ReMix: Diablo 'WetGrass Inspired'
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- Game: Diablo (Blizzard Entertainment, 1997, WIN)
- ReMixer(s): AmIEviL
- Composer(s): Glenn Stafford, Matt Uelmen
- Song(s):
- Posted: 2000-09-30, evaluated by djpretzel
This technically qualifies as a ReMix, but incorporates bits and pieces from other sources than Diablo, according to veteran contributor AmIEvil, a man of unquestionable talent. Primarily though this is a ReMix from Diablo, with excellent production values - the central melodic instrument, a guitar-like sound, pans left and right perfectly, the pads fade off into nothing instead of being cut off, and the drums are beautifully minimal but perfectly chosen - LOVE the rimshot. As always, a great ambiance evoked from Mr.AmIEvil, whose mixes are consistently many layers deep.
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the This is one of those tracks that you just know is gonna be good as
you listen to the first four measures. Yet another game I missed
out on. I still thoroughly enjoy this arrangement, and this is from
a decade ago!
- SubNormal J3 on November 14, 2010
- SubNormal J3 on November 14, 2010
I remember the first time I heard this mix. It's such a moody
sound.
I totally agree. And as autumn comes more into itself everyday, I'll be playing this song more and more. It has such a unique sound and I love the guitar's sound near the end, such a cool riff.
I'm going to enjoy this Halloween...
- duskvstweak on September 25, 2009
redchlorine;74875 wrote: I think I found the best possible way to listen to this song.
Driving home from work late tonight, a a bit of a chill in the air, nobody else on the streets, and this comes up on my mp3 player.
I totally agree. And as autumn comes more into itself everyday, I'll be playing this song more and more. It has such a unique sound and I love the guitar's sound near the end, such a cool riff.
I'm going to enjoy this Halloween...
- duskvstweak on September 25, 2009
One of my all time favorite remixes on the site. It always manages
to put me in a good mood. BTW, AmIEvil, I'm pretty sure I put you
as my favorite OC re-mixer on that survey a while back. Cheers.
- Bozlifyme on November 10, 2008
- Bozlifyme on November 10, 2008
Aliiiiiiive... though the eeeend appears my frieeend!!!
And bloooooooooood Tears IIII Cryyyyyyy..
I love blood tears, and can totally hear the connection, but I do think that it works here as well (I mean, it's so good, how can it not?). It does eventually go off into more Diablo/original territory. The panning is nice, and the synthetic streams are very interesting. Percussion throughout is unobtrusive and more for keeping time, giving the rest of the elements time to shine.
The solo violin sample is a bit lifeless, but considering the mix's age, it's still very well handled.
The soundscape is pretty full and the mood conveyed is really deep. It distinctly does feel like a refuge in a world gone to hell (get it? lolz).
A very nice mix, BloodTearsBias or otherwise. :-)
- OA on April 7, 2008
And bloooooooooood Tears IIII Cryyyyyyy..
I love blood tears, and can totally hear the connection, but I do think that it works here as well (I mean, it's so good, how can it not?). It does eventually go off into more Diablo/original territory. The panning is nice, and the synthetic streams are very interesting. Percussion throughout is unobtrusive and more for keeping time, giving the rest of the elements time to shine.
The solo violin sample is a bit lifeless, but considering the mix's age, it's still very well handled.
The soundscape is pretty full and the mood conveyed is really deep. It distinctly does feel like a refuge in a world gone to hell (get it? lolz).
A very nice mix, BloodTearsBias or otherwise. :-)
- OA on April 7, 2008
Liontamer;113039 wrote: Thanks to zircon for obtaining a copy of "Blood Tears" for us. I checked this out regarding the Blind Guardian riffs, and 1) they're sequenced (and subsequently arranged) by Stefan, not directly sampled from "Blood Tears", 2) they're used tastefully, i.e. don't dominate the mix in any way, 3) they merely decorate and supplement an otherwise viable arrangement of the Diablo source material. For example, at :58 AmIEviL's guitar segues from the Blood Tears riff into original stuff, then at 1:23 into arrangement of the supporting acoustic guitar work from 1:10 of Diablo's Tristam/town theme.
From a standards/guidelines perspective, everything checks out here. For the person a few years ago that said AmIEviL was trying to take credit for those riffs (Andross), he wasn't. djpretzel's writeup doesn't explicitly mention the other homages/borrowed ideas by name, but djp says upfront that AmIEviL told him he used other sources beyond Diablo to help make this arrangement. There was nothing shady going on.
Thanks for clearing this up, LT. This thread had been on my mind's back burner for years, and now I can emphatically say this remix rightly deserves its kudos. This is a beautiful piece. Angelic guitar tone, well constructed chords, beautiful melody, and perfect percussions.
