ReMix: Streets of Rage 2 'BadassPosse'
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- Game: Streets of Rage 2 (Sega, 1992, GEN)
- ReMixer(s): McVaffe
- Composer(s): Motohiro Kawashima, Yuzo Koshiro
- Song(s): 'Under Logic'
- Posted: 2000-11-23, evaluated by djpretzel
Many of you remember, and SHOULD remember, the last time these two tuneful & talented troublemakers teamed up on an excellent Tetris 'ultimix'. It was a smashing success, by any measure, and now they're back at it again with this slightly hip-hop / jazzy / pop ReMix from the legendary Streets of Rage 2. I can't help but guess that Yuzo would be proud if he heard the way these two have implemented an awe-inspiring acoustic guitar riff, pulsating synth bass, CLASSIC McVaffe (?) Piano riffage all over the place, some nice processing effects (see exactly 2 minutes in) and everything else into a sonic whirlwind of arranged Streets of Rage 2 goodness. I'd say this is the finest piece yet by both of them in terms of overall package, presentation, style, processing. It's VERY tight. Check it.
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the Sweet groove going on here.
0:24 guitar sounds great
0:44 piano is smooth and fits very well into the soundscape
2:00 glitching/filtering effects sound nice
- SubNormal J3 on February 20, 2011
0:24 guitar sounds great
0:44 piano is smooth and fits very well into the soundscape
2:00 glitching/filtering effects sound nice
- SubNormal J3 on February 20, 2011
Man, this would be totally golden material for a late 80's hip hop
song. This actually reminds me a little of Paul's Boutique and its
marvelous funky beats.
Sexy as hell stuff.
- Holy Land on October 2, 2010
Sexy as hell stuff.
- Holy Land on October 2, 2010
Very warm, very pleasant mix that puts a few ideas of the table but
most importantly, performs a really solid tune well.
The panning work was fine with me up until a point. Maybe because I listen exclusively with headphones, but there was something about the panning breakdown that made me question whether it was necessary, or even if it was done tightly enough. It's a strange effect to insert in a bridge between some really lovely piano music and balanced guitar work. For me, it wasn't utilised as well as McVaffe's own Tempest Mix.
Still, the samples have held up remarkably well in this, and McVaffe tunes are always irresistable to listen to whenever the opportunity arises. Awesome, upbeat McVaffe piano conquers all. A breezy one, but a good one.
- Marmiduke on November 29, 2009
The panning work was fine with me up until a point. Maybe because I listen exclusively with headphones, but there was something about the panning breakdown that made me question whether it was necessary, or even if it was done tightly enough. It's a strange effect to insert in a bridge between some really lovely piano music and balanced guitar work. For me, it wasn't utilised as well as McVaffe's own Tempest Mix.
Still, the samples have held up remarkably well in this, and McVaffe tunes are always irresistable to listen to whenever the opportunity arises. Awesome, upbeat McVaffe piano conquers all. A breezy one, but a good one.
- Marmiduke on November 29, 2009
I made a quick
[URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MlW2W1xIog"]mash-up[/URL] of
this with Drop It Like It's Hot by Snoop Dogg. This is actually the
first ReMix I used for a mash-up, so great job McVaffe!
- Constromlie on June 1, 2009
- Constromlie on June 1, 2009
Good tune, just found myself waiting for the Utah Saints to pipe in
and sing, "I can move move move any mountain..."
- jpaulsnow on March 18, 2008
- jpaulsnow on March 18, 2008
Nice mix that's stood the test of time. Kind of a chilled out
version (at least I think so) of Under Logic. Very cool and
creative use of acoustic guitar. Piano, of course, is classic
McVaffe.
So, who's the other mixer DJP refers to in the writeup?
- Nutritious on August 27, 2007
So, who's the other mixer DJP refers to in the writeup?
- Nutritious on August 27, 2007
Badass Posse is right! This is perfect music to listen to while
wandering the tough streets, maybe with a burst of impromptu
dancing, and snapping your fingers in time.
The synths and acoustic guitars are nicely balanced on their respective left and right turfs, and when the acoustic makes a quick dash into enemy territory, the effect is startling and pretty cool.
The drums are very nice, and the rhythms don't change a lot, but the fills are all very interesting.
The best part is near the end though, with both the panning guitar and drum breakdown, and then comped piano solo.
Awesome work, and highly recommended.
- OA on December 28, 2006
The synths and acoustic guitars are nicely balanced on their respective left and right turfs, and when the acoustic makes a quick dash into enemy territory, the effect is startling and pretty cool.
The drums are very nice, and the rhythms don't change a lot, but the fills are all very interesting.
The best part is near the end though, with both the panning guitar and drum breakdown, and then comped piano solo.
Awesome work, and highly recommended.
- OA on December 28, 2006
Compared to Gecko's fizzy version this one sorta falls flat. It is
not without its charm though! The ranges of sound in this mix are a
bit tamer than the outrageous collection of sounds used in Gecko's
mix but it all works nicely. I dig the guitar and piano. All in all
this is solid MCV work. Hes just on a different level than the rest
of us!
- Pip is uh..... on March 13, 2005
- Pip is uh..... on March 13, 2005
[b]Nice, McVaffe! [/b]
Pleasant the part that touches to the [b]01:57[/b], when the strokes move. The piano sounds pretty. :)
- Txai on November 14, 2004
Pleasant the part that touches to the [b]01:57[/b], when the strokes move. The piano sounds pretty. :)
- Txai on November 14, 2004
Some of the background of this rather cool track is reminiscent of
[i]Protection 1[/i] by the disturbingly weird group Coil...
- hjalfi on October 18, 2004
- hjalfi on October 18, 2004
:sleepdepriv: :D :D
WOW VEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERY COOL REMIX
Solo and Remix and Breketion ..OMFG Realy Cool
Prefection ...YEH PERFETION REMIX 10/10
Oh shit ...thsi is my favority Rage of Street 2 Music
Thanks a Lot
Best Rengard's
See,Ya
- violentreaction on May 22, 2003
WOW VEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERY COOL REMIX
Solo and Remix and Breketion ..OMFG Realy Cool
Prefection ...YEH PERFETION REMIX 10/10
Oh shit ...thsi is my favority Rage of Street 2 Music
Thanks a Lot
Best Rengard's
See,Ya
- violentreaction on May 22, 2003
Pretty basic percussion, a good, tough acoustic guitar (patch, I
believe), some good piano, and good composition skills - I would
expect nothing less out of McVaffe. It has some cool solo's and
mixups, and is a pretty good mix, but it's not as masterful as some
of McVaffe's other mixes (such as Super Mario 64 'Liquid Mario', Sonic 3 'IceCapped', and Castlevania 4 'CastleTrance'). It fits the title well,
though.
EDIT>>> fixed URL tags
- mDuo13 on November 27, 2002
EDIT>>> fixed URL tags
- mDuo13 on November 27, 2002
