ReMix: Mega Man 2 'BubbleMan Electron'
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- Game: Mega Man 2 (Capcom, 1988, NES)
- ReMixer(s): Electron
- Composer(s): Manami Matsumae, Takashi Tateishi
- Song(s): 'Bubble Man Stage'
- Posted: 2000-10-17, evaluated by djpretzel
While it does show some MIDI roots, the sound set used and the programming on the drums are enough to qualify this MM2 ReMix from Electron, which takes a rapid-fire kick drum and moving slap bass to the Bubbleman theme. The super-fast arpeggio patterns are also slick, and there's a smidgin' of reverb to balance things out so that, even if it doesn't have the sonic quality of a Peeples or Prievert, it's still well put together and worth listening to.
Discussion: Latest 13 comments/reviews; view the "Sonic quality of Peeples or Prievert"... eh, I'm not really too
sure if they should be seen as the primes even for back then, but
they still had their stuff.
So it may have a very basic MIDI sound, though being guilty of using MIDI soundbanks in the past I shall let it pass considering its post date. Arrangement-wise, it sticks to the melody a lot, with some forms of buildup being done surrounding it, though I do give credit towards the drum writing; it's shown its involvement given the nature of the track and has shown elements of spice in it to keep things going refreshing.
It's a decent track, but I personally think it could've been better if you were able to work with a live guitarist, given the huge abundance of them in the community. Given that guitarists go as far back as February 2000 with live guitar appearances from the Frivolous Funk and the Rabbit Joint, it probably wouldn't have been problematic to see if anyone with live instruments would have kindly offered their services.
But as it is it sounds fine enough for its time. Shame you couldn't really stick around to improve the craft D:
- Rexy on December 14, 2011
So it may have a very basic MIDI sound, though being guilty of using MIDI soundbanks in the past I shall let it pass considering its post date. Arrangement-wise, it sticks to the melody a lot, with some forms of buildup being done surrounding it, though I do give credit towards the drum writing; it's shown its involvement given the nature of the track and has shown elements of spice in it to keep things going refreshing.
It's a decent track, but I personally think it could've been better if you were able to work with a live guitarist, given the huge abundance of them in the community. Given that guitarists go as far back as February 2000 with live guitar appearances from the Frivolous Funk and the Rabbit Joint, it probably wouldn't have been problematic to see if anyone with live instruments would have kindly offered their services.
But as it is it sounds fine enough for its time. Shame you couldn't really stick around to improve the craft D:
- Rexy on December 14, 2011
Well I'll give this this much - it does take a somewhat unique
approach in its lead. However, I think the bass being that loud
contrasts too much with what otherwise would sound like a synth
driven rock piece. There's not much done with the source to
distinguish it from the original either...
- Bahamut on October 11, 2009
- Bahamut on October 11, 2009
very retro feel to it, enjoyed it quite a lot. the synths on the
melody were very nice, and I liked the fast synths scattered here
and there. the break around 2:00 was nice as well. good work.
- justinj212 on January 20, 2009
- justinj212 on January 20, 2009
Definately very midi. Some good things; drums are decently
programmed, though they still sound pretty meh. The arpeggio thing
was a nice touch, though overused.
Aside from that, not much going on in terms of arrangement. Combine that with subpar sounds and it's not so great. Sorry.
- DragonAvenger on November 12, 2008
Aside from that, not much going on in terms of arrangement. Combine that with subpar sounds and it's not so great. Sorry.
- DragonAvenger on November 12, 2008
I'm sorry... but I have to say I think this a pretty weak entry. It
really sounds like hardly any work was put into it, and the result
is something not far off from any MIDI of the original track you
can download off the net.
- RePENT on October 8, 2007
- RePENT on October 8, 2007
Sounds like a midi rip with drums added, but the drums sound decent
at least for what it is.
- OA on January 30, 2007
- OA on January 30, 2007
Many say this is made of mostly MIDI.instruments- and I have to
agree, but they are put together so that it doesn´t really sounds
bad, actually good. :)
- Bummerdude on September 23, 2005
- Bummerdude on September 23, 2005
The opening is nice. The drum programming is nice. I have a
personal bias over using bobo midi electric basses and guitars in
the era of "Reason" and VSTi's. I like it around 2:25. Still a nice
tune, though I can't say that enough of it was modified from the
midi rip.
- MrNemo on August 23, 2004
- MrNemo on August 23, 2004
It's not the worst thing I have ever heard especially since I have
no experience in making Remixes. But there are better remixes of
this out there. Anyways I liked it.
- Slime Master on June 3, 2004
- Slime Master on June 3, 2004
Hahaha, this is SUCH a midi rip. It doesn't sound bad, but even I
could make one of these.
- Kaleb.G on June 2, 2004
- Kaleb.G on June 2, 2004
not the best...kinda...not enough of the right tunes ya know?
:roll:
- Broken Enigma on December 19, 2003
:roll:
- Broken Enigma on December 19, 2003
I know it's an MP3 file, but the cheap sounding instruments used
make it sound like a MIDI file.
- Parker82 on August 31, 2002
- Parker82 on August 31, 2002
Mega Man 2 'Bubbleman Electron'
Organ does the main tune as fake guitars, bass etc come in and out playing different parts. More panning should have been done here, but it's still quite acceptable. The drums have a short delay on them which sounds sort of cool, and there's just enough variety to keep you interested. Some of the highs are a little sharp, but it's still ok for the most part. Ok song, but could have been better in the creativity department.
- Jivemaster on June 2, 2002
Organ does the main tune as fake guitars, bass etc come in and out playing different parts. More panning should have been done here, but it's still quite acceptable. The drums have a short delay on them which sounds sort of cool, and there's just enough variety to keep you interested. Some of the highs are a little sharp, but it's still ok for the most part. Ok song, but could have been better in the creativity department.
- Jivemaster on June 2, 2002