- MrBogus on July 31, 2007
And as a final note (exaggeration), let me say that no one's REALLY
gone out into the wild to scream that this song is amazing. Very
few reviews as well. Easily the best guitar sound I've ever heard.
I would rank this with Revival Day Impoetus, and XOR's "auf" mix
over at remix.kwed.org. I don't think anyone could hate this song.
Well, it's not good to overlisten. One listen pretty much is
satisfying anyway, until later use.
- Audity on October 29, 2006
- Audity on October 29, 2006
Thanks to zircon for obtaining a copy of "Blood Tears" for us. I
checked this out regarding the Blind Guardian riffs, and 1) they're
sequenced (and subsequently arranged) by Stefan, not directly
sampled from "Blood Tears", 2) they're used tastefully, i.e. don't
dominate the mix in any way, 3) they merely decorate and supplement
an otherwise viable arrangement of the Diablo source material. For
example, at :58 AmIEviL's guitar segues from the Blood Tears riff
into original stuff, then at 1:23 into arrangement of the
supporting acoustic guitar work from 1:10 of Diablo's Tristam/town
theme.
From a standards/guidelines perspective, everything checks out here. For the person a few years ago that said AmIEviL was trying to take credit for those riffs (Andross), he wasn't. djpretzel's writeup doesn't explicitly mention the other homages/borrowed ideas by name, but djp says upfront that AmIEviL told him he used other sources beyond Diablo to help make this arrangement. There was nothing shady going on.
- Liontamer on May 19, 2006
From a standards/guidelines perspective, everything checks out here. For the person a few years ago that said AmIEviL was trying to take credit for those riffs (Andross), he wasn't. djpretzel's writeup doesn't explicitly mention the other homages/borrowed ideas by name, but djp says upfront that AmIEviL told him he used other sources beyond Diablo to help make this arrangement. There was nothing shady going on.
- Liontamer on May 19, 2006
This song has been on my playlist for a long time now. Excellent
execution with a variety of different instruments. Clear and well
done guitar playing, and a great beat too.
By the way, does anyone know where I can get a guitar tab of this song?
- SILVERWOLF on May 12, 2006
By the way, does anyone know where I can get a guitar tab of this song?
- SILVERWOLF on May 12, 2006
Extraordinary remix. Really atmospherical melody, make me want to
go back to Tristram ;P
- Ajan on April 27, 2006
- Ajan on April 27, 2006
I think I found the best possible way to listen to this song.
Driving home from work late tonight, a a bit of a chill in the air, nobody else on the streets, and this comes up on my mp3 player. It just... fit. Perfectly.
I didn't get the eerie feeling some of you seemed to get, just a serene feeling passing over me. All thoughts of my stressful day, gone.
Great stuff to relax to. :)
- redchlorine on November 12, 2005
Driving home from work late tonight, a a bit of a chill in the air, nobody else on the streets, and this comes up on my mp3 player. It just... fit. Perfectly.
I didn't get the eerie feeling some of you seemed to get, just a serene feeling passing over me. All thoughts of my stressful day, gone.
Great stuff to relax to. :)
- redchlorine on November 12, 2005
This song takes me back to when I actually played Diablo, I don't
know if that's a good thing. But anyways, I really love it, whoever
it was that talked about the eerieness of it; they got it exactly
right. Would recommend.
Calabrel.
- Calabrel on September 16, 2003
Calabrel.
- Calabrel on September 16, 2003
This song was very cool. I don't really know what else to say about
it.
- xamgis on September 11, 2003
- xamgis on September 11, 2003
Okay, so there's some stuff going around about where some of the
source of this song is coming from? Hmmm, I'm going to have to
listen to that song and see for myself, but even if it is, this
song is still really great. Out of the Diablo Remixes on this site,
including Diablo 2, this is my favorite of them. It's a nice gentle
feel, that leaves a strange residue of eeriness, hence why it would
be great for the DIablo game itself.
Its a shame we don't hear more remixes from Blizzard games. THey always have great music for their games that I'm sure the awesome remixers at this site could make even greater.
This song could very well kick Diablo's ass back to hell.
- The_Clover on April 13, 2003
Its a shame we don't hear more remixes from Blizzard games. THey always have great music for their games that I'm sure the awesome remixers at this site could make even greater.
This song could very well kick Diablo's ass back to hell.
- The_Clover on April 13, 2003
You know, Blind Guardian is one of the most famous modern power
metal bands around, so I wouldn't exactly call them little known.
:wink:
But anyway- I'm still really annoyed that I missed their recent US tour. They passed through Dallas which is just an hour from where I live...and I missed it. Arggh!! :evil:
- Israfel on January 19, 2003
But anyway- I'm still really annoyed that I missed their recent US tour. They passed through Dallas which is just an hour from where I live...and I missed it. Arggh!! :evil:
- Israfel on January 19, 2003
