OCR01311 - Super Mario 64 'Fleeting Ecstasy'

[djpretzel]

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

[Txai]

Hey, I remember this stuff in the WIP forum. This is cool and in high quality. I love the instruments, the beats and the technique! The saxophone is beautiful! And this work is pure fun too. Pleasant resources. Yay, excellent work by chthonic.

EDIT: This is your first great remix. This don´t finished!

[SpikeyGCPS2]

Wow, although I would have never thought that this theme would be done like this, it's a good thing someone did. This peice is put together very well. Lots of change going off the pace of the theme here and there, and before it starts to get old, moves on. This is something I could put on loop all by it's lonesome and it wouldn't get old. That vocal of someone going "Yeah!" that's in this mix a few times is a nice added affect even. When it goes slow with the sax playing near the end is a nice way to end this great mix. I hope to hear more from this one.

[Corporal Eschebone]

Whoa, the melody feels a lot more slowed down than it really is... Anyway, nice instrumental themes. A bit repetitive [but perhaps deliberately so]. Sequencing is what they call it, I think...?

[ella guro]

I'm just going to paste my review of this from the WIP board because I'm a lazy bastard:

Looks like this did make it on the site after all.

I'd say the biggest thing this mix has going for it is that it takes sparse material and tries different things with it - with varying degrees of success. The scratch and vocal samples I find mildly irritating, and I don't know really why they're there in the first place. The sax solo is also completely out of the blue, and though it's sequenced interestingly, the fact that it's a sample and that it wasn't really in any sort of context makes it downright goofy.

There are some interesting effects employed after that, which work pretty well, and a breakdown takes the mix back to the melody section. The major complaint I have here is that while this mix changes up enough to make itself presentable and listenable, there is not really anything exciting or new going on in the arrangement. This would have been a great section for a little bit of deviation from the theme, but instead the synth keeps repeating the same two lines and it starts to become tiresome.

After listening to the ending (which was a neat idea sans the sax), I can tell that much effort went into making this presentable and enjoyable. While a lot of the effects aren't staggeringly original and some don't work incredibly well, there is an energy here that differentiates this from a standard mix of this type and puts it above the bar. So all in all there's room for improvement but this is not a bad effort by any means. Good work.

[Hy Bound]

This is a great track. I really enjoy all of your creative sidestepping in the main melody. Im really looking forward many more remixes from you! That sax is especially great. very well done!!! 8)

[BBB]

nice. i was getting sick of listening to all the techno i have saved over and over again and i finally found a new one i really liked. it would've been even better if you worked in the metal mario theme as well, though.

[LiquidTrance]

very nice mix. it sounds trippy and relaxing. the yeah! sample is used incredibly well. great job 8)

[Zipp]

I don't like to pin myself down by choosing a "favorite" type of music. I'm a fan of anything good : wink: That said, this song crosses a number of borders between types, ranging from latin to synth to jazz. I can't say I love all the crossovers, but the piece overal does some really nice things.

However, it doesn't help the remixer to just say, "wow, best thing ever." So if I had to ask for an improvement, I would say that the synth gets a little heavy, and detracts from the nice latin feel of the piece.

Besides this, it is an excellent coverage of a difficult tune. Oh and kudos for putting the original at the begining. Thta brought tears of remembrance to my eyes.

[chthonic]

Oh and kudos for putting the original at the begining. Thta brought tears of remembrance to my eyes.
Thta was what I was going for. :)

Also, here's the song's VGMix page (http://www.vgmix.com/song_view.php?song_id=2958) if anyone's interesting in reviewing or toplisting or clicking on the little exclamation point.

-chth

[Czar Diego]

This is the first time I've heard synthesized sax and didn't cringe. Definitely a keeper. Thank you.

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

I also heard this first over in the WIP forums. I knew it was getting hosted the moment I head it.

While I agree that it could get a little repetitive the enjoyability of the loop is high and I don't think this will ever disappoint a techno or mario fan.

Good jorb.

[Yhoko]

Very nice remix, like the piano and sax and my favorite point is at 3:09 (maybe I just like that "pipe" sound too much ^^). The retro-melody comes also nice in time, that means party mood all over the mario world ^^!

[SosusOCR]

Well its about time we got another Super Mario 64 Mix and its a very very good one me thinks...

I love the transy type feel to it and gives its a very different take to the other remixes Ive heard here.

great

[jordex]

W00t its here at last

I just wanna get up and start dancing

[phantomINTELLECT]

This is one of the better mixes I have heard on this website for a while. In fact, it's really damn good. Nice job man.

[A-RoN]

Not bad. It's got quite a blend. This sounds more like house than dance just because of how the NES snare from the soundfont mixes in with the rest of the percussion. It's got that groovability while having that same repeating chord progression.

