ReMix: Final Fantasy VI 'DeathontheSnowfield'
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- Game: Final Fantasy VI (Square, 1994, SNES)
- ReMixer(s): AmIEviL
- Composer(s): Nobuo Uematsu
- Song(s): 'Terra'
- Posted: 2000-12-16, evaluated by djpretzel
Final Fantasy fans are spoiled today :) On the heels of ailsean's brilliant electric guitar mix of the snowstorm track at beginning of FF3 comes AmIEvil ACOUSTIC Guitar ReMix of the SAME track. I think this greatly shows how the same song can be ReMixed in different ways and result in two BRILLIANT, grade AAA five-star ReMixes. AmIEvil's attention to ambient effects - the snow underneath the sled - and the particular way in which the piano is muted, as well as the mixing of the acoustic guitar, is all first-rate and oh so sweet. What can I say . . . two of the BEST ReMixes on this site, possibly THE best FF ReMixes, are both of the same song, and both include actual guitars. Coincidence, or psychic phenomena? At any rate, download this or you'll perish in hell for eternity. It's that good.
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the Still one of my favorites. It's one of the most ambient tunes I
have ever heard. Terra's theme is powerful and this just makes it
all even more amazing.
- duskvstweak on September 13, 2009
- duskvstweak on September 13, 2009
It sounds like an old record player that starts things off. The way
the piano plays two notes ad infinitum makes it feel lost and
helpless, or perhaps waiting for something to happen. Occasional
booms and choir swells contrast as the deadliest and gentlest
players in the mix. 1:03 and 1:53 are the only moments the acoustic
guitar adds flair to its playthrough of Terra's theme, while a new
synth at 1:32 acts as an interpretive countermelody.
2:22+ employs a glittery lead synth and clappy percussion to empower Opening Theme part 3, and the piano sounds free to venture into new territory instead of feeling stuck. Some swirly effects and a quote of bells (2:56) are also thrown into the pot for flavor. In the end, as if to make up for its by-the-book iteration, the guitar wraps up with an off-tempo freestyle bit before handing the last note to the piano.
Technicalities aside, this is some poetic stuff.
- Polo on September 5, 2009
2:22+ employs a glittery lead synth and clappy percussion to empower Opening Theme part 3, and the piano sounds free to venture into new territory instead of feeling stuck. Some swirly effects and a quote of bells (2:56) are also thrown into the pot for flavor. In the end, as if to make up for its by-the-book iteration, the guitar wraps up with an off-tempo freestyle bit before handing the last note to the piano.
Technicalities aside, this is some poetic stuff.
- Polo on September 5, 2009
This is a pretty incredible song for me - I've never played Final
Fantasy VI, and yet I get a nostalgic feel from this song all the
same. I think that I've listened to this mix so many times (it was
one of the first that I discovered on the site) that it's become
nostalgic in its own respect. I can't say that for very many
remixes here.
It's so simple, but the instrument samples are great and the arrangement is pure and heartfelt, it feels exactly like the remix title implies; sorrowful, somber, and cold - the pining song sung by a hero's heart as he witnesses a comrade fall in the midst of a wintry battlefield, pensive and mellow, yet transcendantly powerful at the same time.
I'm rambling here, but I think this is one of the most emotive remixes on the site, and to me, it conveys exactly what the title leads you to expect. I've never played the game this song is from, so I don't know the context it's used in, but this piece practically creates its own context simply through the music and title.
Beautiful stuff.
- Emunator on May 2, 2009
It's so simple, but the instrument samples are great and the arrangement is pure and heartfelt, it feels exactly like the remix title implies; sorrowful, somber, and cold - the pining song sung by a hero's heart as he witnesses a comrade fall in the midst of a wintry battlefield, pensive and mellow, yet transcendantly powerful at the same time.
I'm rambling here, but I think this is one of the most emotive remixes on the site, and to me, it conveys exactly what the title leads you to expect. I've never played the game this song is from, so I don't know the context it's used in, but this piece practically creates its own context simply through the music and title.
Beautiful stuff.
- Emunator on May 2, 2009
This is one of the most visually evocative pieces on OCReMix. I can
see the gently swirling snow under the grey sky. I can see the dead
lying in pools of blood staining the perfect white, their shattered
armor glinting dimly in the hazy, pale sun. I can see the dying
clinging to their last frozen breaths, while the living crouch to
hear their last words or give them the mercy stroke. I can see the
victors standing solemnly, unable to celebrate the victory that
came at such a high cost. I can hear the grim, metallic reality of
the section that begins at 2:22. I can feel the hope (around 3:12)
that comes from such devastation--the promise of better future that
tragically had to be borne of fighting. I can hear the hope in the
hearts of the victors that perhaps they will never have to give
birth to such a future in this way again--that maybe next time,
instead of a place stained with blood and broken with shattered
metal, there will be merely a beautiful, undisturbed snowfield.
- Arwen on August 31, 2008
- Arwen on August 31, 2008
This mix is one of the most powerful mixes on this site. AmIEvil
was always ahead of the curve - I feel like the quality of all the
works I've heard go head to head with some of the latest mixes, and
like djp has mentioned, they really have a powerful cinematic vibe
about them. When I close my eyes, his music plays a movie in my
head that he wants me to see.
