ReMix: Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom 'Legacy'
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- Game: Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom (Sega, 1990, GEN)
- ReMixer(s): djpretzel
- Composer(s): Izuho Takeuchi
- Song(s): 'Generations of Doom (Title)'
- Posted: 1999-12-11, evaluated by djpretzel
The opening track from Phantasy Star III, a classic genesis RPG. This has been rearranged in an orchestral tone, as opposed to the original version's FM/synth sounds.
Discussion: Latest 12 comments/reviews; view the For it's age, the samples on this remain pretty decent. Certainly
there would be a big improvement if it were mixed now, but nothing
stood out as even remotely 'bad' in terms of sound quality.
Overall this fells flat, and OA hit it on the head that the dynamics (or lack thereof) are to blame. Some crescendo swells and subtle pull backs would have really done a number to bring this to life. The part writing is good, sans a couple flute runs that felt a little strange to me.
This is a pretty piece that I won't mind holding onto.
- DragonAvenger on September 6, 2009
Overall this fells flat, and OA hit it on the head that the dynamics (or lack thereof) are to blame. Some crescendo swells and subtle pull backs would have really done a number to bring this to life. The part writing is good, sans a couple flute runs that felt a little strange to me.
This is a pretty piece that I won't mind holding onto.
- DragonAvenger on September 6, 2009
I think the flute sticks out a bit much in a few sections, and that
a little more emotion could be added, in regards to dynamics, but
for the age of the mix, this is good stuff, and well
interpreted.
The horn and midrange especially hold up the best to time, and I think to improve on this, some kettledrum rolls into cymbal crashes would be nice. Maybe DJP thought that would be a bit too cheesy? Would it? I guess we'll never know. :-D
We did get one cymbal crash near the middle though, which was nice.
I think that the flute having the melody for the entire piece is what makes it seem a little off to me; normally to give the ear a break, the lead instrument changes out between sections, even with a soloist, like this seems to be.
Despite it's age, this one still holds up pretty well.
- OA on July 3, 2007
The horn and midrange especially hold up the best to time, and I think to improve on this, some kettledrum rolls into cymbal crashes would be nice. Maybe DJP thought that would be a bit too cheesy? Would it? I guess we'll never know. :-D
We did get one cymbal crash near the middle though, which was nice.
I think that the flute having the melody for the entire piece is what makes it seem a little off to me; normally to give the ear a break, the lead instrument changes out between sections, even with a soloist, like this seems to be.
Despite it's age, this one still holds up pretty well.
- OA on July 3, 2007
Wow Djpretzel. I don't know what to say about is remix. It in
itself is a true legacy.
You truly are a talented artist. You make the horrd absolutely beautiful.
- Superrpgman on April 7, 2007
You truly are a talented artist. You make the horrd absolutely beautiful.
- Superrpgman on April 7, 2007
Dang. This remix is beautiful. PSIII has a very good title music, I
can't really stop listening to it. It's a very soft arrangement, it
has flutes, alot of strings and maybe a harp too back there. It
began very softly with only the harp or whatever it is playing, and
then the flutes and strings began to get into the mood. I guess the
melody repeats alot, but it changes at 1:49 to a different melody.
It's very soothing, you can just kick back and relax and just let
it loop. It do get some more power at 1:25 when some big drums
joins the orchestra, but the remix always seem to be joyful and
calm.
I agree to the fullest. Beautiful done djpretzel.
- Bummerdude on January 7, 2006
Dhsu wrote: Still, it has stood the test of time fairly well, with good instrumentation and decent samples.
I agree to the fullest. Beautiful done djpretzel.
- Bummerdude on January 7, 2006
Good arrangement, but the orchestra seems to lack emotion. The
dynamics need to be more dynamic. Otherwise, quite good.
- Super-Duper Sombrero on November 10, 2005
- Super-Duper Sombrero on November 10, 2005
It's surprising much the general quality of mixes has increased
over the past few years. Now, compared to recent postings, this
ReMix sounds almost WIP-ish. Still, it has stood the test of time
fairly well, with good instrumentation and decent samples. However,
by about the 4th time djp repeats the first half of the song, it
starts to get a little repetitive.
Overall, though, it has a great mood, and could very well serve as a wedding song, as someone previously mentioned. Recommended for all Phantasy Star fans.
