[djpretzel]

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

[DarkeSword]

Ooh, this pulse is strong. The triplet feel in the percussion is really nice, and accents what's going on really nicely.

I'm not too crazy about that flute sample. Sounds kinda tinny.

When the piano comes in with the choral sounds, it's pure heaven. The guitar also adds a really nice touch.

Your sounds (for the most part) are excellent, and you really build a nice texture by combining them properly.

A few things; for the most part, the song seemed to have a lot of highs and lows, and not enough midrange. It may have been a levels issue. Not too serious, just something to think about.

Also, it was a bit short. I would have loved to hear the part with the chorals developed more.

All in all though, great work, Helen. ^_^

[Protricity]

Since I researched it, I might as well review it.

Interesting way to turn 4/4 into 3/4. At first glance, sounded like another spc rip that bypassed the panel due to elements of ludicrous nostalgia and racial affinity, but such is not the case. This is quite an improvement over the original, with plenty of the good ole remix values: originality, improvisation, rearrangement, and sound quality.

Should have been longer.

Cool.

[Psycrow]

Hey, you got posted on OC! This is the song I met you through, and you know *I* love it :)
Congrats!

[Tranced]

Wow, this song is incredibly pleasing. I love the arrangment. I agree that the flute could be a bit better, but everything else is absolutely perfect. Nicely done!

[nostalgic gen]

I agree about the flute (if that's what it is - it sounds more like a piccolo to me). The trouble with samples is that they often allow very little in the way of expression. I think this is one instance where a synthesiser would have been a better choice. Don't forget to add velocity either. It's sounding a bit sequenced the way you have it.

The arrangement was really great. The whole thing was tight and produced really well too, I thought, although the piccolo may have been just a little on the loud side. It flowed really nicely throughout - I particularly liked where the vocals came in - but I was a bit disappointed about the ending. It sounds like this is a demo that's been ended prematurely. Maybe you ran out of ideas in the middle of the song so just resorted to using fade-out tactics =P. It would have been nice for it to have come to a more definitive conclusion instead. Maybe you could have it end in the syle of a jig? Might be apropriate given the time signature and the folky style :)

[snarfoogle]

Yes! Finally! An SD3 mix!

Not the song I would have liked, but a good choice. It has a nice beat (tm). The flute sounds a little irritating at times but it averages out pleasing. I don't think there was enough of a musical climax, but to each his own. Overall, this is mix is definitely worthy of OCR.

Which reminds me, I need to load my SD3 sound test. *listens to Religion Thunder*

[Xelebes]

Hahaha, I'm gonna take credit for helping her with the vocals. ;)

Good mix, me likes a lot. I like the new age feel she always puts in her music.

[Red Omen]

I really like the general flavor of this mix. As Darke said, I'm not fond of the slight artificiality of the flute/pipe with the melody, though the harmony is very reminiscent of the style set by the game. The syncopation and rhythm juggling is very cool; more people should do that. What I really dislike is the snare sample; while I can see why you chose it (it's reminiscent of the original style, like the harmony), it's far too powerful for the mood you've set. If it were lighter and shallower sounding, it would mesh better and not distract quite so much.

And like everyone else said, I'd like it to be longer. I can see a great deal of possible varation that wasn't explored. It could easily be four or five minutes.

Originally Posted by snarfoogle

Yes! Finally! An SD3 mix!

It's not the only one.

[Shadow Wolf]

I'm not sure how many of our ReMixers are female, due to all the *cool secret code-names*, but I am certain that you, Helen, are in the minority. So first of all, congratulations on challenging a man's world. And such a well done challenge, too. Seiken Densetsu 3's incredible music is often completely overlooked simply because it (never?) saw an American release. Hence, only the Import\Emulator crowd knows about it. But Fable always was one of my favorite themes from SD3, second only to Delicate Affection. (Which I always thought sounded like the Jurassic Park theme song.)
Anyways, this is a great interpretation. One of my few complaints is that I feel the time signature change sort of detracted from the empty, longing, sad feeling the original invoked in me. But this is just opinion. The mix itself is great, and unlike everybody else, I quite like your flute sample. The interpretive chorale at 1:42 was excellent. Could have been longer though. (Where have you heard that before?) Anyways, excellent first mix, and keep them coming. Delicate Affection next. PLEASE???