to Dan's recent take on Hyrule Castle (http://www.ocremix.org/detailmix.php?mixid=OCR01184). That might get the epic feel you were talking about, and the tempo would also be faster. I think the main problem lies in the happy nature of the melody itself, and transforming it into what you are describing sounds like it will take a lot of work.

Not to mention the fact that I may have to leave the project for six weeks because of my grades. You might want to have a backup mixer ready in case the grounding does happen, and if it does, I'm really sorry.

Anyway, if anyone has some really good string and orchestra samples, please bestow them unto me... most of mine are only sub-par; especially the brass.

-chth

If you're having trouble with the one melody, try and work other material in. Check the list for conflicts before.

As for the grounding, I have a few guys interested as backups, like Darangen and mv.

Orch samples: got squidfont? http://soundfonts.darkesword.com/

[chthonic]

Yeah, I'm getting squidfont now, and I have a bunch of woodwinds and stuff. We'll see.

-chth

[Hadyn]

Someone's probably already beaten me to this, but if you need coverart if you turn this into a cd, I can do that.

Here are some examples of my work:

basic logo design for a HL2 mod team I'm part of - http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/hadynlander/meteorlogo4.jpg

a joke pic I did taking the piss out of the FF:CC's name - http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/hadynlander/FF_CCs_4.jpg

part of a webcomic I do (once every few months...) - http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/6649222/ (click the thumbnail to see the whole thing)

That last one's probably the type of art you'd want for something kirby-related.

I have a lot more art around if you wanna see any more at all? Ahwell, PM me if you're interested ^^

~Hadyn

[KWarp]

Well, I'm blown away. 8O This cover art thing may get competitive...

[Hadyn]

oh yeah, also wanted to point out that kirbys adventure is my favourite game of all time - I still have it sitting right next to me incase I get the urge to play it ^^

(thus I'm looking very forward to seeing how this turns out)

[Hadyn]

Hey... I doubt this matters, but I'm actually working on my own remix - I believe it's the same theme that Ellywu2 chose, so like, if he can't do it or anything, I can always show you what I've got (don't freak out too much DS, I've gotten better since by old submissions).

I'd show you it now, but

a) There's probably not much point considering Ellywu2 will most likely do perfectly well, and

b) I have no webspace, and I can't submit another WIP at VGmix for a while. :P

Ahwell, just remember that I can help out later if needed ^^

[Bundeslang]

KirbyProject - First WIPs Due 11/31/04 - Peer Review?

11-31 ???? I thought this day doesn't excist.

[Hadyn]

KirbyProject - First WIPs Due 11/31/04 - Peer Review?

11-31 ???? I thought this day doesn't excist.

haha, nice point.... microsoft agrees with you - the system clock doesn't have that date programmed in, and neither do my calendars...

[DarkeSword]

Should be 10/31/04.

Fixed.

[ellywu2]

Hi again everyone. Well, i'm putting up the first attempt of mine at number 18.
I'm a little bit aprehensive, as looking at the names i dont see anyone who is at my level :(
ah well, here it is, about an hours worth of doodling around (EDIT: at 2:07 theres a gong hit which shouldnt be there.)

http://www.soundclick.com/util/DownloadSong.cfm?ID=1659368

More updates throughout the month :)
Oh and Hadyn, if you can get me a copy of your version, and with the permission of Darkesword, perhaps we could work on a collaboration of sorts?

[Hadyn]

hey, that could be cool :D

EDIT: I just got a soundclick account. Here's my mix so far...

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/3/hadynmusic.htm

Oh, and yeah, your WIP so far? That's got to be the best two minute intro. EVER. Sounds very nice, and I love the way it builds into the theme - sounds great ^^

I think what I have so far is a little more... flowy... less powerful and more light-hearted than yours I guess - yours might end up sounding better off if you don't collab with me and just do it all by yourself, 'cause from what I've seen so far, you've got some damn nice skills there - but hey, we'll see ^^

~Hadyn

[DarkeSword]

Sorry Hadyn, but from the stuff I've heard from you before, you have some issues with balance and cohesiveness in your mixes. A lot of it also sounds really 'defaultish' in terms of how you use effects in FruityLoops.

