ReMix: Space Harrier 'Disco'
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- Game: Space Harrier (Sega, 1986, SMS)
- ReMixer(s): djpretzel
- Composer(s): Hiroshi Kawaguchi, Tokuhiko Uwabo
- Song(s): 'Theme'
- Posted: 1999-12-23, evaluated by djpretzel
So, what exactly would have happened if Diana Ross had decided to remake the music from the first stage of SEGA's spectacular Space Harrier? This might be something like the result, although it lacks vocals :) I was a big fan of da harrier, and wish he would find himself a dreamcast incarnation, but until then, dance to the groovy harrier beat. Dedicated to Zoop's SMS emu, MEKA.
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the Ah, more DjP. That's... a really weird looking game. I can't let
the one eye'd elephant distract me, though.
I'm liking the instruments and style of this one. It really catches the happy mood perfectly. The phasing, the funk bass, the disco vibe, it all works well for the track.
The soundscape is a bit lacking, overall. I'm wishing that there was more bass and lower mids - right now it sounds like there's no bottom of the track.
Those squares used for the harmonies... they're awesome. I don't know why they warrant a special mention, but they are indeed awesome. I'm just sayin'.
The playful mood is infectious. A song that makes me happy listening to it is indeed a song worth listening to. This gets seven one eye'd elephants out of ten.
- Gario on December 2, 2011
I'm liking the instruments and style of this one. It really catches the happy mood perfectly. The phasing, the funk bass, the disco vibe, it all works well for the track.
The soundscape is a bit lacking, overall. I'm wishing that there was more bass and lower mids - right now it sounds like there's no bottom of the track.
Those squares used for the harmonies... they're awesome. I don't know why they warrant a special mention, but they are indeed awesome. I'm just sayin'.
The playful mood is infectious. A song that makes me happy listening to it is indeed a song worth listening to. This gets seven one eye'd elephants out of ten.
- Gario on December 2, 2011
Wow, this is ridiculously catchy! Nice synth work and that soloing
was top-notch! It shows its age a bit, and the middle is a bit
off-par with the rest of the song, but it's still a great ReMix.
Groovy!
- Crulex on October 18, 2011
- Crulex on October 18, 2011
0:15 very faithful representation of disco style, love the slap
bass
0:40 one of the catchiest game sources
1:40 nice improv going on here
2:30 great solo
3:10 counter-melody is quite effective
3:22 too bad it's only a fadeout ending
- SubNormal J3 on February 19, 2011
0:40 one of the catchiest game sources
1:40 nice improv going on here
2:30 great solo
3:10 counter-melody is quite effective
3:22 too bad it's only a fadeout ending
- SubNormal J3 on February 19, 2011
Well this is what it says on the tin. Sort of new wave electro
disco. The bassline is typical of the style ;) Again lacking in the
mid range which causes an empty soundscape. That said, the source
is classic (Come on guys we need MOAR space harrier theme remixes
:P)
This is probably my fav mix of the first wave of djp mixes before other people came along to share the spotlight.
As a solo fiend myself, I approve of the synth solo. Great stuff, a keeper for me.
- WillRock on November 9, 2010
This is probably my fav mix of the first wave of djp mixes before other people came along to share the spotlight.
As a solo fiend myself, I approve of the synth solo. Great stuff, a keeper for me.
- WillRock on November 9, 2010
The high and low frequencies feel pretty empty, which is
unfortunate because the synths could definitely benefit from a bit
of a boost.
The soloing at the end was badass! :-D For such an early remix, this is pretty good, actually!
- Emunator on October 4, 2009
The soloing at the end was badass! :-D For such an early remix, this is pretty good, actually!
- Emunator on October 4, 2009
So I guess I have similar comments as to what I mentioned for the
Rolling Thunder mix, but samples could use some upgrading, and here
I *think* it's the midrange that's kinda lacking? Arrangement is
interesting though. I probably would've found a bunch of enjoyment
if I heard it back then.
- Bahamut on September 10, 2009
- Bahamut on September 10, 2009
This one sounds like it's crunched to the middle. It sounds
practically mono, and frequency-wise it also seems sort of
muffled.. But happily, it has a lot of groove and a good solo
towards the end. The soloing was nice to hear after listening to a
couple of more conservative takes on this theme.
--Eino
- evktalo on December 12, 2008
--Eino
- evktalo on December 12, 2008
Groovy, Catchy, Funky, Nice, D. All of the above.
I especially like the intro.
It's fun, interesting, and one of those songs you'd think you'd get stuck in your head but don't.
A very nice track.
- 42 on December 11, 2008
I especially like the intro.
It's fun, interesting, and one of those songs you'd think you'd get stuck in your head but don't.
A very nice track.
- 42 on December 11, 2008
^lol
this IS some old djp tunage. I recognize the hell out of this but I have never played space harrier.
seriously hearing sonic from 0:40-1:07 for some reason? I don't know
oh yeah that solo at 2:15 is rocking my world
good stuff :nicework:
- halc on December 11, 2008
this IS some old djp tunage. I recognize the hell out of this but I have never played space harrier.
seriously hearing sonic from 0:40-1:07 for some reason? I don't know
oh yeah that solo at 2:15 is rocking my world
good stuff :nicework:
- halc on December 11, 2008
^Awful joke, really.
