[djpretzel]

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

[sgx]

Damn. Loving this beat, man. Mebbe a bit to much of that tappy percussion. Cool little tune to chill out to and nod the head to. Like, "Uh-huh" Maybe a little basic, but very enjoyable. Fadeout ending...rarg.

[ffmusic dj]

this song is very soothing, it hangs on to it's title, "Smooth Ride". and yes, fadeout's = not cool btu I can see the fadeout in the works here.

[djpretzel]

Originally Posted by ffmusic dj

this song is very soothing, it hangs on to it's title, "Smooth Ride". and yes, fadeout's = not cool btu I can see the fadeout in the works here.

While debatable for this specific track, I don't get the seemingly widespread disrespect of fading out for an ending. It's a perfectly legitimate way to end a song, used by some of the best and/or most musically respected artists since it became an audio-engineering option. It's only a cop-out when the song truly called for something more dramatic or with specific closure - for the multitude of tracks that end on repetitions of a chorus, or any pattern within the song for that matter, I see it as an entirely viable conclusion.

It troubles me that, perhaps due to the espousing of a couple of the more "known" ReMixers here at OCR, many now believe fadeouts to be a musical deus ex machina, or invalid, "hack" compositional vice. Far more talented, deservedly famous, and experienced composers, musicians, and engineers have used fadeout endings effectively than I care to mention. Perhaps it's been misused often by ReMixers specifically here, at OCR, and perhaps not. But even if it had, I wouldn't see that as cause to make any blanket conclusions that it's a musical no-no.

[ffmusic dj]

nah, I didnt mean it that way, I just know that my song would suck if it was faded out ... in which case I have a few examples of old songs still sitting on your server DJp, you could say I have learned my lesson.

[sgx]

Originally Posted by djpretzel

I don't get the seemingly widespread disrespect of fading out for an ending.

You have a good point. I don't like fadeout endings. It's my opinion, and I don't find them as enjoyable as something with a definite end most of the time. I suppose I shouldn't go "Fadeout ending ARRRGG!" or something. I guess I'll respect it, but still not like it.

[SsaiskK]

haha i did that a couple times.. i dont think i was riding on public opinion when i said it though =\

neway.. good stuff malcos, ive been looking for something like this for a while. and what AP was saying... i definately coulda heard a xylophone solo going on.. but since u had the piano going on too, maybe it woulda been a stretch. but i think some kinda -phone/bells thing would have sounded great ;)

[Joe Redifer]

Good tune, nice reworking of Super Hang-On. I am one who believes that it is impossible to improve on the original except for better sounding instruments, but the composition of the original melody, etc is perfect as is. If someone disagrees, please prove me wrong and I guarantee I'll love your remix! Malcos gives us a different interpretation, however, and there's nothing wrong with that! Fadeout ending didn't bother me at all.

[reelmojo]

I can say why I don't like fade out endings personally. When you go to a concert, if the song the band is playing has a fade out ending on the album, it gets a real ending in concert... its not like the sound guy is going to just slowly lower the master volume controls at the end of the song right? So I guess for me, even on synthesized music, its a hold over from that.

However here I must say that a fade out ending worked well. Malcos... Super Hang On... SO FREAKING HAPPY! :D I've been seriously contemplating a Super Hang On mix myself lately, so I've been listening to the gyms a lot. That makes me appreciate this all the more. The hip hop style with a laid back feel is incredible. This is going to get a lot of playing time in my Winamp guarenteed. :D

[k-wix]

Okay Malcos..Great to finally hear some more mixes, lets start! <songplayed> Totally awesome man, the beat is like..whoooaa. Despite a few minor boring issues with those static chords in the backround, this mix really shines, the piano could also use some touch-ups in a few places, but there are also times, when it shines so well, it forces your attention on it, that I like. Certainly worth the download.

0:01 - Interesting...

0:10 - Boom. The beat is almost too damn good. Excellent work. Piano works fairly well also.

0:33 - Deffinitely diggin' the vibe...

1:00 - While the vibe is certainly diggable, The Piano could use sommore work.

1:17 - This piece could use a bit more expression.. While it sounds beautiful.. i still think the piano could use a bit more work.

1:57 - Excellent Change here. love the change-up. Mm.. Delicious.

2:07 - While this song is Great. my biggest note is that its fairly static, it doesnt change as a whole too much, i mean, sure there are the occassional shifts, but that mood stays the same the entire time, and while thats typically not a bad thing, i find that after a few listens, those SAME CHORDS in the backround get Dreadfully old, to the point of where they drown out that beautiful supportive lead and medly.

3:10 - Diggin' the beat though, The beat is probably the highlight for me, it shows flavor, emotion, and it helps bring the song to life more than *any* element for me. And as for the ending .. ugh. it works. i mean, it fits the mix in an okay way, and i deem it usable, but. I Certainly think that it could've been far better.