OverClocked ReMix...

Saunders · #1 07-13-2002, 07:47 AM

Secret of Mana 'Wandering the Wild Forest'

Ah yes, I really liked this one when it came to us judges.

I think I'll post my basic comments from the judging thread first:
1:20. That flute is a little loud/piercing at times. Although points for it sounding like the original flute from the game.
1:52. The guitar sound was icky. I personally didn't like it. I was happy when it stopped.
2:25. Then it comes back. :(
3:16. I like this part. That guitar is hella better than the previous bits. :D

So as you can see, I wasn't fond of the sound of the guitar at first, it.. I dunno.. just the tone or something. It seemed sort of sickly and whiny. When it came back it was less whiny, but still sounded ugh.
But when it comes in with some harsher/metallic goodness, it's all better!

joe_cam · #2 07-13-2002, 06:04 PM

It's Thumper so of course it's great. Slow and melodic with a hint of kick ass guitars. Now we just have to wait for DJP to get Thumper's other tracks up here! Most importantly "Green Haired Girl" which is the best Terra mix I've ever heard! Sorry Sean...

Cam

DarkCecil13 · #3 07-13-2002, 06:18 PM

To start off, the intro is pretty mediocre. The lack of panning creates a lack of depth. At about 1:04 stuff improves. I sense more depth - I become more attached to this mix. Though, at 1:20, the mix goes boom. That flute hurts. Hurts a lot. At 1:52, the guitar is nice, but it becomes jangled with the piano. Again, no panning here. The strings, piano, and guitar are all center panned. It's beautiful, though, when the guitar goes solo. Then, at 3:00, it starts to sound like a porn groove (but less sexy). Eventually, the distortion guitar comes in. It's pretty nice, but it lacks dynamics. Overall, a mediocre mix. Could easily be improved simply by panning. Too many instruments mangle with each other in that center channel.

Ginnsu · #4 07-13-2002, 07:26 PM

Thumper thumps out some really delightful work here. DJ Pretzel spoke of the Judges having many quams with this piece, but whatever they were I don't notice them. I'll have to read what that was about. I really like the wind instrument and the guitars in this piece. The kick drum gives this a really nice sound as well. Great work Thumper, I find it oddly refreshing.

CaptainSyrup · #5 07-13-2002, 09:50 PM

I really like this remix. The flute sound font is really quite poor, but otherwise, the production values are fantastic. And the arrangement itself is a great interpretation. Good stuff.

digital buddha · #6 07-15-2002, 12:08 AM

I like this one - brings back memories of running around in those forests. secret of mana was dope. Guitars sound great and overall its very good, but what's with the odd garbled noise that comes in with the drums? I didn't understand the reason for using this and it makes the song sound somewhat muddled. Overall, though, a good mix.

Solanalos · #7 07-15-2002, 03:13 AM

I loved the unsynch'd pianos and drums, I don't think it would have sounded right any other way.

I didn't find any problems with the flute, are you guys cranking up the volume or listening to these at high vol on headphones with an amp? :P

The guitar seemed unusual but fit perfectly with the piece in my opinion.

Overall, great remix!

fisherman · #8 02-21-2003, 06:24 AM

In a word, bleh. Not bad, just not fantastic. The ReMix equivalent of elevator music perhaps?

(0:40) Intro's okay. A little "dizzy..."
(1:52) I absolutely hate this guitar. I really do.... It's too "runny." If there was a driving background, a little sloppiness might balance out, but the swung piano vs. straight perc. thing gives everything a subtle disorientingness already, just by itself.
(3:16) Now, the distortion guitar I like. The raw sound seems to compliment the nebulousness instead of magnifying it.

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I loved the unsynch'd pianos and drums, I don't think it would have sounded right any other way.

Maybe it's just the theory geek in me, but I love opposing meters, 2 vs. 3 or 3 vs. 4, 4 vs, 5 whatever! Now 3 vs. 5, that's weird...

HappyBivouac · #9 03-03-2003, 10:36 PM

Well, first off I'd like to say it doesn't really even sound like it's swung at all. It sounds like a triplet-based-echoed piano that is a bit messy at times. the peice is actually pretty simple at first, which can be good. but in this case it doesn't really strike me as being anything original. once the guitar comes in, I definately love it. the... let's say "lagginess" of the guitar sounds really nice. it isn't quite always on-beat, which makes a really nice effect. the ending is a bit bland, but it works.

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Originally Posted by fisherman

Maybe it's just the theory geek in me, but I love opposing meters, 2 vs. 3 or 3 vs. 4, 4 vs, 5 whatever! Now 3 vs. 5, that's weird...

in some of my original stuff i've had some fun with 7 vs. 8. it's easier to work with than 3 vs. 5, but it just sounds neat in my opinion :)

the warlock · #10 03-10-2003, 12:57 AM

The intro is so sweet and i particulary enjoy the piano melody. My only critisism is the ending which i don't hate but would prefer something a little different thats all. I really enjoyed the original from Hiroki Kikuta so this was a pleasure to listen too and remixed very nicely indeed. Keep up the good work Thumper, hope to hear more from you.