ReMix: The Secret of Monkey Island 'AmIEviL'
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- Game: The Secret of Monkey Island (LucasArts, 1990, DOS)
- ReMixer(s): AmIEviL
- Composer(s): Andy Newell, Barney Jones, Michael Land, Patric Mundy
- Song(s):
- Posted: 2000-04-17, evaluated by djpretzel
The Secret of Monkey Island was and still is one of Lucasarts' BEST games . . the graphics still impress me today (viva la 2d!!) the sense of humor is unique and without comparison, and the whole package together made for one of the greatest early-PC gaming experiences I can remember. I admit I didn't notice the music TOO much the first time around, but I must have been smoking something, because AmIEvil's remix here is beautiful, and very well arranged . . a sort of epic, alluring feeling to it, that really captures that indescribable quality the game just oozed - GET IT!
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the Very fitting ReMix of the the original, which I can hear. A little
bit short, but it's calm and tropical, and overall has a nice sound
to it. It doesn't scream "I'm gonna blow you away", but it's
pleasent enough that it doesn't have to in order to sound great.
Nicely done.
- Crulex on October 6, 2011
- Crulex on October 6, 2011
Did you know that AmIEvil was one of the site's most prolifically
posted Mixers in its early years? He produced 19 mixes in the span
of 3 years! And they're all good to my ears ^_^
- WesternZypher on March 21, 2011
- WesternZypher on March 21, 2011
Yet another game I have shamefully not played. I imagine one of
these days, I'll grab it on Steam. Very catchy melody. AmIEvil has
given it some good instrumentation. 0:50 sounds particularly good.
Piano at 1:38 is a nice change of pace, but, alas, it ends so soon.
- SubNormal J3 on November 14, 2010
- SubNormal J3 on November 14, 2010
I bought The Secret of Monkey Island: SE recently, so now I'm
quasi-familiar with this source tune now. This mix definitely goes
on my short, but ever growing, "Should-Have-Been" List, mixes that
in their own way transcends the source and essentially are what the
source should have been. Having listening to this mix first, I
actually found the source lacking. Sure, it sticks as close to the
source as fleas on a dog and there's not that many dramatic
embellishments. But I feel all of this is just appropriate. My only
other complaint is that it's too short. :razz:
- 42 on December 2, 2009
- 42 on December 2, 2009
This melody is one of my favourite in all gaming history. And what
you hear in this mix is basically that same melody with little
alteration. The alterations that do occur don't really improve
anything, nor extend anything beyond what was in the original.
Having said that, all that is new doesn't hurt the melody
either.
Had this been an annoying, simplistic source melody, I wouldn't be so forgiving that this is a remake with debatable instrumentation and an obtrusive length. The fact that the melody is fully preserved just means I get to listen to it more often, which is why I love this mix against all better judgement. And besides, it's AmIEvil. We all know what awesome things he was destined for after this.
I want to kill you in a jealous rage!
- Marmiduke on March 2, 2009
Had this been an annoying, simplistic source melody, I wouldn't be so forgiving that this is a remake with debatable instrumentation and an obtrusive length. The fact that the melody is fully preserved just means I get to listen to it more often, which is why I love this mix against all better judgement. And besides, it's AmIEvil. We all know what awesome things he was destined for after this.
uagrenadier;493020 wrote: I saw the original composers perform this live at the hollywood bowl
thank you for this pretty contribution
I want to kill you in a jealous rage!
- Marmiduke on March 2, 2009
I saw the original composers perform this live at the hollywood
bowl
thank you for this pretty contribution
- uagrenadier on January 7, 2009
thank you for this pretty contribution
- uagrenadier on January 7, 2009
I've gotta give this one credit for pure nostalgic purposes.
Growing up, my brother and I would visit a friend's house to
watch/play computer games since we didn't have a pc of our own at
the time. Monkey Island was one of those games. And, while I agree
no significant new ground is broken here, hearing the themes again
from this mix brought back a lot of memories. Thanks :)
- Nutritious on November 4, 2008
- Nutritious on November 4, 2008
Pretty close to the original, but decent.