No offense, of course. :|

[DarkeSword]

Important note!

WIPs are due by the end of the month! Don't miss the deadline! If I don't like it, you're out! I don't want to have to drop anyone from the project, but I'm not against it, and I do have some guys on the sidelines who would like to contribute to the project.

[DarkeSword]

Hi again everyone. Well, i'm putting up the first attempt of mine at number 18.
I'm a little bit aprehensive, as looking at the names i dont see anyone who is at my level :(
ah well, here it is, about an hours worth of doodling around (EDIT: at 2:07 theres a gong hit which shouldnt be there.)

http://www.soundclick.com/util/DownloadSong.cfm?ID=1659368

More updates throughout the month :)

Hm. Some velocity issues with the piano sample. What are you using for the piano? Some of the notes stick out in the opening.

It's also a BIT dry, so you might want to look at some reverb options as you continue the mix. ^_^

[Darangen]

It looks like chthonic had to drop out of the project, so I will be taking over the track for Son of Wind.

I'll let everyone know which track/s I'll be remixing as soon as I know :)

---------------

Ok, I'm gonna go with 51/52, it was hard to choose out of all the awesome music in the game, but I think 51/52 caught my attention the most.

[ellywu2]

I'm using Edirol Orchestrals Piano sample. I agree about the velocity, i'll work on it tonight.

[Trenthian]

ellywu

what sequencer are you using for your mix?

I mix with edirol in FL...

if you do simlilarly , than I have some reccomendations.

First off, the samples clip because you have them turned up too hot.

Instead of sliding the volume for their FX (or master if you dont use the fx yet.) track up higher, put a preamp or otherwise on the track.

when the percussion comes in, it is being processed too loud so it clips.

it would be good to extend some of the tails on those piano and harp notes, as they do sound a little flat.




EDIT: I just got a soundclick account. Here's my mix so far...

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/3/hadynmusic.htm



~Hadyn

yours is very very bouncy. Me likes.




And hear is mine.

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/6/trentprojectmusic.htm
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/6/trentprojectmusic.htm
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/6/trentprojectmusic.htm


pick one :)

anywho... yeah, going to transition through a few different styles exploring the material.
I plan on the included in WIP orchestral, synth pop. I also plan to move into some darker territory... perhaps with a more industrial sound... something brooding and powerful, and frightening all at once...
Cant keep this chipper attituide i've got now for too long.

[Hadyn]

Sorry Hadyn, but from the stuff I've heard from you before, you have some issues with balance and cohesiveness in your mixes. A lot of it also sounds really 'defaultish' in terms of how you use effects in FruityLoops.

No offense, of course. :|

None taken ^^

However ~ if what you're saying is based upon the stuff I've sent for submission to OCR in the past, then most of that is about a year old now... And I can't blame you for not liking it, even I can see how bad most of it is when I look back on it now.

Of course, I've gotten better since then (as evidenced by what I linked early on) - but hey, I agree that I'm still not perfect, and yeah, there's most likely plenty of other mixers that are much better than me available to work on the project, so I understand if I don't meet the standards and all :)

Either way, I'm looking forward to what comes out of the project, and evewn if I'm not part of it I can still carry on with my own Kirby mix seperately anyways - it's all good :D

After all, I'm more of an artist than a musician... which reminds me... Do we just send in our ideas for cover designs whenever, and you just use whatever you like the best at the end, or are there more specifics than that? What kind of info needs to be on the covers?

~Hadyn

[Hadyn]

And hear is mine.

