ReMix: Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts 'Ice Mountain Symphony'

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Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts

Hmmmm . . . people are startin' to yell at me for not getting ReMixes up fast enough, and they have a point. This one sat on my hard drive for far too long, especially given both its quality + uniqueness. Listen VERY closely to this ReMix - it's the type of track you just DON'T expect to come down the pipelines, the type of track that doesn't jump out to most as one that would work well as a ReMix. But that's what makes it all the better - leave it to talented instrumental arranger & ReMixer McVaffe to give us such a well done version of this frigid track from the epic Super G and G. The harp, the countering bass pizzicato, and the enchanting flute line, and the way it all comes together due to some attention to stereo panning, is QUITE good.

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Discussion: Latest 13 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
This has been a lucky night so far for reviews, I've found all good tracks that I'd easily listen to again. The sounds on this are deceptively good for the age of the mix. The 'ice' feeling is brought through well with the harp, flute, strings, and oboe. What I like most is the tension you feel through this despite having a 'first snow on the ground' sound to it. Cool stuff.

- DragonAvenger on November 20, 2009
Very nice panning on the harp, it really holds the mix together throughout. The oboe and flute are both pretty good as well, and Combined with the pizzicato and harp really do give it a fresh, arctic sound. With the source i'd expect something a bit spookier, but this is really pristine. I can imagine some slow camera pans over some snowcapped peaks listening to this. :-)
The ending is a bit abrupt, but it doesn't really detract from the mix overall.
Recommended and overlooked.

- OA on July 9, 2007
McVaffe delivers again...good work.
SGAG has a very nice soundtrack across the board (especially considering it comes from the era where SNES games didn't swap instruments,) and this track is nice although the final level is still the best.

- DukeNukem007 on May 29, 2006
Amazing mix! It's one of the best in my collection. Very classical - I listened to it while I was taking an IQ test :P

- TwinTurboTerrorist on June 11, 2005
Any 16-bit song McVaffe gets his hands on instantly turns to gold; this is no exception.

- Izgert on June 10, 2005
This song just beauitful. The original was pretty, but McVaffe added the magic touch! Love your work man keep it up! Glad to see some G'nG mixes out there.
This one inspired me to make a relaxing playlist of soft video game music to put me into dreamland. :sleepzzz:
-GreenImp

- GreenImp on March 28, 2005
This really reminds me of some song, either from a movie or from some RPG I've played. I can't figure out what song but oh well, it's great!

- jordex on December 28, 2004
Fantastic! Must be the best thing I've ever herd! I downloaded it today and listened to it about 10 times or more. It sounds very realistic, believe me, I play the flute and oboe, they're fantastic. Good job, I would rate it a perfect 10 compared to most of the songs here. The game was very good too, plus that was my favorite song in the game. I'm glad I found this. Hope to hear a lot more.

- Izlude_Tingel on May 16, 2003
Very nice mix, fitting to the theme of the level even moreso than the original did. Kudos on it.
Now onto other matters.
I HATE THE BOSS OF THIS LEVEL.
And im starting to get sick of hearing the song over and over again, so this remix is a welcome refreshing breath of air while I try to get back across the level to fight that stupid stupid ice monster thingy.
See, its on "Professional" and..Its kicking my ass.
^_^
Anyway. As I said. Wonderful mix. Adieu.
-Doug

- Dougzee on January 6, 2003
Very nice and melodic piece...good game too! This is the type of game that not many people know about, yet is an amazing game...and this piece completely reminds me of the game. Sets a good scene...in this piece I'm thinking the very first level, going to the castle. :)

- skawttieboy on July 3, 2002
I love this song. Its is absolutely superb in every aspect.

- Aureolius on June 9, 2002
Much love for McVaffe and his classical arrangements of some great songs! Songs like this and "Cutman Sonata" from Mega Man really make me wish people did more of this kind of stuff.
If I were more musically educated, perhaps I could point out what differentiates this from, say, Dale North. I think North's music is more "lush," where as this is more, ummm, lonely and ethereal, to steal pollard's wordage. It's a yin-and-yang balance. And McVaffe knows damn well how to RePrAzEnT his side.

- bartkusa on June 9, 2002
Super Ghouls'n Ghosts 'Ice Mountain Symphony'
Mythical sounding strings and flutes start out this light hearted cover
of the Ice Mountain theme. I rather enjoy the etherial quality of the
instruments and theme. They fit together very well. A shame this one
is so short, but you can only get so much of a good thing.

- m68030 on June 4, 2002

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