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Old 03-30-2009, 10:33 PM
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Default OCR01822 - Donkey Kong Country 'Flying with the Funk'

What did you think? Post your opinion of this ReMix.
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Old 03-30-2009, 11:16 PM
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As far as my (in)experience goes, I'm gonna put aside the fact that I'm in no position to criticize that level of performance & attention to detail whatsoever.
I'm just going to describe how i felt about it.

This is a genre which I was familiar with quite some time ago, and this piece immediately pulls me back in time.
Man you gotta love those insane synths, & sick beats. The first 4 measures already gave me the chills.
The tweaked & watery funky guitars coupled to the melodic atmospheres were designed for instant win.
And that purposely semi-fuzzy synth bass that add the final 'dirty' note to counter-balance the whole feels right on point.
Only drawback for me is the really abrupt ending, but then again I might still be too 'green' to see all the subtility behind each choice made.

I ain't got the technical knowledge to discuss this over, but I certainly loved the remixer's approach on the source tune.
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Old 03-30-2009, 11:32 PM
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Brian, this is awesome. What's absent harmonically is here in the timbres and rhythm. Ear candy.
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Old 03-30-2009, 11:52 PM
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Wooow. I absolutely love low-fi ish tracks like this, and this a great example. Hell, I don't even know the source at all, and I still dig it.

edit: Oh, this is Tweek? I should've known. Everything he touches turns to gold.
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Old 03-31-2009, 12:39 AM
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Yes, always pleased to hear a new DKC mix! Actually, I think DKC was the first game to which I ever bought the soundtrack, and Kong in Concert is still probably my favorite project, to date. But I digress...

When I started listening, I was expecting another Aerofunknamics, but Flying with the Funk is it's own beast. Lighter in tone than Aerofunknamics, Tweek has also done this song justice. I especially like the crunchy brips and brrrpppzzzz throughout. ^_^
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Old 03-31-2009, 02:31 AM
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Wow, a new DKC remix for my 21st, thanks Tweek :P

Anyway, I like it :) sounds good but I need to listen better so I'll put it in my iPod tomorrow.


But there is a new layout for the remixes or...WTF?
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Old 03-31-2009, 03:12 AM
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wow cool man! You know its funny you mention that remix I did in your write up...I was never really happy with it, but after magfest and this comment I see how much people actually like the track. Although my wife dont like it too much hehe.

But your track is very sweet, crisp clean production and sounds. Arrangement is top too, keeps the listener intrigued. Keep it up!
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Old 03-31-2009, 04:05 AM
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I'm not totally enthusiastic about this. But let me say that's just me.
I'm reminded in some places of ye old OC remix gold in years past, which for me is a good thing.
It's not the arrangement but the fact that I can't make out a lot of the original melody. It's there of course, I just like to be able to hear more of the source when I listen to a remix. Again, that's just me.
Fantastic arrangement, though. Good, pumping sounds make this an exciting and adrenaline derived mix. Kudos!
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Old 03-31-2009, 07:39 AM
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That was some hot stuff. Simplistic and doesn't attempt to be anything unique. It just straight-up tries to rock out, and the rockoutage works brilliantly. Great job, Brian.
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POWERRRRRR DRUUUMMMSSS.

This is like a crazy and beautiful drum solo with that great bassline thrown in. Great textures and while it focuses more on the non-melodic aspects of the track, it really does a great job of bringing the energy.

I love it.

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