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/6/trentprojectmusic.htm
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/6/trentprojectmusic.htm
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/6/trentprojectmusic.htm


pick one :)

anywho... yeah, going to transition through a few different styles exploring the material.
I plan on the included in WIP orchestral, synth pop. I also plan to move into some darker territory... perhaps with a more industrial sound... something brooding and powerful, and frightening all at once...
Cant keep this chipper attituide i've got now for too long.

haha, I like it, though in honesty, It was hard to recognise (until I actually read what it was a remix of and started looking to draw ties between the mix and the resource material). Of course, this could just be me, and the quality is awesome either way :)

[herograw]

HOLY SHIT SOUNDCLICK SUCKS ASS I AM STILL OFFERING HOSTING FOR THOSE WHO NEED IT FOR THEIR WIPS R SUM SHIT AS FOLLOWS NOOB=>

FTP ==> herograw.com

NAME ==> kirby@herograw.com

PASS: asdf

UPLOAD SHIT INTO WIP DIRECTORY OKAY AFK

FILES WILL APPEAR AT ==> http://herograw.com/kirby/WIP/

-ORB

EDIT: SHIT IS CASE-SENSITIVE REMEMBER THIS OK

[Hadyn]

Fairly important note

You missed a rank.

If you beat the game on extra mode (which is unlocked after beating the normal mode 100%), you get the title: 'Super Star'. You also unlock the BGM and sound test with it.

EDIT: Okay, so you left it out on purpose...

[Aetherius]

sounds like an opening for some really bad happy hardcore.

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

What are the guidelines for this? Just mix a song from Kirby Adventure & Post?

I've been meaning to do one from the Orange Ocean world-map for a while now. Any genre preferences?

[DarkeSword]

What are the guidelines for this? Just mix a song from Kirby Adventure & Post?

I've been meaning to do one from the Orange Ocean world-map for a while now. Any genre preferences?

uhh...

It's not an open project. I did auditions about a month ago. If you didn't audition then, you can audition now. If your stuff is good, you can be a backup. If it's not, you can't mix for the project.

Either way, all slots are filled up, and I still have two backups on deck in case someone drops.

Hadyn: I didn't MISS Super Star. I definitely know about it. I intentionally left that one out. I'm thinking about doing the Super Star mix myself as a bonus track. We'll see what happens.

[Hadyn]

Hadyn: I didn't MISS Super Star. I definitely know about it. I intentionally left that one out. I'm thinking about doing the Super Star mix myself as a bonus track. We'll see what happens.

Awww, and there I was thinking I'd done something useful by pointing that out... ohwell :P

[Aetherius]

I'm thinking I might scrap the idea I had originally...and do something...well, inexplicably painful. Is there a creepy/foreboding rank name?

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

uhh...

It's not an open project. I did auditions about a month ago. If you didn't audition then, you can audition now. If your stuff is good, you can be a backup. If it's not, you can't mix for the project.

Either way, all slots are filled up, and I still have two backups on deck in case someone drops.


Crazy...

I don't know how some stuff is popular while other stuff isn't around here. I'm not complaining, more power to everything... just... wow.

Good luck everyone, too bad I didn't audition when I could've.

[DarkeSword]

I'm thinking I might scrap the idea I had originally...and do something...well, inexplicably painful. Is there a creepy/foreboding rank name?

:|

Nope. Nothing that isn't already taken.

[Aetherius]

well crap

[DarkeSword]

well crap

What are you going to do?

[DarkeSword]

Three weeks to go.

[DJ_Ikronix]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/Ikronix/hell.gif

Oh, FUCK ME.

I already uninstalled/reinstalled Reason. Any other ideas? :|

SHIT SHIT SHIT.

This happens for EVERY RNS FILE I HAVE. I'm ready to go to Sweden and hunt some Propellerhead ass.

[Darangen]

I've had that problem with Cakewalk SONAR 2 before, and I hate to tell you, but: You're screwed. You're going to have to start over.

That type of error isn't fixable, the only hope you might have is if you made a backup (something I've grown accustomed to doing since this happened to me).