The beauty of this track is in it's simplicity, conjuring up images of a lonely wanderer, journeying away from home, already missing all that and those he holds dear, facing the prospect of never seeing anyone again, of dying alone, of becoming one insignificant tragedy that no one will care to remember... he turns his head around, now facing the camera, eyes emptily searching for any last chance of redemption - the screen cuts to a view of the city from his perspective: happy, content, alive, together, mothers and fathers wrapped up in warm blankets with their children bundled up, enjoying warm cups of hot cocoa, all gathered 'round the open fire, ..but distant; then cutting again to the lonely wanderer - before giving up, dropping his head onto his chest, stuffing his hands into his coat pockets... slowly and solemnly walking away and becoming part of the distance, part of the ice, the snow-covered trees, the ephemeral purple-whispered black night sky...
At least that's what I get. I never played FFVI so there are no memories or sentiments attached to this song for me.
- SoulinEther on August 8, 2008
The beauty of this track is in it's simplicity, conjuring up images of a lonely wanderer, journeying away from home, already missing all that and those he holds dear, facing the prospect of never seeing anyone again, of dying alone, of becoming one insignificant tragedy that no one will care to remember... he turns his head around, now facing the camera, eyes emptily searching for any last chance of redemption - the screen cuts to a view of the city from his perspective: happy, content, alive, together, mothers and fathers wrapped up in warm blankets with their children bundled up, enjoying warm cups of hot cocoa, all gathered 'round the open fire, ..but distant; then cutting again to the lonely wanderer - before giving up, dropping his head onto his chest, stuffing his hands into his coat pockets... slowly and solemnly walking away and becoming part of the distance, part of the ice, the snow-covered trees, the ephemeral purple-whispered black night sky...
At least that's what I get. I never played FFVI so there are no memories or sentiments attached to this song for me.
- SoulinEther on August 8, 2008
This is actually the first OverClocked mix I ever heard. Obviously,
it left quite the impression on me; I'm still frequenting the site
5 years later.
- DJ Skratch 'n' Sniff on June 4, 2007
- DJ Skratch 'n' Sniff on June 4, 2007
all i got to say is this is by far top 5 mix for me. What I love
about it, is how it is so simple but yeah offers so much feeling
and depth, this is truly something difficult to accomplish. Sure
like to have AmiEvil come back and do another mix like this
sometime.
- avaris on August 16, 2006
- avaris on August 16, 2006
Beautiful orchestration. One of the best Terra remixes, although i
prefer Terra in Black, this is damn good!
- PJ on July 15, 2006
- PJ on July 15, 2006
Normally I wouldn't be interested in something so many people like,
but I know how ciritcal gamers are, if this many Ubro critical
fanboys, and girls love it, its obviously good. 11/10!!!
- Soapy on June 30, 2006
- Soapy on June 30, 2006
Wow. Just wow! The guitar is amazing and I love the smooth
transition from this period of tranquility to that section around
2:15 where this haunting feeling just blankets mix while
maintaining the utter beauty from the very beginning. And then it
beautifully finishes off by getting back into the original guitar
motif ending with a long triad, which leaves you with this subtle
suspense for a couple seconds though it feels like so much longer,
just to make sure it leaves a lasting effect on you. This is the
best mix of yours I've heard, AmIEvil! True musical genius.
- lady zelda on June 11, 2006
- lady zelda on June 11, 2006
The biggest compliment I can give this song is making it the first
song on my all time greatest video game remix cd. And yep that's
what I did. Thanks AmIEvil, and no I don't think you really are.
You're just misunderstood.
For those curious, my "all time greatest video game remix cd" track list is as follows:
[[b]MOD EDIT:[/b] Favorites list buhleeted/discouraged. Go get ALL the ReMixes instead. They're worth it.]
Look at all that free music. If you don't have some of that, go get it! It's all top quality jams for you and your jammies. Ya heard me?
EDIT: Hmm, I guess y'all didn't hear me.
well, good job, AmIEvil, once again. I guess I'll have to secretely post good reviews for everybody who made my "all time greatest video game remix cd" instead, secrete spy ninja style.
So, those in the know can just check out all the reviews and look for ole double J to find his easter eggs. I guess that's what everyone does...
Dang, I was all proud of my cd too. Well, it's worth a little extra work to spread the word.
- juggalojaf on December 28, 2005
For those curious, my "all time greatest video game remix cd" track list is as follows:
[[b]MOD EDIT:[/b] Favorites list buhleeted/discouraged. Go get ALL the ReMixes instead. They're worth it.]
Look at all that free music. If you don't have some of that, go get it! It's all top quality jams for you and your jammies. Ya heard me?
EDIT: Hmm, I guess y'all didn't hear me.
well, good job, AmIEvil, once again. I guess I'll have to secretely post good reviews for everybody who made my "all time greatest video game remix cd" instead, secrete spy ninja style.
So, those in the know can just check out all the reviews and look for ole double J to find his easter eggs. I guess that's what everyone does...
Dang, I was all proud of my cd too. Well, it's worth a little extra work to spread the word.
- juggalojaf on December 28, 2005
Hmm..... I like the opening... And the instrument whatever it is
that is playing is nice for the tune... but some parts just don't
sound like like Terra.
Overall: 7/10
- SakakiAzu on November 12, 2005
Overall: 7/10
- SakakiAzu on November 12, 2005
Personally, I really love the intro to this song. He does a great
job setting the mood.
- SerBarristantheOld on October 5, 2005
- SerBarristantheOld on October 5, 2005
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