NiGHTS: Into Dreams Arrangement Project - WIP1 due in a week! (December 1st) [Archive]

Level 99

07-23-2009, 01:57 PM

Update (11/14/09) - Mr. John Revoredo got me a WIP, so his status is now locked in. The project actually has one track done, and as soon as I get the WAV file from him, it will be marked as final. A little over two weeks left, and these WIPs are lovely holiday presents! :-D

Project Director: Level 99
Project Co-Directors: Bahamut, The Prophet of Mephisto

NiGHTs into dreams was released on July 5th, 1996. It is a game that means a lot to me, and has a fantastic soundtrack that I feel is in need of proper tribute. The 15th anniversary of the game’s release will be July 5th, 2011, and I can think of no better way to celebrate this than to organize and create a NiGHTs Arrangement project.

This project will have a roughly two-year time line, considering all the other projects going on and other people's commitments. There are no genre or style restrictions for how remixes should be done in this project, but the goal is to maintain the artistic uniqueness of the original game and its soundtrack. If you haven't heard the soundtrack before, please go give it a listen. I shouldn't link directly to the OST, though it can be found online, but if you're having trouble finding it, shoot me a PM and I'll point you in the right direction.

The rough deadlines are as follows:

December 1st, 2009 - initial WIPs in. These can be about as rough as a scratch track, but just have something in to show you've done a little work and that you will eventually have a track to submit. This is so the project can be defined in scope, as to whether or not an attempt will be made to remix every song on the OST or if it will be a selection of tracks.
June 1st, 2010 - secondary WIPs in, recheck interest in unclaimed tracks if present, begin website and artwork if not started already.
December 1st, 2010 - Final Tracks in, rest is primarily administrative work.
April 1st, 2011 - Point of no return (no changes to final tracks after this point, no more acceptance of any tracks as bonus possibly, this is the breaking point!)

There should be AT LEAST roughly around 1 full CD worth of music, and I am willing to assist people in deciding on a song, style, or try to organize a collab with myself or someone else to get a song done. I am hopeful for up to 2 discs of material, but not being greedy. Also, if things get done early by some miracle, it may release earlier than the timeline suggests. I highly doubt this will happen, but it is a possibility.

Don't forget to go to the NiGHTs project forums over at KNGI, which is where all the insider stuff will take place. So head on over to http://kngi.org/forum/index.php , register, and then send me a PM saying who you are/what your name on OCR is, and what you're doing for the project. I'll then add you to the NiGHTs private forum section.

The tracklist is below, so if you have any interest in a track, please say so! The way the list works is that if is says "unclaimed", the track is...well, unclaimed. If it says someone's name and then "claimed", that means they've said they want to do it, but have yet to get a WIP in. Once a WIP is in, a decision will be made as to whether or not the remixer will continue on with that track (this is for quality control). If it says a remixer's name and then "WIPed", it means the remixer is confirmed to have the song and has a satisfactory WIP in. If it says "completed" next to their name, the track is done, FINITO! Color codes: claimed is blue, WIPed is orange, finished is red, unclaimed is blank.

1. Gate of Your Dreams – Oinkness (WIP)
2. Paternal Horn – AkumajoBelmont (claimed)
3. The Dragon Gave a Loud Scream – John Revoredo (WIP)
4. Take the Snow Train – Sundog (claimed)
5. The Mantle – theshaggyfreak (WIP)
6. Message from Nightopia – MattInc (WIP)
7. Gloom of The N.H.C. – José the Bronx Rican (claimed)
8. E-LE-KI Sparkle – Escariot (claimed)
9. The Amazing Water – Rozovian (claimed)
10. Deep It Lies – LuIzA (WIP)
11. Dreams Dreams ~In Silent Memory~ – Audio Fidelity (claimed)
12. Suburban Museum – Geshen of Balamb (claimed)
13. She had Long Ears – Fishy (WIP)
14. Under Construction – ProtoDome (WIP)
15. NiGHTs and Reala – Level 99, Avaris, and The Prophet of Mephisto (WIP)
16. Growing Wings – Level 99 and Avaris (WIP)
17. NiGHTs and Reala ~Theme of a Tragedic Revenge~ – Epitaph (claimed)
18. D’Force Master – bLiNd (claimed)
19. After the Dream – HitoriJaNai (WIP)
20. a) Dreams Dreams - Level 99 and the Dreamers (WIP)
b) Dreams Dreams - AkumajoBelmont (Alt1 - claimed)
21. Fragmented Nights – unclaimed

Thanks for your interest!

07-23-2009, 02:48 PM

oh great another project. :<

Level 99

07-23-2009, 02:54 PM

oh great another project. :<

Yeah yeah, this is all your fault anyway. If you didn't do such a good job with the last one I wouldn't feel inspired to try it myself. Oh, and you PERSONALLY can't claim a track until I hear a report from Ms. OA that you've gotten some sleep, taken a vacation, and cleared your plate a bit of other stuff. :nicework:

the prophet of mephisto

07-23-2009, 03:03 PM

i'm obviously in, duh.

Rozovian

07-23-2009, 03:18 PM

Looks interesting. But it's not like there aren't projects needing remixers (http://www.ocremix.org/forums/showthread.php?t=14083) already.

Count me as interested. Maybe we should make a deal: you gimme a track for sd3, I'll give you one for this. :D

07-23-2009, 03:32 PM

Yeah yeah, this is all your fault anyway. If you didn't do such a good job with the last one I wouldn't feel inspired to try it myself. Oh, and you PERSONALLY can't claim a track until I hear a report from Ms. OA that you've gotten some sleep, taken a vacation, and cleared your plate a bit of other stuff. :nicework:

i'll make sure that my permission slip is signed and I have an up-to-date physical, as well as my $10.

KyleJCrb

07-23-2009, 03:40 PM

I am hoping to get some outside forums setup just for the project, but until that time, this will be the place to go for updates and info.

I can hook you up, man. I'm hosting Around the World and BadAss on the KNGI Forums (http://kngi.org/forum/). Just say the word and I'll get you set up.