Beats are good, the sax blew me away, and the piano adds a very nice touch. It honors the roots of the original Starman theme which is what I feel some of the newer OC Remixes don't do when they deviate from the original source and are just plastered with original uneeded solos, chords, and riffs. That is why this deserves appreciation. It's great to see a mix like this one return to OCR.

Good job. :)

[KirbySage]

Wow, that was an extremely good Remix.
The NES blend really set a good attitude for the song. I extremely liked it when the guy yelled "YEAH!" just because it was pretty shaweet, and gave you the feeling of jamming. I would like to see more like this!
Well, hear more like this.

[Zekian]

Normally, I don't like people randomly shouting things or sound effects added in. Many times it seems kinda silly or just downright stupid.

chthonic has managed to bypass this obstacle with FLYING COLORS in a way that is only matched in quality (at least from what I've heard) by the sound effect use in "McVaffeQuasi Ultimix" (Tetris). The integration of the NES theme is flawless, and the instruments used all sound great. It's particularly impressive that the NES theme and the instruments are playing side-by-side without conflicting with each other.

One of the best Mario remixes on the site. Nice work all around. :D

[Carbon Dog]

I really enjoy the amount of kick this song has.

[Annoxus]

This is AMAZING. You've taken an overly repetitive Mario theme and breathed some new life into it. It's a good repetitive and FAR from boring, the instrumental work is beautiful, and the sound effects are bliss. This is the kinda quality all mixes should strive to achieve. Purely Awesome.

[BlackPhantom]

Booyah! Another excellent remix to OCR! Quite wonderful!

[DarkFrog]

The style of this song reminds me quite a bit of Fragments of Gold by Beej. Although I can definitely see djp's point about this almost being something you'd expect from Disco Dan.

I just simply love the song at 1:20, but I definitely need to take a music theory class so I can explain in words why.

So, lacking that, I guess just about all I can say is:

Good stuff!

-Austin Spafford

[RimFrost the Tourianist]

Very interresting. Synthesized jazz mixed with trippy techno, makes a fun little reminder of Mario flying above the clouds on time-limited wings. Yay !

chthonic shows us what shines bright, with something that is light-hearted and enjoyable to hear. Even if you're not a Mario fan.

Excellent 8)

[Mr Azar]

This song has a good beat to it, very well composed and sounds as if it came off a retail CD. As soon as I started to play this, my friends got up and started to dance :)

[NewTypeOne]

Wow, this is very good for a first time remix. Man this takes me back to my good ol days of stompin and punchin them goombas... dude, you've got to make more remixes like this. The child in me demands it. :wink:

[kablammyman]

this is a well done mix! I really like it.

[CC Ricers]

Congrats Chthonic, on finally being an OCRemixer. I've been following this since its early WIP days and the tune stayed as sweet as ever. The sax has gotta be the best part. You did a great job with arranging your own stuff without separating it too far from the original, considering that the source music is already short.

[L33tminion]

Excellent job.

[NinjaJonny]

YAY!!!! I like it alot!!!!! :D :P :roll:

[Nineko]

I hate this. Just to say that the ReViews aren't always good words.

[NezumiVampyre]

This has to be one of the best uses of the sax in a remix that i have ever heard. The way you use it with the speed jazz piano reminds me of the Cowboy Bebop series. I also like the stuttering track in the back, whick works really well in this. 8)

[DarkLink117]

the sax solo is definitely one of the best solos on the site. Great job - this one goes in my personal top 10 playlist

[Insane2757]

I downloaded this song just a while ago, and I have to say that it is a title that beckons my memories back to classic Mario playing days.

Not sure, but I would say anyone who enjoys Mario game music should try this out.

Oh, and the sax interlude is to die for.

[dull soul]

Mmm, such a happy beat.

Like RimFrost said, I really do get a feeling of soaring through the skies when I listen to this. It's such an enjoyable and fun song to listen to, especially with the nostalgia on it's side. Here's hoping for more from you.

[CG2 - KSK]

This is it.
This is what I like to call an OC original!
Theres nothing that makes my foot tap and heart beat with nostalgia than the old original music going into a new age mix!
This one is definately going to Mr. MP3 Player!

[Samiril]

This is amazing! Let your mind soar out into the clouds in a happy dance with this one! Thanks for the inspiration!

[Harmony]

Way too fun. Great piano and just a really fun vibe throughout. Those fun vocal breaks are nice and don't get me started about the oboe deal at 2:24. That synth that we first get introduced to at :37 starts out innocent enough but it really picks up and you have a lot of fun with it ESPECIALLY with the fun solo starting at 3:12. Really fun to jam to. Quality stuff.

fun.

[Petara]

I have yet to find a remix that sounds as fun as this. An excllent first submission with a perfectly clad title.
:sleepzzz: 8O
If I could have this play on my alarm clock every morning, I would actually get up.

