OverClocked ReMix...

RECKENEFIN · #1 10-19-2010, 12:44 AM

Next Deadline: June 30, 2013

Flat Notes: A Paper Mario ReMix Album.
This is only for the N64 Paper Mario, not GameCube or Wii.

Current Staff:
Director: RECKENEFIN
Assistant Director: Hylian Lemon
WIP Feedback/Critique Assistance: Nutritious
Advice: Bahamut
Remixers: Speeeven, Chernabogue, Brandon Strader, Hylian Lemon, Damashii!!, Skyline Drop, Nintendude794, Tuberz McGee, Mesmonium, jnWake, Hicky Eighth, theshaggyfreak, KingTiger, G-Mixer, majorjazzman
Assets Available to Remixers: Chris | Amaterasu (Violinist), blazerh44 (Male Vocals), Terra Mater (Female Vocals, Various Instruments, see page 6 for sample links), Orangedragan (Bass/Baritone Vocals), One-Winged Angle (Baritone Vocals, Lyrics), Pl511 (Piano)
Title Submitted by Mirby

Concept:
As far as a vision goes, it's pretty straight forward and somewhat obvious. Paper Mario was focused mostly on the story aspect of the game (the Japanese version was called "Mario Story" after all). Also, Paper Mario was a unique fusion between 2D and 3D. Now since I usually picture good storytelling music to be orchestral, but also due to the fusion, this project is going to be in the style of orchestra-fusion, with specific tracks selected to keep the flow of the story going. Any style is permissible, but it must incorporate orchestra in some integral way. In the background, in the forefront, in it's entirety, whatever you choose. Once the listed tracks are taken, I will open it up to requests from any overflow artists that would like to participate.

Main Album
Introduction
Main Title - Damashii!! ft. Chris | Amaterasu
Story of the Stolen Spirits - majorjazzman
Party at Peach's! & Angry Bowser - Chernabogue

Prologue
Goomba Village - KingTiger
Toad Town Theme - theshaggyfreak
Star Spirits' Request - Skyline Drop & Damashii!!

Chapter 1
Koopa Bros. Keepin' Cool & Here Come the Koopa Bros. - jnWake

Chapter 2
Dry Dry Desert Trek & Dry Dry Ruins Quest - Hylian Lemon

Chapter 3
Forever Forest & Scary Go Round - Speeeven

Chapter 4
Keeping Pace!

Chapter 5
Welcome to Yoshi Village & Jade Jungle - Mesmonium

Chapter 6
Huffin' and Puffin'! - KingTiger

Chapter 7
Crystal Palace Crawl & Freeze! - jnWake

Chapter 8
Siege on Bowser's Castle! - Tuberz McGee

Finale
Bowser's Rage! - Brandon Strader
Her Greatest Wish! - G-Mixer
King of the Koopas
The Star Rod Recovered! & The Castle that Fell from Afar & Farewell, Twink

Epilogue
The Mushroom Kingdom - Nintendude794
Live at Club 64 (Lyrical Ending Song) - SonicThHedgog

Bonus Tracks
Dojo Master Battle - Hicky Eighth

Artistic Vision
One of the things that intrigued me about the style of the game was the way you entered buildings. When you opened the door, the building unfolded itself to reveal the inside. The first thing that popped into my mind when I saw that was a pop-up book. Now, as obvious as it might be, that's the style of artwork I would like for this project: a pop-up book. Not only does it fit with the style of the game, but it also fits with the storytelling aspect that I'm trying to convey.

We are going to have quality control on this aspect of the album as well. If you are interested in helping out with this, you'll need to PM me:
1. An example of your artistic ability, so that we know what your capable of.
2. A rough concept of how you would handle the artwork. Just a sketch, doodle, or scribble. I don't expect a complete work as an audition piece.

We're also going to need someone who is skilled in the art of website design. Whether this project goes official or not, we're still going to need a website to distribute from. While the artist and the web-designer don't have to be the same person, the artwork and the website need to jive stylistically. So I'm throwing that out there for your consideration and participation as well.

