OverClocked ReMix...

djpretzel · #1 03-17-2009, 05:32 AM

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

bustatunez · #2 03-17-2009, 05:46 AM

I dig! Really nice sound design and atmosphere, and I actually agree with the form - it shows a good amount of restraint while still preserving forward motion. The payoff moments when the full melody comes in make it all worth it.

Curious, what elements did you record to tape? I'd thought about doing that for synths earlier to get a richer tone (or at least as an interesting experiment).

Monobrow · #3 03-17-2009, 05:46 AM

I love that someone tackled this song, however even for all the really awesome soundscapes created, it's still so repetitive that I got kinda of ho hum after about 2 minutes in. It's like a cover with lots of sound manipulation... Not sure if I am describing this well, but that's how it feels... Wouldn't have hurt to manipulate the progression/melody/anything of the song as well as all the effects and drums... But that's just me.

Nice first though. Excellent fx/mixing and instrument choices though. Really do like the leads that you did end up choosing (except the strings, didn't really do it for me at the end)

Kudos.

mr_wright · #4 03-17-2009, 05:54 AM

Good stuff. Definitely a track that doesn't get enough love compared to other FF6 tracks. And yes it does sound a lot like something out of the Mother series, which is definitely a compliment! Well done and I hope you get more stuff submitted and accepted!

Sinewav · #5 03-17-2009, 07:02 AM

I'm loving this. The repetitiveness isn't a problem for me. This is the kind of song that you let sit in the background and create an atmosphere. I've always had a soft spot for this kind of electronic pseudo-ambient style music.

Ever heard of a radio program called Echoes? This track would fit right in with some of their playlists.

Dhsu · #6 03-17-2009, 08:04 AM

I think he definitely nailed it with the "nostalgia" theme. Sounds like it'd fit right in a PSX/PS2 remake. I actually love the pitch-bent drums at :30...reminds me of what Harmony did in his F-Zero track.

Ascendancy · #7 03-17-2009, 02:32 PM

oh i'm loving this, especially your interpretation on it, very unique, definetely has that nice atmosphere to it, reminds me of the oldschool ocremixs
the repetitiveness isn't a problem at all, in fact the repetitiveness contributes to the overall hazy or concept you were going for.
this is a must have!

great job
Gratz on your first debut, i hope to see more from you in the future

OA · #8 03-17-2009, 04:15 PM

Though there are a few minor changes that would improve this overall, I think it really works as an arrangement. I've listened several times now and even though there isn't a lot of movement going on between parts, this doesn't get old. It really captures a very distinct nostalgic mood, and the textures were transcendent. I'm going to be studying this mix for quite some time to see what ideas i can steal.

I'm glad this passed, even though there are a few rough edges.

Awesome work.

derako · #9 03-17-2009, 06:00 PM

this reminds me of the Mortal Kombat Soundtrack for some reason...

Mustin · #10 03-17-2009, 07:38 PM

This shit is my jam, son! I dig it!

I think it's fantastic what you did here and I totally feel the nostalgia vibe. Makes me bring back those memories of playing it. Good times, good times.

This is one of those tunes I've always wanted to do but never known how to approach it. This, for me, is a perfect approach. Doesn't happen much in the game, not the biggest stand-out tune, but nevertheless, it's been engraved into my brain and I love what you've done here with the ambience.

GREAT WORK