ReMix: Mega Man 3 'Gemini Salsa'
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- Game: Mega Man 3 (Capcom, 1990, NES)
- ReMixer(s): McVaffe
- Composer(s): Harumi Fujita, Yasuaki Fujita
- Song(s): 'Gemini Man Stage'
- Posted: 2000-10-17, evaluated by djpretzel
McVaffe is quickly becoming one of my favorite ReMixers, not the least because he takes risks and works in a variety of disparate styles that not too many people do or can. So big props to him (but ya haven't done hillbilly or space funk yet, so THERE!). This here be a SALSA, you heard me right, a SALSA MegaMan III ReMix, certainly our first but hopefully not our last if the quality is any indicator. People, this is BADASS. Techno has it's place, Jungle and House are fine by me, but when someone can do something in a totally different style and make it work, it's a very special thing. The latin percussion, the piano riffs, the syncopation, the sonic quality, and the pumpin' bass are ALL THERE. Yeah - you'll wanna grab this one right NOW.
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the I was listening to the soundtrack to [i]Mega Man 2: The Power
Fighters[/i] yesterday and I came upon Gemini Man's theme.* The
song's beat, tone, and structure IMMEDIATELY reminded me of this
ReMix. Just compare. Coincidence? Or did McVaffe draw
inspiration, however large or small, from that particular arcade
tune? I guess the real question is whether this mix stands on its
own, unique among other Gemini Lasers. And the answer is yes, of
course. :P
Something about the tin-metal drums and the "just thick enough" bass makes me hungry. They sound yummy enough that I'm trying to close my mouth over them and gulp 'em down. Speaking of taste, the sparkles and shaker are like salt and pepper (condiments are complements). Piano bass notes (and doubled notes in a higher key) are the melody's guiding wheels, and chords and runs gracefully flex the arrangement's space of expression, which feels free in a relaxed tempo like this. And the flute lends an uplifting hand whenever it senses the other players need a break or two.
This sure tingles my taste buds. I could use some nachos and salsa right now.
*If anyone's curious, I was using M1, a neat little tool that can access the music from MAME ROMs, and Gemini Man's theme is song 16.
- Polo on June 14, 2011
Something about the tin-metal drums and the "just thick enough" bass makes me hungry. They sound yummy enough that I'm trying to close my mouth over them and gulp 'em down. Speaking of taste, the sparkles and shaker are like salt and pepper (condiments are complements). Piano bass notes (and doubled notes in a higher key) are the melody's guiding wheels, and chords and runs gracefully flex the arrangement's space of expression, which feels free in a relaxed tempo like this. And the flute lends an uplifting hand whenever it senses the other players need a break or two.
This sure tingles my taste buds. I could use some nachos and salsa right now.
*If anyone's curious, I was using M1, a neat little tool that can access the music from MAME ROMs, and Gemini Man's theme is song 16.
- Polo on June 14, 2011
Sweet rhythms going on.
0:19 everything has already fit in to place by now
1:12 digging this phrase
1:24 flute solo works very well
- SubNormal J3 on February 19, 2011
0:19 everything has already fit in to place by now
1:12 digging this phrase
1:24 flute solo works very well
- SubNormal J3 on February 19, 2011
Another very early McVaffe mix that raises the standards of what we
consider to sound aged. This has withstood the decade since it was
released with a lot of dignity, largely thanks to the amount of
talent and prowess McVaffe had even back then.
I'm a big fan of the flute in this. It adds everything the mix needed, and sounds great to boot.
It's not that the samples are time-resistant; they are as archaic as you'd expect of a mix this old. But the way they are used and the strength of the combined product is pretty profound. The fact that everything that worked 10 years ago still works as it did today is almost unheard of. Only a select few mixers have managed to pull it off.
It's a really smooth blend of sounds with a nice pulse to it. It ain't salsa, but I prefer it this way anyhow. The only thing I'd change is the senseless fadeout.
- Marmiduke on August 12, 2010
I'm a big fan of the flute in this. It adds everything the mix needed, and sounds great to boot.
It's not that the samples are time-resistant; they are as archaic as you'd expect of a mix this old. But the way they are used and the strength of the combined product is pretty profound. The fact that everything that worked 10 years ago still works as it did today is almost unheard of. Only a select few mixers have managed to pull it off.
It's a really smooth blend of sounds with a nice pulse to it. It ain't salsa, but I prefer it this way anyhow. The only thing I'd change is the senseless fadeout.
- Marmiduke on August 12, 2010
Barring the wrong bass note that hits twice (probably what the
other reviewer mentioned at the :35 mark), this is a super-quality
mix.
The flute is a nice lead, and the rhythm section keeps things solid and moving along. The piano is especially good, and even though the abrupt fade and lack of expansion holds the mix back, it's still stylistically a very good conversion.
