OverClocked ReMix...

djpretzel · #1 11-01-2004, 04:19 AM

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

Trenthian · #2 11-01-2004, 04:22 AM

WEEE! just in time for halloween!
good stuff.

Orchestration is nice. The kick kick kick kick wears on me a little... but over all sounds pretty good times.

mrmoeo · #3 11-01-2004, 04:57 AM

Most original mix I've heard in a long time. Good job.

jmr · #4 11-01-2004, 05:11 AM

What a coincidence... the last time I checked this page, this mix wasn't there. I just finished listening to it (from VGMIX) and I thought I'd check back on the forums, and voila, it's there!

Although the dance kick drum seems a bit out of place, in my opinion, it works well, especially around the 0:55 mark...

Excellent work!

A-RoN · #5 11-01-2004, 05:17 AM

DJ Pretzel, I have to correct you. It's more a take on the Mario Castle theme than the Ghost House Theme.

Nix, I love this remix so much. Halloween is the perfect time to release it! I love the build-up of how the strings and brass swell to a crashing explosion at :40 and the strings at :55 on even if they sound like a tracked synthline. The velocity of everything is constantly changing. The brass is the highlight of this track. It sounds so realistic that even BlackPerson's brass sequencing is put to shame here. I also enjoyed the piano arrangement. You actually manage to use high and low chords in all the right octaves unlike some of my piano work. And did I forget to mention the dogs barking in the background and the church bell exiting the mix? A very chilling effect.

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Originally Posted by Vigilante

not the most polished piece...in the beginning the strings seem to be playing too fast, they sound unnatural. also, in some places the percussion, techno and hip-hop, sound at best unnecessary and at worst, inappropriate. If it were me, i would rethink the percussion entirely.

that said, aside form the percussion, this mix has lots going for it. the beginning is moody and there is lots done with the source material. Lots of tension, lots of extrapolation and exploration.

Now for the bad news. I can say Vigilante pretty much summed up all the negative things I have to say about the percussion. I'm a little bothered by the orchestral snare and zap-kick percussion mixture especially when it's used at 2:55 to 4:21. You should get some 808s or some real genuine pullback hip-hop snares and kicks. The hi-hat also has a bit of a lo-fi thing going. If you want some percussive samples for another project like this that you'll undertake, I'm willing to hook you up.

Other than those small matters, you've got my vote, Nixdorux. Guys, if you want to hear a happy tune gone to a dark arrangement that'll send shivers up your spin, this is the download. It's got a John Williams (Star Wars music composer)/Rob Dougan (Matrix music composer) feel to it.

Peace and Happy Halloween!

-Double A Ron

90/100

Flare4War · #6 11-01-2004, 05:32 AM

I think it's pretty good. I really do.

Just one question though. Is it actually the ghost house theme? I haven't played the game in ages but it sounds like the fortress theme to me... Anyways, I'm just being petty.

It really is a great arrangment. Nice work.