ReMix: Yie Ar Kung-Fu 'Mists of Yie-Ar'
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- Game: Yie Ar Kung-Fu (Konami, 1985, C64)
- ReMixer(s): Rimco
- Composer(s): Martin Galway
- Song(s):
- Posted: 2000-10-05, evaluated by djpretzel
This is really quite a beautiful track. The ReMixer, Rimco, informs me that the original soundtrack was based off music by Jean-Michelle Jarre. This is so entrancing, so atmospheric, it really sounds like it should be film music and not from a an old C64 game, even if that game was a classic. This piece reminds me of the movie "Dragon" which if you haven't seen you should - it's great, and has a similarly great soundtrack. This ain't techno folks, and it ain't jungle or really even orchestral either. But it's beautiful.
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the Very interesting track for Rimco's first remix. It has both a
simple sounds, but also a lush sound at the same time. Very
Chariot's of Fire for me :)! The rhythmic synth helps keep it
moving along really well with the piano hammering out the low notes
to really simulate bass. However, make no mistake, a bass is in
there, but it sounds good having it layered. For a mix that was
done over 9 years ago, this is incredible! Inspirational sound. The
ending is a little repetitive for me, but that's not a huge
complaints. The final chord sounds really nice. Wonderful work from
Rimco right off the bat!
- tweek on October 22, 2009
- tweek on October 22, 2009
As I listen to this, I imagine naturally falling objects like
autumn leaves, snow, cherry blossoms, and even bird feathers.
Likewise, notes in this mix tend to drift softly down the scale.
The string samples sure do strengthen the rapport between the music
and the imagery it invites.
I love the melodic interpretation beginning at 2:39; it's a refreshing energy boost that keeps the mood intact. Then after the lead drops off, the mix ends itself smoothly and naturally.
And that's what it means to be beautiful.
- Polo on April 13, 2009
I love the melodic interpretation beginning at 2:39; it's a refreshing energy boost that keeps the mood intact. Then after the lead drops off, the mix ends itself smoothly and naturally.
And that's what it means to be beautiful.
- Polo on April 13, 2009
Funny that this was thrown together in a hour (according to rimco)
as this is my fav overclocked remix thus far, and I have heard a
bloody large amount.
Its a real shame rimco didn't post more remixes, I reckon he could have even given Mcvaffe a run for his money.
Not to mention this is 8 years old.
Absolutely fantastic.
Nothing more to say.
- Willrock on September 25, 2008
Its a real shame rimco didn't post more remixes, I reckon he could have even given Mcvaffe a run for his money.
Not to mention this is 8 years old.
Absolutely fantastic.
Nothing more to say.
- Willrock on September 25, 2008
I have never heard of this game before, but I instantly recognized
the track; I think i've probably had this mix on my playlist for a
long long time. It has a beautiful melody, and has a similar feel
to Uematsu's solo album he put out about a decade ago, with some
strong new age elements and an oboe.
Though the arrangement itself is simplistic, it has a lot going for it, with a driving rhythm in the clavinetichord or whatever it is, and some great pads.
This is definitely a mix you can loop for a long time and be relaxed and energized at the same time. The oboe solo sound is pretty clearly synthetic, but it works very well with the setting.
A very good and very overlooked mix. Check it out.
- OA on January 29, 2008
Though the arrangement itself is simplistic, it has a lot going for it, with a driving rhythm in the clavinetichord or whatever it is, and some great pads.
This is definitely a mix you can loop for a long time and be relaxed and energized at the same time. The oboe solo sound is pretty clearly synthetic, but it works very well with the setting.
A very good and very overlooked mix. Check it out.
- OA on January 29, 2008
Ya know. Its beena very long time since this got any love.
This is one of the better and more relaxing mixes. Really worth a listen :D
- Hyperion5182 on March 14, 2007
This is one of the better and more relaxing mixes. Really worth a listen :D
- Hyperion5182 on March 14, 2007
After a little more than 5 years since this was first posted (and
I'd say about 4 years after I first downloaded it (I missed the 1st
year of OCR!) it's still one of my favorite songs of all
time!!!
It's up there with Cristalline Caverns from McVaffe and some others in my iTune 25 most played songs (yes even against all the "real" songs!) after all! Yeah... this song really makes me feels all mellow and peaceful inside.... I love it...! And one thing that struck me was how good it sounds! Compared to the other old remix, it sounds very good! It sound like any mixes made since the last 2-3 years... great samples etc...