I'd call it pleasantly forgettable, as I can't really find a hook that grabs me.The samples themselves are pretty bland, but they are humanized enough to flow pretty well. It would be very good background music, as the melody meanders quite a bit.
Nice for atmosphere, but not especially engaging for active listening.
- OA on February 19, 2008
I'd call it pleasantly forgettable, as I can't really find a hook that grabs me.The samples themselves are pretty bland, but they are humanized enough to flow pretty well. It would be very good background music, as the melody meanders quite a bit.
Nice for atmosphere, but not especially engaging for active listening.
- OA on February 19, 2008
This piece, while being relaxing in it's own right, doesn't really
take the original anywhere new.
If you like the Monkey Island theme you're going to like this, if you don't you won't.
- Chickenwarlord on August 8, 2006
If you like the Monkey Island theme you're going to like this, if you don't you won't.
- Chickenwarlord on August 8, 2006
Ahh, this theme is so great. I've only played "Escape from Monkey
Island", but this track is there too, so I know at least that this
is indeed Monkey Island. I don't know what the song originally
sounds like, but I bet it wasn't as chill as this remix. AmIEvil
has kept the Tropical feel in this remix (or maybe he has added it,
I don't know), but it's very enjoying to listen to.
The main melody does its own quiet little race in the beginning while the guitar is in the centre. there's a very wide selection of instruments used to make this, I thought I heard a accordion in the middle of it, and the marimba solo at the end was an excellent finishing touch to this piece. Just awesome and funky, I love it. :D
I just wish it had a somewhat more logical title.
- Bummerdude on April 27, 2006
The main melody does its own quiet little race in the beginning while the guitar is in the centre. there's a very wide selection of instruments used to make this, I thought I heard a accordion in the middle of it, and the marimba solo at the end was an excellent finishing touch to this piece. Just awesome and funky, I love it. :D
I just wish it had a somewhat more logical title.
- Bummerdude on April 27, 2006
Ya, I'd have to agree, it's really easy to hear the original song
in this remix...which is good, don't get me wrong. :P Nice job in
making a calming song.
- Robotaki on October 13, 2005
- Robotaki on October 13, 2005
I believe I ordered mine with a little umbrella, thanks. I could
enjoy this on a beach. Or a ship. This song can make a jolly outta
any Roger....ok, that was bad.
I like this guy. It's a very easy listen; nothing jarring; very laid back. There's balance, emotion and no techno beat.
- meccaneer on October 12, 2005
I like this guy. It's a very easy listen; nothing jarring; very laid back. There's balance, emotion and no techno beat.
- meccaneer on October 12, 2005
Very good time. Very good game. A nice Remix.
The Good News
I liked this one. Good remake of the original, with better instruments, of course. A good job. If you have played the game, you´ll like it for sure.
The Bad News
The beginning was great, but I think the changing to the secont part was a break down with the music's atmosphere. I guess it would be a lot better, if the remixer used tribal instruments and percussion, and not modern drums and crash plates. But, anyway, it was a good shot... I recommend.
- DJ Magotrox Brazil on March 25, 2005
The Good News
I liked this one. Good remake of the original, with better instruments, of course. A good job. If you have played the game, you´ll like it for sure.
The Bad News
The beginning was great, but I think the changing to the secont part was a break down with the music's atmosphere. I guess it would be a lot better, if the remixer used tribal instruments and percussion, and not modern drums and crash plates. But, anyway, it was a good shot... I recommend.
- DJ Magotrox Brazil on March 25, 2005
FeralKat wrote: :D Monkey Island is the first PC game I ever played and is what got me into gaming in the first place!
I also played Monkey Island. This remix remembers the game.
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[b]This remix remembers the pirates drinking in the bar.[/b]
- Txai on November 21, 2004
I've never played Monkey Island, only the Curse of Monkey Island,
which I wasn't too impressed with. This track is very good, though
it does seem to end too soon after introducing a new instrument.
Very cool, and you can definitely bob your head to it. Well done.
- Domukaz on August 25, 2004
- Domukaz on August 25, 2004