[chthonic]

I hate this. Just to say that the ReViews aren't always good words.
I have yet to figure out whether or not you mean that, but if you do, awesome. 8)

-chth

[SigmaMewtwo]

This ReMix captured my attention from beginning to end. I believe that this is easily one of my favorite Mario Remixes that I've ever heard! It reminds me of the days when I used to play Super Mario 64 all the time... Not to mention the added nostalgia from the golden days of the NES Mario Bros! The addition of a sax adds a new layer to the already uplifting song, and I just can't get enough of it! Props to you, chthonic, for a great ReMix. :)

[Anonymous]

All I can say is "wow." This is one of the most interesting remixes I have heard. It is one of the remixes that just makes you stop doing everything and just listen to it. It would be great in the new Dance Dance Revolution with Mario game. I would love to dance to this!

[Moppo]

If I'm not mistaken, the "Yeah!" is Flavor Flav right? My sister watches a LOT of "The Surreal Life" and it sounds just like him.

[chthonic]

If I'm not mistaken, the "Yeah!" is Flavor Flav right? My sister watches a LOT of "The Surreal Life" and it sounds just like him.
I have no idea. I think it has something to do with Def Jam. Or something. I don't really know. But the sample actually says "YEEEAHH BOOYEEE!"

If that helps.

Kinda.

-chth

[DarthSonicJK]

Yo Ben, This is probably one of the coolest Remixes i've ever heard! I've listened to it at least 13 times already and ive only had it for a day XP
I love the smooth techno feel and the jazzy interlude at 1:07 into the song. It all blends together into one awesome song 8) I highly recommend downloading this one!
Keep up the great work chthonic!

[Bummerdude]

Didn´t know that a fat italian like mario could be this funky. At first I thought this would be some sort of MIDI-remix, but WHOA, it looks I was way wrong. This mix is like mario himself in this song:INVINCIBLE.

[criticalcritic]

This song is awesome, plain and simple. No matter how many times I hear it, it never gets old, and now matter how crappy my headphones are, you can 'feel' this song. I ecspecally like the saxophone bit near the middle of the song. It's as if the red plumber himself is flying in the clouds before my eyes. For this perfect mix, a 10/10.

[lady zelda]

I like the fade-in at the beginning and the electric guitar adds a new good twist to it while still staying true to the original. The sax is amazing, haha! Really adds something new and unique to it. Enough said. Keep it up, chthonic!

[Blue Hook]

This is a classic tune that has been well remixed. its nice to see that you have kept with the feel of actual intstruments instead of creating just a techno remix.

The guitar is extremely well done (is That Live?) the saxephone has been commented lot but is just IS well done. all up this is really really good!':D'

[chthonic]

guitar
guitar
question

what guitar

[lady zelda]

guitar
guitar
question

what guitar

The w/e that plays the main tune/melody...w/e you want to call it.

Oh well, I still love this mix.

[chthonic]

guitar
guitar
question

what guitar

The w/e that plays the main tune/melody...w/e you want to call it.

Oh well, I still love this mix.
yeah that's just a synth

this one (http://www.kvraudio.com/get/128.html), to be exact

[MisterBiggler]

Damn. This is nice, real nice. The second half of the song is the business, esp. the break around 2:40. Glad I got this.

[nitroXpress]

I love the Jazz, Dance, and the Techno blend of this song. Must download for the Mario Remix fans.

[CC Ricers]

If I'm not mistaken, the "Yeah!" is Flavor Flav right? My sister watches a LOT of "The Surreal Life" and it sounds just like him.
I have no idea. I think it has something to do with Def Jam. Or something. I don't really know. But the sample actually says "YEEEAHH BOOYEEE!"

If that helps.

Kinda.

-chth

If anyone still cares, the sample came from Public Enemy - Bring the Noise. So yes, it was Flava Flav. Anyways, nice house mix of the Wingcap theme.

[Subz1987]

I love how you turn a 15 second song into a 4 minute remix. Awesome job, dude!

[Incronaut]

ugh im so jealous of your soloing skills... rockin song chth

[42]

Now this is invulnerability. 8-)

I love how you turn a 15 second song into a 4 minute remix.
:-D me, too.

Freaking awesome mix and great job.

[Schneau]

This is not only a great mix, but has been my absolute favorite OC ReMix for the majority of my time listening to them. So funky, and so joyful. chthonic, I love how your mixes always seem so happy and free.

[ChaosPlayer]

Holy crap. I never knew the "power star" sound track would be this good. This totally took my breath away turning into a break dance. Excellent complexity and motion +A must listen! :nicework:

[OA]

Pretty good stuff- I think the original music is a really difficult to do right because of how repetitive it is, but there are some great additions to this. I actually think that the treatment to this melody would be better served on a more interesting source, but it's still a great listen, with some solid transitions, and some well-deserved breakdowns of the source.

If you love that star power theme you won't find anything better than this one.

[Bahamut]

Not a fancy song, but I found myself bobbing my head in joy listening to this with all of the happy sound.

[RDX]

whenever i want to feel like a young'n again i listen to this remix.