Bahamut

07-23-2009, 04:23 PM

i'll make sure that my permission slip is signed and I have an up-to-date physical, as well as my $10.

I think you left out a 0 there ;-)

Level 99

07-23-2009, 05:30 PM

i'm obviously in, duh.

You're already on the tracklist, we talked about this buddy. It's still your turn for phone-tag

Looks interesting. But it's not like there aren't projects needing remixers (http://www.ocremix.org/forums/showthread.php?t=14083) already.

Count me as interested. Maybe we should make a deal: you gimme a track for sd3, I'll give you one for this. :D

PMed

i'll make sure that my permission slip is signed and I have an up-to-date physical, as well as my $10.

You forgot to bring a brown-bag lunch!

I can hook you up, man. I'm hosting Around the World and BadAss on the KNGI Forums (http://kngi.org/forum/). Just say the word and I'll get you set up.

PMed

audio fidelity

07-23-2009, 05:38 PM

stevo put a good source to listen to the ost in the OP - need to start listening :)

the prophet of mephisto

07-23-2009, 05:45 PM

the only version i have of most of these songs is in mp3 form - the ones i got from you, stevo. there's no chiptune or anything of it due to the nature of most of the music.

Level 99

07-23-2009, 05:55 PM

The Saturn doesn't have a chiptunes player as far as I know, and music actually changed with your playing, the moods of friendlies and enemies, and other things. I guess you could choose your styling variants if you wanted from that "complete" OST if you really wanted, but it has to be songs that were included in the game (none of the bonus tracks). I shouldn't directly link to a site that has the OST in MP3 format. But if you're having trouble finding the music, shoot me a PM and I'll point you in the right direction.

audio fidelity

07-23-2009, 07:07 PM

The Coop

07-23-2009, 07:11 PM

The Saturn doesn't have a chiptunes player as far as I know...

It may or may not be considered chiptune, but the soundtrack to Panzer Dragoon Zwei is PCM. There are a number of other Saturn games that used this format for their music as well.

As for this project, there is some great music in NiD. I thought about remixing a track from it once a long time ago (actually started it to), but never did get around to full-on making it. I got sidetracked by another remix, and NiGHTS fell by the wayside.

Anyway, it seems like a rough time to start this, given how many projects are going on now. But hopefully it'll pick up enough remixers over time so it gets done (even if it's not on time).

Best of luck guys. I'll be keeping an eye on this project.

Level 99

07-23-2009, 07:15 PM

very cool music

i'm really feeling dream and dreams (in silent memory) - nice j-pop stuff there :) - i would do that by myself if your not interested in it stevo

she had long ears could be taken up a couple notches

mantle is pretty sweet - maybe brad can go crazy on that

You can take Dreams Dreams ~In Silent Memory~, I'll put your name on it. You're welcome to it by yourself if you didn't want to collab on that piece. Also, I believe Fishy expressed interest in She had long ears, and John Revoredo wanted The Dragon Gave a Loud Scream.

Just a tip for OA: Check out the song "The Mantle", and the saxophone sexiness there-in.

the prophet of mephisto

07-23-2009, 07:26 PM

saxOphone, not saxAphone, you hack.

stevo and i have been talking about remixing this soundtrack since magfest before last, when i stayed at his house. this has been a long time coming =)

José the Bronx Rican

07-23-2009, 07:29 PM

I've already told Wes I wanted to smack him for starting a new project before the last one was even done. But I've realized a while ago the reason for so many projects is the same reason people submit songs by the millions to OCR: we all wanna piece of the action in this awesome community. I already gave up waiting for any lulls in activity before introducing my own project, so be ready for it soon. :tomatoface:

Anyway, I'm a fan of a lot of the NiGHTS music, but I'm not ready to commit yet. We'll see: the near future, if it's available, I'd love to be able to claim "Gloom of the N.H.C."

LuketheXjesse

07-23-2009, 07:38 PM

so uh

what's a song that's really upbeat and awesome and would make a good metal song

because I'm not feeling it with any of the (available) boss themes, 'cept maybe mantle :<

Bahamut

07-23-2009, 07:39 PM

Haha, Stevo approached me with this one, honest!

Also just putting it out there, but I'm offering my voice if someone wants a baritone for a track.

Level 99

07-23-2009, 07:39 PM

It may or may not be considered chiptune, but the soundtrack to Panzer Dragoon Zwei is PCM. There are a number of other Saturn games that used this format for their music as well.

As for this project, there is some great music in NiD. I thought about remixing a track from it once a long time ago (actually started it to), but never did get around to full-on making it. I got sidetracked by another remix, and NiGHTS fell by the wayside.

Anyway, it seems like a rough time to start this, given how many projects are going on now. But hopefully it'll pick up enough remixers over time so it gets done (even if it's not on time).

Best of luck guys. I'll be keeping an eye on this project.

Thanks, Coop! If you ever feel like getting back to full-on making that mix, let me know. Yes, I know it's a rough time, but I think Jose put it best in his post.

I've already told Wes I wanted to smack him for starting a new project before the last one was even done. But I've realized a while ago the reason for so many projects is the same reason people submit songs by the millions to OCR: we all wanna piece of the action in this awesome community. I already gave up waiting for any lulls in activity before introducing my own project, so be ready for it soon. :tomatoface:

Anyway, I'm a fan of a lot of the NiGHTS music, but I'm not ready to commit yet. We'll see: the near future, if it's available, I'd love to be able to claim "Gloom of the N.H.C."

I can't wait to hear about it, bro. If/whenever you feel like dibbing that track, you know where we'll be. I figure that, at this pace, by this time a few years down the road, there will probably be thirty simultaneous projects. The community's only getting bigger and better.

Level 99

07-23-2009, 07:41 PM

so uh

what's a song that's really upbeat and awesome and would make a good metal song

because I'm not feeling it with any of the (available) boss themes, 'cept maybe mantle :<

Check out NiGHTs and Reala ~Theme of a tragedic revenge~. It's a harder-rockish version of the NiGHTs/Reala boss track. Since the song is done twice in the game in different styles, maybe it's only fitting that there be two different versions in the project.

