Final Fantasy VII: Voices of the Lifestream - History

[Doomgaze]

I shouldn't have listened to medley teaser. Now I'm highly anticipating the release of this again. And I can't seem to identify last chiptune song. What is it?

[Dhsu]

Here's your answer:

And the chiptunes song... though I can't tell which one it's covering. And FFVII's one of my all time favorite games too...

EDIT: One Winged Chiptune...?

[anosou]

"Jeremy Robson, JigginJonT, Jovette Rivera (DJ Crono), JigginJonT"

Hehehehehehe :)

[JJT]

my contract stipulates that I get double billing

[Fishy]

What must have happened was instead of writing Fishy, they wrote JJT again because our names are so similar...

[Thin Crust]

Forgive this crazy and stupid thought, but Reu should post his "Once upon a Lifestream" mix here and get more some more recognition that he deserves.

[anosou]

Sorry fish, I belive JJT. He gets double, you get nothing. Mostly because you're a GUITAR NOOB :D

[Fishy]

=> :3

[anosou]

btw.. why aren't you on irc? BASTARD!
okay sorry for the offtopic ;)

[Thin Crust]

So, um, any updates?

[Steffan Andrews]

Things are moving towards the finish date. One Winged Angel is still in production because of extensive collaborations and scheduling between people's holidays/work/schooling/etc, and a few tracks are being worked on.

[The Pezman]

2nd preview w/ new completed songs?

[KyleJCrb]

Or you could wait until the project is released so there is something to surprise you? :razz:

[zircon]

Probably won't be doing any more previews... we're definitely coming down the home stretch. I know I've been saying that, but we are. Lately I've spent a lot of time gathering all the mixer bios and photos for the website. We're almost done with that, which is important for the web design. We got one new mix, a medley by bladiator - it's awesome!

More progress on what's left...

[Thin Crust]

Yes, please don't send anymore previews.

[IamtheAlieo01]

oooou i cant wait for the goodness guys. If it is anything like all the other projects, i will burn it to music cd's and pop into my cd player in my car as soon as it is released. I will get strange looks from other people, but hey i dont give a hell about it hehe.

[Kholdstare]

at least you get looks. people don't care when i play ocr stuff. and its sad that they don't know what sweetens the air.

[The Tiger]

Glad to hear it is coming along. I have been anticipating this for a while and can't wait until it is released.

Best of luck with the rest of the production.

[TheThoughtfulOne]

I know I'll be one of those "crazy kids" waiting in line to download this master piece. ^_^

[Thin Crust]

Any release date planned?

[zircon]

Yes. We'll be announcing it at Otakon. :)

[The Pezman]

Boo on this massive, 3 day event that I cannot attend.

Does this mean that all the tracks will definitely, 100% be finished by that date?

[JJT]

it means the project will be released on that date, regardless of what's finished.

[Liontamer]

it means the project will be released on that date, regardless of what's finished.

Praise the Lord! :lol:

[Hemophiliac]

Boo on this massive, 3 day event that I cannot attend.

Does this mean that all the tracks will definitely, 100% be finished by that date?

finished by the date they announce not the date of otakon.

[zircon]

Right, we're announcing the release date at Otakon. The release date itself is NOT Otakon. However, it is not far off.

[DTwirler]

Right, we're announcing the release date at Otakon. The release date itself is NOT Otakon. However, it is not far off.

ZOMG, I can't wait!

[Mr. Kimura]

So, it's safe to assume the release date will probably be mid-to-late next month?

Early if we're lucky/behave, haha!

[Barnsalot]

That's some of the best news I've heard all month. Can't wait for it.

[Dhsu]

So, it's safe to assume the release date will probably be mid-to-late next month?
It's safe to assume the release date is not far off. :P

[Kaden]

Apparently it was supposed to be announced this past weekend, anyone know? sorry if it was said someplace else, I can't seem to find it. J/w

[Hemophiliac]

Apparently it was supposed to be announced this past weekend, anyone know? sorry if it was said someplace else, I can't seem to find it. J/w

it is being announced this friday, you have not missed the announcement.

[Kaden]

ahhh, okay. they said over the okaton thing, so i assumed i just missed it. thanks for clarifying it :)

[Tenucha]

So the project is complete and will be announced at the Otakon panel?
I told my friend whos attending to check out the panel for me :)

[Kanthos]

When will people learn basic reading comprehension?

1) The project is not released yet.
2) The project is not complete yet.
3) A release date has not yet been announced.
4) The release date will be announced during OCRemix's panel at Otakon.
5) I don't remember when the panel is, but Otakon runs from July 20th to 22nd.
6) The project will not be released during Otakon.
7) The panel is not announcing that the project is complete or released already.
8) The panel is only announcing when the project will be released.

[Dyne]

The OCR Panel is Friday, July 20, at 10:00am. I forget where in the BCC, but be sure to get your info packet, it'll have all the information you seek.

I'm going friday night to pick up my badge.

[zircon]

Ballroom 2, Panel 4. :)

[Fishy]

You gonna give a project teaser at otakon? That would be some major publicity.

[Kaden]

ahhh, from what I thought Okaton was last weekend, My bad. Didn't mean to ruffle some other feathers out there Ahem :Kanthos: lol. jk. thanks for all the clarification.

[zircon]

You gonna give a project teaser at otakon? That would be some major publicity.

Yes. 10characters

[Tenucha]

Will there be someone filming this panel, I wonder?

[Thin Crust]

So what's the release date?

[zircon]

September 7th, 2007.

[Mr. Bottle Rocket]

whaaaaaaaat, that's crazy close.

CRAZY!

[sinclair44]

September 7th, 2007.

w00t! That's my birthday! Thanks in advance for the awesome and coincidental present :-p (Can't wait!)

[Harpendum]

September 7th, 2007.

Thank you guys so much for doing this.

