OverClocked ReMix...

Saunders · #1 09-16-2002, 08:45 AM

Wow.

I remember this theme from Dragon Warrior (which I didn't even play, my parents did). Russell has once again done a great job. He's given this piece a very epic sound. Especially when he hits the full blown orchestral goodness at 1:05. Love that horn.

I don't think there's anything about this mix that I don't like.

Rychan · #2 09-16-2002, 11:36 AM

Perhaps the most mature remix I've heard off of overclocked (or anywhere?). It's epic and beautiful.

Captain Red · #3 09-16-2002, 01:07 PM

Damn... I mean... yikes.

This is great. If you're mulling over downloading this one, stop right now, and start listening to it before you read another word.

It's broad and sweeping, yet intricately detailed. It is full of feeling, and dripping with expression. I kind of remember the original music... I never played the game much. Sound technology of the systems of the tiime taken into consideration, but if the music had sounded like this, I would have stuck it out through the game.

Since I've been coming to OCR, this update is probably my favorite ever, and this piece is a large part of that. I cannot praise it highly enough.

*honken*

Russell Cox · #4 09-16-2002, 04:02 PM

Thanks for the comments, especially about emotion. I try to convey a lot of that in some mixes, not so much in others. However, unless the piece really needs to be dull, why write something with no emotion? Why not let a part of you show in your music, and not just your samples or talent.

Ryan8bit · #5 09-17-2002, 06:32 AM

I really liked this interpretation of the theme. It's nice to hear an orchestral arrangement that is done properly and that utilizes the right instruments. Good job, Russell. Oh, and thanks for showing me to Dragon Quest V (the English ROM) way back.

Ianthefira · #6 09-17-2002, 07:56 PM

Wow. Just wow.
To be honest, it makes me think of a movie opening. Just think of it: Dragon Warrior, the Movie, and this is what you hear as the opening credits go by. It's that good.

I'm glad that someone finally did an orchestral remix of this theme, not that the others were bad. I was just waiting for something like this.
You've made my day, and I thank you.

FM · #7 09-17-2002, 11:38 PM

This is very, very good. Love the low brass stuff.... probably the best orchestral stuff I've heard on the site.

Sir_NutS · #8 09-19-2002, 05:33 AM

One of the best orchestral arrangements on this site! I simply loved it!
dragon warrior was the first rpg I ever played, and this brings me so many memories... just awesome!

Zeenbor · #9 09-20-2002, 05:00 AM

Simply Amazing .... I totally forgot the whole theme to DW and when it first came in at 0:23 I got an amazing nostagia rush (tingles and all!). Very few songs can do that. The orchestral stuff is also amazing.

Just like to say thanks to Russell for allowing me to remember the great times I had with this game!