ReMix: Metroid 'MetroTransFunk'
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- Game: Metroid (Nintendo, 1986, NES)
- ReMixer(s): Franz Keller
- Composer(s): Hirokazu Tanaka
- Song(s): 'Brinstar'
- Posted: 2000-12-02, evaluated by djpretzel
YEAH . . . Franz has had this ReMix around awhile, but when he initially submitted it the ending was cut off a bit, and it took some time to work that out and get the file reuploaded. Now that it is - enjoy! Franz's other pacman ReMix is similar in that these both uses crystal-clear synth sounds and chirpish fast synth sweep effects for percussion, and BOTH do it well. The pumping bass drum drives the beat here, which is simple and direct and doesn't play around with the original too much, but is refreshing in that sense, to a certain extent, because it does without argument improve on the original. Also, now that it's actually THERE, I like how the track concludes, without real tonic resolution. Very quality, direct, no frills ReMix here - grab it!
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the Great take on the classic 'Brinstar' theme. I've been listening to
this for a very long time now.
0:14 that organ-type sound is very distinguishing of the mix.
1:43 nice filtering effects here.
- SubNormal J3 on February 20, 2011
0:14 that organ-type sound is very distinguishing of the mix.
1:43 nice filtering effects here.
- SubNormal J3 on February 20, 2011
It takes a bit of time for this to connect for me, being the
metroid fan I am, but it's pretty good considering how old it is.
- Overdriven on January 2, 2010
- Overdriven on January 2, 2010
I can feel where this is going, but it's not getting there for me.
Considering its age, I guess it's good, but I felt too much of the
original is taken away; the key choice could also be reconsidered,
and the sound could've done with some more reinforcement. Maybe I'm
just too much of a Metroid freak for this one to connect with me.
- GravitySuitCollector on January 2, 2010
- GravitySuitCollector on January 2, 2010
Nice remix. Not a fan of the clap sample, but the rest is fine.
Kudos.
- Pachi Risu on November 19, 2009
- Pachi Risu on November 19, 2009
Bahamut;596032 wrote: ...and still am not after 7 years.
Hehe, try NINE years, not seven! Yeah, the sounds may be a little dated, but for the time that Franz did this, I'm very impressed. Hell I was in 10th grade and had never touched a DAW when he did this and I've been out of college and in the working world for almost 2 years, so mad props. Of his entire catalog on OCR, this feels like it's the most polished piece! The piece does stay fairly repetitive, but since it's short (less than 3 mins) it doesn't become overwhelming! Franz, if you're out there, come back and submit a new piece so we can hear how you've grown!!!
- tweek on October 13, 2009
I remember this mix...and I still don't think the source is very
prevalent in the mix. The samples are obviously really dated, and
the song doesn't really go anywhere I feel. Never been a fan of the
mix, and still am not after 7 years.
- Bahamut on September 24, 2009
- Bahamut on September 24, 2009
It seems like nobody is listening to these pieces that I listen to.
And if they do, much like me up until this second, they aren't
reviewing them :/
Anywho, this is a fun take on a straightforward song and makes it... chaotically... interesting. well, not so chaotic, but it certainly breaks down the melody into a few pieces. I didn't really hear the second half of the melody (the part that doesn't repeat itself 1632 times) but that's alright, maybe if there was another section devoted to the second half of the song it would be more interesting, but it's still interesting. Good driving music for me.
- SoulinEther on December 9, 2008
Anywho, this is a fun take on a straightforward song and makes it... chaotically... interesting. well, not so chaotic, but it certainly breaks down the melody into a few pieces. I didn't really hear the second half of the melody (the part that doesn't repeat itself 1632 times) but that's alright, maybe if there was another section devoted to the second half of the song it would be more interesting, but it's still interesting. Good driving music for me.
- SoulinEther on December 9, 2008
Another mix that's been in my library for a while. Definately a big
step away from the melody, I like what's been done to it. Still
recognizable, though almost vaguely. Beat gets a little repetative,
would have liked more variation. Overall, for how old the mix is,
still a good listen.
- DragonAvenger on October 10, 2008
- DragonAvenger on October 10, 2008
For being an older mix, the processing is very good on this.
I never really got into the metroid music, but somehow i'm really feeling this track. Maybe because it has a beat now, i'm not sure.
I noticed that the mixer for this had a bunch of mixes all early on, and within a few months and then nothing. It's kindof unfortunate because I bet with a quality like this so long ago, they would really have some impressive work nowadays.
Besides the nice synths, the beat is steady if not a bit bland (I dislike the claps), but everything else is really nice.
- OA on June 12, 2007
I never really got into the metroid music, but somehow i'm really feeling this track. Maybe because it has a beat now, i'm not sure.
I noticed that the mixer for this had a bunch of mixes all early on, and within a few months and then nothing. It's kindof unfortunate because I bet with a quality like this so long ago, they would really have some impressive work nowadays.
Besides the nice synths, the beat is steady if not a bit bland (I dislike the claps), but everything else is really nice.
- OA on June 12, 2007
I guess you'd call it the Brinstar Theme or something. It's well
known because it's the first one you hear when you play the game.
- Narcos on May 26, 2004
- Narcos on May 26, 2004
I'm not sure what the original theme is called but it's well known
and played in both Smash Brothers games where the acid rises. It's
a little difficult to pick out, I can only recognize one
part.
This is very weird, if it's only based on that theme, lots of arrangement into this. It's like a forgotten OC ReMix for me. Maybe I'll make steps to it or smth
- AnotherOneBitesTheDust on January 3, 2003
This is very weird, if it's only based on that theme, lots of arrangement into this. It's like a forgotten OC ReMix for me. Maybe I'll make steps to it or smth
- AnotherOneBitesTheDust on January 3, 2003
Very funky and crazy....good stuff....I like it...nothing like a
good ol' Metroid Funk remix...hehe :)
- skawttieboy on June 26, 2002
- skawttieboy on June 26, 2002
Funkadelic! 8)
All right, I'm stumped, where is the original tune from? And what exactly [i]is[/i] the original tune...? :? Well, no matter, this tune is rockin'. :mrgreen: If you're tired of Metroid music that's all dark and moody and mysterious, pick up this number for a refreshing change. Very cool.
Personal rating: 8/10.
(I still dig the dark and moody music, too. ;))
- Samus Aran on June 25, 2002
All right, I'm stumped, where is the original tune from? And what exactly [i]is[/i] the original tune...? :? Well, no matter, this tune is rockin'. :mrgreen: If you're tired of Metroid music that's all dark and moody and mysterious, pick up this number for a refreshing change. Very cool.
Personal rating: 8/10.
(I still dig the dark and moody music, too. ;))
- Samus Aran on June 25, 2002
WOOOOOOOO!!!!
I have one thing to say: try singing in a robot monotone "dance like a robot and kill shit" while listening to this. A thoughtful, deliberate, and even tasteful sonic ass-kicking. Woo yay.
- bartkusa on June 9, 2002
I have one thing to say: try singing in a robot monotone "dance like a robot and kill shit" while listening to this. A thoughtful, deliberate, and even tasteful sonic ass-kicking. Woo yay.
- bartkusa on June 9, 2002
