[orkybash]

Soul Blazer 'Tears for a Moonlit Knight'

Drums seemed a bit overpowering, but thats about the only bad thing I can say here. People, this is a damn near perfect mix, which is even more amazing considerng it's a first time submission. Get it. Now.

[dilbert627]

I love this remix, mainly because it mixes old-style harpsichords and such with a modern electronic style. Goes from a very Renaissance-era sound to a bit more modern synth/drum combo, goes back to the harpsichord (very nice) and strings/flutes, then comes back to the 21st century with an excellent synth/breakbeat combo. Ends back like it started. All elements are very cool and goes together quite well. Highly recommended.

[Archduke Franz]

Some instruments just fit with a game like peanut butter fits with jelly... grape jelly is my personal favorite.
Continuing with the bad analogy, I find that any mix involving Soul Blazer and a harpsichord is bound for great things. The very specific effect -- its 'antiquing' nature -- makes me drool.

In short, I like peanut butter and harpsichords. As well as grape jelly and Soul Blazer. And this mix.

[bachbr]

I have to admit I've only recently discovered Remix here but so far this soulblazer remix is my absolute fav, there's so much going on here and the rhythm changes so smoothly and unique, I play it again and again and hope that Israfel remixes so more and soon!

[PerLichtman]

For those of you familiar with Israfel's work at http://www.mp3.com/israfel/, you probably already know that this is an artist who is fusing together Renaissance/classical/baroque music and electronica in new and exciting ways that maintain the best elemens of each. You won't find synth leads emulating authentic instruments here, you will find extremely good samples of the authentic instruments. You won't find yourself floating into complacency or boredom as once interesting Renaissance works lose their impact through repetition. No, what you will find is a dynamic and varied structure that moves from one genre focus to another, gripping the listeners' ears and intriguing the more classically among them with well structured musical elements that you nonetheless don't need to be an elitist to enjoy. Tear for a Moonlit Night is arguably Israfel's best work, though many seem to prefer his remix Deep Velvet Scherzo on www.vgmix.com. This reviewer still prefers Tears for A Moonlit Night.

The first time the reviwer heard this mix, it was occupying a spot near the end of a 2 hour playlist of new OCR material. When this mix came on, it prompted the reviwer to literally run up to the computer and check to make sure some mistake hadn't been made, that this wasn't a commercial piece... it was incriedible. The mix moved from the intimacy of the chamber music, small ensemble setting through a majestic transition into the realm of the epic before settling into a relatively smooth groove before dynamicly moving into a DnB influenced high energy section mildly reminisicent of McVaffe's skillful work on MakatoJungleJazz. Israfel's mix stands as a shining example of the powers and pleasures of trans-enre work. It finds it's way without question into the rather short (but growing list) of Per Lichtman's must listen picks.

5 Stars

Per's OCR Star System:
5-One of my favorites.
4- I'll listen to it a fair amount but it lacks that extra "something" to be great.
3- Above average but not enough so to get much playtime in my list.
2- Average
1- Lacking[/url]

[GrayLightning]

I've had this mix for a while now, as well as several of Dover's new mixes from the now defunct vgmix. Tears for a Moonlit Knight still stands as his best work, in my opinion anyway. It's a strange fusion of so many genres as others have noted. I was blown away when I first heard this, and still am these many months after. Others have already chimed in on why this is such a great mix, so I won't be repeating what others have said. I'll only say, this is a truly breathtaking mix, worthy of the acclaim it has gotten.

One of the best game mixes of all time. Download it now, if you already haven't. If you haven't, you're out of the loop. ^_^

[IdeaMagnate]

I *love* reniassance music, and this remix is almost beyond words for me. This piece alone makes every second I've ever spent at ocremix worth it.

[Trenthian]

stellar work.

I heard it for the first time today. Damn. good stuff indeed.

[BlueEnvy]

Wow, this is amazing. I can definately hear the baroque influence, especially with the harpsichord coming in later in the song. The first half is sort of mystical and haunting. 1:15-The wonderful drums overlap the melancholy background. Gives it a unique feel. The harpsichord is very realistic as well as the other instruments, and makes the song sound medieval. I cant help but say that this remix reminds me of AfroCelt Sound System
Especially at :46-1:40 and somewhere in the second half. Anyway, a true masterpiece. Now I need to go download the rest of Israfel's remixes :P

~Blue

[GrayLightning]

I was listening to this one again and remembered when I first heard this around two years ago. Still amazing. Timeless.