[ocremixfan]

September 7th, 2007.

Finally! I think I'll take a day off by then! (I will... it's Independence Day =)
Thanks for the hard work, guys!

[Tenucha]

I thought Independence Day was 4th of July weekend.... You mean Labor Day? That's about the total opposite.

Very cool about the release date, it'll be very cool to see what you all have in store for us!
When is the site launch?

[Hemophiliac]

haha the only independence day i found was Brazillian Independence Day...so put 2 and 2 together.

[DTwirler]

Eeieie! I can't wait to hear this! Ya'll are made of awesome. :o)

[Tenucha]

haha the only independence day i found was Brazillian Independence Day...so put 2 and 2 together.

haha hmm... well I suppose he maybe Brazilian...
I never knew there were other Independence Days in other countries... I thought we kinda just made up our own :P

[ocremixfan]

well I suppose he maybe Brazilian...
I never knew there were other Independence Days in other countries... I thought we kinda just made up our own :P

Nice guess :P
A pack of countries have Independence Days, mosty were colonies once. Try this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Day

[Mr. Fox]

haha hmm... well I suppose he maybe Brazilian...
I never knew there were other Independence Days in other countries... I thought we kinda just made up our own :P

Yep, September 7th is our Independence Day. Which has,naturally, everything to do with FF7, and thus is the perfect date for the project release.

I am sure zircon picked the date for that same reason.

[The Pezman]

This is poor news for me, as I will be in college at the time and without a means to download the torrent in all its lossless quality.


...there will be lossless, yes?

[TheThoughtfulOne]

*stands in line to download the album*

this will rock almost as much as the Daft Punk concert this Sun.

[RepressedChaos]

*stands in line to download the album*

this will rock almost as much as the Daft Punk concert this Sun.

*Kicks TheThoughtfulOne out of his spot in the line*

Yoink!, I'll be there before you! lol

[erik212]

I = noob!

I've been wondering why there wasn't an album for FFVII yet...

*Sadly moves to very back of line...*

[Tenucha]

I = noob!

I've been wondering why there wasn't an album for FFVII yet...

*Sadly moves to very back of line...*

... Because they havn't released the project until now...?

[TheThoughtfulOne]

Dude... I can't wait.... and dude that concert.... amazing...

[MstrBrknSwrd]

Daft Punk concert ... I'm jealous.

[idir]

September 7th, 2007.
Whaooooooouuuuuuu !
six days before Crisis Core release in Japan !!
how much of track , are they in this album ?

[The Derrit]

If I may ask, how is the website coming along? will that be done before the 7th, seeing as usually the site has been used as a preview of sorts?

[zircon]

September 7th, 2007.
Whaooooooouuuuuuu !
six days before Crisis Core release in Japan !!
how much of track , are they in this album ?

There will be about 40 or so tracks.

[SnappleMan]

What happened to 38? Can't even get the track numbers right, this project sucks!

[Barnsalot]

Really glad to hear you guys have got an ETA. So many of these projects get big-time bogged down near the end of production.

[zircon]

20 days and counting...

[JJT]

Really glad to hear you guys have got an ETA. So many of these projects get big-time bogged down near the end of production.

yeah, that totally didn't happen with this one.

[The Pezman]

Good news, but did everyone get their stuff done?

[zircon]

15 days...

[anosou]

15 days...

AAAAHHH!!!!

[zimafreeze]

Zircon sure does know how to rev up the anticipation... pretty soon he'll start breaking the remaining time down by minutes, seconds, and nanoseconds

[Thin Crust]

Zircon sure does know how to rev up the anticipation... pretty soon he'll start breaking the remaining time down by minutes, seconds, and nanoseconds

And then he's going to push the release date back. NOOOO!!!

[KyleJCrb]

And then he's going to push the release date back. NOOOO!!!

That would be supremely evil. I highly suggest doing it, zirc.

[Thin Crust]

That would be supremely evil. I highly suggest doing it, zirc.

Is there anything that isn't done? If there is, then he really should push back the date. I would rather have a finished product later, than an incomplete one sooner.

[SnappleMan]

I am holding on to the fighting theme to add some finishing touches, I could theoretically hold on to it past the deadline and in turn push the project back.

Totally contemplating doing this just to piss people off.

[JJT]

what is this new devilry?

[herograw]

/me holds breath...

[Shadow Wolf]

Oh my Jesus! Is it actually coming out!?!?!?!

[TheThoughtfulOne]

This month has got to be one of the best month for video game and video game related releases that I can remember....

Halo 3
Eternal Sonata
Black Site: Area 51
Skate
America's Army: True Soldiers

And Voices of the Life Stream....

I'm stoaked.... and I'm going to be broke with no free time... but I know I'll be happy for at LEAST the next 6 months....

[zircon]

One Week.

...

[anosou]

I'm getting nervous

[Thin Crust]

Hey zircon, I forgot. How long until the project is released?

[Geoffrey Taucer]

six days and ten characters

[ProjectSpam]

Hopefully I don't have a heart attack from being excited on September 6th.

[Didaji]

So few days left, cant wait to be able to listen to it :)

[zircon]

I am encoding "Voices of the Lifestream".

[anosou]

I am encoding "Voices of the Lifestream".

oh c'mon, both IRC AND forums? :D

[suzumebachi]

Dun Dun Dun

[zircon]

Three.......

[Liontamer]

Even I'm in on this bitch. I'm still marveling at my sexyness.

[Thin Crust]

Even I'm in on this bitch. I'm still marveling at my sexyness.

¿


10 character

[Liontamer]

¿


10 character

Gotta download that joint when it comes out. It sells the whole thing. :tomatoface:

[KyleJCrb]

Gotta download that joint when it comes out. It sells the whole thing. :tomatoface:

Funky Barrett Love?

