[Robotaki]

Thanks for the advice guys. Really helpful. So what I've got so far:
1. Drum variation
2. Change that flute sample (or just take it out)
3. 2:20 - I'll put some of the chirps on beat, since all of them are generally offbeat as of right now.
4. The 2:33 changeup section - I'm thinking maybe I can have drums filtered with the lowend cutoff so that the momentum isn't totally destroyed, but there's some room without the drums constantly jarring your heads. Sound alright?

Thanks a bunch again!

[metaphist]

Know what I think would be REALLY dope? If you somehow incorporated the three-chord-riff that opens the door to the cathedral (you know, when your in the lobby part and are trying to get in).

[jigwolf]

Yeh! I like this one, very mellow, very Chrono Trigger.
That deserves to sit with the rest of the mixes as it is.

[Beoulve]

This is very smooth, I love it.

[DragonAvenger]

Ya, I dled this a while ago. I like it, finish.

Seriously, I like what you did with the source. Great interpretation, love when it goes into major.

My only gripe is I'm not hearing too much interpretation on the melody. Maybe vary it a few times?

[Radiowar]

i keep coming back to this thread to listen to this song
fiiiiinish it

after listening to it a bunch of times i think you can ignore my last post. just put an ending in there and it's perfect.

[Tuned Logic]

Yes, I agree! Please finish this!

[zircon]

Wow, the beginning is excellent. I really like this concept overall. So I'm going to nitpick.

* Snare sample is a little too bright.. I would go with a different one, with the same kind of thwap, but not so much of a pop-genre sound, a la boy bands... the hat(s) could also be a little less like impulse clicks and more like real hats.

* I like the addition of the piano and think that element could be playing even more jazzy solo material.

* Not feeling the wind instrument at :55, the low strings also seem a little bit like they don't fit. Maybe it's just the sample (for the strings.)

* The drum groove definitely could be changed up more.

* In general I think you should go for the smooth groove & jazzy chillout angle... eg, the stuff at 1:36 is excellent.

* Bringing out the melody more via another layered instrument would not hurt.

* The change to major at 1:55 is a bit sudden. I'd fill this out with pads more. The melody doesn't seem to translate entirely well, so maybe look at that again. Piano is playing a bit too high up. Good time to introduce more drum layers. Again, some jazzy stuff involving the diminished fifth would be cool.

* The breakdown at 2:33 is sick, but the transition is a LITTLE sudden.. give a little more room to breathe and ease it in more somehow. The strings seem to work way better in this section. Love the reverses and the spacey atmosphere.

* 3:13 definitely needs some new drums or drum layers. Some soloing perhaps? More new parts. I like the part immediately following in terms of the kick changing and the PSO style leads.

* 3:31 - some of the harmonies in this section don't quite jive 100% with the riffs going on (like the 1 - 5 - 8 etc square wave riff in the left ear)

* 3:51 stuttering is SICK.. love it!!!!

* THEN IT CUTS OUT WTF

I am really impressed with this so far, man. One of the best remix concepts I've heard in awhile; a VERY creative take on an under-appreciated tune. Please put in all the extra polish to make this a legend!

[zircon]

OK, I'm double posting because this is so good. I'd YES it as is if it had an ending, and now that I've heard it like 10 times I feel like I could overlook a lot of the stuff I mentioned. I'd say the main things I'd point out now;

* Drum variation (which you already know)
* Snare possibly being changed/toned down a bit (pitched down perhaps)
* Chords at :53, 3:31 section a bit off at times w/ harmony riffs.. maybe a few other places, just double check 'em
* Ending needed (mine cuts out at 4:00 - is this correct?)
* 1:55 - maybe layer another instrument on top of piano, add'l pads..

[HoboKa]

ohhh the envy - I wish Mr. Aversa would double post me!!


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Wait, that sounds kinda wrong, oh well :P