ReMix: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link 'Thelonius Temple High'

Super Mario Bros. 'Super Jungle Brothers' prev   list all   next Skate or Die 'Subcrunch'
download Download MP3
3,798,978 bytes, 2:16, 224kbps
Stream/preview on YouTube Play Preview
Streaming preview on YouTube
eStarland.com
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link

Ya know, as great as techno / electronica is, it's always fun when I get a submission in another musical genre. Thisjazzy ReMix of the temple theme from ZeldaII is arranged REALLY well by first-time contributor Michael Contraveos. Just listen to some of the piano colors and tones - very slick! Especially the upright bass pitch warble at the end - a great detail! I recommend this to everyone to check out how almost any song can be turned into a Jazz mix if done well. Major kudos to Mike.

― djpretzel

Discussion: Latest 12 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
Hey, this was a pleasant surprise! :-) The piano felt a bit rigid at times but once you got a groove going it didn't feel that way anymore. The only real problem I've got with this is the hi-hat... the way it was sequenced in that machine gun style feels kinda lazy and very distracting.
Great take on the source material, it took me a while to figure out I was even listening to a Zelda II remix but once it hit me, it was a really cool feeling! Overall, I'm liking this a lot!

- Emunator on October 4, 2009
So many ways you could imagine this going, but it turns into some nice, conservative jazz. OA pointed out the drums, especially the hihat, being a little busy, but it just adds flavor and character imo.
I know I've heard it before, but I guess it takes a closer listen to appreciate it. It doesn't really stand out among oldies, certainly not among newer remixes, but there are oldies I never want to hear again and then there are oldies I can listen to again and again. Of the two, this belongs in the latter category.

- Rozovian on December 23, 2008
Damn, I am really impressed by this, even more so that it is such an old school track. I agree the piano is a bit thin before the combo comes in, but the playing throughout is beautifully expressive. This is one mix I missed along the way and I really regret it. Good thing I got a second chance to grab it.
I love the power when the rhythm section comes in. Very understated but nice. It seems drum programming-wise that a little too much is going on, mostly with the hi-hat.
Three armed drummer? I guess maybe the arch nemesis of Rick Allen. "Hey give that back!"
Recommended for sure.

- OA on July 3, 2007
the piano sounds really dry in the intro, but once the rest of the instruments come in it isn't really an issue. the drums aren't the greatest though. i am interested in hearing the lo-fi version of this that liontamer mentioned, i think the drums would sound better in that context. but for one of the earlier remixes this is really good

- Radiowar on May 27, 2007
One of my top favorites. This simple, no-frills jazz piece sounds like something you would hear live at a coffee shop or other small venue.
It starts with a classic jazz piano style intro, then moves into a more minimalist jazz trio sound once it gets into the actual temple theme.
What more can I say? Definitely worth a download.

- Deductive Dave on May 17, 2007
This song is sexily jazzy. Seriously, pick up a copy of yours today, you won't regret it,

- Chickenwarlord on August 8, 2006
Yeah, though the piano sounds thin, this deserves more attention. Loved the arrangement; it's got tons of energy, and the execution was top-flight for something so early in the site's history. Great stuff, Mike.
I'm an even bigger fan of "Thelonius Temple Low" for it's grittier/"live recording"-type feel. Seems like most people have no idea where to get a copy of that nowadays, but my fellow Emory bro Electron was nice enough to hook me up with a copy.

- Liontamer on May 1, 2006
<3

- Dhsu on January 23, 2004
Quality. MC always surprises me. Fantastic color. Sweet bass and drums too.

- GrayLightning on April 5, 2003
this is an awesome piece :)
im not much of a jazz fan.. but yeah.. this is the shit!
plus the temple theme is one of my all time fav nintendo songs :)
im working on a remix of it myself!

- Odyeiop on January 12, 2003
= Talent.
This song is GREAT. The piano is unbelievably believable! The other instruments, not so much...But MAN this track is just totally solid! And I LOVE the title!

- Woffester on July 25, 2002
Zelda 2 'Thelonius Temple High'
Niiiiice! I really like the piano on this one and the overall jazz motif. Very well arranged. I can't think of anything bad to say, except that the remixer has never done anything else besides this! That in itself is a shame. OK and I guess it could be a bit longer.

- Joe Redifer on May 13, 2002

Content Policy
(Submission Agreement and Terms of Use)

Page generated Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:01:19 -0500 in 0.0423 seconds

All compositions, arrangements, images, and trademarks are copyright their respective owners. Original content is copyright OverClocked ReMix, LLC. For information on RSS and JavaScript news feeds, linking to us, etc. please refer to resources for webmasters. Please refer to the Info section of the site and the FAQ available there for information about the site's history, features, and policies. Contact David W. Lloyd (djpretzel), webmaster, with feedback or questions not answered there.

top of page