OverClocked ReMix...

Disco Dan · #1 11-01-2002, 03:59 AM

Tetris 'Gift from Moscow'

Ok, for those of you who heard McVaffe's last Tetris arrangement, and are expecting something similar or are expecting ANYthing with a big bass funky beat, save djpretzel the bandwidth. BUT, if you're looking for an arrangement that expands upon an original in new and intuitive ways while demonstrating flexibility and an inherent grasp of music theory, get this mix. McVaffe, when not creating danceable masterpieces, has the capability to weave an intricate sonic texture that reminds you that there's more to a good remix than a funky beat and a good bassline. This is an example of the "beatless vaf" as he dubbed it. Take a listen if you want, but don't expect to dance.

DC

HaasofPain · #2 11-01-2002, 05:03 AM

Hmm, very interesting.

As always, thank you McV!

dilbert627 · #3 11-01-2002, 05:24 AM

McVaffe on a harpsichord. HOW COOL IS THAT! Then back to a piano, then the way Tetris music was meant to be played, Russian folk style. Nothing terribly innovative, but an excellent arrangement that fits the music perfectly IMO.

Kyukei · #4 11-01-2002, 06:43 AM

Hrm, think this is my first post, figured this was as good a mix as any to do it on. *grin*

Anyway, McV puts out his usual high-quality remix, with some nice variations - I personally like the intro and how it segways oh-so-smoothly into the main theme, nice little build-up - on the theme that we have all come to know and love. What can I say? Kudos bigtime.

Starblaze · #5 11-01-2002, 11:13 AM

YOU CAN TOO DANCE TO THIS!

kage-chan · #6 11-01-2002, 02:50 PM

The remix itself sounds great, even if it isn't reall my taste of music. I think what keeps me listening to this is that it is the Tetris music, and not that it's a mix from McVaffe. Well, somebody already said it above:
don't expect the usual McV style in here. If you wanna dance, don't get it. If you like the tetris music, get it :)

DarkeSword · #7 11-01-2002, 06:33 PM

Listening to this right now, I'd just like to say, FANTASTIC.

Thanks McVaffe, for giving us a great eastern european sounding piece; a nice departure from the norm of Tetris mixes. You really brought out the essence of the classic Tetris melodies.

Great work!

((HARPSICHORD R0X))

Metasquares · #8 11-01-2002, 07:37 PM

Very nice, like all of McVaffe's Remixes. Very different from most of the others, too :)

Ryan8bit · #9 11-01-2002, 08:35 PM

Cool, it's yiddish. The piece itself is flawless and cool, but not my favorite type of music. Still, someone had to bring in da accordian. Good job.

Xenophule · #10 11-01-2002, 09:03 PM

--Begin Transmission--

Starting out this piece is a little surprising. McV is usually known for really complex, kick-ass songs, but here he's gone simpler--which is very nice. I can see myself drinking tea on the balcany of my high-class house to this song while looking out over the French (or German in this case) landscape. I like the simple sound to it. The samples are high quality (I was surprised to see that it was at 192kbps), so you know it's not going to sound like a cat on crack.

This piece starts out very niceley with what sounds like some sort of stringed duet, like a ballet. Very beautiful duet here. at 0'55", it starts to go into another song, and the duet continues until 1'34", where a piano takes over the melody. Very well done. Very nice piano samples here. At 1"52', it kicks up a notch with an acordian and other such "Ooomp-pah" instruments.

Once again. very well done. This is one of those songs that takes the original to new heights that couldn't be reached then. This is also one of those songs that--if it were on X-Box--I would replace the original song with this one, for it is far superior.

Good job, McVaffe. Glad to hear from you again. Keep up the great work.

--End Transmission--