[DJ_Ikronix]

No, you see, this happens for EVERY RNS FILE I HAVE. My backups all have the same error too. :|

[Kirbymixer]

perhaps there's something wrong with your PC?

btw, are there already demo's of tracks not counting the ones that are already posted avaible?

[Rellik]

No, you see, this happens for EVERY RNS FILE I HAVE. My backups all have the same error too. :|

Try sending it to someone else who has reason, see if they can open it. If they can't, well, that's very :( I've always thought of Reason as a stable app, but I guess not. You could try contacting the propellerheads guys or maybe post on their forum (in fact, I'd definitely do that if you haven't already).

[Aetherius]

I'll do what comes out. The way my music is going lately...it'll be something insanely atmospheric and kinda...twinkly.

[KWarp]

I figured this is appropriate for the Kirby's Adventure project:

http://217.153.29.18/%7Emichal/pliki/kirby.mpg

It's the original ad for the game itself. I find it very amusing.(the site hosting it is http://majkel.mds.pl/html/reklama/indexUKG.htm )

[DarkeSword]

KirbyMixer - 22/57 - Water Drop
Darangen - 51/52 - Son of Wind
Adhesive_Boy - 41/42 - L'il Traveller
Dj_StarChild - 33/34 - Star Herald
Rellik - 55/37/22 - Swift Hunter
Suzumebachi - 28/29 - Dream Hunter
Ellywu2 - 18/19 - Dream Warrior
Trenthian - 1/2 - Star General
Sir Nuts - 13 - Great Ace
DJ Ikronix - 14/15 - Final Star
mv - 56 - Hero of Lore

DarkeSword - undecided/backup mixer (super star?)
analoq - backup mixer


Updated list!

Helen (Destiny) emailed me and said she had to withdraw from the project because of her workload at University, so mv's going to take her place.

Remember people, WIPs due Oct 31!!

[Trenthian]

http://www.zero-ryoku.com/darknewenemy.jpg
FEAR!!

[Trenthian]

I figured this is appropriate for the Kirby's Adventure project:

http://217.153.29.18/%7Emichal/pliki/kirby.mpg

It's the original ad for the game itself. I find it very amusing.(the site hosting it is http://majkel.mds.pl/html/reklama/indexUKG.htm )

OMG I REMEBER THAT COMMERCIAL!!!
brought back some memories.

oh yeah, and KAPOW!
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0440r/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/krp.jpg

[Darangen]

I had a late start, and I've been a tad busy lately, but I *should* be able to come up with at least 1 minute of WIP material by the 31st. If not, I'll contact you DarkeSword.

[Kirbymixer]

I think my song's already completed on the 31th :P

[Trenthian]

ive abandoned my prior WIP due to someone is now mixing number 51,

so now its just going to be number 1-2


besides my new Idea is teh winnar.

[Rellik]

!! mv! I can't wait to hear what that ends up as :D

Anyway, I think I'll have more time than I expected, so I may be able to get more done by the 31'st than I had originally planned (maybe even finish it?). It's never really going to be my best mix so far or anything, honestly, no matter how much I work on it, but I'll aim to make it as good as I can.

That kirby commercial is entirely too creepy. It totally contrasts with the essence of kirby... but I guess that's how stuff got sold back then.

[krispy]

you can sign me up as a backup if you want, always willing to try new things ^_^

[DarkeSword]

you can sign me up as a backup if you want, always willing to try new things ^_^

Thanks Krispy; I've heard your work before. Glad to have you on backup.

[Hadyn]

an idea I had for a possible cover design... or something? Enjoy :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/hadynlander/kirby2.jpg

~Hadyn

[DarkeSword]

Heh. Pretty neat man.

Anyway, one week left for first WIPs. After that, we're going until November 28 for the final arrangements.

[DUCKB0Y]

I hope this will be as good as the awesome kong in concert.

