[Saunders]

Secret of Mana 'Fear of the Flava'

Heeeeeell yeah. Now this is a great mix. This would probably be my favorite Secret of Mana remix on the site. *Checks the other mixes* Yeah I think it is. What I especially liked about this tune was that McVaffe remixed more than just that intro theme we all know and love, but he also remixed Did You See The Sea (The witch's castle [What was her name? Elinee?]). Another thing I liked about this mix was the excellent drum work.
This is a definite suggestion. Grab it while you can! (Don't worry, it's not going anywhere..)

[Zandar The Weeble]

Wow, nobody jumped on this one back in May? This is one of my favorite tracks from the Clock hands down, combining "Fear of the Heavens" and "A Boy Aims For Wild Fields", two of my favorite tracks from Secret of Mana. I personally thought SoM had some of the best music for the SNES, and I remember this game very fondly for it.

The beginning is a normal orchestral redition of "Heavens" and maybe people didn't go all the way through this one, because it's well done, but ordinary until McVaffe throws the switch on the beat into "Wild Fields" at :49. With the familiar acoustic guitar line over the drum line, and some piano work setting up the transition into the flute lead at 1:38, this one really takes off, and it's beautiful as McV breaks it on back.

2:26 switches us back to "Heavens" with the continuing breakbeat, and we get a bassline to go along with the flute. Little problem with the bass at 3:10 just before the end, but it's pretty good overall. A bit slow starting, but worth the payoff. The slippy drum beat doesn't step on "Wild Fields" at all, and the section from :49 to 2:25 is just all-star material, especially the piano from about the 1:14 mark to the 1:38 flute entrance.

9/10. Yes, it's that good and one of my favorite pieces of Clock work (heh.)

[Qonas]

Again, a superbly done remix that would've been one of the most beautiful things I ever heard.....if there wasn't GIGANTIC THUMPING BASS blocking out the melody. 2/10 for that crap, I wanted to hear the song, not repetitive thumping drowning out the song.

[I Eat Time]

McVaffe does a very good thing here, which was to take out any semblance of blandness in the mix. While the bass is constant, the beat is funky as all hell and easy to get into. He MUST be a professional drummer. On top of that, he does a medley with a smooth transition, and the drums sound really really good. It's a high quality remix with a lot put into it, both work-wise and listening wise. 5/5

[zircon]

Hella awesome, as usual. My comments from other McV songs apply to this (awesome drumwork, awesome arrangement, etc).

[Zeality]

Excellent atmosphere and feel to it; the drumwork is perfectly executed. If I had a complaint, it would be the sudden ending.

Shout out to Mr. Honda.

[MrNemo]

I can't believe there are so few reviews here. This is a SoM fan's dream come true. What an excellent, competent, charming remix. The drums are just awesome; I love it when they trail off to the left speaker in the middle during the breakdown. GREAT bassline there near the end (even though parts of it for some reason sound about a half step off). Just a great tune.

[Cid_Kramer]

oh yeah, guy.
this was a great hit! it loved it.
i didn't knew/met the game, but since i've heard your remix i was crazy to know more aboute the game.
i bought a CD-ROM and with it was a selection of MP3, and fearoftheflava was one of them, then i wanted to know where found this remix, where was it from, who made it. then i met this site.
it is very cool, congratulations for everyone that enjoy game remixes!...

[ghaleon]

GOD this is an amazing mix!! It captures the essence of Secret of Mana's battle theme. The background drums are simply ASTOUNDING. It makes me want to play the game, which is always a good sign. This and Tidal Sequence are right up there as my two favorite SoM remixes. Hooray McV!

[KelVarnsen]

This kicks so much ass. If you like Secret of Mana, this track will put a big smile on your face, guaranteed.