ReMix: Panzer Dragoon 'Panzer Groove'
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- Game: Panzer Dragoon (Sega, 1995, SAT)
- ReMixer(s): McVaffe
- Composer(s): Yoshitaka Azuma
- Song(s): 'Main Theme'
- Posted: 2000-12-25, evaluated by djpretzel
I'm gonna take this opportunity to tell you that if you haven't seen "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" you MUST. NO excuses, just go see it. This, our first ReMix from the excellent Panzer Dragoon series, is McVaffe's epic take on the title theme from the first game. Very cool, very slow, with a sort of building Asian motif thing that I've always dug - which is why I mention that movie, because it has a great soundtrack with cello solos by Yo Yo Ma. Right. The rhythm track here hinges on the repetitive bongo groove, but that's good, because too much percussive motion would have distracted from the main focus, which is the rising flute melody bit, and the cool call-and-answer piano lines. Great stuff, with nice touches like the tympani roll about 2 minutes in and the ever-beautiful chord progression.
Discussion: Latest 13 comments/reviews; view the You know you've got a good groove going on when it can last the
entire mix without getting old. Very relaxing chill-out mix. The
beauty is in the subtleties between the instruments.
- SubNormal J3 on February 20, 2011
- SubNormal J3 on February 20, 2011
Strangely enough, this sounds pretty good even for back then. It
gives you some insight as to why McVaffe developed such a great
reputation early on in OCR's lifetime.
This particular mix isn't complicated - it takes things in a pretty relaxed fashion, which makes this a nice track to play when you're laid back or just want relaxing music in the background.
- Bahamut on October 3, 2009
This particular mix isn't complicated - it takes things in a pretty relaxed fashion, which makes this a nice track to play when you're laid back or just want relaxing music in the background.
- Bahamut on October 3, 2009
Very pretty, and very relaxing. Not really a groove, IMO, but I
enjoyed listening to this. Nice music to correct homework too.
Ending is a little sudden, and almost random. Other than that, nice
work.
- DragonAvenger on September 17, 2008
- DragonAvenger on September 17, 2008
Awesome bass. The flute playing the melody is very beautiful and
the other instruments like acoustic guitar and the subtle piano
really make the combination more than the sum of its parts. The
ending is a bit sudden, otherwise really great stuff.
- Echo on May 8, 2008
- Echo on May 8, 2008
Beautiful, serene, just a little sad, with an undercurrent of hope.
Just the way I like 'em! I think it takes a few listens to get the
"groove" part of the song but fortunately this is an easy track to
put on repeat. I remember when this game came out for Saturn and my
sister and I were admiring the water effects as we played I believe
it was the first level. Good times. Great track!
- Arwen on September 6, 2007
- Arwen on September 6, 2007
I think the title is a bit misleading, as this is more about the
flute melody rather than the groove, but no worries. I like the
piano and percussion.
Very pretty song, but it is too relaxing for me to listen to right now in the morning.
so..sleepy....
-_- zzzz
- OA on May 17, 2007
Very pretty song, but it is too relaxing for me to listen to right now in the morning.
so..sleepy....
-_- zzzz
- OA on May 17, 2007
As one of the too few fans of the panzer dragoon series, I applaud
thee. This song was a good choice to remix, as it were a classic of
the game title.
- Soapy on July 5, 2006
- Soapy on July 5, 2006
I could have sworn I've heard this song before, and I never played
Panzer Dragoon. It almost sounds like something out of 1602
A.D.(PC). In fact when I heard it, I could have sworn this song was
in it. So weird. Good stuff though.
- Trentdaddy on February 19, 2006
- Trentdaddy on February 19, 2006
Oh man, this sure brings back memories of a classic! The Saturn was
a system I still love and appreciate, and to see some Saturn ReMixs
is awesome!! Bravo!! 8)
- Vash the Stampede on May 8, 2004
- Vash the Stampede on May 8, 2004
This is pretty cool. A good choice to mix. The bassline, drums, and
small amount of guitar are done very well and are nice additions to
the track. Other than that, I'm somewhat dissapointed in how this
track is not a whole lot more than the original version plus those
things I mentioned. Take away the drums, bassline, and little
guitar, and you've pretty much got an imitation of the original.
Nice sound quality, drums, bass, groove, but not much added to
this. Very quick fade out ending too. Didn't like that.
- sgx on February 18, 2003
- sgx on February 18, 2003
The melody in this is very weird. It seems like it could vary
greatly but it stays the same. Hmmm. Maybe it's just a sign of a
good and flexible melody. So those who don't hear what I would hear
will most likely enjoy the serenity of it all.
- AnotherOneBitesTheDust on January 15, 2003
- AnotherOneBitesTheDust on January 15, 2003
Having played the game in and out, this track brings back a lot of
memories, and i must tell you that this mix is faithfull to the
game, the song sounds perfect with all the instrumentation given,
the tambas give it that little exotic touch that keeps it linked
with the game's mood.
Just listening to this reminds me of the days i would spend playing this game in and out, and playing it again .. A must have to anyone who likes soft instrumental music.
- TheWired on August 7, 2002
Just listening to this reminds me of the days i would spend playing this game in and out, and playing it again .. A must have to anyone who likes soft instrumental music.
- TheWired on August 7, 2002
It's McVaffe. you can't hardly go wrong with one of his ultratracks
of doom.
Flowing arrangement, kicking drums, and stellar instrumentation makes
this just gorgeous. Great stuff.
- m68030 on May 16, 2002
Flowing arrangement, kicking drums, and stellar instrumentation makes
this just gorgeous. Great stuff.
- m68030 on May 16, 2002
