[Archangel]

I hope I'm putting this thread in the right place. I apologise if not, I'm still kind of new here.

This is my version of the traditional Prelude. The soundtrack of Final Fantasy XIII doesn't include it, so I decided to make one myself.

You can listen to it here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wc_rUDJ1gUM

Or better yet (since Youtube's quality is horrible and makes my remix look even sloppier than it already is ):

http://www.reverbnation.com/jakacibejarchangel

Tell me what you think, I'd appreciate any kind of advice.

[Kerodohi]

Ah, so mellow! I love it!
I'm really liking how you've kept the arpeggios from the original but added the little extra grace notes in between - it's true to the source and unique all at the same time. I also like how the piano seems to be a bit distant.

The choir bit at the end was a nice touch, though it seems a little choppy in the middle part, when switching notes.

I totally don't know what I'm talking about, haha! But I really do like this mix and would put it on my iPod in a heartbeat.

[Dissidia]

So relaxing. Best Prelude remix I've heard so far. Good Job.

[Archangel]

Thanks a lot for the comments! =) I'm very glad that you like it!

As for the choir part being a little choppy, I agree. I still haven't figured out all the tricks of EWQL Symphonic Choirs and sometimes it just doesn't work the way it's supposed to. I might fix it one day if I figure out how to do it, hehe.

[Archangel]

Hey everyone,

just a little update - I've added a download link for my arrangement of the Prelude in case anyone's interested.

http://www.reverbnation.com/jakacibejarchangel

Have fun and enjoy!

[ShrackAttack]

This is a pretty good version of the prelude and it has a very nice quality of sound to it. Try listening to it with a little less reverb/delay just to see what it sounds like if you haven't. You might like the definition a little better. That's just my opinion though. Sounds really good though, nice job.

[Archangel]

Thanks, I'm glad you like it! =) As far as reverb and delay are concerned, I'm a reverb-and-delay freak and I usually prefer to have too much instead of too little (or just right =D ). Nevertheless, thanks for the suggestion, I'll keep it in mind!

[Dash Myoku]

Wow...horrible. It sucks. Wtf did you DO!

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lol I'm kidding. This is purely epic. I love EVERYTHING about it, but I'll have to agree with fixing up the choir a bit. But even with something as minor as that, it doesn't hurt the remix in any way. I officially <3 you for this. xD

Keep up the amazing work man.

[Gario]

Hold on... I'm getting lost in this one...

Alright, it's official - this is badass. It's very, very well done (and I don't just say these things). Beautiful orchestration, great samples, excellent production. I love the reverb on the piano - it takes it out of reality just enough for it to be fitting to the style.

Yeah, if I don't say anything bad about something that generally means it's pretty close to perfection. Normally, for a song that's this conservative I'd say you need to vary it up in order to get it on OCR, but I think this is an exception. This needs to go on this site, so submit it, damnit.

EDIT: I'm trying to dl this thing, but it's givin' me trouble. Help?
EDIT2: Wait, I think I know the problem... nm, lol.

[The Legendary Zoltan]

I agree that this is a freaking flawless COVER of the FF Prelude. I freaking love the chorus part near the end. But I DO wonder if this would pass arrangement aspect of the judgement. I know there are some songs out there that keep the same form as the originals but I just don't know. However, it seems like EVERYONE here thinks it belongs on the site as is, so maybe you've got a winner. Submit and see what the judgement is.