[Liontamer]

From the trenches, quick album pre-release thoughts over at the VG Frequency blog: http://oc.ormgas.com/links.php?18

[MarioSunshine]

Does this drop tonight at midnight?

[Escariot]

Does this drop tonight at midnight?
I'm assuming it's Midnight EST, because that's the time zone Andy is in... Thursday night's Midnight...

[zircon]

Well, I went back on my promise that I made way back in early '06 - that I wouldn't set a date until everything was 100% ready. And thus I regret to inform everyone that the release of the project must be delayed. Without going into details, suffice it to say that the actual release of a project requires significant time & attention from a number of people, and if even one person is not available, a full release is not possible.

I'm sorry that this had to happen. I didn't communicate certain information to people clearly enough and didn't think far enough ahead. But don't worry. The tracks are done, and they kick ass. The new release date is going to be within the next two weeks - probably within the next week - and I will post as soon as I am absolutely sure that it is ready to go. Plus, we will have something to show on Friday, even if it's not the full project.

You might say... "The Countdown Begins" again. And we'll "Hurry" to get the project out there. Better yet, we'll "Hurry, Faster!"

;)

[Fishy]

You might say... "The Countdown Begins" again. And we'll "Hurry" to get the project out there. Better yet, we'll "Hurry, Faster!"

*slaps head*

[Subz1987]

Well, I went back on my promise that I made way back in early '06 - that I wouldn't set a date until everything was 100% ready. And thus I regret to inform everyone that the release of the project must be delayed. Without going into details, suffice it to say that the actual release of a project requires significant time & attention from a number of people, and if even one person is not available, a full release is not possible.

I'm sorry that this had to happen. I didn't communicate certain information to people clearly enough and didn't think far enough ahead. But don't worry. The tracks are done, and they kick ass. The new release date is going to be within the next two weeks - probably within the next week - and I will post as soon as I am absolutely sure that it is ready to go. Plus, we will have something to show on Friday, even if it's not the full project.

You might say... "The Countdown Begins" again. And we'll "Hurry" to get the project out there. Better yet, we'll "Hurry, Faster!"

;)

cool. Better to have a complete and finished project at a later date than a rushed project at a promised release date (take notes, Sega)

[DTwirler]

Patience is a virtue... I can wait. :o)

[Kanthos]

AnotherSoundscape's going to have a nervous breakdown!

[Mr. Kimura]

Take all the time you guys need, I'm sure this will be worth the wait. : )

[SnappleMan]

Sorry Mr.Kimura, but it's not worth the wait.

[JJT]

Sorry Mr.Kimura, but it's not worth the wait.

If this thread were Blade: Trinity you would be the forced, unfunny Ryan Reynolds character.

[anosou]

AnotherSoundscape's going to have a nervous breakdown!

*suffers a nervous breakdown*

[Thin Crust]

Oh well, I still have 20 gigs that need to be filled. Just make sure you put it out there before I'm done putting everything on my new mp3.

[The Pezman]

Ditto. 10char.

[SwordBreaker]

Well, I went back on my promise that I made way back in early '06 - that I wouldn't set a date until everything was 100% ready. And thus I regret to inform everyone that the release of the project must be delayed. Without going into details, suffice it to say that the actual release of a project requires significant time & attention from a number of people, and if even one person is not available, a full release is not possible.

I'm sorry that this had to happen. I didn't communicate certain information to people clearly enough and didn't think far enough ahead. But don't worry. The tracks are done, and they kick ass. The new release date is going to be within the next two weeks - probably within the next week - and I will post as soon as I am absolutely sure that it is ready to go. Plus, we will have something to show on Friday, even if it's not the full project.

You might say... "The Countdown Begins" again. And we'll "Hurry" to get the project out there. Better yet, we'll "Hurry, Faster!"

;)

Aw. Better late than never, though. This seems more of a 'technical difficulty' thing rather than 'tweaking the bugs' if there are any.

[Skummel Maske]

Aw, how disappointing. I'm really looking forward to this :)

[SnappleMan]

Hah! I kind of welcome this short delay. If gave norg and I to do some more work on our song. We haven't had much time at all to work on this, and even on the finished project it'll be released in demo form, though we don't really plan on doing any more work on it after the projects release.

Anyway, the track sounds much better now, if anyone cares, and now comes the hard part of waiting and seeing how this huge project will be received.

[suzumebachi]

wut. MUTHAFUCKAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[MarioSunshine]

wow all these delays... delay, delay, delay... BRING us the goods already... sheesh

[anosou]

wow all these delays... delay, delay, delay... BRING us the goods already... sheesh

Way to be popular and understanding :)

[The Tiger]

*crys*

So very close...

[zimafreeze]

actually... Im actually happy this happened because my computer is dead and my new one won't be ready until tomorrow so I wouldn't have been able to download it lol!

woot for delays!

[Gollgagh]

actually... Im actually happy this happened because my computer is dead and my new one won't be ready until tomorrow so I wouldn't have been able to download it lol!

woot for delays!


You, sir, are an ass.

[Escariot]

cool. Better to have a complete and finished project at a later date than a rushed project at a promised release date (take notes, Sega)
(Take notes, Microsoft)

[SnappleMan]

I just heard the entire project, it's actually good!

[big giant circles]

ya'll need to look on the bright side. hell, snapple's even being complimentary, so things are looking bright from here...

:<

[Xaleph]

It's worth the wait guys - just hang tight ^^

[SnappleMan]

The insane fanboy-ism is making me sick.

"HOLD OUR PPL! JUST 1 MOR DAY!!! :(((((((((("

[Kaden]

yanno, I actually thought that Zircon was joking. I am not upset or mad that he pushed it back either. I just thought he was joking because someone made the comment of him doing that, and then it happened. I figured he'd still release it, but like, @ some point during the day or around midnight, kinda like, HA! I got you!


can't wait to hear it guys.

