OverClocked ReMix...

Ginnsu · #1 11-17-2002, 01:20 AM

Genso Suikoden 'Forgotten Daze'

This piece starts and ends with some ambient animal sounds, it's like being inside the big bird cages at the zoo, which undoubtably sets a great atmosphere for the rest of the mix. This pitch bent instrument is excellent and ads a lot of great colour to the piece. The anticipation for the climax is some what long, almost suspenseful, but when it comes you are glad it does. A powerful way to end off a great mix. Excellent work Planet3.

(Edit: I reviewed this yesterday, but I was not in the mood to do anything more then what would pretty much count as a place holder so that other people could review. I apoligize for the shortness and lameness of my post, as "LeonHeart of the Flame" said "Man...that first post did not do this remix justice by any means.")

Asterin · #2 11-17-2002, 03:43 AM

Man...that first post did not do this remix justice by any means.

Where to begin... I suppose by saying that I enjoyed this piece immensely.

The sound is quite professional and all of the selected elements blend together excellently, giving a very smooth feel to the remix from start to finish. Though overall the piece feels like trance or techno, SuperGreenX managed to interweave a great deal of melodic and natural beauty in between the kickin' rhythm, particularly by blending the piano in at around 3'00. The birdsong and wilderness sounds also lend a surprisingly relaxing feel to the piece.

In addition, SuperGreenX did an excellent job at slowly building up to the last minute, in which all voices join to culminate in a type of "grand finale," which is also very smooth, despite the sheer number of sounds packed together.

Overall, I though this remix was awesome, despite not being particularly familiar with the original material. The screeching monkeys at the very end actually DID fit in quite well!

I'll temporarily pretend I'm djprezel and say that this piece is:

"Highly Recommended."

sgx · #3 11-17-2002, 09:12 AM

Hahah weeeeee! I'm so glad people enjoy this! Makes me happy. I really appreciate the comments I've gotten so far; especially from you, LeonHeart.

Those samples in the song were recorded by me with my MiniDisc player and a homemade mic at a zoo in Hawaii during my summer vacation. I was trying to record birds singing peacefully, but then a fight broke out in the monkey cage! Needless to say, I had to run over there and get a recording of that. It was hilarious. I threw some of that at the end of the mix for shits n giggles.

Let me just say: I can't believe that people think that those monkeys at the end "actually DID fit in well"! Wow..I threw those in there as a joke! To me at the end of my song, I'm thinking, "Ahh, that was epic...the song is winding down peacefully....aahhhh....soothing...." -SCREEECH! "what the!? "-SCREEAAACH!-" hahah....wow, that just totally ruined the mood!"

This mix was actually first posted back at vgmix.com and I thought that the more relaxed atmosphere over there would make the monkeys more of a "crowd pleaser" I guess. I actually considered taking them out of the version I submitted to OCR and my mp3.com page, but I decided I didn't want different versions floating around confusing people.

But, whatever! Glad you guys like it! Thanks for listening!

Nordamerikanischegestreif · #4 11-18-2002, 02:21 AM

About time Suikoden 1 had a good remix. All I can say is wow. Just you forgot the part where Yuber set the town on fire :P .

Not exactly much of a reviewer here. Just about all I can say ATM is that it left a good taste in my mouth, which is definetly a good thing.

Lum the Mad · #5 11-18-2002, 03:13 AM

Indeed defently a pleasent thing to listen to. It all works well so hard to place a thumb on special parts.

Still I think the middle was the best, around 3:12 where it had been softening down. And the solo of sorts breaks in is my favorite bit. Showing that more than loops can be done. Which is all to common in techno bits. Not bad, just common.

Hopeful for more Suikoden mixes, for while this is a great mix. Not my favorite song from the game =p

Ebonyks · #6 11-18-2002, 04:41 AM

Yeah, the monkies do fit in suspiciously well, just blending in with the near tribal feel of the strings. Still, even without the monkies, this is a cool remix. Nice standard fare techno, nothing wrong with that. :)

neostormx · #7 11-19-2002, 02:43 PM

I dont remember the original music much at all, but this remix is great on its own. The atmospheric samples gives a "BT" style feel to it over all. I especially like at 3:40 how you went to Break Trance. Great job overall and good ear candy

sgx · #8 11-19-2002, 04:39 PM

WOW! I was compared to BT!!!! HAHA yay! BT is my idol!

DarkeSword · #9 11-19-2002, 08:36 PM

This is quite simply amazing. I actually got up and started raving in my dorm room. Excellent work.

Kaleb.G · #10 12-07-2002, 02:14 PM

Hey SuperGreenX, it was cool talking to you last night. I decided I should post this review, even though I already told you how tight this was. :D

Anyway, I love the samples you used, such as the ambient sounds, the string instrument, the piano, the beatdrop / drums, and the nearly half dozen (I think) synth sounds you used. This has very good variety, and you never let the beat become stale. I like how you frequently had moments where instruments are added, removed, or changed in pitch. Excellent work!

I would have to say you're almost as good as BT! :D

P.S. This had a good melody, and that's always high on my list. You picked a good song to mix!