ReMix: Shadow of the Beast 'Journey'

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Another great one from the consistently high-quality skillz of Alexander Prievert. This time around it's Shadow of the Beast, an old Amiga classic that was ported to just about every console out there. At the time, its graphics were state=of-the-art, and its soundtrack was appropriately epic and suggestive of traveling and overcoming obstacles and what not. Alexander draws from both the original and the Turbo Duo CD port of this theme, and ends up with a successfull ReMix that is epic and inspiring. I especially appreciated, at the very end, how it doesn't just repeat the chorus, but adds in a great little flute part over top - great attention to detail!!

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Discussion: Latest 12 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.

When I listen to this, I think and feel "autumn": leaves losing their green and falling to earth; the mid-to-late years in one's life; sitting on a front porch and watching the sun sink below the horizon... the whole mix brims with a relaxing joy. Moving from the source's ancient and mysterious feel to a more upbeat path almost turns the title theme into credits music even, ha ha.
Simply magical.

- Polo on July 5, 2009

Although sparse and repetitive, it's not in any way detracting. The track has a pleasant vibe throughout. I recommend it. Definitely among the best from 2000.

- Rozovian on December 4, 2008

While it is true that this mix is a little repetitive, there are various other aspects which really make up for this. The bells used in the intro and later on in this song sound very nice, and the flute it in the end adds a nice touch to the melody. I wish the drums were a little stronger, though.

- Martin Penwald on May 14, 2007

A bit repetitive, but I love the piano and the epic rhythm going on throughout. Good 80's training montage music, as well as driving music.
The flute had some weird notation when it was doing a run, and it just seemed weird. Otherwsie good sequencing.
I think a stronger B section would really kick this mix over the top.

- OA on May 14, 2007

Wow...
I have every OCRemix on my iPod, and I was playing all my songs randomly when I stumbled across this song.
Firstly, this reminds me SO much of one of my favorite theme songs of all time: Just Communication by Two-Mix (1st Gundam Wing opening theme song).
Overall, just a great song to chill to.

- genghisdani on June 14, 2006

m68030 wrote: Such a nice clean sound. Very open and broad. The piano and bellish
pads have a wonderful ring and blend together quite well. The drums
also do not over power the rest of the sound. It's a little fragile sounding,
but it's such a great arrangement it just fits together. Cool.

Gotta pretty much agree with Matt on this one. Solid stuff. It's too sparse for my tastes, but what IS in place works well.

- Liontamer on May 4, 2006

man 80s songs here always sound awesome. This song is great. Ambient, doesn't try to do too much or sound showy. Real instruments would make it feel much better, but i like what you did, especially with the the wood whistles near the end.

- your the man now dog on April 18, 2006

While I agree that its cheerier than the other remixes of SotB, I also agree that its too repetetive.
I also dont like how synthetic it sounds...
...nah, I couldnt really get into this one like I could the others.
That little run on the panpipes clenched it...I dont like this one.

- Eccles on October 9, 2003

doubt anyone could even begin to comprehend the deliriously happy mood this song puts me in. is it the deep bass? no. the constant state of progression that drives the mix along? no. the lead melody with its wistful 80s tone? no. while those things do indeed help, it’s the ocarina-type instrument at 3:10 that transcends all. makes me feel like i’m taking a long stroll through the desert

- DeryckAK on September 18, 2003

Now this one I like. While it is just a touch repeatative, it's got a nice melody with a good selection of synths and instruments, and improvs on top of the original songs composition. It's more "cheery" than the original (the whole game is filled with brooding, but great music), but it doesn't leave the originals mood completely behind... as such, it shifts back and forth between the two moods and makes itself stand out more from the original.
The ending is a bit abrupt, but that's just a nit pick really.
Nice work.

- The Coop on April 4, 2003

Having listened to all mutagene's Shadow of the Beast ReMixes, then listening to this one, a big change occurs: IT'S HAPPY! YAY! All Mutagene's are awesome, didn't mean to make people think I only like happy songs.
The melody here REALLY sticks to you. If you're like me, and haven't played this game, and like the melody, and have listened to a ton of other remixes from games you haven't played, and like THEIR melodies, then this melody falls under the catagory of "I can recognize this from the first note!".
Man that was pointless, but the melody is definitely the strong point in this one. One part is played a lot. Definitely sounds like a journey.
You will get this and remember it!

- AnotherOneBitesTheDust on August 14, 2002

Shadow of the Beast 'Journey'
Such a nice clean sound. Very open and broad. The piano and bellish
pads have a wonderful ring and blend together quite well. The drums
also do not over power the rest of the sound. It's a little fragile sounding,
but it's such a great arrangement it just fits together. Cool.

- m68030 on June 5, 2002

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