Timeline
This is somewhat flexible, depending on how recruitment goes and such. I don't think it's too unrealistic to shoot for having everything together and submitted for review by 2012.

Additional Stuff
I would eventually like to see this become an Official OCReMix album, just in case that has any bearing on your mixing. If this takes off, I'll also need some artists for album art, promotional art (wallpapers, etc.) and site design.

If you're interested in participating, shoot me a PM with what you would consider to be your best work, and I'll let you know if you're in or not.

The rest of the thread can be for feedback and suggestions. It would be nice to know if I'm on the right track with this.

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Alright, I've definitely taken up enough space, so I'll shut up. I hope to hear back from some people!

Hylian Lemon · #2 10-21-2010, 01:45 AM

It's an interesting idea, but you might get a bigger response without the one-medley-for-each-chapter idea. A lot of remixers around here are already devoting their time to other projects, and the idea of remixing an entire chapter of Paper Mario (especially for a project run by someone unfamiliar) could be a little exhausting. That said, I don't think there would be enough interested orchestral remixers to cover all the tracks individually. We'll see.

Of course, I'd love to help out with anything related to the Mario RPGs. I'd be interested in a bonus track at some point, or I'd be willing to collaborate with someone who's better with orchestra stuff but doesn't want an entire track.

RECKENEFIN · #3 10-21-2010, 02:03 AM

Duly noted. As I mentioned, I know my newness puts me at a disadvantage, but I figured it couldn't hurt.

As far as the track selection goes, that was the best idea I could come up with. Remixing all of the tracks individually would be a daunting and unrealistic task, but only taking select tracks would take away from the story aspect. And, just for clarification, I wasn't saying that each chapter must be a medley; that was merely a suggestion to help make things more manageable. I probably could have worded things better.

Within the boundaries of story-telling film score (since I would like that to be the concept for part 1), I am open to ideas to make it more manageable if anyone has any. Fresh perspectives and constructive criticism are what makes projects enjoyable and well-done in my opinion.

And, although part 2 isn't open yet, I did post it there to let people's ideas start flowing. Just sayin.

RECKENEFIN · #4 10-23-2010, 03:06 AM

Just an update/bump.

Speeeven has signed up for the introduction division of the project. He may be as new as I am, but he's got a lot of potential and the example he gave me was exactly the kind of thing that I was looking for.

Also, I added a note under the Division explanation section, since there was a discrepancy brought to my attention. Check it out.

RECKENEFIN · #5 10-26-2010, 01:05 AM

Another bump and progress update.

I added a list of staff for the project to the original post. It's a little empty right now, but you can change that.

Hylian Lemon has graciously agreed to help with some of the organizational aspects of the project, at least for the time being.

I've gotten a few comments on the overall size/scope of the track list (or lack thereof), so we'll be working to make that aspect of the project clearer and easier to manage for remixers that would like to sign on. If you were interested in the overall project idea, but had no clue what you were being asked to remix, stay tuned, and we'll try and remedy that.

Brandon Strader · #6 10-27-2010, 12:03 AM

I...... i...... no moar projects...... NO MORE YOU SON OF Aalright I can probably do an orchestral piece for this, but catch me early next year for it.

RECKENEFIN · #7 10-27-2010, 01:35 AM

I . . . er . . . um . . . I honestly can't come up with a response to that.

So I'm assuming that was a "I'm in, but not going to be able to start until next year." Do you want me to reserve you a section tentatively? Do you have a sample I could listen to? Do you have PM? Is the inner turmoil really that fierce? Do I need to ask all these questions?

Brandon Strader · #8 10-27-2010, 01:41 AM

Do you really think anyone's going to have time with all the projects going on? That's the real big question. :3

Next year is like 2 months away. It's not all that unreasonable of a request, bwhahaha

RECKENEFIN · #9 10-27-2010, 01:46 AM

I'm just throwing it out there for consideration. From what I've seen, a couple of the bigger projects appear to be on their way to wrapping up (could be wrong). I can wait for people to trickle in. I'm in no rush.

Nope, not unreasonable at all. I was just asking.