OverClocked ReMix...

Ginnsu · #1 07-08-2002, 08:35 PM

Final Fantasy 6 'The Endless Search'

Hear that horn? How about that organ? This one is some piece of work, definatly brodening the amount of genre's we have around here. I'm not going to lie to you and say that I really love this sound. It's just not my taste, but it doesn't matter what you like, you have to admit that this one is really very well done. Somebody who really likes this genre give this a good review please. Nice work NoppZ, try something different next time... for me, please! Only kidding, do whatever you want.

skawttieboy · #2 07-08-2002, 09:42 PM

I like the variety in this piece, very catchy in a piece like this one. You woulda never guessed just listening to the intro that this one came from Final Fantasy. Very smooth and relaxing, nice job! ;)

Mustin · #3 07-09-2002, 06:57 PM

Hands down one of the best pieces on OverClocked.

This is how you arrange, kids. Pay attention.

Otaku · #4 07-09-2002, 11:17 PM

I really like this song, it reminds me alot of Breath of Fire 3 for some reason though.

Ginnsu · #5 07-10-2002, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by The Man (Mustin)

Hands down one of the best pieces on OverClocked.

And it would just figure that I wouldn't like it. Damn my tastes, damn them all to hell. But as I said, well done.

djpretzel · #6 07-10-2002, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Ginnsu

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Originally Posted by The Man (Mustin)

Hands down one of the best pieces on OverClocked.

And it would just figure that I wouldn't like it. Damn my tastes, damn them all to hell. But as I said, well done.

Don't worry, not everyone can be "right" like Mustin :) jk

Seriously, while I don't deny the arranging talent and would classify this as one of NoppZ' more technically impressive pieces, I think arrangement is about more than wowing with chops and/or nifty concepts. Some of his other submissions have ranked higher on the energy and emotion scales for me, which I value just as much as technical prowess, so while I enjoyed it quite a bit, it doesn't stand out as NoppZ' best submission or an arranging benchmark in my book.

Ryan8bit · #7 07-10-2002, 12:33 PM

I like this arrangement as it is pretty catchy. Of course nothing like the actual feel of the game, which types of mixes I like a lot sometimes. And this is a good example of what I do like in regards to that. Especially since that would seem to be a good direction to go with the saturation of Final Fantasy mixes.

And I know what you mean about the trumpets in your review, djp. A lot of emulated trumpets just sound so wrong once you play or hear the real thing. Just learning to play the trumpet now, though, thinking of actually playing this boggles my mind.

Illuminati · #8 07-10-2002, 04:10 PM

Err, ok. This was NOT good. You can hardly hear the magnificent tones that Nobuo created for the original. Very bad quality of instruments too, i.e. the trumpet sounds like somekind of old midi or something.

Nate · #9 07-10-2002, 11:07 PM

This piece is worth the download if for nothing more than the Celes theme at 1:35. (And who says that always has to be a sad song?) Yeah , the trumpet is awful if you're expecting a real trumpet, but it isn't (I hope) trying to be any more than synth brass, which it isn't bad at all for. Kind of calls to mind some of the original game sounds (whether it was intended or not).

CaySpekko · #10 07-11-2002, 05:17 PM

This is an awesome song! Some real talent going on here. I can see where people can say low quality instruments, but hey! You did an amazing job with them. In my humble opinion, if you can take less than perfect instruments and turn them into an awesome remix like this, then it's definitely worth some kudo points! Personally, I think the instruments work perfectly in this peice. Again, awesome talent going on here! Nice work! It makes me wanna whip out my sax and jazz again!