Skrypnyk

07-23-2009, 08:13 PM

mmm, I've had the idea to do a NiGHTS project for some time (although differently then how you're doing it).

I'm a little interested, but I'm not committing to anything (yet).

HitoriJaNai

07-23-2009, 09:18 PM

If I can, I would really like to see if I could do a track for this. Something orchestral, methinks.

Not sure what, though. :tomatoface:

Anyways, if not, I'll understand just fine. 8-)

ProtoDome

07-23-2009, 10:51 PM

Hey, you accepting anyone on this? I've never actually played this game however a while back I came across the track "Under Construction" and freakin' loved it. (It's a permanent on my playlist) It would be awesome to remix and I can't believe no one's claimed it! If y'don't want me that's fine, just letting you know I'm interested!

the prophet of mephisto

07-23-2009, 10:58 PM

make a wip, and i'm sure stevo would consider you.

Bahamut

07-23-2009, 11:27 PM

Yeah, we'd need a sample of your work.

Level 99

07-23-2009, 11:32 PM

mmm, I've had the idea to do a NiGHTS project for some time (although differently then how you're doing it).

I'm a little interested, but I'm not committing to anything (yet).

Skrypnyk, I heard your other NiGHTs remix and was really digging it. If you do decide to do something, it'd be awesome to have you on board.

If I can, I would really like to see if I could do a track for this. Something orchestral, methinks.

Not sure what, though. :tomatoface:

Anyways, if not, I'll understand just fine. 8-)

See the original post, as I have updated the gameplan for claiming and doing songs. If you want a suggestion on a track to do orchestral, I can give you a few that might bode well in that area.

Hey, you accepting anyone on this? I've never actually played this game however a while back I came across the track "Under Construction" and freakin' loved it. (It's a permanent on my playlist) It would be awesome to remix and I can't believe no one's claimed it! If y'don't want me that's fine, just letting you know I'm interested!

Yes, I'm accepting anyone's initial interest. Once you get a WIP in, that's where quality control comes in. I put your name next to Under Construction, the sooner you get a WIP in, the better, and that way we can see if you're on board. :-o

ProtoDome

07-23-2009, 11:32 PM

Yeah, we'd need a sample of your work.

Yeah sure, I getcha. Any kind of work I've done or a WIP of the track in question?

Bahamut

07-23-2009, 11:35 PM

Actually...just read Stevo's post (Level 99).

ProtoDome

07-23-2009, 11:42 PM

Ah, *facepalms* sorry, I should pay more attention. Well then I'll just say that I'm interested in that particular track then.

Zephyr

07-24-2009, 12:22 AM

I think you may perhaps mean that you want your first WIP's in for December of 2009...

Level 99

07-24-2009, 12:24 AM

I think you may perhaps mean that you want your first WIP's in for December of 2009...

Thanks mate!

Salluz

07-24-2009, 12:39 AM

I have an interest but I should look into it first.

Rozovian

07-24-2009, 01:01 AM

I think you may perhaps mean that you want your first WIP's in for December of 2009...

Dude, shut up. :D

Level 99

07-24-2009, 01:08 AM

Dude, shut up. :D

Hey, I'm not giving a year-and-a-half for first WIPs! :-P

HitoriJaNai

07-24-2009, 01:13 AM

Oh, too bad. That would have made my life simple. :-P

Only kidding.

The Coop

07-24-2009, 01:59 AM

Thanks, Coop! If you ever feel like getting back to full-on making that mix, let me know.

I may someday. But my setup hasn't been OCR quality since about the end of 2003, and I don't want to tie up a song that someone else could grab and run with for this project. So I'll just stick with keeping an eye on the project, and waiting for it to be released.

Just be sure to do a good job. You don't want a mob of angry Sega fanboys after your collective heads ;-)

Level 99

07-24-2009, 04:04 AM

Shout out to anyone wanting/willing/possibly doing any artwork and/or banners. If they look sweet, I'll print them out on a t-shirt maybe! :-)

the prophet of mephisto

07-24-2009, 04:05 AM

I have an interest but I should look into it first.

this album needs lots of black men on it, so you should totally jump in on that.

coop, if you get an idea down, i'll run with it.

edit: ah, caught it, stevo! see my response in the post following!

Level 99

07-24-2009, 04:07 AM

coop, if you get an idea down, i'll run with it.

Ah Brad, no need to pressure the guy. Honestly, if he wants to just keep an eye on it, pump up the word whenever, and save me from rabid angry fanpeeps, so be it. Besides, his sig animations are always so mesmerizing...

SynthesizedStampede

07-24-2009, 07:21 AM

I have no musical talent but decided to post to show my support for this project. Awesome soundtrack from this game, hope it turns out well :-)

[EDIT] Oh and I'm interested in taking up some of the artwork/banners. NiGHTS has always been one of those games that I feel could be interpreted a variety of ways artistically. If you want/need a sketch of something, I'll totally be up for it, especially for NiD.

The Coop

07-24-2009, 07:56 AM

Ah Brad, no need to pressure the guy. Honestly, if he wants to just keep an eye on it, pump up the word whenever, and save me from rabid angry fanpeeps, so be it. Besides, his sig animations are always so mesmerizing...

Heh. Thanks.

By the way, check your PM box.

Level 99

07-24-2009, 10:40 AM

Heh. Thanks.

By the way, check your PM box.

Okay, Coop. I gotcha. :tomatoface: But believe me, any excuse to make Brad feel like a dick is one I take full advantage of, warranted or not. Kidding, KIDDING!

Spunodi

07-24-2009, 12:24 PM

Halt

07-24-2009, 01:10 PM

I swear, every time i visit the forums, i see yet another project recruiting for remixers, I visit the forums like every other day. :?

Level 99

07-24-2009, 01:27 PM

Theme of a Tragedic Revenge please :)

I have loved that tune forever

If I'm feeling funky and find a magic vocoder then I also has ideas for vocals.

