ReMix: Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium 'Millennial'

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Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium

This is the cool, action-packed intro song that plays during the opening cinema for this classic Genesis RPG that was the last of the series on that platform. It almost didn't make it outside of Japan, as I recall, because SEGA was afraid there was no market for RPGs in America ^^ Anyhow, I did this piece in particular because it lent itself to a rave/techno arrangement, despite having no real melody to speak of. I had a lot of fun with the bass line, doing pitch-bends and modulations, etc. I do want to do some more orchestral stuff, but right now this is what I got . . check it . . .

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Discussion: Latest 11 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
A djp mix! Always a pleasure to hear one of those, even the archaic ones - it seems Dave's mixes from back then standout moreso than most other old ones, which is a testament to his ability.
One thing that caught my ears is that there doesn't seem to be much going on in the midrange frequencies. I do love the driving energy that is brought to the mix after the intro though. I do think that it could've been expanded on though.

- Bahamut on September 14, 2009
This mix is pretty driving. Very catchy, as well. Bass line that comes in at :29 really works well in this setting. I really liked the part around 2 minutes or so with the rising bell.
Panning at the beginning made me a little dizzy when I really tried to listen to it. Overall the song also has a very loud dynamic level that doesn't really change, aside from the very beginning. Some sort of breakdown would have been nice in that regard.
Nice job.

- DragonAvenger on November 12, 2008
Great synth counterpoint, both in patch and excecution. The high pitch open hat (or something that sounds like an open hat) is killing me though. so piercing. ;_;

- OA on April 18, 2007
Begins very mysteriously, the bells really echoes in eternity. It's first later on it decides to kick off with synth, beats and all the special equipment to make this as much ”millennial” possible. It's a new adjective for me, all I think about hearing this is a pursuit of some sort. This remix doesn't achieve a certain level where the techno (or trance) reaches a climax. The arrangement has its own pace, and it sticks to it until the end....OF THE MILLENIUM.
Sorry, got caught up in the moment. Overall, a decent remix from the pretzel himslef. Give it a listen will ya?

- Bummerdude on January 7, 2006
I must regret to say...this mix is inferior to that of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern's. I mean, where did the original melody go?
I'm rather disappointed, as DJ-P usually delivers with such quality.

- Royal Sovereign on May 26, 2005
Wow, sounds like infected mushroom at :29, that's nicee!!
This song sounds like its actually from PSO rather than PS4
It's fastpaced, exciting, you have to download it

- jordex on November 18, 2004
Great overall, the blaring problem I see is the volume level. Way too loud..

- zircon on April 20, 2003
Hooza!
Hearing the more recent Rosencrantz & guildensterN ReMix, which comes in [i]over[/i] [b]800[/b] mixes after this one, I clicked the link provided by DJP for this kicking tune.
Wow. And the reason I haven't downloaded this before is? One of those things where I probably thought I already downloaded and accidentally didn't. Huh.
Regardless, check this tune out. What I liked about the R&G ReMix was the "feel" the ReMix had. While this one doesn't "feel" like PS4, it certainly delivers on a different front: The Beats.
The kickin' bass that you loved so much from the intro? Right there, man. And it's TIGHT.
Nice, spacey intro. Love those "chime" noises. The music grabs you and refuses to let you go.
It's blood pumpin', foot stomping, dance floor rushing goodness. Grab this one. :mrgreen:

- endblink on January 9, 2003
I picked up this remix on WinMX while trying to find the last track to the Phantasy Star Sound Collection 2, long before I even knew what OC Remix is. I thought it was awesomeness incarnate, but found it a shame that I'd never get to credit whoever made it (I'm not smart enough to check the ID3 tags). But, now I've found its place of origin...
I give it three thumbs up.
Yeah, I had to genetically mutate myself to do it, but it's worth it.

- Inthesto on December 8, 2002
The intro grabs my attention every time I listen to this ReMix. I fucking love the intro! Although, I never really liked the intro music in Phantasy Star 4 (It wasn't near as good as other PS4 tracks.), this is a pretty radical ReMix. Definitely worth checking out :)

- DarkCecil13 on July 4, 2002
Phantasy Star 4 'Millennial'
Starts out nice and quiet, totally different from what the rest of the song is like. The rest of the song is a fast techno-ish type thang. It works pretty well, but the opening theme to PS4 was never really that great in my opinion. But DJP gives it some lovin' and would be right at home on a Phantasy Star 4 arranged CD. It's good, yo, better than the original by far.

- Joe Redifer on June 2, 2002

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