This song will forever be in my heart!
I hope the remixer still remember OCR and this song..! I'd like to thank him for making such a nice remix!
- YoshMaster on October 14, 2005
It's up there with Cristalline Caverns from McVaffe and some others in my iTune 25 most played songs (yes even against all the "real" songs!) after all! Yeah... this song really makes me feels all mellow and peaceful inside.... I love it...! And one thing that struck me was how good it sounds! Compared to the other old remix, it sounds very good! It sound like any mixes made since the last 2-3 years... great samples etc...
This song will forever be in my heart!
I hope the remixer still remember OCR and this song..! I'd like to thank him for making such a nice remix!
- YoshMaster on October 14, 2005
i love lesser known games having amazing ReMixes come out on this
site...this is an amazing track and one of my favorites.
- Cadmus on September 29, 2004
- Cadmus on September 29, 2004
Wonderful piece of music this is 8O I clearly remember playing
though all the matches in the game as if it was yesterday ...It was
a tough game to beat indeed :)
My thanks extends to Rimco !
- RimFrost the Tourianist on July 24, 2004
My thanks extends to Rimco !
- RimFrost the Tourianist on July 24, 2004
Hmm... I can't remember if I ever played this game or not, but I
love the song! Absolutely beautiful. ^_^
So why am I downloading a song if I don't even recognize the title? Well, it was mentioned that this probably wasn't receiving as much attention as it should, so I figured what the hey, since I was planning to see how the song for Doom turned out. This was definitely worth listening to. ^_^ Good job.
- Babysoft-chan on May 14, 2004
So why am I downloading a song if I don't even recognize the title? Well, it was mentioned that this probably wasn't receiving as much attention as it should, so I figured what the hey, since I was planning to see how the song for Doom turned out. This was definitely worth listening to. ^_^ Good job.
- Babysoft-chan on May 14, 2004
Ahhhhhhh.... I haven't played Yie Ar Kung Fu for like 10 years!!!
Man, this brings back some great Commodore 64 memories with my
sister and cousins. Wow! :D
I didn't even know the song was originally made by someone else, this is cool information.
- chokst~1.bat on February 17, 2004
I didn't even know the song was originally made by someone else, this is cool information.
- chokst~1.bat on February 17, 2004
it's from his "Magnetic Fields" album, it's the fourth track.
(there's a pun in french btw, it's "Chants Magnetiques", which means both "Magnetic Songs" and "Magnetic Fields" ;-)
- rokdun on February 17, 2004
(there's a pun in french btw, it's "Chants Magnetiques", which means both "Magnetic Songs" and "Magnetic Fields" ;-)
- rokdun on February 17, 2004
Hmm, it seems this remix is titled "Mists of Yie-Ar now.
Interesting, or something. Oh well, this song is still awesome, and
is unfortunately void of comments. I owe it to Rimco to give a few
words about this wonderful song.
This song is wonderful. It seriously kicks me in the nuts every time I listen to it. And since it's a remix of Yie-Ar Kung Fu, it's definitely some sort of Karate kick to the nuts. Ouch.
Great song.
- playingtokrush on October 21, 2003
This song is wonderful. It seriously kicks me in the nuts every time I listen to it. And since it's a remix of Yie-Ar Kung Fu, it's definitely some sort of Karate kick to the nuts. Ouch.
Great song.
- playingtokrush on October 21, 2003
ah yes... rimco...
no doubt, great work is expected when i see/hear this name
~weed
- zyko on August 25, 2003
no doubt, great work is expected when i see/hear this name
~weed
- zyko on August 25, 2003
I love how Jivemaster and even Pretzel himself drooled over this
song in the day... this song was totally a
thrown-together-in-an-hour effort. I'm glad you liked it though...
from time to time, I go back and tinker with it trying to make it
better, so maybe soon you'll see v2.0 or something, hehe. Thanks
for all the kind words... makes me feel special. :P
- rimco on August 25, 2003
- rimco on August 25, 2003
If anyone is interested, this is indeed a Jean-Michel Jarre tune;
it is called Les Chants Magnétiques 4 (Magnetic Fields Part 4), and
can be found on the Chants Magnétiques (Magnetic Fields) album,
released in 1984. It's cool remixed this way. :P
- Fairlight on April 4, 2003
- Fairlight on April 4, 2003
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