Can't seem to PM on this machine and internets off till next week (payday) but I rea-ea-eally would like to be a part of this.

Also, I has no work on this site (but its on my bucket list to do so) but I has various works floating around somewhere - will collate links of my current level of ability and send to you next week. Some of my early mixes are still around and somewhat embarrasing looking back.

I suggested that to Epitaph I believe, but please do send me some stuff and we'll see what transpires.

I swear, every time i visit the forums, i see yet another project recruiting for remixers, I visit the forums like every other day. :?

I guess that just means more music coming out in rapid-fire succession? One can't help when they feel inspired and motivated! :-o

Level 99

07-25-2009, 08:32 PM

Just in case people haven't checked the OP, we now have forums set up over at http://kngi.org/forum/index.php . Many thanks to KyleJCrb for hosting us. Head on over, register, and send me a PM (same name as on here) and I'll make sure you get access.

Also, please extend a warm welcome to Geshen of Balamb, who is a good friend who decided to make this his first remixing adventure. He's got some classical writing experience under his belt and I convinced him to give this a shot. Welcome, Geshen!

Rozovian

07-25-2009, 08:47 PM

I guess that just means more music coming out in rapid-fire succession? One can't help when they feel inspired and motivated! :-o

Or that they lost motivation for the dozen projects they already joined. Where are my remixers? :D

Salluz

07-26-2009, 12:13 AM

this album needs lots of black men on it, so you should totally jump in on that.
Ah, my black ass will be in it, but first, I've gotta' research, get the feel of the music and kick ass.

John Revoredo

07-26-2009, 12:50 AM

awesome !!!!

Elex Synn

07-26-2009, 02:33 AM

SynthesizedStampede

07-26-2009, 08:05 AM

Man a core piece of the Saturn experience this game was. I can't contribute musically, but I'll definitely be cheering this project on.

When I listen to "Dreams Dreams" I find myself wondering if Pixietricks (correct?) has thought about doing the female vocals.

That actually would be awesome to hear but IMO, Ashley Tisdale (IIRC) didn't do too bad on the song in Journey of Dreams.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdMtdXwk8Yo&feature=channel_page

I think that's a version with her singing in it, despite my hate for the girl :-P.

Elex Synn

07-26-2009, 02:23 PM

Ashley Tisdale? Why does that name sound familiar? Additionally that is indeed a nice version of the song.

HitoriJaNai

07-26-2009, 03:12 PM

Ashley Tisdale? Why does that name sound familiar? Additionally that is indeed a nice version of the song.
I agree its a nice version, which is why I'm more than glad Ashley Tisdale doesn't sing it.

You probably know her from something... *coughHighSchoolMusicalhackcough*

Anyways, the actual singer is Jasmine Ann Allen. :-P

SynthesizedStampede

07-26-2009, 05:35 PM

I agree its a nice version, which is why I'm more than glad Ashley Tisdale doesn't sing it.

You probably know her from something... *coughHighSchoolMusicalhackcough*

Anyways, the actual singer is Jasmine Ann Allen. :-P

Whoo good call haha. I remember hearing Ashley's name in relation to "Dreams Dreams" from some website, but wasn't sure if that was her or not.

Level 99

07-27-2009, 03:50 PM

All the different vocal performances of the song are pretty outstanding. The only one I have a love/hate relationship with is the acapella version from Christmas NiGHTs/Bonus, which I really have to be in the mood for.

Oh, and I was pushed into overdrive last night by a really good WIP by ProtoDome. That's officially the first WIP, and his prize is...nothing. Well, nothing except the awesome work thus far. So even if there's months before a deadline, doesn't mean work shouldn't start if it's possible :razz:

And before anyone gets on my case, yes, I am working on *insert any one of the eleven mixes I'm currently doing* for you. (This includes you, The Damned, Rozovian, Prophet, etc.!) hehe.

the prophet of mephisto

07-27-2009, 06:06 PM

i might do an acapella mix of one of the tracks. that'd be fun.

LuketheXjesse

07-28-2009, 07:06 AM

just go ahead and give me NiGHTs and Reala ~Theme of a Tragedic Revenge~

o wait some other d00d asked for it

Luke is willing to share though :)

Level 99

07-28-2009, 01:27 PM

just go ahead and give me NiGHTs and Reala ~Theme of a Tragedic Revenge~

o wait some other d00d asked for it

Luke is willing to share though :)

Yeah, but I'm still waiting for him to PM me/get in contact again (he said his internet's off til next week). Your name is on it, next to his, so talk with him if you want or just go ahead on your own. Wow, might end up with three NiGHTs/Reala mixes...intense. Hopefully that isn't overkill!

Personal note: it feels extremely weird to be at the gym listening to a song like Paternal Horn while working out, but it beats the shit out of the jock-jams-esque music they have on the speakers.

the prophet of mephisto

07-28-2009, 04:27 PM

jock jams = zircon's favorite music.

edit: i registered over at KNGI. mod powers plz kthnx

Level 99

07-28-2009, 04:59 PM

jock jams = zircon's favorite music.

edit: i registered over at KNGI. mod powers plz kthnx

a) zircon just vomited cause you said that, I hope you're happy. You made zircon vomit on his honeymoon.

b) are you "the prophet of mephisto" or just "prophet", I am confused. I am error.

Random idea: If this will be two dics, I was thinking maybe there could be a "NiGHTs - Dreamers" disc, which all the orchestral, light techno, easy vocal mixes etc., and a "Reala - Nightmares" disc with all the kickass rock and heavier stuff. Depends on what is turned in, but it would probably be nice to have mood-suited music divisions. Just a thought.

KyleJCrb

07-28-2009, 05:02 PM

b) are you "the prophet of mephisto" or just "prophet", I am confused. I am error.

He's both. Must not have recognized that it's the same forum that was used for Summoning of Spirits. :lol:

HitoriJaNai

07-29-2009, 03:46 AM

Level 99

07-30-2009, 12:00 PM

C'mon, peoples, this soundtrack is good!!! :-P

And no, I don't feel bad doing shameless promotions. :<

While you're looking at this, feel free to get a ShamWow! It's like a shammy, it's like a tow- *thwack*

Oof.

