ReMix: Dune 'Arrakis (Wormsign Mix)'
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- Game: Dune (Virgin, 1992, DOS)
- ReMixer(s): Bart Klepka
- Composer(s): Philippe Ulrich, Stéphane Picq
- Song(s):
- Posted: 2000-05-26, evaluated by djpretzel
Bart Klepka is one of the most talented remixers out there, and this mix is no exception. Bart takes a breakbeat / hypnotic style to the theme from the original classic DUNE game based on the FrankHerbert novel and David Lynch film we all know and love (hopefully) . . not only do we recommend downloading and listening, but also visiting Bart's site, as he's got some other tunes there that are equally as well-done!
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the Defintinely the kind of mix that transports you. I can't decide
whether it's more evocative of dune or jungle crossing tho'.
- WesternZypher on December 2, 2008
- WesternZypher on December 2, 2008
Percussion on this is super catchy and carries the piece pretty
decisively. The melody is very subtle, but to be totally honest,
there really isn't much room in here for a melody with all the
rhythm madness going on. Synths are pretty decent, but unremarkable
in general, as they are only prominent at the beginning, where they
set up a wide, expansive soundscape.
The mix never seems to grow past a certain point though. Once everything gets built up, it doesn't shift much, and I think it could build even further. I also think the ending could have been a bit more elegant in it's execution; a more defined ending would have suited the piece, or better still, a breakdown of elements going back to the sparse synths. I think that would complete the feel of traveling through a desert.
- OA on May 28, 2008
The mix never seems to grow past a certain point though. Once everything gets built up, it doesn't shift much, and I think it could build even further. I also think the ending could have been a bit more elegant in it's execution; a more defined ending would have suited the piece, or better still, a breakdown of elements going back to the sparse synths. I think that would complete the feel of traveling through a desert.
- OA on May 28, 2008
Very cool. I never played the games, but I have read the books and
seen the movie. This does indeed invoke imagery of the Dune
universe. Good job.
- ph0sphorousgobu on December 25, 2006
- ph0sphorousgobu on December 25, 2006
This is wonderful :)
I've been listening to it over and over again, just the entire feel of it just clicks with me :)
The percussion is -GORGEOUS- :D
- Dasmarius on October 25, 2005
I've been listening to it over and over again, just the entire feel of it just clicks with me :)
The percussion is -GORGEOUS- :D
- Dasmarius on October 25, 2005
I've heard the Spice Opera soundtrack. It's crap and not nearly as
pleasing to listen to as the original "cheap MIDI" versions.
This remix, on the other hand, is very nice and has the spirit of the original imo. :)
- nepsus on April 8, 2005
This remix, on the other hand, is very nice and has the spirit of the original imo. :)
- nepsus on April 8, 2005
FYI, the original Dune video game music [b]was not[/b] created by
Frank Klepacki. Exxos ([b]Stéphane Picq[/b] and [b]Philip
Ulrich[/b]) of CRYO Lab Studios are the true artists (Westwood had
nothing to do with this game; CRYO were the developers).
The rare official soundtrack 'Dune: Spice Opera' has become quite valuable, and for a good reason besides its very limited run packaged in a 'special edition' of the game. You can find it in MP3 form at … well, it used to be easy to find but now you'll have to trawl the P2P system (or Google a bit harder than me :P).
- Not Leedar on January 25, 2005
The rare official soundtrack 'Dune: Spice Opera' has become quite valuable, and for a good reason besides its very limited run packaged in a 'special edition' of the game. You can find it in MP3 form at … well, it used to be easy to find but now you'll have to trawl the P2P system (or Google a bit harder than me :P).
- Not Leedar on January 25, 2005
Not just several other games, Frank created all music for Westwood
Studios and their games during the 1990s.
- Jupiter Knight on January 12, 2005
- Jupiter Knight on January 12, 2005
Bart did excellent work capturing the desert/sci-fi atmosphere of
Dune. One of my favorites.
Funny side-note: Klepka sounds a bit like Klepacki, don't it?
(Frank Klepacki composed the original Dune music, along with several other Westwood games)
- Amayirot Akago on July 1, 2004
Funny side-note: Klepka sounds a bit like Klepacki, don't it?
(Frank Klepacki composed the original Dune music, along with several other Westwood games)
- Amayirot Akago on July 1, 2004
I first heard this on one of my friends cds he burn anf when i
found it here i almost bowed down to my computer. good mix, one of
the best.
- HershDawg on July 1, 2004
- HershDawg on July 1, 2004
I say it once and forever - THE PROPHET LIKE PERCUSSION no matter
what kind (i like percussionists too) and thats why this is my fav
remix on the site (with Megaman Circuit Breaker, of course).
Atmosphere is great, and I love the tuned xylophonery throughout
the middle section. Great job Bart!
:twisted:
- prophetik on April 20, 2004
:twisted:
- prophetik on April 20, 2004
The opening seconds with the metalicised hits is brilliant...puts
me in mind of "Belfast" by orbital...which is brilliant :)
I wasnt too sure about the hits at first...the ones that play as the strings do their bit, but they seem to have grown on me...or gone away before I grew to hate them.
The first time the precussion comes in it seems to be in a different dimension to the rest of the remix...a little reverb would fix this right up. Though when the song speeds up, the drums are fine.
The melody (played on something that reminded me of a flute...and later on string like instruments) could do with being a bit louder...the drums seem to engulf it and it gets lost in the rhythms.
I have to say my favourite parts of the remix are when whatevers going on in the foreground has the synths to accompany it...cause they give it that little extra oomf of atmostphere, y'know?
I recommend to anyone...I havent played the dune game (yet) and I still think its a really good remix, so Id recommend it to anyone who;'s loking for something to chillout ot but a little upbeat at the same time...study music comes to mind.
- Eccles on August 26, 2003
I wasnt too sure about the hits at first...the ones that play as the strings do their bit, but they seem to have grown on me...or gone away before I grew to hate them.
The first time the precussion comes in it seems to be in a different dimension to the rest of the remix...a little reverb would fix this right up. Though when the song speeds up, the drums are fine.
The melody (played on something that reminded me of a flute...and later on string like instruments) could do with being a bit louder...the drums seem to engulf it and it gets lost in the rhythms.
I have to say my favourite parts of the remix are when whatevers going on in the foreground has the synths to accompany it...cause they give it that little extra oomf of atmostphere, y'know?
I recommend to anyone...I havent played the dune game (yet) and I still think its a really good remix, so Id recommend it to anyone who;'s loking for something to chillout ot but a little upbeat at the same time...study music comes to mind.
- Eccles on August 26, 2003
I've heard alot of really good remixes, but this is my favorite.
For starters I liked the music from the game to start, and this is
actualy very close to the game, just better, like what the game
would have sounded like had it been made today.
Total nostalgia (sp?)
^_^
- FIRESEAL on April 19, 2003
Total nostalgia (sp?)
^_^
- FIRESEAL on April 19, 2003
This mix is really, really great. I haven't played the game, but
this song certainly evokes memories of the film for me, with its
rich sound and tribal drum track. I love it.
- Rufous on November 13, 2002
- Rufous on November 13, 2002
Nice, heavy, somber mood to this great remix!
Definitely one of the most dramatic remixes I've EVER heard!
Nice Dune feel too... it brings back memories of me pumping out heavy tanks and missile launchers against a horde of Ordos troops! AWESOME.
- NightWish on November 13, 2002
Definitely one of the most dramatic remixes I've EVER heard!
Nice Dune feel too... it brings back memories of me pumping out heavy tanks and missile launchers against a horde of Ordos troops! AWESOME.
- NightWish on November 13, 2002
