OverClocked ReMix...

djpretzel · #1 08-06-2004, 07:49 AM

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

ForumChibi · #2 08-06-2004, 08:24 AM

The song wasn't bad at all, very relaxing. My only problem was that I couldn't really tell what song it was based off of from FF7 for a while. I guess the Wutai theme didn't stick with me very well. It sounds very appropriate though for Wutai, the piece has a nice Asian accent.

ShrikeArghast · #3 08-06-2004, 10:08 AM

This is one of the better remixes I have on my playlist, and although it's been there for nearly half a year (these days so much of what is there is not yet on OCRemixes, a telling sign that perhaps the jury has grown a bit too voluptuous feeding on these tracks-- it's time to cut the fat from this process and get these songs through the grindery a bit faster), it's certainly one I enjoy listening to again and again. Both parts of the movement capture the true essence of the original tracks, while adding an element of what can only be described as 'spice' or 'flavoring' with the altered tones of more eastern intrumentation.

So just to sum up; excellent song, but it should have been here a long, long time ago.

Hawke Edge · #4 08-06-2004, 11:18 AM

I'm only halfway through the song, and I'm sure future girlfriends will love haering this as I rub off their day's tensions.

*coughs* I've actually compiled several CDs worth of useful trance-inducing tracks, or basically something to get by the day. Or, as I stated above, to help out when giving a massage. Easing on the mind it is, indeed.

Good stuff! I noted the transition to Schala's theme, but it flowed through quite well and didn't disrupt the overall mood to the song - I think I'll put this on my next playlist for the next cd i make for the occasion.

mv · #5 08-06-2004, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ShrikeArghast

This is one of the better remixes I have on my playlist, and although it's been there for nearly half a year (these days so much of what is there is not yet on OCRemixes, a telling sign that perhaps the jury has grown a bit too voluptuous feeding on these tracks-- it's time to cut the fat from this process and get these songs through the grindery a bit faster), it's certainly one I enjoy listening to again and again. Both parts of the movement capture the true essence of the original tracks, while adding an element of what can only be described as 'spice' or 'flavoring' with the altered tones of more eastern intrumentation.

So just to sum up; excellent song, but it should have been here a long, long time ago.

thank you.

this version i like a tad better than the one on vgmix though. it has some fixed areas and EQ, a quieter saz line during the schala part and more bass in the ending :) it's also encoded in 128kbps to fit the submission guidelines :)

anyway i'm glad to see it posted, thanks djp and co.

sirion · #6 08-06-2004, 03:25 PM

Nice to see that mix (i'm a FFVII adept :D , and Wutai theme is one of my favourite songs), performed in a very brilliant strange way, this piece is particular, original, harmonius. A rare pearl for ones who likes ambiental/orchestral music, great work mv! Hope to see more of your works soon!

The Orichalcon · #7 08-06-2004, 04:01 PM

The main instrument sounds a bit loud at times, like it could have benefitted from EQ'ing.

It sounded so promising at the beginning, like it was going to build up to something special, but the contrasting notes just don't sound right to me. There were parts in the original of this piece that were very prominent, where all the instruments came together for a decisive powerful note, this mix has rejected that idea and taken away the charm from the original in my opinion.

The Tiger · #8 08-06-2004, 05:06 PM

First heard this one on VgMix.com ... I still love it.

Fieari · #9 08-06-2004, 06:32 PM

Oh wow, this is gorgeous. The instrument quality is superb, and the dynamics are so evocative. Now, I have very little experience with creating music via a sequencer, so when I hear little touches like the faint slur with that plucked string instrument at the high end (listen closely... it sounds like the player is sliding his/her fingers along the board while plucking those particular notes) it sounds more real than I'm used to when hearing arrangements like this.

I would argue against the person saying that the main instrument is unbalanced as well. I hear plenty of dynamic variety, and various things are emphasized at different times. Sometimes a particular instrument takes the stage more fully in order to draw out a specific feeling more strongly... and I'd say it does so very very well.

I too was worried about when Schala would come in, but in this respect, I too was pleasantly surprised. When the bells came in at 3:15, I suddenly realised that the song had been building up to it for the past few sections, and it did so so seemlessly that when the bells came in, it felt very natural. And then later, when the two themes merged, Schala became a beautiful BACKGROUND on the strings... it didn't take the limelight, but rather emphasized the beauty of its counterpart melody and took full advantage of the lovely instruments.

Well done. This is great stuff.

CykoticZZ · #10 08-06-2004, 09:49 PM

wonderful song. I really didn't even recognize the themes used, but i'm not the biggest FF7 player (although i did beat CT twice). But that's for the judges to decide. However i got an image in my head. blurry. until i got to 4:50. Then it hit me. AGE OF KINGS! Anyone remember this game? This song reminds me a lot of Japan's theme. It must have something to do with the instruments used. Amazing song, the posted mixes just keep getting better and better.

Actually I'm reminded of two other things when i hear this song. SHOGUN the game and SHOGUN the tv miniseries. even the two aren't related (cept by name) they have very similar soundtracks, and this reminds me of them.