OverClocked ReMix...

Ginnsu · #1 12-10-2002, 09:23 AM

Chrono Trigger 'Lesser Kerubic Patchwork'

I had to go back and listen to the soundtrack, specifically Schala's theme, to recognize that what Israfel has done with this piece fits very well. Obviously, Israfel's drum work is drastically different, I get the same ethnic feeling from the original song as I do from Israfel's excellent work. The reason I had to refresh my memory is because although I distinctly remembered the melody of Schala's theme, I had no recolection of the instruments used, or the drums from the original. It's interesting what we selectively remember sometimes. I must say that although the break beat drums sound "sampled," I love them. I just happen to love break beat, especially the way it was used here in Israfel's piece. Excellent music Israfel.

rapa-nui · #2 12-10-2002, 10:22 AM

OMG... this is the best Schala mix. Severely original and interpretative... Seriously, the brass is simply fantastic... I hope I don't sound like too much of a fanboy newb here... but it's true.

The underlying beat is completely new to remixes of this tune.

Well... whenever djpretzel says something is "highly recommended" he's right. This is amazing. :D

Gman · #3 12-10-2002, 04:36 PM

Wow, this is great break beat. The Brass samples are WOOF! they blow me away and the make the song what it is. Very original stuff here. Something I wasn't expecting when I downloaded this (without reading DJP's Review.) Ah, nice use of strings too! wow, amazing. He's even got a slower part to it, nice! This is a keeper for me! KUDOS! I WANT MORE!

Gman.

Good Work.
Exelent Work.
GODLY WORK!

GrayLightning · #4 12-10-2002, 04:43 PM

I'm surprised the judges were divided on this, especially given that this is absolutely stunning in every respect, get it now. I don't really have much to say, because the level of work this remixer constantly produces is nothing short of amazing. Israfel/MD is arguably the most underated remixer in our little community. If you haven't heard anything from this mixer, check this and Tears for a Moonlit Knight.

Noon · #5 12-10-2002, 05:54 PM

It maintains just enought of the central melody to be pretty delicious. The ethnic flavor of the instruments used to sing the main melody are an interesting choice as well. Even like the stereo effect of the drum samples--listening to this on a Pro-Logic II system is rather cool. I like how the song sounds so urgent at the beginning, then around two and a half minutes into it it slows down a bit with the main melody hidden no very far beneath. Very good stuff, Israfel!

Kajed Berd · #6 12-10-2002, 08:40 PM

One word... CINEMATIC

I loved this piece mainly because of the "ethnic" type percussion in the opening, loved it, and the way he mixed it all together, electronica and classical all in one, really stunning...

Kajed Berd

Straziante · #7 12-10-2002, 09:35 PM

Good lord. Some one really turned shit up on this one. NICE. Although I don't really feel this conveys the same feeling as the original (and though I like GrayLightning's better), this remix gets much points for originality, and is a great listen. The song never gets boring, and the breakbeat is awesome. The only problem I find is recognizing the original. Other than that, well executed, and the samples are great. Highly recommended. HIGHLY.

ziwtra · #8 12-11-2002, 12:28 AM

*This* is what Amon Tobin wants to do but just can't seem to get right.

And for the different pieces "not fitting" together, that is only for dogmatic listeners who are already expecting a genre from the first notes of any song. This is just wonderfully created; I haven't heard a mix that is so daring and successful all at once. This mix will be thoroughly enjoyed for years to come.

yh

GreatLeo · #9 12-11-2002, 02:23 AM

Micheal you are da man!
Seriously you know I have always loved your masterpeices back on vgmix and I always wondered when it would make its appearances here on OC because I knew without a doubt you would be put here with some of the best artists to date. I throughly enjoyed your takes on FF7 One Winged Angel, FF6 Veldt, LOZ3 Church just to name a few off the top of my head. I sure hope to hear those also on OC in the near future because they rock!
Once again great job hope to hear more from you in the future