ReMix: EarthBound 'SoundStone CMajor'
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- Game: EarthBound (Nintendo, 1994, SNES)
- ReMixer(s): Steffan Andrews
- Composer(s): Hirokazu Tanaka, Hiroshi Kanazu, Keiichi Suzuki, Toshiyuki Ueno
- Song(s): 'Eight Melodies'
- Posted: 2000-09-26, evaluated by djpretzel
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.
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the Would be a great ReMix but for the crackles and pops in the
samples. It sure as hell ain't my speakers...
- dANGER boy on December 13, 2011
- dANGER boy on December 13, 2011
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
- 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
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
- 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
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
- 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
- Gasdyf_Warefayer on February 22, 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
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Carrie-san on June 27, 2003
