[Ginnsu]

Contra 'Bases Loaded'

The drums in this one kick some major booty. I'm starting off with a bang for this review, because I honestly don't know what else to say. I found the synth to be some what overbearing, and other then that I don't even have anything to complain about. Not an encreadibly excellent, new, or awe inspiring mix, but then again it's not too shabby either (well, at least not for me.) Good job DarkCecil and Injury, keep it up.

[Disco Dan]

Yeeeeeeeeeeeahhhhhh....

This was pretty damn repetitive. Like, not even, (in my opinion) in the enjoyable sections. I mean, yeah I've done the same, and looking back, I sort of regret it. I was listening to this and hearing the part between 0:00 and 0:26 and then again between 0:40 and 0:52, and then yet again between 1:26 and 1:52 (this section being the longest and most irritating (for me, anyway) part). Just the synth and a bass drum, beating my ears to death. The parts between 0:26 and 0:40, 0:52 and 1:26, 1:52 and 2:06 are almost enough to redeem it. Then there's the clipping at 2:06 through 2:18. And then ending on that weak part, leaving the bad taste in the mouth.

It's like one of those songs that is basically only good because of a shining moment, like Styx's "Mr. Roboto" which is only worth listening to for that first 30 seconds. It's a shame too, because I saw the names behind this remix and was expecting something more ... grand, I guess. Something less blah. Like the artist, just don't like this particular piece.

DC

[Beatdrop]

I enjoyed this remix when I first heard it about 7 months ago or so, and it's still pretty enjoyable. I'll agree that it's quite repetitive (but so was the original), and I'll also agree that the drums are pretty groovy :o More could have been done with them, but that's always the case (at least, in my eyes, it is). Nothing seems too out of place, and aside from the repetitive nature of the song, there isn't much wrong with it.

Not stellar, but pretty decent.

[The Primoris]

This remix wasn't everything I had hoped for, which is a pity, as Contra remixes are sadly few and far between. It wasn't the repetition itself that bothered me, but the fact that the mix is a short one makes the repetition all the more glaring. There doesn't seem to be any real notable part of the mix that makes it especially worthy of listening to again.

Also, as a side note: This isn't Contra's boss music, but rather the music to the 3-D stages, Levels 2 and 4.

[m68030]

Well, not every remix can be a soaring arrangement with an amazing
thematic interpretation of the original 4 bar ditty from the game. We've
had several tracks on OCR of short repeditive themes that have been
reworked, or at least mostly non-reinterpreted, into a richer and thicker
sound. For example the Weapon Get music from Megaman, any
Pac-Man remix, and probably a handful of others. On the flipside though
we have seen some very neat arrangments of short tracks, such as
Gux's "It's Boss Time!", which is basically the exact same thing as this
track as far as arrangement goes. I still enjoy having some upbeat
background music when I'm doing other stuff.. sometimes I remix
isn't really meant to be front and formost.

[Disco Dan]

Ok, had this been a first-time submission, I might expect something of this calibre. And then, I'd say "for first time remixer, this is pretty good." But this is Starla, and we've heard some good stuff from her in the past. As for DC13, I don't really know much of his stuff, so I can't really say on that note, but the names behind this mix create an image that implies quality or at least experience. I didn't really feel like I was getting much of either of those on this mix. As for it not being front and foremost, I'd like to think that this site IS a showcase for the front and foremost remixes on the site, and not just a storehouse. But, I could be wrong.

DC

[DarkCecil13]

Yeah, this mix was put together about a year and a half ago. If we had done something like this in present times, there'd probably be much more to it. Regardless, it's a fun upbeat mix, and my only piece I've ever done with FruityLoops. I agree with the repetitivity, but hell, it's still enjoyable to listen to. Others may not think the same way, of course ^^

[Streets of Rage bum]

seriously, this has got to be one of the better Contra mixes out there, to tell the truth, there ISN'T very many mixes of this super popular shooter! And no, i don't find it too repetitive, actually, if i'm right, it only cycles 2 times fully. Also i thought the mix had a nice ending too!

And ya, this isn't the boss music, it's the music for the corridor stages! Funny, cause i swear some of those drum beats at the starting sound like footsteps running down an echoey metal hallway JUST like the game!

anyways, if this one sounded this good, imagine what these two coulda done with the other stage tunes, better yet, Super C, that game had niiiiiiice tunes!

[neostormx]

I thought the drumloop was really good! I dont care much for the tune though. never did like the boss theme for contra.

[starla]

Originally Posted by DiscoDan

Ok, had this been a first-time submission, I might expect something of this calibre. And then, I'd say "for first time remixer, this is pretty good." But this is Starla, and we've heard some good stuff from her in the past. As for DC13, I don't really know much of his stuff, so I can't really say on that note, but the names behind this mix create an image that implies quality or at least experience. I didn't really feel like I was getting much of either of those on this mix. As for it not being front and foremost, I'd like to think that this site IS a showcase for the front and foremost remixes on the site, and not just a storehouse. But, I could be wrong.

DC

this remix occured right after ffl3 talon i believe.

it's ooooooold. and i wish i had time to fix it up before dc13 submitted it. but hey, if you want to listen to old stuff, ok

~starla