OverClocked ReMix...

djpretzel · #1 11-20-2007, 05:10 AM

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

Polo · #2 11-20-2007, 05:43 AM

Oh man, the bonus level BGM! Always loved that song. The textures in this mix are so fizzy and bubbly they capture the excitement and wonder of bubble-bouncing around inside the bottle — and of the soda itself. I like how the bells add a Christmas-y feel to it. Plus that rapid-panning schtick early on (0:32 - 0:35) is grin-ducing.

Triad Orion · #3 11-20-2007, 05:57 AM

I'm loving this tune. This was my favorite song from the CS soundtrack and I really like what you've done with it. The warm synths and the faith to the source material have really made this an instant favorite of mine. Downloaded, and will be burned to a CD shortly.

Flare4War · #4 11-20-2007, 10:00 AM

Instant favorite. So good, you'll think it's from a high budget movie soundtrack.

It reminds me of a movie theme, can't place which one.

Basically this mix is fucking awesome. Eat your heart out Hans!

Since I'm here I feel obligated to mention how much I love Eastern Ice Field. Just can not get enough of that remix.

Once again Big Giant Circles delivers.

Another Soundscape · #5 11-20-2007, 12:02 PM

I'm so happy DJP brought back the punchlines into the write-up! It's not "rock to the crazy Joe Musashi Beat!!" but it's something.

Now the remix. Nice electronic soundscape, the chime sounds works well with the gated synths and really gives the melody some room. Nice LFO controlled breakdown before it all kicks in too ;)
During the track there's a lot of creative processing and filtering which I enjoy. Though the actual arrangement is pretty static during the first half, the processing mentioned keeps it interesting. Nonetheless, the chord changes at about half the song is really a welcome and needed twist. The ending is also pretty cool and changes the sound one last time before it all ends.
All in all, great remix.

Palpable · #6 11-20-2007, 02:44 PM

Nice work, Jimmy! I love the processing on this one. Totally out there at times but never overkill. And the section at 2:00 is very pretty. Can't say I remember the song but it's been years since I played the game. I think I need to go back and play it again.

Bummerdude · #7 11-20-2007, 03:20 PM

Oh man. I don't listen to as much remixes as I used to, but now that I saw a new Cool Spot mix hanging in the Latest column, I just had to give it a listen since CS and his funky little game has left me a good impression. Plus that 7up is good stuff.

I was surprised of how radical Jimmy's path of choice was, you don't pick a song such as the Bonus Level and turn it into a orchestral piece just on a whim, even though he had kept a good portion of its techno elements in the synths and the beats. I had to give the original track a listen first in order to see what BGC have actually done with the source material, and I'm surprised.

The melody is pretty much intact, but the whole feeling of it all have gone through a major personality change. And I like it. This may very well be based on my incredibly strong bias towards philharmonical music and bells (especially bells), but this thing has good flow. It takes time to build itself up, adding and removing instruments as the time goes, creating a nice variety but still keeps a solid tune through most of it all.

Even though I was expecting a somewhat funky musical experience, this is definitly not a bad alternative. Come 'ere BGC so that I can give you a big giant hug, cause this remix has made my day.

EvilHorde · #8 11-20-2007, 05:18 PM

SO - LID. Thats all I have to say.. oh yeah and then there is this :

I really like it. I don't remember the original tunes from Cool Spot but I loved that game. This remix is good for the ears and to the soul, it just floats around and keeps the good vibe rolling. And I love the fact that its "repetitive". The same theme keeps coming over and over and leads to a grande finale it really deserves.. Beautiful. And nice touch with the synth guitars... or whatever.

Thanks!