Don't know the source, so this is just coming at me disco-style. Whether or not that's a good thing, I'm not sure :)
Catchy tune, something to tap your foot too. Nothing really sticks out as being awesome, but for the age of this, I would have digged it when it originally came out.
- DragonAvenger on December 28, 2007
Don't know the source, so this is just coming at me disco-style. Whether or not that's a good thing, I'm not sure :)
Catchy tune, something to tap your foot too. Nothing really sticks out as being awesome, but for the age of this, I would have digged it when it originally came out.
- DragonAvenger on December 28, 2007
remix number 9? More like OLDverclocked remix. ;-D ;-D
Actually for being of such a vintage, this remix has some sweet stuff going for it. The solos are very very good, and the space harrier theme itself is great. I wouldn't really classify this as anything even close to disco, but the synth sounds do have a nice 70's retro feel to them.
Pretty nice stuff.
- OA on June 11, 2007
Actually for being of such a vintage, this remix has some sweet stuff going for it. The solos are very very good, and the space harrier theme itself is great. I wouldn't really classify this as anything even close to disco, but the synth sounds do have a nice 70's retro feel to them.
Pretty nice stuff.
- OA on June 11, 2007
Out of all the Space Harrier mixes I couldn't really find one that
stuck out but I'ld have to say DJP's is the best one. Space Harrier
has one of the best theme's, it's a shame the remixes aren't
good.
It's great when djp layers the synths in this song and there are some great solos. One cool parts at 1:23 and then there's that crazy solo somewhere near the middle. My favourite part is near the end at 3:10 where that new synth is added
Overall this isn't a bad song. I'm still looking for that extremely kick ass Space Harrier mix
- jordex on April 2, 2005
It's great when djp layers the synths in this song and there are some great solos. One cool parts at 1:23 and then there's that crazy solo somewhere near the middle. My favourite part is near the end at 3:10 where that new synth is added
Overall this isn't a bad song. I'm still looking for that extremely kick ass Space Harrier mix
- jordex on April 2, 2005
This is a pretty funky collection of synths. All the instruments
are cool sounding electronic synths, and have a sort of wobbly
sound to them. The tune itself is pretty good, giving a feeling of
flying quickly over a blurring landscape. And the synths sound
cool.
The track starts with some cool chords, opening into the main melody at 00:10. At 00:28, another instrument is mixed in, and funks it up. At 00:40 the track really begins to soar,, the effect increased by the truly wobbly instrument introduced eight seconds later.
At 1:08, the main melody changes, with more of an emphasis on the aforementioned wobbly instrument (Don't ask me what it is, I'm terrable at picking instruments.) at 1:48, we get a focus on the cool Bass work, opening into a funky piece of techno at 2:00, and getitng cool fifteen seconds later, mixing it up with some fast work.
The main melody begins again at 2:42, following with what could be considered the kind of chorus. At 3:25, the sound fades to end.
Overall, its a decent and funky track. I havn't heard the original, but suspect fans of the original would probably like it. However, with the great range of mixes at OC, this kind of ends up being slighly forgettable.
Subjective playing-synths-with-bad-motor-control-O-meter: 6/10
- JamPaladin on August 20, 2002
The track starts with some cool chords, opening into the main melody at 00:10. At 00:28, another instrument is mixed in, and funks it up. At 00:40 the track really begins to soar,, the effect increased by the truly wobbly instrument introduced eight seconds later.
At 1:08, the main melody changes, with more of an emphasis on the aforementioned wobbly instrument (Don't ask me what it is, I'm terrable at picking instruments.) at 1:48, we get a focus on the cool Bass work, opening into a funky piece of techno at 2:00, and getitng cool fifteen seconds later, mixing it up with some fast work.
The main melody begins again at 2:42, following with what could be considered the kind of chorus. At 3:25, the sound fades to end.
Overall, its a decent and funky track. I havn't heard the original, but suspect fans of the original would probably like it. However, with the great range of mixes at OC, this kind of ends up being slighly forgettable.
Subjective playing-synths-with-bad-motor-control-O-meter: 6/10
- JamPaladin on August 20, 2002
I know this mix was posted awhile ago, but man, i've got it
now!
it's hilarious, very cool and true to the original tune. Space Harrier music really helped in making you feel like yer flying around with a jetpack at mach5! DJp, i don't know how you always vary your mixes so much, but keep up the great work! Such variety in your tunes. The P.Star2 mix was cool too, one of the few tunes that i can't get bored of.
BTW, have you tried the 32X version of Space Harrier, i have it, and it's probably exact to the arcade, and the music is awesome and crystal clear! give it a looksie.
- Streets of Rage bum on August 5, 2002
it's hilarious, very cool and true to the original tune. Space Harrier music really helped in making you feel like yer flying around with a jetpack at mach5! DJp, i don't know how you always vary your mixes so much, but keep up the great work! Such variety in your tunes. The P.Star2 mix was cool too, one of the few tunes that i can't get bored of.
BTW, have you tried the 32X version of Space Harrier, i have it, and it's probably exact to the arcade, and the music is awesome and crystal clear! give it a looksie.
- Streets of Rage bum on August 5, 2002