[anosou]

(Take notes, Microsoft)

Word 10char

[2Radical]

jeez, man I have been ghosting this thread just for this awsome album.

ohh wel perfection comes with time....

[ZeaLVT]

Can we not still celebrate the 10th Anniversary of FF7? I'm still waiting for links to news stories about today becoming an International Holiday.

[Thin Crust]

yanno, I actually thought that Zircon was joking. I am not upset or mad that he pushed it back either. I just thought he was joking because someone made the comment of him doing that, and then it happened. I figured he'd still release it, but like, @ some point during the day or around midnight, kinda like, HA! I got you!


can't wait to hear it guys.

And then he's going to push the release date back. NOOOO!!!

10 Character.

[Nec5]

The insane fanboy-ism is making me sick.

"HOLD OUR PPL! JUST 1 MOR DAY!!! :(((((((((("http://img458.imageshack.us/img458/8584/billymays1smallyx3.jpg

[BigBoss]

how can you push back a bunch of mp3s that just sounds like laziness taking hold of ya

[Holy Warrior Azar]

how can you push back a bunch of mp3s that just sounds like laziness taking hold of ya

I'm not sure, but I think that there just may be more to it than that. Maybe. :P

[SnappleMan]

how can you push back a bunch of mp3s that just sounds like laziness taking hold of ya

Yeah, you're right, they're just being lazy. It's not as if they have torrents, mirrors, sites, promotions, testing and their lives to deal with.

[Escariot]

Yeah, you're right, they're just being lazy. It's not as if they have torrents, mirrors, sites, promotions, testing and their lives to deal with.

Well put, bro

[Brushfire]

Whatever the reason behind the delay, I am sure it will be worth the wait.

[KyleJCrb]

how can you push back a bunch of mp3s that just sounds like laziness taking hold of ya

Try running and releasing a project: It's not just "a bunch of MP3s", if you wanna do it right.

[IamtheAlieo01]

my my, the fanboys are getting quite restless, heaven forbid someone denies their addiction. i say you guys ignore them, i have waited for a while for this, and i can wait a little bit longer. I know it will be worth it.

[big giant circles]

how can you push back a bunch of mp3s that just sounds like laziness taking hold of ya

Yeah, you're right, they're just being lazy. It's not as if they have torrents, mirrors, sites, promotions, testing and their lives to deal with.

indeed. the only real reason it's been pushed back is because we've all been thoroughly preoccupied scratching ourselves. (http://ballscratch.ytmnd.com/)

[BigBoss]

It's not as if they have torrents, mirrors, sites, promotions, testing and their lives to deal with.

torrents and mirrors would take a day or two at most, all those other things are irrelevant.

my my, the fanboys are getting quite restless, heaven forbid someone denies their addiction. i say you guys ignore them, i have waited for a while for this, and i can wait a little bit longer. I know it will be worth it.

the biggest fanboys kiss the most ass

[Liontamer]

It's not as if they have torrents, mirrors, sites, promotions, testing and their lives to deal with.torrents and mirrors would take a day or two at most, all those other things are irrelevant.
Hahahahahaha! Day or two at most! Other stuff is irrelevant!

:lol:

[anosou]

torrents and mirrors would take a day or two at most, all those other things are irrelevant.

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha XD

[Dhsu]

Actually setting up a torrent shouldn't take a whole lot of time or effort (I think a Bound Together torrent was created within hours of its release), but coordinating the release with the people who run the tracker(s?) might be harder.

Websites and promotion aren't irrelevant, but I'll agree that they are less important. VotL has already had plenty of the latter, and as for the former...Bound Together almost didn't have one to speak of, and it was still hugely successful. The torrents, mirrors, CD covers, etc. all came later with the help of the fans, who were eager to help and be involved with the project themselves in some way, if not in the music aspect. Because in the end, it's the music that matters, and it ends up promoting itself.

Still, I do understand OCR's fixation with releasing things all at once in one shiny package with the hopes of it making more of an impact. And who knows, it might. But I personally will be going straight to the torrent link.

[anosou]

Websites and promotion aren't irrelevant, but I'll agree that they are less important.

I dissagree. Since OCR is expanding all the time and becoming avaliable to more and more people (with for example VGL and Otakon as new medias to spread our joy) a website and lots of promotion is very important. If we wanted to make an arrangement album just for the forums we probably would, but this is the modern OCR. We're trying to attract a larger audience nowadays, and VotL (being the biggest OCR release in history) is certainly something we want perfect and known worldwide.
(Disclaimer: We = me really. This is my opinion, not the site staff or the VotL remixers. But I think many will agree)


Still, I do understand OCR's fixation with releasing things all at once in one shiny package with the hopes of it making more of an impact. And who knows, it might. But I personally will be going straight to the torrent link.

I bet you will, I will too. But I find it hard to believe that people who aren't that involved with OCR will check the forums or the frontpage and just hit up a torrent just like that without kmnowing more :)

[Dyne]

I dissagree. Since OCR is expanding all the time and becoming avaliable to more and more people (with for example VGL and Otakon as new medias to spread our joy) a website and lots of promotion is very important. If we wanted to make an arrangement album just for the forums we probably would, but this is the modern OCR. We're trying to attract a larger audience nowadays, and VotL (being the biggest OCR release in history) is certainly something we want perfect and known worldwide.
(Disclaimer: We = me really. This is my opinion, not the site staff or the VotL remixers. But I think many will agree)



I bet you will, I will too. But I find it hard to believe that people who aren't that involved with OCR will check the forums or the frontpage and just hit up a torrent just like that without kmnowing more :)

AnotherSoundscape is quite correct.

As for you so-called "fanboys" out there, cut out the crap. I've been waiting since the very beginning of this project, since zircon first spoke about it publicly. That was a year and a half ago. I think I've been very patient, yes, I was disappointed when it didn't come out on Friday, so what? If he says it needs to be done completely correctly, then let him work his magic and let us wait.