I know that current sonic 2 remixing project has so many crapy midi-sounding remixes on them.

I LOVE KIRBY, YOU BASTARDS BETTER DO IT JUSTICE.

*waves fist*

[Darangen]

I'm going to throw 46 into my arrangement too, since it's the stage select theme of Butter Building and 51/52 is Butter Building.

Hope that's ok :) I didn't see it on anyone elses list.

[Hadyn]

Heh. Pretty neat man.


Thanks.

It's just one idea, really - if you want me to try anything else, like, if you have an idea in mind or anything, just let me know and I should be able to give it a shot - I'm on a short break from uni for the next week, so yeah. I need something to keep me busy ^^

I'm also free to do any graphics design for a possible web-page if there's going to be one, so yeah. Just letting you know the offer's there :)

Can't wait to hear these WIP's.

~Hadyn

[Spotnick]

I love Kirby too, so if anyone need help with something, just post here. I'm not very good at anything quite necessary for a remixproject really, but maybe i could help. At least i have photoshop elements 2, I'm not super but I know some things, I know some html-coding, for the web but im not very good there either, and i have FL studio Express version :P I know it's "n00biesh" but it was bundled with my hardware... Whatever, hope I can help with something and I hope this will be great!
Keep working!

[Hadyn]

I love Kirby too, so if anyone need help with something, just post here. I'm not very good at anything quite necessary for a remixproject really, but maybe i could help. At least i have photoshop elements 2, I'm not super but I know some things, I know some html-coding, for the web but im not very good there either, and i have FL studio Express version :P I know it's "n00biesh" but it was bundled with my hardware... Whatever, hope I can help with something and I hope this will be great!
Keep working!

To save DS the trouble, and seeing as I really have nothing else to do ~

The remixers have already been auditioned, and chosen, and there are already back-up remixers ready incase some of the current mixers need to drop out. DarkeSword is only choosing the absolute best remixers for this project, and so unless you have some really good skill, and a few .mp3's handy to prove it, there's pretty much no chance you'll get in - and even if you did, you'd just be backup.

If you want to contribute art to the project, then the guideline seems to be "submit whatever you like, and if they like it, they'll use it". There aren't really any other guidelines - I'm not even sure if the compilation has a name yet, so making album covers is a little tricky at this point. But hey, if you have an idea, it can't hurt to show it around :)

As far as a web page goes, I'm not sure what's happening there. I'd assume they'd be making it in Dream Weaver and Flash at any rate, and so the ability to code "basic" html is probably not much help - but, I could be wrong. Either way, I'm still not even sure if this project is going to have a website yet... DS, care to clear that one up?

I think the best way most people can help right now would probably be just supporting the mixers, giving them feedback and critiques, and yeah, just generally encouraging them. Cya 'round, oh, and welcome to OCR :D

~Hadyn

[DarkeSword]

As far as a web page goes, I'm not sure what's happening there. I'd assume they'd be making it in Dream Weaver and Flash at any rate, and so the ability to code "basic" html is probably not much help - but, I could be wrong. Either way, I'm still not even sure if this project is going to have a website yet... DS, care to clear that one up?

I think the best way most people can help right now would probably be just supporting the mixers, giving them feedback and critiques, and yeah, just generally encouraging them. Cya 'round, oh, and welcome to OCR :D

~Hadyn

Hadyn summed it up.

As for the site, I'm coding myself in HTML/XHTML and CSS. So that's that. I really need to work on it though. :(

[Hadyn]

Hadyn summed it up.