I friggin' hate the ShamWow guy. On another note, just wondering how many people have actually played the either NiGHTs into Dreams or the Wii's NiGHTs: Journey into dreams?

07-30-2009, 02:53 PM

i played the wii version, and besides that the music and graphics, I found it to be lacking. The art was great, but the difficulty level was very spiky, and it wasn't that much fun for any of us.

avaris

07-30-2009, 03:42 PM

Level 99

07-30-2009, 04:19 PM

i played the wii version, and besides that the music and graphics, I found it to be lacking. The art was great, but the difficulty level was very spiky, and it wasn't that much fun for any of us.

Yeah, I remember the creator saying they wouldn't make another unless they improved the way the game was played (different method of controls was implied) as opposed to just doing a big redux of the original. Ironically, the PS2 remake came out (Japan only, *sigh*), and the sequel on Wii, which I can understand would qualify as changing the way it's played. It's a shame about the Wii version's difficulty, especially since it's the only NiGHTs a lot of people younger than us possibly know.

Don't lie you liked the happy music! :-P

Stevo approve me on ur forumz dude! :sleepdepriv:

I don't think he was implying he disliked the music, you sleep-deprived sexyman! And you are approved, my friend.

Oinkness

07-31-2009, 09:02 PM

I'd like to sign on for Gate of your Dreams AND mention that I am available for vocals on Dreams Dreams for whoever plans to do that one. If nobody claims it, I'd like to do it too.

the prophet of mephisto

08-02-2009, 03:17 PM

He's both. Must not have recognized that it's the same forum that was used for Summoning of Spirits. :lol:

poopstains! i am error 2!

Level 99

08-04-2009, 06:43 PM

Oinkness, I have added you tentatively to the list. Everyone else, it's go time.

http://sydlexia.com/imagesandstuff/hharry/hhar0008.png

Level 99

08-07-2009, 01:28 PM

Yes, I'm double-posting, because (as soon as my hand recovers) I wanted to know if anyone's down for a collab on Paternal Horn. I'm thinking either smooth lounge jazz (a chance for me to break away from the distorted-to-oblivion guitars and open up my approaches to style) or chirpy pop-techo-rock.

Oh, and just some general updates: I've received updated WIPs from ProtoDome and HitoriJaNai, which are progressing nicely. About half the song-list has been claimed and I've personally been slowly progressing on my stuff. As things are wrapping up with a number of other projects, I'm hoping this can be kicked into gear between now and the end of Summer. Blahblahblah...:tomatoface:

Oinkness

08-13-2009, 08:51 AM

Looks good mang, things are looking good here methinks. I've got an idea of what style I'd like to do my song in. I'd like to keep the details and the WIP private until the release though, so perhaps I'll talk to you sometime about it on irc. As for the art, well, I've got a new computer which has an extremely tiny screen. I've got to consider installing CS4 on the larger computer. :)

Brandon

P.S. I didn't realize this was going to be dragged out until 2011.. You might still be collecting WIPs after my funeral. :p

Bahamut

08-13-2009, 03:19 PM

If you have a WIP, post it in the project forums!

Tmansdc

08-13-2009, 09:17 PM

I know this will be a useless post but...

I remember playing this at stores like Sears and Fred Meyer's when this came out back in 1996. I loved it.

Haven't played it since though. Only had a Genesis and CD till Dreamcast. That's all I had from Nov. 1994 till Sept. 1999 was a Genesis and Sega CD.

Oinkness

08-14-2009, 01:02 AM

I would be interested in joining the Paternal Horn collab, if it becomes a collab thing.

Rozovian

08-14-2009, 01:28 AM

FYI I have an awesome source tune, thanks 99. :D Just need to find the time to do something with it.

December 1st 2010 wip deadline, right? :D

Level 99

08-14-2009, 04:11 AM

September 1st 2009 wip deadline, right? :D

Fixed it for you, Rozovian. :nicework:

December 1st, 2009. No excuses! Looking forward to what you got a-brewin'

MattInc

08-14-2009, 04:26 AM

Whoa, dang, if I wasn't absorbed in projects already, I would LOVE to participate in this. NiGHTS is one of my favorite games of all time, and that's partly thanks to the music! :)

Although, the deadlines are very doable. I can definitely fit the WIPs in the schedule. I think I'm interested in "Message in Nightopia" for now, since I have a few good ideas for that one. Heck, maybe I'll start on it now! :)

Oinkness

08-14-2009, 05:02 AM

Why does it have to last until 2011? Surely people can make songs faster than that... I don't even want to wait until 2011 for the new Harry Potter movies. Come on, they're probably done already. :P

Bahamut

08-14-2009, 05:05 AM

Level 99

08-14-2009, 02:05 PM

Why does it have to last until 2011? Surely people can make songs faster than that... I don't even want to wait until 2011 for the new Harry Potter movies. Come on, they're probably done already. :P

There are a lot of reasons why this has such seemingly-extended deadlines. 1) There are way more than just a handful of projects going on at the same time, and more are getting started all the time, so in order to keep the pressure down and allow some of the busier-but-also-mega-talented-people to contribute. 2) Including the reason mentioned previously, I'd like to not sacrifice quality for and earlier release time. 3) Projects normally go through many phases of existence. Many start with ambitious deadlines and, many project coordinators will tell you, that deadlines almost always change at some point. This kind of semi-lax schedule will also go through that almost-definite change later on, but this allows sufficient time for things to be done properly. 4) The timeline allows the release date itself to be significant. FF4 project was released in-between when the remake came out on the DS and Wii-ware continuation came out. Whether or not that was completely intentional, it was definitely beneficial as interest in it was higher, etc. The NiGHTs projected timeline shoots for a release on or around the 15th aniversary of the original game's release.

So...there ya go. Don't let that stop you from getting progress done on yours now. Quite the opposite, the sooner your progress and WIP submission the better so that we can evaluate and give recommendations if it passes the preliminary quality bar. :-o

Knowing anything about projects, 2011 sounds like a realistic timeframe.

