[orkybash]

Lufia 2 'Of Sinistrals and Men'

As I've stated before, I'm a sucker for orchestral/techno combos, even though they can be hard to pull off. This particular remix does it very well. Aside from an intro that comes of as being pretty overblown and a fade-out ending, every element here has it's place and is executed well. Recommended.

[mDuo13]

AWESOME!!!!! Orchestral techno at its best! The percussion reminds me of CotMM with its static effects, and the harp and strings are awesome. Gotta love the interludes with the electric guitar (?), too. Best of Matt Pollard's mixes, not too short, but certainly not boring. GET IT GET IT GET IT!!!!!

[VuTheCat]

I can't believe this mix hasn't gotten enough attention. It is simply one of the best techno/orchestral remixes on this site. Download, listen, and get lost in the melodies.

[HershDawg]

Thats diffently an english horn. I know the tone because i play a real one. My model is a Fox 500.

[uneek]

Highly recommended.

Very astute usage of the electric guitar.

Song does end kind of abruptly - starts off subdued and becomes progressively more stirring throughout it's course. Around 2:20 it starts to take off... and then falls off a cliff. I would have liked to see a little more.

[isthan]

This remix is very nostalgic to me. It always reminds reading Firesea from Death Gate Cycle... really fits to the mood of that book. With all the dark atmosphere and death...

And guess what? I've never played Lufia, but this remix and a few other encouraged me to find out more about that game. I would try it tomorrow if it wouldn't be Midsummer Festival here.

//wait a minute... how come this remix doesn't have more comments? it really deserves more... people! download this remix! it's definetly worth it.

[avaris]

Sweetness I'm a huge fan of the Lufia games. This is def one of the best source tunes from the series. It always set the mood whenever it came in during the game.

This mix def makes use of the melody, the backing (what sounds like a processed harp?) is def a nice touch. Overall I wish there were some parts with some more saw likes synths to heighten the mood. Overall this is def enjoyable, well written and thought out.

[Cheska]

Ive still longed for Midi's that bring back the emotions we all felt when we saw Maxim, Selene, Arte and Guy face off against the

Sinistrals, The song that played during the aftermath, that theme of sadness that gave us all goosebumps and pray for something to save our favorite (Or at least mine) Snes couple during their moment of need, This song Of Sinistrals And Men brings back all those feelings and memories of one of the greatest Snes rpgs or all times, I wish to give thanks to the Re-mixer for allowing us all to relive those moments if only for a moment, Kudos...

Great Job I do hope to hear more of your remixes.

[OA]

The more Lufia music the better, says I. There are a few production issues I have with this; I think the acoustic kick could be snappier, and something seems missing in tone of the guitar, maybe kick up the high end a little.
The arrangement itself is very well thought out, however. The buildups are great and there is a distinct power to the procession, but the ending is way abrupt. I'm cool with a fadeout with just the harp; I think it works for this, but it happens too suddenly.
Overall pretty sweet, and it's always good to hear music from the Lufia series.

[DragonAvenger]

Pretty good combination of orchestral elements and techno feel. The melody worked out in the oboe/english horn works very well with the background, and the contrast with the techno really brings out the best in both areas.

Ending is a bit ubrupt, just a few more seconds would have made a difference. Overall a good track to keep.