- Dhsu on December 31, 2003
Overall, though, it has a great mood, and could very well serve as a wedding song, as someone previously mentioned. Recommended for all Phantasy Star fans.
- Dhsu on December 31, 2003
Boy, I registered here just to tell you that this will be my
wedding song. My gf agrees with it :^)
- Allah on January 29, 2003
- Allah on January 29, 2003
I've played through all four games and I can say, this is a very
beautiful piece. He captures the theme so well....I'm glad to say
I'm a huge fan.
- Annalie on August 27, 2002
- Annalie on August 27, 2002
This piece is beautiful. I've always liked DJ Pretzels Orchestral
works, and this is a major reason why. While I havn't heard the
original, this sounds much like I expect the original would, only
done in a more orchestral style. Overall, It's very peaceful, and
watery (As in it would work well with any Winamp AVS preset using
the water effect).
The track starts with some soft instruments, and at 00:12 opens up into the main melody. This melody has a great harmony between the instruments, and sounds really..inspirational and spirited.
At 1:25 it really opens up, gets louder and stronger, and quite amazing. At 1:48, it calms down inot a slightly different melody, which continues until 2:32. Then the main melody starts again. At 2:55, DJP winds it down to a close.
This once again is very peacful, but at the same time very strong. If you even vaguly like orchestral music, I highly recommend this.
Subjective Load-up-the-water-AVS-Preset-and-whip-out-a-conductors-baton-O-Meter: 9.2/10
- JamPaladin on August 19, 2002
The track starts with some soft instruments, and at 00:12 opens up into the main melody. This melody has a great harmony between the instruments, and sounds really..inspirational and spirited.
At 1:25 it really opens up, gets louder and stronger, and quite amazing. At 1:48, it calms down inot a slightly different melody, which continues until 2:32. Then the main melody starts again. At 2:55, DJP winds it down to a close.
This once again is very peacful, but at the same time very strong. If you even vaguly like orchestral music, I highly recommend this.
Subjective Load-up-the-water-AVS-Preset-and-whip-out-a-conductors-baton-O-Meter: 9.2/10
- JamPaladin on August 19, 2002
This piece brought by DJP radiates beauty on its own, the
instrumentals used are of very nice quality, and the sound comes
out in a very clean state.
The theme itself is very soft and mellow, and it makes me wonder if i should just try the game to compare both songs.
My only bad comment is that the flutes at -1:36 sound a bit fake, but thats nothing too bad in the end.
DJP's Legacy from PS3 is something great of a piece that gets a great 7/10 in my book.
- TheWired on August 13, 2002
The theme itself is very soft and mellow, and it makes me wonder if i should just try the game to compare both songs.
My only bad comment is that the flutes at -1:36 sound a bit fake, but thats nothing too bad in the end.
DJP's Legacy from PS3 is something great of a piece that gets a great 7/10 in my book.
- TheWired on August 13, 2002
holy, it sounds like there's a whole friggin orchestra together
playing this thing at a London Symphony concert! Really nice job
DJP, and the ending is perfect, a nice soft gentle ending just like
it should be.
Too bad the Saturn wasn't around long enough to get a P.Star sequel, otherwise i'm sure this remix was a taste of things that could've been....
- Streets of Rage bum on August 8, 2002
Too bad the Saturn wasn't around long enough to get a P.Star sequel, otherwise i'm sure this remix was a taste of things that could've been....
- Streets of Rage bum on August 8, 2002
Phantasy Star 3 'Legacy'
When there is an arrangement from Phantasy Star 3, this is the track that usually gets the attention. But that's because most people never get past the title screen, which this theme is based on. There is lots of other good music in PS3, don't get me wrong. Anyway DJP has taken the title theme and made it sound like it woul have if it ever came out for the Sega CD (re: nice and clean). Considering that this is one of DJP's early efforts, it does impress. I'd love to see what he could do with this tune on his current hardware/software setup.
- Joe Redifer on May 7, 2002
When there is an arrangement from Phantasy Star 3, this is the track that usually gets the attention. But that's because most people never get past the title screen, which this theme is based on. There is lots of other good music in PS3, don't get me wrong. Anyway DJP has taken the title theme and made it sound like it woul have if it ever came out for the Sega CD (re: nice and clean). Considering that this is one of DJP's early efforts, it does impress. I'd love to see what he could do with this tune on his current hardware/software setup.
- Joe Redifer on May 7, 2002
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