Yeah, what he said. :nicework:

I think I'm interested in "Message in Nightopia" for now, since I have a few good ideas for that one. Heck, maybe I'll start on it now! :)

Sure thing. Yeah, everyone's got a ton on their plate but definitely get a WIP in so we can see what you have in mind!

MattInc

08-14-2009, 09:06 PM

Okay, an idea hit me this morning, and I can say that my entry is currently in WIP status! :]

Bahamut

08-14-2009, 09:17 PM

Not until we hear it :razz:

Also, did you really have to make the WIP color yellow Stevo? It blinds my eyes :-(

MattInc

08-14-2009, 09:19 PM

Whoops, silly me. :P

Future note to me: Don't read so quickly.

Level 99

08-15-2009, 04:23 AM

Also, did you really have to make the WIP color yellow Stevo? It blinds my eyes :-( and is racist

fixed and fixed. It's now ugly orange.

Okay, an idea hit me this morning, and I can say that my entry is currently in WIP status! :]

Bahamut sent me a link, and i really enjoyed it. Head over to our NiGHTs forums and sign up and we'll get your WIP status in then :)

AkumajoBelmont

08-16-2009, 02:37 AM

Bahamut

08-16-2009, 03:23 AM

Marked you down, waiting to hear from Stevo when he's not drunk about his thoughts on an alternate version.

AkumajoBelmont

08-16-2009, 03:28 AM

Marked you down, waiting to hear from Stevo when he's not drunk about his thoughts on an alternate version.

Brilliant :D

MattInc

08-16-2009, 06:30 AM

Oh, just a question. We aren't doing anything from Christmas NiGHTS, are we?

AkumajoBelmont

08-16-2009, 09:19 AM

Oh, just a question. We aren't doing anything from Christmas NiGHTS, are we?

If so, I place dibs on the Sonic CD boss theme remix :D :D :D

Level 99

08-16-2009, 08:36 PM

Fuck yes.
I'll take Paternal Horn!!! Been waiting for a Night's remix project for ages.

I'd also love to do an alternate version of Dreams Dreams... ironically been a dream of mine for a LONG time :D

You'll have claimed status on Paternal Horn until a WIP is in. Oh, and a side-note: paternal horn is one of my favorite tracks from the OST so your version will have some high standards to beat in my book :-o Looking forward to what you'll do with it. Also yes, you can do an alt of Dreams Dreams with your karaoke peoples. I'm quite excited to hear how that will sound as well! Between you and me, I used to sing Dreams Dreams in middle school at the back of the bus, and it is totally responsible for me not having any friends for two years :nicework:

Marked you down, waiting to hear from Stevo when he's not drunk about his thoughts on an alternate version.

I deserved every drink I had last night.

Oh, just a question. We aren't doing anything from Christmas NiGHTS, are we?

I had been entertaining this possibility at first and decided against it for now, at least until all the other NiGHTs tracks are taken. I'd much rather have the entire first OST included than miss a few tracks and include more from Christmas NiGHTs. If we have time after all the other tracks have been claimed and have some work done on them, we'll talk, but I'll keep any pre-dibs on tracks in mind just incase it comes to that.

John Revoredo

08-16-2009, 09:14 PM

I need to work on my wip .. damn.. So much stuff to do.

Oinkness

08-25-2009, 08:38 PM

A MS Paint mood struck so I doodled a little 8-bit signature for NiGHTS remixers. I thought it would be fun. :P

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/oinkness/nights_remixer.png

njoi

Level 99

08-25-2009, 09:23 PM

Here's my thoughts:

1) a bit small and low-res. I think something around the size of the FF4 banners was what I had in mind
2) NiGHTs doesn't kind of look like NiGHTs (In fact, it kind of looks like the shadow of VIOLA from Zone of the Enders if I'm thinking of the right thing).
3) It just says a NiGHTs project remixer. I would much rather have a banner that doesn't require one to be a project musician to have it posted in their sig. I'd want something that members of the project and fans as well can use.

Hold off on your art for now, Oinkness. I'll get back to you.

theshaggyfreak

08-27-2009, 04:25 AM

I may be a bit new around these parts but I wouldn't mind giving a stab at anything that's not taken. Picked the game up a couple years ago on ebay. Got the Japanese version since it was easier/cheaper to get. Awesome game! Still beats the pants of the newer Wii version.

Level 99

08-27-2009, 11:39 AM

Pick a song, make a WIP, and send it over and we'll see if it makes the cut!

José the Bronx Rican

08-27-2009, 12:27 PM

Still not certain, but I've got 3 months, so I'd better claim "N.H.C." now while I'm still nuts.

Level 99

08-27-2009, 02:38 PM

Will do, José. Whenever you get any kind of WIP, head on over to the NiGHTs forums on KNGI, sign up and I'll get you into the NiGHTs private forums. Good to hear you're interested!

Bahamut

08-27-2009, 04:18 PM

Nice to see most of the songs are claimed without much pushing.

theshaggyfreak

08-27-2009, 06:33 PM

Pick a song, make a WIP, and send it over and we'll see if it makes the cut!

I'll go ahead and claim The Mantle.

Level 99

08-27-2009, 06:35 PM

Done. Now get started on that WIP :nicework: Thanks for taking interest!

Edit: It just hit me: This year, FF4 project was released in July, around the time of Otakon. Depending on when Otakon is, and as long as the project is released on or around the projected release date...I just may have to throw another listening party like I did for FF4. That would be ridiculous, if all the piece just fell into place and not only was the project successfully released then but at the listening party I can guarentee* there wont be any naked people busting in at the end!

*note: not a guarentee.

Level 99

09-02-2009, 09:53 PM

A semi-shameless bump, just because there are only four open tracks left. If anyone's still on-the-fence about picking up a track, please lean towards the picking-up side! And for all of those about to start school/already started school, good luck this year.

the prophet of mephisto

09-03-2009, 01:12 PM

once things get a little closer to being done - in a few months - i'll take the leftovers.

theshaggyfreak

09-03-2009, 10:05 PM

Done. Now get started on that WIP :nicework: Thanks for taking interest!