As for the site, I'm coding myself in HTML/XHTML and CSS. So that's that. I really need to work on it though. :(

If you need a hand, I did an xhtml/css course last semester (came out with a high distinction) so I might be able to help in some way. Other than that, I also know some flash if you want like, animated banners or anything - though too much animation can sometimes be a bad thing... that said, I'm also pretty good at static web graphics and all too.

yeah, I know, I've put up offers for just about every kind of job now, eh? Well, just saying... I'm there if you need the extra hand at all :P

~Hadyn

[Spotnick]

Yeah, know that Hadyn but thanks. Just thought it was good to introduce myself :P My musicstuff is all crap ;) Don't waste time listening to it :D Or, maybe if you like to laugh ;)

[Trenthian]

http://zero-ryoku.com/GeneralizedVegetal.mp3

deadline ready wip

[DarkeSword]

Come of people lets see some WIPs.

[Spotnick]

How many hasn't uploaded any WIPs? My instict sais that many hasn't... Am I right, and in which case, will the ones get kicked and backups will get to work?

[ella guro]

http://adhesiveboy.no-ip.com/music/dumkirbywip.mp3

This is just under a minute of kind of strange experimentation that's subject to change, with a lot of stuff still to be added. So don't freak because it's disjointed and weird - I'm just showing that I'm actually working on this.

[Darangen]

I actually didn't think I'd have a WIP done in time, but I sat myself down and refused to quit until I had at least something to show :)

I had to post it at vgmix since I'm cheap and have no webspace of my own, so here's the link: http://www.vgmix.com/song_view.php?song_id=2622

Pretty raw, but hey, it's something, it's mainly just structure and junk ;)

[Claado Shou]

Any chance, DarkeSword, that you could put all of the WIPs in the first post for easy listening?

[Hadyn]

Darangen - Damn, the first 30 seconds of your WIP had me sitting on the edge of my seat, dying to see what came next... then... then this really bad piano sample comes in... I almost cried! Everything else about your mix rocks so much, but that piano just feels so midi-ish, and very out of place...

Could you not has that part played by a guitar lead, perhaps? or maybe even have subtle electronic instruments or something ^^;

I dunno, just in my opinion it ruins the mix a bit :(

Either way, the guitar work, drums, and bass are legendary - keep up the awesome work.

~Hadyn

[KWarp]

These sound very promising. :D I like the impressionism in the wips that have it and yearn for it in the ones that lack it. OCR's all about that right?

[Darangen]

Darangen - Damn, the first 30 seconds of your WIP had me sitting on the edge of my seat, dying to see what came next... then... then this really bad piano sample comes in... I almost cried! Everything else about your mix rocks so much, but that piano just feels so midi-ish, and very out of place...

Could you not has that part played by a guitar lead, perhaps? or maybe even have subtle electronic instruments or something ^^;

I dunno, just in my opinion it ruins the mix a bit :(

Either way, the guitar work, drums, and bass are legendary - keep up the awesome work.

~Hadyn

Yeah, that piano isn't going to stay in there very long ;)

I mainly put that in because I wanted people to know where the melody was going to be and in what parts. It will most likely, probably around a 99.254% chance, be replaced with guitar-work, so don't worry :). It's pretty much note for note as is too, but I'll be changing that up a bit here and there too so it's not like music-insert copy of melody here-music-etc. Yeah, lots of stuff is still gonna happen :wink:

Glad you liked the rest of it :)

[Spotnick]

Hehe, I'm still downloading your song Darangen and I already have high thoughts :P And you missed the deadline by 15 minutes ;P ...Now I'm listening... A little much noise in the background but that will be fixed ofcourse :D And the piano... yeah, you said it :D But guitars and a piano is a funny combination ;) My tip, cause the mix is very happy, try to find something else than a distorted guitar, maybe somekind of flute, harmonia or maybe if that wouldn't fit just an acoustic guitar. Quite nice and it have potential, keep "jobbin'" :P

[ellywu2]

Hey everyone, sorry its so late (was working last night). Its not as developed as i'd like it, but well hey, i've been busy with university at the moment. But, one 10,000 word Dissertation later and now i'm ready to work on it some more.

http://www.vgmix.com/song_view.php?song_id=2492

Things you should note : The choir sounds like ass at the moment, i'm going to layer some deep cellos with it and tweak it.

