OCR02007 - Donkey Kong Country 2 'Rare Respite'

[djpretzel]

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

[avaris]

One of my favs off of the project. Well thought out with emotional displays of sonic goodness utilising simplistic means. Kudos Mr. Burns. :)

[ella guro]

The original is maybe my favorite off the DKC2 soundtrack, and I think Patrick did it complete justice here. This is an energetic, inspired, and heartfelt arrangement. My definite favorite from the ones I've heard off the project so far.

[Palpable]

I'm reposting my decision comments since I liked them and they weren't used in the write-up:

The second section of Enya's "Shepard Moons" is almost a dead ringer for your piano intro. The same slow, graceful mood, some of the same notes even. That's just the start of great comparisons I can make with your song. It's a wonderfully playful and colorful arrangement that recalls a lot of world music I love, thanks to the myriad instruments you employ. It seems like you spent a lot of time getting each part to sound right, and it really adds up. The writing is superb, weaving Jib Jig and your original additions seamlessly. Really, I can't say enough good things about this arrangement - fantastic.

[Scaredsim]

This is what I could expect from Patrick, awesomeness. The instruments used are bringing another dimension to the song although it respects it perfectly. My favorite with Fishy's one. Great work!

[aces]

I really like this remix but has anyone else noticed the sneaky "phone rings" in the background? You can hear one quite clearly at 1:15 which kept turning me round to my phone until I realised it was part of the track.

[Giga Bowser]

This remix was nicely done and it was just like the style I hoped it would be ^^ thanks for all your effort and hard work.

[Crulex]

Beautiful. Really hooked me with this one, Patrick. I'm a sucker for sea shanty-like beats and celtic vibes, and the flute brought it all together. I really think you got the overall feeling of a ship sailing the open waves. A nice light tune to end the flood. Well done, me matey! 8-)

[Kyle Nin]

This melody always reminds me of the theme to "Independence Day".

Great mix, by the way.

[LuIzA]

one of my favorites from the project. I love the many different instruments and the acoustic guitar. absolutely beautiful.

[heerogunkenobi15]

your right kyle nin the melody of jib jig does sound like the theme to independence day

[YoshMaster]

This song is awesome. It's magical. It soothes my soul!

[Brandon Strader]

This is my favorite track from the new album. The sounds and production are fantastic, as are the performances. It doesn't stray too far away from the source, which was great to begin with. This pushes the boundaries of what should be expected from a remix, and sets the bar extremely high.

[a_d]

Definitely my favorite track from Serious Monkey Business!

[LuigiFan]

My favorite track off of the album - a most excellent job sir!

[OA]

wow, great arrangement featuring some really nice performances. Simply beautiful. :-)

[Xenon Odyssey]

I love this track.

Kudos Patrick!

[ktulu333]

I love this track! Thank you, Patrick!

[Geoffrey Taucer]

Wait, I haven't commented on this yet? Time to fix that!

Excellent track, easily among my favorites on the project. Great production, great arrangement, everything about this track is great.

[phantasia]

Rare Respite along with Backwards Room were my two favorites from the album. This track did an excellent job at enhancing the feeling of the original tune. Simply amazing.

[Patrick Burns]

I'm glad you all like this track so much. It really is a great source tune; when I saw that it hadn't been claimed on the project, I immediately rushed through the registration on our "secret" forum to claim it. Thanks, Dave Wise, for such an awesome ditty.

[nugzta]

My most favourite of the whole album :)

[Thrull]

Instant favorite.

[Johnny C. Bad]

My only qualm with this mix is that it ends! I love it. Although the ending does get me pumped up, it suddenly gets all fast and exciting and I start subconsciously dancing in my seat, then it abruptly ends, like it's taunting me...

[ponjavic]

Not too sure what the policy is on stuff like this but would there be any possibility of getting something similar to a tab/sheet for this? I would just love to play it on the piano.

[delbuster]

I'm browsing through the album on Youtube and this one... magical.

[Mtlbro]

An aptly titled mix as it was a respite in the album, a welcome one at that :))

Piano's my favorite !!

[Daimo Mac]

I have been using OCRemix for years now and this is the first post I ever made. I love the Serious Monkey Business Album and think it's great, but this one song is what makes it stand out, elevating it from good to great.

Great job on the song.

[halc]

such an awesome mix, I couldn't imagine a better take on the source. amazing stuff :nicework:

[Clank]

I've been going to OCRemix for well over a year now and this song alone made me register. Plus, it's time for me to donate to this site as well for all the enjoyment it has given me. As far as this song goes, all I can say is "WOW!"...this song fills me with joy everytime I hear it. Can't wait to go out kayaking with this song!

[genius11433]

Amazing mix. A "rare respite" indeed. I was really stunned by the addition of Chopin's Waltz in A-flat major near the end. This is a wonderful acoustical masterpiece.

[dr_amazing]

I heard this for the first time randomly today on my way to work. It is probably the perfect "biking on a chilly November morning" song.

[jett]

Easily the best track in the entire album. Pure greatness.

[OutSpoken]

At Rozovian's request I've decided to start linking some of the writeups of OCR tracks I've been doing on my blog. Although this particular writeup isn't written by me personally, we feel that this track deserves some good attention.

http://reoganworks.blogspot.com/2010/09/song-of-week-14.html