Got started on The Mantle today. So far it sounds pretty good and it's even a little on the hip hop sounding side which is a little rare for me.

Rozovian

09-03-2009, 11:03 PM

Got Omnisphere today. Spent half the day installing the frickin' thing, but man my track is gonna be amazing. Or at least a little more sonically interesting that it otherwise would have been. Haven't yet started on the track tho, too many projects...

the prophet of mephisto

09-04-2009, 02:22 AM

i LOVE omnisphere. the choirs are really flexible.

Level 99

09-14-2009, 03:48 PM

I'd like to welcome VocalMime on, as he has claimed Deep it lies. Only a few tracks left, and some updates about the project should be on the way as Fall arrives.

Also, I would LOVE Omnisphere. Sadly, I don't have that kind of scratch to spend on something I'd not fully utilize since I'm guitar-centric :-P

Edit: Prophet, looks like there may not be many leftovers you'd have/need to take. Quite exciting, quite.

Level 99

09-21-2009, 02:25 AM

Double-posting because news has happened: another song has been taken, only two songs left open. bLiNd has picked up D'Force Master, and will no doubt do something ridiculous with it, as is par for the course for him. We welcome him aboard!

Incredible..simply incredible how many people have decided to try and take part in this project. I'm looking forward to December 1st a lot more now!

Edit: And HOLY CRAP! No sooner did I make this post that Escariot asked if her could have E-LE-KI Sparkle! So, now we only have one track left, which I could do without mixing (I know its short and probably hard to arrange but I'll still leave it open if someone wants it). Let's see what he does with it!

Looks like active recruiting is nearly done.

JaDE ARaN HaRuNo

09-21-2009, 09:37 AM

Double-posting because news has happened: another song has been taken, only two songs left open. bLiNd has picked up D'Force Master, and will no doubt do something ridiculous with it, as is par for the course for him. We welcome him aboard!

Incredible..simply incredible how many people have decided to try and take part in this project. I'm looking forward to December 1st a lot more now!

Hah! KISS MY ASS, I HELPED YOU CONVINCE HIM. >.>

jk. lol I don't care. I promise for sure by Dec. 1st he'll give you a done track.

Level 99

09-21-2009, 11:57 AM

Hah! KISS MY ASS, I HELPED YOU CONVINCE HIM. >.>

jk. lol I don't care. I promise for sure by Dec. 1st he'll give you a done track.

haha not necessary, because December 1st is the deadline for 1st WIPs. This project has a reeeeeaaaally long timeline, but thanks. What are you, his secretary?! :tomatoface:

Dj Mokram

09-21-2009, 12:28 PM

Thought you guys might like to reminisce a bit (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/nights-into-gt-anthology/55847).
Hope this helps setting the right mood. ;)

Good luck with the Nights project L99.

Level 99

09-21-2009, 02:33 PM

Hey, thanks Dj Mokram! I reminisce about NiGHTs, as well as other things, all too often. I will do my best to make sure the project is done right, and thanks for the support.

LuketheXjesse

09-21-2009, 02:47 PM

Project Co-Directors: Bahamut

DAMN IT BAHAMUT GIVE IT A RESTseriously

JaDE ARaN HaRuNo

09-21-2009, 08:04 PM

haha not necessary, because December 1st is the deadline for 1st WIPs. This project has a reeeeeaaaally long timeline, but thanks. What are you, his secretary?! :tomatoface:

LOL No, I'm his manager. :P

The Coop

09-21-2009, 08:07 PM

LOL No, I'm his manager. :P

Sound more like you're his dominatrix if whip cracking is involved :nicework:

JaDE ARaN HaRuNo

09-21-2009, 08:09 PM

Sound more like you're his dominatrix if whip cracking is involved :nicework:

Hahahahaha... I don't know who came up with the whip concept..Jordan or Jewbei...but it sure fits. lol

And I read that Bahamut is the co-director to this thing?! Wtf?!

Level 99

09-21-2009, 08:19 PM

Hahahahaha... I don't know who came up with the whip concept..Jordan or Jewbei...but it sure fits. lol

And I read that Bahamut is the co-director to this thing?! Wtf?!

All beware Jade's whip of remixing fury. Run, while you still can, before she ensares you in her deadlines too! RUN!!! :nicework:

Yeah, I asked if he would be willing to help and, after he helped get it underway, I asked if he wanted to be a co-director. I know eh's a busy guy and doesn't afraid of anything, but I'm trying to make it the least of his worries as possible, and fun for him too, I hope! But don't forget Prophet of Mephisto, he's a co-director too. It was mine and his idea to have NiGHTs project to begin with. I had just re-gotten the soundtrack and were listening to it to-and-from MAGfest 6, and talked about doing a song or two...or three...so he's part of the reason I even considered making it a project.

JaDE ARaN HaRuNo

09-21-2009, 08:22 PM

All beware Jade's whip of remixing fury. Run, while you still can, before she ensares you in her deadlines too! RUN!!! :nicework:

Musashi122784: Lol word i woke up and was like i gotta do this then a bubble appeared over my head with you saying GET TO WORK lol

JaDE ARaN HaRuNo: ROFLMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

There you have it, proof that it works.

NOW GET TO WORK PEOPLE!

JaDE ARaN HaRuNo

09-30-2009, 10:46 AM

Can I say I hate you for having John Revoredo, Audio Fidelity and José the Bronx Rican? BAH!

:tomatoface:

Level 99

09-30-2009, 01:01 PM

Can I say I hate you for having John Revoredo, Audio Fidelity and José the Bronx Rican? BAH!

:tomatoface:

Hate me when I have WIPs from them. :nicework: I'm sending out reminders to everyone sometime this week, just in case they don't check this thread...or the NiGHTS forums (if they've even registered for it yet). There's a few I have yet to hear from since their initial interest that don't have the background on OCR like some of the others, but I'm hoping no tracks are getting dropped. *crosses fingers* And don't get me started on who to hate for having who on their project!