[Spotnick]

Nice man, a little late but it will do. I'll son be hearings it... 85% 90 % 95%... Pling!

Let's see... Heard the last WIP, quite much same so long... The last one rocked so let's see how much new you have :D It's still on the soft part in the beginning...

Feh! That's new is amazing :D Just maybe add something in the beginning, 'cause it maybe is a little too slow and ... (something, english please? :D). Whatever, add a little more except for the choir. About 1:37 when it rises a bit. Maybe put a little more in the background, and for now:

Do the things you do, and we will hear a miracle! :D

[Trenthian]

i've been busy with university at the moment. But, one 10,000 word .

good stuff...hope it went well... now lets weep for my philosophy grad student friends at LMU that have to write a freaking book as their dissertations

[mv]

sorry for being late but the latest days have been terrible for me. i will make sure to submit a consequent WIP to Darkesword soon.

[Vilecat]

Woah! I've listened to all the WIPs and they sound very promising :D I can't wait for this project to be finished. Good luck guys! <3!

[Rellik]

http://adhesiveboy.no-ip.com/music/dumkirbywip.mp3

This is just under a minute of kind of strange experimentation that's subject to change, with a lot of stuff still to be added. So don't freak because it's disjointed and weird - I'm just showing that I'm actually working on this.

Interesting stuff, AB. I like how it manages to create a nice balance between the totally strange and the more conventional (whenever I start out something with a totally strange section, I can never quite make the transition into "listenable" :P so I have to start out vice versa; so hearing something like this done is very impressive to me).

I can tell this is going to be really cool, all the drums could really use more compression, and the "strange guitar pad" that comes in around :48, while amazingly cool (and I can tell it will be used to great effect later in the mix), the fact that it's panned to the left like it is kind of makes it feel... off-center... which it is. Anyway, nice stuff (that bass is cool; not overly aggressive, but sort of not a sub either). Excellent flutestuff.

I should go back and listen to my own WiP; I think taking some time away from it to work on some other stuff (aLOT of other stuff, actually 8O most of which will probably never be heard around these parts, or maybe around any parts at all, but hey, it was fun and turned out nice) has cleared up my thinking.

[Rellik]

Hey everyone, sorry its so late (was working last night). Its not as developed as i'd like it, but well hey, i've been busy with university at the moment. But, one 10,000 word Dissertation later and now i'm ready to work on it some more.

http://www.vgmix.com/song_view.php?song_id=2492

Things you should note : The choir sounds like ass at the moment, i'm going to layer some deep cellos with it and tweak it.

I do like how it starts out, and the piano itself is nice-sounding, and the sequencing is not altogether terrible, but I do feel it needs a lot of work in the velocity/timing department. Timingwise, it's really just about perfect, but in the intro, the notes are far too correct in their spacing, and the way they cut off is atypical of the way a piano player would normally play (it would be very unusual to just let go of the notes rhythmically, as oppose to either all at once or in a meaningful pattern). As for velocity, I just think it needs to be more intelligently programmed; I do like the emphasis on some notes, but the dynamic changes are too abrupt and there's no real build or flow, imo.

As for the orchestral part, very nice :D I'm not orchestral expert so I don't really know what to say regarding your use of strings and snares and timpanis and whatever that wierd buzzing low noise is at 2:15 (although it sounds cool, somehow it seems... ungood?). All I can really tell you is that the arrangement is very VERY nice at this point; the way everything comes in and works together is very GrayLightning like (it's probably the snares + rolls that is making me think of his work). Cool stuff overall; just the kind of difficult stuff I find myself needing to work at at the moment.

[ellywu2]

Thanks for the advice rellik. I've listened to the piece and well, it sounds like ass, it really does :(
I'm not even too sure of the orchestral, it good do with a lot more layers at the moment etc. I'll have to work on it a lot more, its just a question of finding time now.
By the way, that buzzing noise is a muted french horn i think. I'll possibly change it :)