Yes, I'm a fan. I proudly admit that. Just remember, all good things take time.

[anosou]

As for you so-called "fanboys" out there, cut out the crap. I've been waiting since the very beginning of this project, since zircon first spoke about it publicly. That was a year and a half ago. I think I've been very patient, yes, I was disappointed when it didn't come out on Friday, so what? If he says it needs to be done completely correctly, then let him work his magic and let us wait.

Yes, I'm a fan. I proudly admit that. Just remember, all good things take time.

This might not be what I was talking about.. but.. ok :)

[The Pezman]

Bound Together almost didn't have one to speak of, and it was still hugely successful.
What is Bound Together? The fact that I don't know puts a bit of a kabosh on your argument.

[anosou]

What is Bound Together? The fact that I don't know puts a bit of a kabosh on your argument.

Actually I didn't know about it either, I had to google lol

[norg]

What is Bound Together? The fact that I don't know puts a bit of a kabosh on your argument.
the fact that you don't know puts a kabosh on your knowledge of the scene, not his argument.

SICK BURN! OH SNAP!

this whole thing needs a sneeze guard. fanboy splatter is getting all over my jello salad.

-= george =-

[Kaden]

everyone just needs to shut up about it and wait for it, stop ranting and raving and deal with it like all the other excited people.


~Kaden

[anosou]

the fact that you don't know puts a kabosh on your knowledge of the scene, not his argument.

SICK BURN! OH SNAP!

this whole thing needs a sneeze guard. fanboy splatter is getting all over my jello salad.

-= george =-

I like you, let's make man-babies that we can breed to be superbly trained fanboykillers

[zircon]

A few reasons for the delay - just so everyone knows...

* Torrent creation involves uploading all the 2.2gb+ of material, which takes some time, but it also involves coordinating with the person running the tracker - in OCR's case this person is somewhat hard to get ahold of.

* Some songs had mastering problems that needed to be fixed (in several instances, the artist volunteered to do so.)

* We didn't get the absolute full 45 tracks - with titles - until the 4th, which left little time to formulate an intelligent track list. Figuring out the best order to place the songs is a delicate process as we're not just going in the original OST chronological order (though it will still make sense, chronologically.)

* Press and promotion. Some won't think this is important, but as it has been noted, VotL is the biggest project in OCR history, and it is focused on one of the most popular games of all time. Additionally the standard of quality is VERY high and djpretzel and myself believe it deserves as much attention from the media as any professional arrange album.

* Encoding and properly tagging 45 songs, then double/triple checking the tags, also takes time. The MP3s alone are over 200mb so all that uploading/downloading isn't instantaneous.

And so forth...

I will have a final date for you soon.

[Sixto]

There's an FFVII project?

[anosou]

There's an FFVII project?

No it's bogus, now get lost looser!

also, where you at? haven't seen you around #ocrwip for a loong time baby. come there and get manlove.

[norg]

I like you, let's make man-babies that we can breed to be superbly trained fanboykillers
deal. i'll get the oven mitts.

-= george =-

[SnappleMan]

You forget that I have the only key to your anus.

[anosou]

deal. i'll get the oven mitts.

-= george =-

*prepares for penetration*

okay maybe we shouldn't rape the VotL thread like this

ps: we should def collab, you're cool.


EDIT: DAMN YOU SNAPPLE

[norg]

You forget that I have the only key to your anus.
i changed the locks. last time you left beer bottles and miniature statuettes of liberty all over the place. took me a week to clean up the mess.

-= george =-

[SnappleMan]

Sorry, had to represent BRKLYN!

[SnappleMan]

Here's a very short demo of the song norg and I did for the project. It should be enough to get you people to hold out till the release.

http://inverteddungeon.com/triacesuperfan/SnappleMan/VOTL-DEMO_Norg_SnappleMan%20-%20Final%20Fantasy%20VII%20-%20%20Full%20Frontal%20Assault.mp3

[ragmscg]

Here's a very short demo of the song norg and I did for the project. It should be enough to get you people to hold out till the release.

http://inverteddungeon.com/triacesuperfan/SnappleMan/VOTL-DEMO_Norg_SnappleMan%20-%20Final%20Fantasy%20VII%20-%20%20Full%20Frontal%20Assault.mp3

He's not kidding, it's very short, and that's more like a tease. =0

[Dhsu]

We're trying to attract a larger audience nowadays, and VotL (being the biggest OCR release in history) is certainly something we want perfect and known worldwide.
Like I said, I understand OCR's philosophy and need to blow things up as much as possible, but really when it comes down to it, there's not a whole lot of ways to mess up a 45-track project release: something this big will pretty much promote itself by being Digged, Farked, PAed, and Slashdotted all at the same time. And you wouldn't be able to keep this from our Japanese fans if you tried.

Which reminds me, one interesting thing I've noticed in Japanese projects is that it seems to be popular (or even customary) to host a live webcast as the release progresses. I guess you could liken it to a DoD or kwakfest listening party. Perhaps a special episode of VGFrequency is in order? ;)

[anosou]

Vgf!!!!!!!!!!

[BigBoss]

I find it hard to believe that people who aren't that involved with OCR will check the forums or the frontpage and just hit up a torrent just like that without kmnowing more :)

I find it hard to believe that people who aren't that involved with OCR will check OCR for anything at all

[schalaislost]

Good luck with the release; I'm looking forward to it.

[anosou]

I find it hard to believe that people who aren't that involved with OCR will check OCR for anything at all

Exactly. And they are missing out, hence the advertising and spreading the word. Thanks for helping me prove my point

[Ramaniscence]

Like I said, I understand OCR's philosophy and need to blow things up as much as possible, but really when it comes down to it, there's not a whole lot of ways to mess up a 45-track project release: something this big will pretty much promote itself by being Digged, Farked, PAed, and Slashdotted all at the same time. And you wouldn't be able to keep this from our Japanese fans if you tried.

