ReMix: EarthBound 'SoundStone CMajor'

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Our second Earthbound ReMix comes from the interestingly named ReMixer 'Spekkosaurus' and all I can say is wow - I had no idea this game had music this fine. This ain't techno, my friends, and it ain't jungle - it's a really nice, classical-style RPG instrumental, and it's slickly arranged and very moving. I have to give major props to Spekko for this piano / string bass / chorus version - pay specific attention to the piano line, which is not robotic and quantized but flows very naturally. Great stuff, hope to see more like it.

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Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
The first track from Steffan Andrews. Having already heard his more recent stuff, I can already imagine how this will only imrpove. While, yes, the samples are old and out dated, I agree that there is a certain charm to the piece. It almost has a Rug Rats feel to it that's sweet and adorable. The fighting tempo is probably the hardest thing for me to get past, but again, for a first piece done almost 10 years ago, I can't be too harsh! On to the next!

- tweek on November 5, 2009
Unfortunately I have to say this mix could use quite a bit of work. Dynamics are not much more than soft and loud; there's not much gray area. Great intro, the flowing melody sticks out here. The transition to next section feels a little choppy, but otherwise just need more dynamics as aforementioned. Choir is a good touch, sound mixing does need improvement, but the dropout to the bass was great. When the choir joins back in, the melody should have less an accent at the beginning of the notes.
The melody itself was great, but sound mixing needs improvement.

- Opterion on January 10, 2009
There's a lot of flaws in this one, but there is an undeniable charm that shines through regardless. It's a great source song as well, and though the samples throughout are pretty terrible, there's a nice song progression, and the arrangement itself is pretty good. Some of the parts are a bit choppy, like the solo bass part, and a bit of the piano playing, but despite this, it's still worth a listen.

- OA on June 11, 2008
Perndog;11668 wrote: It's a great tune, and indeed a quality arrangement. But..um....this is F Major, folks. Am I the only one who noticed? And the second chord is a little funky...it's going from F to G, when the original is F to C.
Anyway, aside from the title and that chord, it sounds great. We need more piano-type mixes around here.

No, you're not the only one who noticed. I noticed it immediately (and in fact, I renamed my file to reflect that after I listened to it-- it was bugging me).
I wasn't quite able to put my finger on the F to G thing, though. I knew it was odd, but it didn't sound that bad.

- Platinum Azure on February 13, 2008
why don[t you post your new one here?

- Jabberbox on November 27, 2005
This deserves a bump and I love you.

- Straybow on July 29, 2005
I love that song, and I would LOVE to learn to play it on the piano. Doesn't seem hard. Anyway I think it's very nifty, and Earth Bound is an awesome game. I own it but I think I lost my users manual. o.o I lent it to some dude once and he beat the game like in three days. *Shrug*

- fuzzys1ippers on April 17, 2005
What is everyone talking about? This is not a piece of music that you can just mix up and rearrange as you please! I don't know how many of you have actually played Earthbound, but this Remix is exactly how I would want the Soundstone Melody to be if they remade the game. Good job, Spekko, for understanding that sometimes, the less you do to a song, the better.

- Gasdyf_Warefayer on February 22, 2005
The only complaint I have is that the end was a little slow. 8/10

- Blackthorne on February 20, 2005
I really like the overall feel of this piece, and this is really well-arranged. The sound, if maybe monotonous, certainly inspires at least some emotion. I enjoyed it.
However, one thing that costs Spekk marks in my book is the bass solo at 1'24". While it has grown on me over time, that is one part of this song that sounds forced and out of place to me. The conclusion, however, is magnificent.
But that aside, this is a phenomenal mix, one that every human on earth needs.

- Ticadrius on January 12, 2005
Hmmm..."Funky Bookas" is more amused for me. Good stuff. But this is very monotonous.

- Txai on January 12, 2005
We're all still waiting for the aformentioned "remade and rearranged version..." I love this track, and can't wait to hear any improvements...

- tyler_lucero on October 5, 2004
This is one of my all-time favorite game tunes, and Spekkosaurus made it better. Great mix, in my opinion.

- jessthemullet on February 3, 2004
simply amazing. you took probably my favorite song from earthbound and tweaked it so nicely. i actually taught myself how to play this song on the clarinet and piano ....i have a problem X3; . anyway, it's very beautiful. a melodious,almost haunting melody that lingers with you after it's over. i feel like i'm sitting and playing earthbound all over again. great job. and a remake would be wonderful, i eagerly await it!

- Carrie-san on June 27, 2003
You've chosen a beautiful piece of music, and done it ultimate justice. I've just done my own mix of this, and I listened to yours again, and realized I didn't have sheiss on your wonderful adaptation. The melody is poignant and haunting, and you've got a great sense for heightening that sense.

- Rayagon on May 27, 2003

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