[Ginnsu]

Sonic 3D Flickie's Island 'Symphonic Ruin'

This starts off with just a nice ambient drizzle and rumble which sets a very sombre mood and continues through out the song. I like how this one plays the lead instrument for a few moments and then cuts to break into a drum solo. The electric guitar which is added in at the end are very cool, unexpected, and adds a feeling of insensitive finality to the song. Great work from Jivemaster.

[LeeBro]

I had to reply to this one..... And before I go on, I must insist that this it not a suck up! :D

The original Rusty Ruin soundtrack from the Saturn and PC version of Sonic 3D held a very stale retro feel and although it skimmed the surface of the emotion it was trying to convey it was just far too mainstream to even compare to Jivemaster's reworking...

Although many have commented about the rain/noise issue I think it prepares the listener for what's in store - and the rumbling thunder symbolises for me that it's something special. The synth strings reject their artificial background as do the phasing pads - which almost sound like moaning voices in places - thus fitting perfectly with this earthly track. The echo piano boldly but vulnerably leads the way through the mix before being replaced by a rounded synth adding a pleasant contrast to the song. The bass is strong but not bold as it lurks in the background. Initially I had a problem with the beats, I may have appreciated something more traditional and less brassy but it eventually grew on me and although I'm not completely over them, they lay the track down well. The final section, featuring a dramatic breakdown beat-wise, adds the final contrast to the mix and yet still not too much of a contrast. The leckie-guitar adds the final attitude that pushes the listener to the end of the song.

All in all this is truly fantastic track that emotionally touched me from the second I began to listen to it. For months it has remained my favourite video-game remix ever (and still is) thus reasoning my extensive review!! When I, or anyone else creates a mix of this calibur, integrity and soul then they will truly have created the ultimate video game remix.

~ LeeBro

[DeryckAK]

fact: remixes come and go on this site, but this will Remain my favorite OCR perpetually

major props to jivemaster. just about broke down when i'd first gotten this. the way the original Rusty Ruin Zone (crap) got turned into an artistic masterpiece is amazing. could picture myself sinking deeper and deeper into an abyss on every listen. it’s a soothing, melancholic, and uplifting mix all in one, and dammit, it strikes a chord in me whenever i hear it

[IcePak]

I loved the start of this track, but the heavy guitar at the end of the track, and the effect that replaces the piano mid way through the track took a while to grow on me. The guitar mainly because it sounds like me playing guitar (which I hate), and the effect because I would have prefered to here the piano return for this part, but I guess that may have made it too repetative.

But saying that, this is an excellent mix of a great track. It adds some more emotion to it, and would actually work probably work better than the original track in the game.

I LOVE the piano used in this track, and its always in my head now.I would have liked for the piano to come back later in the track, but it's still a great mix as it is.

I can't stop listening to this track! Excellent job Jivemaster.

[DJ_Aquagenesis]

jivemaster does it again. i think the use of more pads/synths would make the remix a bit better. solid bass, nice piano, and that guitar at the end just does it all. great job

[MegaManXxX]

Genius Sheer Genius. I can't even express what this Mix makes me feel. From the first second it played it took me to a place like no other. This is why I love music and why it's a major part of my life. JM great job. I'm Out!!!!

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[Snyderman]

Wow, that's all I can say. This is by far my favorite remix by Jivemaster. It has an excellent feel to it, it just seems to convey so much emotion. Probably even one of my favorite tracks on OCR. I've never heard the original unfortunately, but I love the feeling this song captures, even if it's not the one originally intended for the stage.

[Arch0wl]

Sorry, I really dislike this remix. Hell, how is it a remix? He didn't even leave even a scent of the original melody at all, or any other main things from the song I can remember. I don't see how you people can hold things like this in such high praise. To me, remixes like this are like drowning a meal in ketchup towhere you can't even taste the original flavor anymore.

[Kureejii Lea]

I love this one... the rain and thunder at the start really set the mood. The synth pads have a relaxing, dreamlike quality and the piano is beautiful in its simplicity. The drums are light and varied enough to keep things from getting boring. The guitar towards the end was a little surprising, but it works well, giving the song a slight edge towards the end without being too hard. The entire song seems to carry a feeling of calm self-reflection without making things become muddled or sleepy. Beautiful stuff.

Originally Posted by Arch0wl

Sorry, I really dislike this remix. Hell, how is it a remix? He didn't even leave even a scent of the original melody at all, or any other main things from the song I can remember. I don't see how you people can hold things like this in such high praise. To me, remixes like this are like drowning a meal in ketchup towhere you can't even taste the original flavor anymore.

Um, yeah. So your dislike stems solely from the fact that you can't recognise the original theme within... I wonder if you're not confusing the Genesis and Saturn versions? Here's a midi - if you can't pick out the same tune in both it and the remix, you must be deaf.

[PlatformerMastah]

To be completely honest, I really am not feeling what you guys all are. I actually prefer the original. This one seems to be just like the original, only slower and with rain ambience. Sorry, but I just don't feel what you people are.