Which reminds me, one interesting thing I've noticed in Japanese projects is that it seems to be popular (or even customary) to host a live webcast as the release progresses. I guess you could liken it to a DoD or kwakfest listening party. Perhaps a special episode of VGFrequency is in order? ;)

I'm willing to say at least 1/3 of the downloads on R:TS are from Japan. A Japanese blog is my number 1 referrer so long as there's a new song for them to refer to.

That being said...I'm fairly certain OCR has a pretty good ammount of Japanese traffic, as that blogging site updates OCR and VGMix FORUMS releases. Granted I'm sure they could get MORE, OCR has to be pretty big in Japan, too.

[tweex]

Ahhhhhhh, the drama. My, how I've missed it ;)!

[Subz1987]

* We didn't get the absolute full 45 tracks - with titles - until the 4th, which left little time to formulate an intelligent track list. Figuring out the best order to place the songs is a delicate process as we're not just going in the original OST chronological order (though it will still make sense, chronologically.)


Holy shit! 45 tracks?

[Moguta]

Holy shit! 45 tracks?
Well, the OST features 85 tracks. Although, that does make the 45 tracks seem impressive, in its own way. Assuming no medleys and no overlap (though both are likely), more than half of the entire original soundtrack is ReMixed by this project.

[big giant circles]

Well, the OST features 85 tracks. Although, that does make the 45 tracks seem impressive, in its own way. Assuming no medleys and no overlap (though both are likely), more than half of the entire original soundtrack is ReMixed by this project.

and again, bear in mind that several of the mixes are variations of other tracks in the OST

[SnappleMan]

Yeah, the OST had about 85 tracks, out of which only 4 were good.

[The Pezman]

Hey... I liked a good deal of FFVII's music. And so must have everyone else... FFVII is one of the most well known games of all time, but do you think this project would have gotten this far if nobody liked the music?

[Chickenwarlord]

Yeah, the OST had about 85 tracks, out of which only 4 were good.

I agree with this man whole-hearedly.

[SnappleMan]

Hey... I liked a good deal of FFVII's music. And so must have everyone else... FFVII is one of the most well known games of all time, but do you think this project would have gotten this far if nobody liked the music?

And Limp Bizkit was #1 on the charts in 1998. Popular opinion doesn't mean shit.

[The Pezman]

Hey... I liked a good deal of FFVII's music. And so must have everyone else... FFVII is one of the most well known games of all time, but do you think this project would have gotten this far if nobody liked the music?
What I said.

Hey... I liked a good deal of FFVII's music. And so must have everyone else... FFVII is one of the most well known games of all time, but do you think this project would have gotten this far if nobody from OCR liked the music?
What I meant.

[BigBoss]

Exactly. And they are missing out, hence the advertising and spreading the word. Thanks for helping me prove my point

your point is moot

[Sixto]

Popular opinion doesn't mean shit.

Except that a lot of people think something is good so it becomes popular?

[Escariot]

Actually setting up a torrent shouldn't take a whole lot of time or effort (I think a Bound Together torrent was created within hours of its release), but coordinating the release with the people who run the tracker(s?) might be harder.

And not only the trackers, but coordinating with those who will be seeding for the release, so there is more than 1 seeder for EVERYONE that wants to torrent it

[zircon]

Four.....

-

[JJT]

for serious this time.....................


dot dot dotdodtodtodtodotdtodotdtodtodtodtodtodt

[Liontamer]

Ohhhhh. He's counting it down again...

[The Pezman]

Look what I wrote for my school paper! You'll have to forgive bbCode, which doesn't seem to want to format my article properly.


FINAL FANTASY VII: VOICES OF THE LIFESTREAM TO BE RELEASED IMMINENTLY
Jeremy Pesner
I’ll start off by sating any fanboy enthusiasts who might be reading this in the hopes that some heretofore unknown game, movie, action figure, or other spinoff is about to be shown to the masses. Sorry. Square Enix has no plans, as far as I know, for any new Final Fantasy VII propaganda.
For everyone else, I’ll remind them that the Final Fantasy series is the most well-known Role Playing game series and, short of Mario and Sonic, perhaps the most well-recognized game series ever. Every iteration of the series transports the gamer to a new fantastic realm, ranging from the typical medieval world of castles, dragons and dark overlords to, by the time of Final Fantasy VII, a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk future where a ragtag group of rebels must band together to save the Planet from corporate and alien menaces alike.
So what, you may ask, is Voices of the Lifestream? Enter Overclock Remix (www.ocremix.org): a strictly nonprofit site of video game fans dedicated to remixing the infectious themes you hear from these games, and hosting them on their site for all to listen to. If you’ve ever wondered what your favorite song from a video game would sound like when played in a metal band, this is the place for you. It has received a large amount of professional media attention, largely owing to the professional level quality of the mixes. Several video game composers have lent their advice and recognition to the site, and, when I accompanied members to see an orchestral concert of Video Games Live this past summer, were glad to meet us.
Though the majority of remixes are taken from only one song, occasionally a group of remixers will band together to release an album centered around a particular game, with every (or nearly every) song from the game getting its own remix. They even provide a tracklist and CD cover, so you can burn the CD, slip the cover into the jewel case, and carry it around like you would any other album. Or you could live in the 21st century and store the songs on your hard drive or iPod, like I do. Voices of the Lifestream is the Final Fantasy VII remix album.
The project is headed up by veteran OCRemixer Zircon (known as Andrew Aversa in real life), who has made a name for himself mixing such tunes as Montrous Turtles! (Super Mario World), Lover Reef (Sonic & Knuckles), and Calamitous Judgment (Chrono Trigger). While many people simply remix as a hobby, this particular mixer wishes to go into the music scene professionally, and has already released three electronica CDs that are on sale at cdbaby.com for very cheap. DJPretzel, the founder and hoster of the site, has contributed to the project, along with many other veteran mixers. This promises to be the largest mix album the site has ever released (the original tracklist for the game is over a hundred different songs… this remix album will have half that) and fans galore are waiting with bated breath. Provided there are no more delays, the project should be released within the week, so head over to the site, and once you see “Voices of the Lifestream” on the front page, click the link and enjoy.

