OCR01411 - Breath of Fire III 'Watermelon Flava'

[djpretzel]

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

[Navi]

Funny that DJP should mention Fear and Loathing. That's the first image that came to mind in my head.

Smooth stuff. Very Vegas-y. Very silky.

Joshua Morse and Po! make the hotness.

It's on the short side, but it repeats well.

[MedHead]

I don't think I'll be putting this song in my playlist. It's not based on the quality of the work, but rather the genre. As a lounge music piece, it works great; but as a song I would want to listen to repeatedly, it falls short. I like that it was orchestrated with seriousness, rather than being presented as a novelty. However, because its genre requires - as djpretzel noted - what sounds like an relatively cheap keyboard soundbank, I don't find myself interested enough to listen to it again.

As for the length, I thought it ran at an adequate time. Truth be told, I thought it ran a little long, considering the content provided.

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[Arek the Absolute]

Something one would find in a coffee shop or lounge, that is what I invision when I hear this. I really like the feel to it, though it does run dry after half way through it.
Great stuff from Morse and po!, but I don't see how it got passed the judges.
No hate towards ya dudes, but...ya. To me you got lucky.

EDITED FOR IGNORANCE PORTRAYED!

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

All I needed to see was po! and/or Morse and I knew I'd love it. Very catchy; I'll be resurfacing it plenty. Nice work guys, nothing fantastic but very sexy.

Good to see po!'s still alive.

[New Ink]

I'm really digging this piece. There's plenty of variation on the theme and wow, does it transition well.

Definitely fitting to that "Cafe Feel". I really admire the ambient quality of the strings, and the very snazzy guitar. The piano choice is very crisp and the whole theme is just very "smooth". It reminded me of Music from the Sims.

It must be tough for a piece like this to further expand due to the song's style. But for what this song aimed at, it fit the pocket.

[TheRedBob]

This is my new "song to play during breakfast"...a coveted spot by remixers everywhere, to be sure.

On a side note, this really reminds me of playing Pilotwings 64. Some good memories, right there.

Fantastic work! I love it.

[CPacaud]

Cheesetastic. I wish that solo lead's attack was a little bit smoother though, but damn, details... Very awesome.

And whoever said this didn't belong on OCR, woah. Take another listen.

[Zenth Relin]

Nice and smooth. Great for relaxig in Comp sci! 8)

[xtp183]

Props, you two. You really handled this genre well. Whilst some may find it on the repetitive side, this is the sort of music which isn't supposed to end - it's used a lot as BGM in anime and digital comics.

I thought the length was spot on, though, to add to the "driftness" of the genre, I would have extended the fade out a good 15 seconds longer :D This is coming from a guy who isn't really fond of fade outs, but for this sort of music, I actually prefer them.

Also, the "MIDI-ish" choice of samples were perfect! I guess this mix gets a bit more critism than most others, since it's not often you get one of these types of music handed to you. Once again, superbly done. I always get a big grin on when I hear this song .. not to mention the little 'kick' back into the groove @ 2:15 ;)

[Effector]

Good easy-on-the-ears stuff by one of my favorite easy-on-the-ears remixer.

po!, once again, delivers.

[demon_reikou]

I've been waiting forever for a BoF III remix, and this suits my fancy. This remix is more lounge/elevator feel to it, but that doesn't make it bad. It's something you can have a relaxing nap to, and wake up feeling refreshed.

Awesome track, get some more BoF III remixes comin :)

[Dj Orange]

I'm really loving the soloing here. Unfortunately, I unconsciously associate all fusion pieces with weather forecasts and TV listings; Most of the time the genre just leaves me numb. Yet when squiggly electronic keys are thrown in the mix, I get all warm and tingly inside!

Nice and short. Easy to find room for in my music folder.

[meccaneer]

Ah, 80s love. Although stylistically accurate, it's still nothing I care to listen to. The effects and sequencing are fantastic, though.

[watkinzez]

This is something you could put on for background music on repeat. It doesn't demand your full attention to enjoy it, being laid back and all that. A little short and underdeveloped, but still fun.

[Coucou]

Excellent.
Rythm (samples & playing) is perfect.
That's the kind of music style I like;
the solo makes me thinkg of Chick Corea Electric Band...

[A-RoN]

The best collaboration by two of my favorite remixers and influences as a musician. Two big thumbs up! 8)

[jorgandar]

I've never heard a better synth that made so much sense in the jazz style. A jazz-synth. That's awesome and dangerous because it could have been a disaster. But it turned out really well. Sounds like something i would hear when listening to the smooth jazz station while driving home from work. Definitly has my approval and a new home on my hard drive.

[maelkashishi]

for what it is, this is a very well-made mix: a lounge track with a quite symmetric structure, a tried and tested instrumentation and fine solo parts. Someone might (and did, see above) rightfully argue that the end is a little short; still I like it as it is.

[DragonAvenger]

Not the most interesting mix around, but it suits the game perfectly. I could swap this with the source with ease. Great enhancement on the original. Really relaxed, I want to lie in a hammock on the beach and nap the day away.

[OA]

More of a strong upgrade to the original, rather than a complete re-imagining, this track works for me, despite playing it safe.

I loved that analogue synth and the solos were excellent as well. I think the percussion could have been much more involved and varied, but it had a well-produced sound. It does accomplish it's goals of just being laid back and relaxing, though, so maybe attention grabbing percussion would be counterproductive.

Either way, this is a great mix from one of the best tracks in the Breath of Fire 3 soundtrack. It's clean, smooth, and can be endlessly looped!

Check it out. :-)

[42]

I immediately think of the Mii channel music as I listen to this.

I'm having trouble deciding if I like this one or not.:? On one hand, its smooth, mellow, fun, jazzy, and everything else in that category. On the other, it's too elevator/background music like to be play list worthy, imo. It conjures up images of elevator rides, waiting rooms for doctor's offices, and receptionist's areas of law firms that try to be "modern", and I have to ask myself if I really want that kind of music on my play list.

Don't get me wrong, it's good stuff, but...

well, o.k. after listening to it again, I'm going to label it "pretty decent remix" and shuffle it into my music collection. :tomatoface:

[robio]

I really enjoyed thiis. I always felt the BoF III soundtrack was completley mismatched with the game. This isn't a radical mix and is very true to the original, keeping the samba/jazz style, but injects just enough to make it a little more mellow. Nicely done.

[WesternZypher]

Very relaxed. Sounds like it'd make great bgm to any classic Leisure Suit Larry game, actually.