Level 99

10-07-2009, 07:03 PM

So some news on the project:

1) There were blog posts over on Sega Europe and Sega America Blogs about NiGHTS: Lucid Dreaming and OCReMix. They were a result of my asking the NiGHTSintodreams.com forum people for some help with a big vocal arrangement I'm working on for the project, and apparently things worked out in such a way to result in the blog posts. It was pretty crazy. Needless to say, that arrangement will end up with more-than-enough vocal parts by the time their submission cutoff date is. :-o
2) WIP 1 deadline is slowly drawing closer, so mixers, your inboxes will get a friendly reminder sometime over the weekend to "encourage some progress" and refresh your memory on the dates. :razz:
3) Two-three potential artists and one potential web designer on board at the moment, just either waiting for their responses, first pieces of work, or for more information. :nicework:
4) Yes, I will end every numbered entry with some kind of Smilie..except this one.

If anyone has questions about deadlines or anything, please send me a message. If you're thinking of dropping your track, I'ma use my puppy-eyes on you :puppyeyes:

Oinkness

10-08-2009, 08:21 AM

Level 99

10-08-2009, 12:24 PM

Hey Lvl99. I will claim Fragmented Nights, the final unclaimed track, in addition to Gate of your Dreams. It won't be some long thing though as the source is just 40 seconds, it will just be a project song -- wouldn't pass ocr judges due to length. If you're cool with that, let me know. ;)

For some reason I thought I had so much more time left before first wips were due. Oh well. I will get one or two to you asap. I've got a couple things on my plate first. :-)

I'll think about letting you claim a second track after you get in a WIP for your first one. You're admitting that you already have a couple other things on your plate, so why are you opting for a second track before I see work on the first? And people can do a lot with 40 seconds of source. I wouldn't want the track done just to get it done, as that wouldn't even give the track feeling, especially at a short source length.

Oinkness

10-09-2009, 07:04 AM

I'll think about letting you claim a second track after you get in a WIP for your first one. You're admitting that you already have a couple other things on your plate, so why are you opting for a second track before I see work on the first? And people can do a lot with 40 seconds of source. I wouldn't want the track done just to get it done, as that wouldn't even give the track feeling, especially at a short source length.
Well you gotta be careful not to spread it like too less butter over a big piece of bread. Know what I mean? :)

I've got a couple things on my plate but I'm not like Obama. I'm actually going to do stuff. I'm actually starting official "sound" work on my first NiGHTS WIP tonight. I'm not sure what will result from this, I guess it depends on how lucky I am with getting inspirational tones. Nothing stints inspirado faster than a lack of rock-it sauce.

I figured you trusted me enough musically to let me claim the second track but meh, apparently not... just trying to help. ;p

Bahamut

10-09-2009, 07:23 AM

Well you gotta be careful not to spread it like too less butter over a big piece of bread. Know what I mean? :)

I've got a couple things on my plate but I'm not like Obama. I'm actually going to do stuff. I'm actually starting official "sound" work on my first NiGHTS WIP tonight. I'm not sure what will result from this, I guess it depends on how lucky I am with getting inspirational tones. Nothing stints inspirado faster than a lack of rock-it sauce.

I figured you trusted me enough musically to let me claim the second track but meh, apparently not... just trying to help. ;p

I'm going to just say this - talk is cheap. Prove you can handle the workload at a suitable quality level, and then we'll see what happens.

Level 99

10-09-2009, 02:01 PM

I'm going to just say this - talk is cheap. Prove you can handle the workload at a suitable quality level, and then we'll see what happens.

Wes is right. I won't go into the matter any further than that at the moment.

That being said, I received your file last this morning and will listen when I get the chance.

avaris

10-09-2009, 04:36 PM

I had a dream about this project last night...it was hott...8-O

Oinkness

10-17-2009, 10:17 AM

Wes is right. I won't go into the matter any further than that at the moment.

That being said, I received your file last this morning and will listen when I get the chance.
After hearing my song, is my talk less cheap? I'm just wondering. I mean to say after hearing it would you have considered letting me make the last open track. Purely out of my curiosity I am asking this, as we've talked about the track and you know how I feel about how confusing it would be to do. ;)

Level 99

10-17-2009, 12:05 PM

After hearing my song, is my talk less cheap? I'm just wondering. I mean to say after hearing it would you have considered letting me make the last open track. Purely out of my curiosity I am asking this, as we've talked about the track and you know how I feel about how confusing it would be to do. ;)

Your talk is much less cheap now that you have the WIP in for sure, but don't let it go to your head, lol. I would still refrain from letting you do the last track, simply because I now have some idea of what to do with it and who will get it. It's still listed as open for the moment, though.

Level 99

11-02-2009, 12:32 AM

November 1st is here. One person has been removed from their mix, but LuIzA has stepped in to take on "Deep It Lies"! She's now officially on as many projects as I am. Welcome aboard, Luiza!

For the rest of you: I can't wait to hear your WIPs. :-o

Bahamut

11-02-2009, 01:09 AM

Yay, nice seeing her on board!

LuIzA

11-02-2009, 03:30 AM

Level 99

11-13-2009, 02:01 PM

Just a little bump seeing as there's a little over 2 weeks before first WIPs are supposed to get in. Also, a small update for any people doing songs that haven't yet or aren't going to sign up on our private forums:

I am planning on a lossless release along with MP3. So once you finish your song, please send me a WAV. You can also send an MP3 as well, for preview purposes, but for the final release, I will be encoding all the MP3s myself from the WAV files. I need the WAV to change song statuses to complete. I know for many of you, the final versions of the songs are probably ways away, but better to know what to expect now.

Once December 1st hits, expect activity to ramp up for a little while. There are a few things within the project that ask for assistance from as many of the remixers as possible. All of that information will be available by December 1st on the private forums if it isn't already available now, or via PM.

I've been busy the last couple of weeks but it should let up a little soon and give me some breathing room, especially once I teach Brushfire how to edit the OCAD podcasts himself :-P