I think a solo section (or a percussion solo even!) would have really improved things. :-)
- OA on April 1, 2008
The flute is a nice lead, and the rhythm section keeps things solid and moving along. The piano is especially good, and even though the abrupt fade and lack of expansion holds the mix back, it's still stylistically a very good conversion.
I think a solo section (or a percussion solo even!) would have really improved things. :-)
- OA on April 1, 2008
Of course, you know what would have been cool? If somehow it would
have been mixed with DeeJay from Super Street Fighter's theme. It
so lends itself to it.
Really liked the bass in this. Percussion does a good job too.
- KogeJoe on January 27, 2007
Really liked the bass in this. Percussion does a good job too.
- KogeJoe on January 27, 2007
This is FANTASTIC! I can't believe I haven't reviewed it until now.
Ah I'm embarrassed! :oops:
From the opening beat to the piano, I have to say I love [i]EVERYTHING[/i] in this song. The quality is excellent as is the genre. :wink: You don't have to be a fan of Mega Man to appreciate this!
- Mini Mog on January 8, 2006
From the opening beat to the piano, I have to say I love [i]EVERYTHING[/i] in this song. The quality is excellent as is the genre. :wink: You don't have to be a fan of Mega Man to appreciate this!
- Mini Mog on January 8, 2006
This is a delicious remix, It makes me thik of gemini man
sidestepping back and fourth while the blue bomber is stunned as he
slowly turns into two... and three... Mmmm It's so full of
delictable latin goodness! Nice job, you never seem to disappoint
McVaffe.
- Jimstander Drago on January 6, 2006
- Jimstander Drago on January 6, 2006
I can't believe I only heard this remix by luck! There I was
playing Mega Man 3 and Gemini Man's theme makes me want to remix
it. I just had to see if there were any other versions of the song
that I could listen too, and there it is! McVaffe, you've done it
again, I love your work, and this song is just amazing.
Now, back to learning that flute solo....
|GX
- Goten X on December 31, 2005
Now, back to learning that flute solo....
|GX
- Goten X on December 31, 2005
Very nice experiment from Vaffe that worked excellent, I adore the
little flute solo beginning at 1:22, nice. Along with the piano,
this is a remix that you can´t afford to miss. Thanks again
McVaffe.By the way, anyone for a dance? Anyone?......Fine, see if I
care!
- Bummerdude on September 23, 2005
- Bummerdude on September 23, 2005
This makes me wanna dance (which is bad, because I'm a terrible
dancer)! Seriously, the bass line is laid back and cool, and you
can't help but get into the rhythm. A strong mix!
- synthetic_realities on July 26, 2005
- synthetic_realities on July 26, 2005
Heh. Surprised this doesn't have more reviews. About 2 1/2 years
ago, when I had a chance to listen to all of the OC ReMixes (back
around the 700s) this was one of the mixes I really enjoyed from a
game I had never played before. Definitely a very unique vibe
relative to everything on the site, even another couple of years
after I heard it. Always chill, always quality. Definitely check it
out; McVaffe's rep is always solid.
- Liontamer on April 3, 2005
- Liontamer on April 3, 2005
The Gemini Man stage music was MADE for a salsa remix. It's also
the best stage music in the game. :) McVaffe somehow makes it
better with this mix, however.
It's strange, though, that the Gemini Man stage is the one with the famous graphical and sound glitch, where you can turn off the music. I usually utilize this glitch when I play, so I don't hear the music most of the stage. That's me, though, taking a cool glitch over cool music...
However, if it was McVaffe's song in the game, well... :D
- Shenlon on May 29, 2004
It's strange, though, that the Gemini Man stage is the one with the famous graphical and sound glitch, where you can turn off the music. I usually utilize this glitch when I play, so I don't hear the music most of the stage. That's me, though, taking a cool glitch over cool music...
However, if it was McVaffe's song in the game, well... :D
- Shenlon on May 29, 2004
0:35 is badly dissonant, and I'm sure it's not intentional.
Other than that, I love this mix. The low techno-ey kick makes it not really salsa. Also the bassline lacked some nuances that I would have included. (But hey, I'm a jazz upright bassist) Overall this is a great remix. Highly recommended.
- Longinus on January 2, 2004
Other than that, I love this mix. The low techno-ey kick makes it not really salsa. Also the bassline lacked some nuances that I would have included. (But hey, I'm a jazz upright bassist) Overall this is a great remix. Highly recommended.
- Longinus on January 2, 2004
Gemini Salsa is just too damn cool. It's just what I like in a
remix. The original song followed by some soloing.
- Rize on July 26, 2003
- Rize on July 26, 2003
My first reaction after hearing the main beat " Yessss, Hahaha".
Just after i herad it i knew that it would be a keeper. Download
now
- Sammy D on July 26, 2003
- Sammy D on July 26, 2003