When I brought this idea to the features editor he loved it. So yes, this will really and truly be published.

[Liontamer]

Overclock Remix

[GASP]

How could you!

[Doulifée]

at least it's not Lionmater or something... :lol:

curious to see what's coming up with that's Titan-esque project.

another note. how are the mirrors set up? do you want a ftp access or are we in charge to upload everything and send you a link back? (if you still need mirror btw)

[The Pezman]

How could you!
By not paying attention.


Duh.


Fixed though.

[Moguta]

at least it's not Lionmater or something... :lol:
But, now, that would only make it more interesting. :wink:
Right, Larry?

[Escariot]

Fix the typos... and you're golden

[tweex]

Not a bad article at all, Pez. I'm impressed :)!

[The Pezman]

Just doing my little part in my little world.

But remember this next time you need a publicist.

[Didaji]

Coming 9/14/2007 nice that i have a free day on Friday, no work ! :)

[Sengin]

Like the article, but if you're talking complete remix noobs, then "If you’ve ever wondered what your favorite song from a video game would sound like when played in a metal band, this is the place for you" sounds like ocremix is just a metal site, rather than incorporating a lot of different musical styles. Electronica, ambient, rock, solo piano...we have them all here. I think for clarity's sake, you said say "If you’ve ever wondered what your favorite song from a video game would sound like when played in a metal band, jazz club, or in any other style, this is the place for you." Or something like that.

[The Pezman]

By the way, talking about errors, I was just on the FFVII project's page.
I don’t think I’ve ever been more enthralled with a video game then I was when I first saw my friend moving Cloud through the slums of Sector 9.
One is obvious. The other is not. See if you can find them both.

[anosou]

By the way, talking about errors, I was just on the FFVII project's page.

One is obvious. The other is not. See if you can find them both.

I'm swedish but I'm guessing. "THAN I was" not "then".. otherwise I have no idea ;)

[The Pezman]

The other one requires you to have played the game.

[anosou]

Waaait a minute.. there are no SECTOR 9!?!?


okay I'm guessing again. but it seems right

[zircon]

I wrote that very quickly early in the morning... keep in mind nothing on the website is final :P I was going to proof it and make sure I didn't make any silly mistakes like that.

[anosou]

I wrote that very quickly early in the morning... keep in mind nothing on the website is final :P I was going to proof it and make sure I didn't make any silly mistakes like that.

it wasn't that bad ;P I didn't notice it
it was a great writeup actually ;)

[Liontamer]

Speaking of errors, lemme know if you want me to proof that article for syntax, Pistol Pez. "ReMix" and the like.

[SnappleMan]

My version of Birth of God was so much better. :(

[suzumebachi]

My version of your mom was so much better. :(

MUTHAFUCKAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[Escariot]

MUTHAFUCKAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Was this thread just Ty-jacked?

[SnappleMan]

Muthafuckaaaaaaaaa

[The Pezman]

Speaking of errors, lemme know if you want me to proof that article for syntax, Pistol Pez. "ReMix" and the like.
Pistol Pez... I'm gonna have to hang onto that one.

Not quite sure what you mean by ReMix though. Is it supposed to be spelled that way?

[KyleJCrb]

Pistol Pez... I'm gonna have to hang onto that one.

Not quite sure what you mean by ReMix though. Is it supposed to be spelled that way?

In the context of OCR, yes.

[Thin Crust]

I had a Halo buddy called Pistol Pete. Guess what weapon he used.

[zircon]

Three......

[Barnsalot]

Can't wait! :D

[Synth]

whats the website?

[Theory of N]

AnSo at the top of the ReMixer list ftw

[zircon]

Anso indeed.

http://www.onflex.org/count/2.png

[Steffan Andrews]

Anso indeed.

http://www.onflex.org/count/2.png

( http://images.google.ca/images?hl=en&q=2 )

[Escariot]

Ugh... Just... it's still 3 days... =\...

[Mr. Kimura]

http://www.onflex.org/count/2.png

How delightfully ominous.

[SnappleMan]

...four...

[Fishy]

...twelve...

[Skummel Maske]

Eight?

..really, what?

[anosou]

AnSo at the top of the ReMixer list ftw

Anso indeed.

I AM OFFICIALLY NAMEDROPPED :D

EDIT: Hate to bother, but two things about the website is bothering me. Now it says "Credits" and that's all well and good. but if there is only going to be artists just rename the page title (right below menu) from artists to credits. makes more sense.
And, why isn't there a link to the ocremix profile ( http://www.ocremix.org/remixer/anothersoundscape/ for example) on me, bustatunez, hybound and probably more? Doesn't make sense since other remixers without work on the site has links up ;)

Just sayin' ;)

[Liontamer]

I AM OFFICIALLY NAMEDROPPED :D

EDIT: Hate to bother, but two things about the website is bothering me. Now it says "Credits" and that's all well and good. but if there is only going to be artists just rename the page title (right below menu) from artists to credits. makes more sense.
And, why isn't there a link to the ocremix profile ( http://www.ocremix.org/remixer/anothersoundscape/ for example) on me, bustatunez, hybound and probably more? Doesn't make sense since other remixers without work on the site has links up ;)

Just sayin' ;)

Not a priority vs. other things.

[anosou]

Not a priority vs. other things.

