[djpretzel]

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

[nodspaw51]

Really a pretty start but it gets into a nice jazzy atmosphere...it feels really good even before the drums, and those just enhance the great mood. I love that guitar...This is a nice, nice, piece...beautiful vocals too...great job

[Trenthian]

WTF?! its tooooooo short.


I would love to hear this one go on and on and on and on... who cares?!

It's fucking great.

[Jared Hudson]

Miles Davis influenced...hell yes.

I remember commenting on this song on VG Frequency. I like the smooth rhodes piano throughout the piece. It gives it the smooth jive that a lot of 60's jazz pieces had. The mute trumpet definitely defines the Miles Davis sound as well. One thing I think that could've been better was the panning and placement of the instruments. I felt many instruments were too centered, not that it takes away from the mix, cause it is pretty rich clear other than that factor. Although, the frequency response on the trumpet was a little shrill, and needed some high frequencies cut (compared to a Miles Davis recording). Anyways, nice jazzed up breaks and stops throughout the second half of the song. Btw, is that an old electric Wurlitzer piano doing the riffs? Ambience was a nice touch as well. I'm glad you didn't over do it. I also applaud you on decent drum programming. Many people can't seem to get that right. ;)

Trumpet played was clean, precise, etc, but didn't seem daring enough to escape the realm of the melody. Improvisation is a strong part to jazz, and I just didn't hear enough of it, but that's my opinion. Miles Davis did "Someday My Prince Will Come" from Snow White which showed great use of improvisation and adaptation on Disney's tune. You might want to check it out.

All in all, great listen on that fact. This is a quality mix from a mixer who knows what he is doing. Great effort was applied in making this jazz/fusion mix. Other than a couple minor fixes, this is rock solid. Kudos for the live lead instrument. If you had used a synth trumpet, I would have mauled this review. LOL!

Great job ;)

Jared Hudson

[Simoom]

This song is jawesome. i already review it on vgmix, so i don't think i really need to again here, but this is simply expertly done.

i agree with djpretzel on this being my favorite from the album, but that doesn't mean there's no love for the others, Aetherius' mix in particular comes to mind as another favorite. Great album all together guys!

[sweetcheeks123]

SOMEBODY STOP THIS TRACK FROM BLOWING MY MIND! I loved this jazz piece and i think everyone should listen at least once. I totally dig the muted trumpet part. Make more of these! Definite 10/10. possibly 11/10, but nevermind.

[Oruroku]

Wow, this is awesome. One of my fav. songs from the DKC trilogy. The vocals are awesome, too. One of my favorite remixes from the site.

[SleazyC]

Awesome jazz piece, JiggonJonT's stuff just keeps getting better and better. Keep the good work up!

[A-RoN]

Originally Posted by Jared Hudson

Miles Davis influenced...hell yes.

I remember commenting on this song on VG Frequency. I like the smooth rhodes piano throughout the piece. It gives it the smooth jive that a lot of 60's jazz pieces had. The mute trumpet definitely defines the Miles Davis sound as well. One thing I think that could've been better was the panning and placement of the instruments. I felt many instruments were too centered, not that it takes away from the mix, cause it is pretty rich clear other than that factor. Although, the frequency response on the trumpet was a little shrill, and needed some high frequencies cut (compared to a Miles Davis recording). Anyways, nice jazzed up breaks and stops throughout the second half of the song. Btw, is that an old electric Wurlitzer piano doing the riffs? Ambience was a nice touch as well. I'm glad you didn't over do it. I also applaud you on decent drum programming. Many people can't seem to get that right. ;)

Trumpet played was clean, precise, etc, but didn't seem daring enough to escape the realm of the melody. Improvisation is a strong part to jazz, and I just didn't hear enough of it, but that's my opinion. Miles Davis did "Someday My Prince Will Come" from Snow White which showed great use of improvisation and adaptation on Disney's tune. You might want to check it out.

All in all, great listen on that fact. This is a quality mix from a mixer who knows what he is doing. Great effort was applied in making this jazz/fusion mix. Other than a couple minor fixes, this is rock solid. Kudos for the live lead instrument. If you had used a synth trumpet, I would have mauled this review. LOL!

Great job ;)

Jared Hudson

Agreed. You took the words right out of my mouth.

[PostNoBills]

this is rather brilliant. I wasn't incredibly attatched to many of the results from the Donkey Kong Remix Project, but this one was ear-catchingly good. Better than good.
I don't pretend to be a jazz expert, so I'll hold off any more of my opinion. I'll just say that more people should listen to this remix/arrangement, as it deserves far more attention than its so far recieved.