Figured, just thought I'd put it out there

[The Pezman]

Not a priority vs. other things.
He TORCHED yo' ass.

[anosou]

He TORCHED yo' ass.

I know :(
I have to enhance the black.

[The Derrit]

are you guys planning on linking the site on the front page, like with all the other ones? or is that going to get done the day of release?

[The Pezman]

Pretty sure that's the plan, yes. Someone in charge could respond with more authority, but I figure I'd just save them some time.

[zircon]

Yes, all projects get a front page spotlight. This will most definitely get one. Along with something else... fun.

[Escariot]

Yes, all projects get a front page spotlight. This will most definitely get one. Along with something else... fun.
Sounds sexy

[anosou]

Yes, all projects get a front page spotlight. This will most definitely get one. Along with something else... fun.

Sounds exciting

[zircon]

Hey it's

http://number-one-electric.com/_borders/Number%20One%20Logo%20Round.gif

[Sole Signal]

Can't wait to hear the tracks...

even at the cost of bumping my mix down a few notches 8O:smile:

[anosou]

*hyperventilates*

[Fanboy]

Regarding the release of the torrent, at what time this Friday will i be able to get my hands on it?

Even if it could be somewhat of a spoiler to give out the exact time, but since i reside in Far-away-Sweden there might be differences in time and perhaps even date.

I am eagerly awaiting the release, and i know this will have been worth the wait.

I apologize for my poor language, by the way.

[anosou]

Regarding the release of the torrent, at what time this Friday will i be able to get my hands on it?

Even if it could be somewhat of a spoiler to give out the exact time, but since i reside in Far-away-Sweden there might be differences in time and perhaps even date.

I am eagerly awaiting the release, and i know this will have been worth the wait.

I apologize for my poor language, by the way.

What poor language? :O You own me and I'm from far-away-Sweden too ;)
I think setting a time would be a bit too optimistic. but see it this way: if we are in fact releasing this baby as soon as in the morning the 14th, it's in the middle of the day for us and we'll be home ;)
How did you find your way here btw?

[Fanboy]

What poor language? :O You own me and I'm from far-away-Sweden too ;)
I think setting a time would be a bit too optimistic. but see it this way: if we are in fact releasing this baby as soon as in the morning the 14th, it's in the middle of the day for us and we'll be home ;)
How did you find your way here btw?

I would consider my English somewhat poor since i compare with my brother who lives in Ireland.

How i found my way here? Oh, erh, well i can't rightly remember, I've been lurking around here for about a year now. Listening to a few remixes, just enjoying the marvelous music. Simple as that. =)

And perhaps you might be right about setting a time, and frankly; I'll be happy just to get the album.

[Fishy]

I would consider my English somewhat poor since i compare with my brother who lives in Ireland.

Dude your english is better then mine.

[anosou]

Dude your english is better then mine.

MY english is better than yours!









...j/k

EDIT: Also, 500 posts, woo!

[anosou]

Not a priority vs. other things.

Like adding you in the credits section :D
Glad to see you made it there man ;) can't wait to hear your contribution

[zircon]

Release is scheduled for midnight tonight.

[Liontamer]

Release is scheduled for midnight tonight.

And, if we're screwed, he clearly meant Friday night, 11:59PM. Pacific time.

[Skummel Maske]

That's GMT-8, right?

[zircon]

Larry is just kidding. The actual project release is timed for midnight *tonight*, EST, which is GMT-4. BTW I think now is a good time to say

Go tell everyone you know to download this tonight!

Let's break some records. :)

[SnappleMan]

Always put salt in your eye.

[Kanthos]

EST is GMT -5 :p

[JJT]

I endorse this event or product.

[suzumebachi]

BEHOLD! less than 10 hours to
http://hosting.thasauce.net/suzumebachi/img/shatnard.jpg

[norg]

http://www.studiobdp.com/endorsement

[The Pezman]

Larry is just kidding. The actual project release is timed for midnight *tonight*, EST, which is GMT-5. BTW I think now is a good time to say

Go tell everyone you know to download this tonight!

Let's break some records. :)
OHSHITOHSHITOHSHITOHSHITOHSHITOHSHITOHSHITOHSHITOH SHITOHSHIT!!!!!!!

[Dunther]

Tonight!? The project is yet complete?!

[Thin Crust]

Tonight!? The project is yet complete?!

Don't count on it. LOL

Anyway, What exact date was ff7 released?

[Dunther]

"PlayStation
JP January 31, 1997
NA September 7, 1997
INT October 2, 1997
EU November 17, 1997[1]
AUS November, 1997
Windows (PC)
NA June 24, 1998
EU 1998
AUS 1998"

From wikipedia ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_VII )

[Fanboy]

Dude your english is better then mine.

Hoho, i highly doubt that. But it may be so that i underestimated my fluency with the language. However, i think i'll consider that a compliment.


And wow, the release is very very close now, a little less than four hours here in what seems to be changing into a autumn-ish? Sweden.

Took a quick look at the tracklist at the album-page and i say, you guys sure put up a lot of thinking for this one. I personally find the combining of tracks such as Gold Saucer and Cid's theme a little, dared based on how they sound in-game. But as usual it would not make much sense to judge anything before i hear it myself. And thus, i wont.

I'm really looking forward to this, so i'll take use of my current situation being sick in fever and staying up and downloading it.

At any rate, the tracklist looks marvelous!

Well, according to how i interpreted zircon when he stated that it would be available at midnight tonight, Thursday and i think that is what zircon meant. I hope.

[bonsai]

Midnight tonight? As in Thursday midnight and not Friday?

I ask merely because I'm trying to convert all this to my local time in Australia.

[zircon]

Midnight as in, 4.5 hours from now.

[Holy Warrior Azar]

This calls for unanimous screaming in the highest pitches we can reach. :P

[Chef]

4.5 hours...
mmmmmmmm...goood....