ReMix: NiGHTS into Dreams... 'SoftMuseumJam'
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- Game: NiGHTS into Dreams... (Sega, 1996, SAT)
- ReMixer(s): McVaffe
- Composer(s): Fumie Kumatani, Naofumi Hataya, Tomoko Sasaki
- Song(s): 'Suburban Museum'
- Posted: 2001-03-29, evaluated by djpretzel
Once upon a time there was a ReMixer named McVaffe . . . or was it Jade Gemini?? No matter the nick, McV is responsible for a good number of the badass tracks on the site. But he's been laying low for awhile (yes, even for the hardcore, ReMixing can't always be a priority). Actually, he gave me a heads up that he was goin' on a bit of hiatus, so I held up some of his submissions in the hope that I could release them later and thus spark him back into action. Well, he just emailed me wondering why the heck I hadn't posted them yet, so I guess that plan kinda failed :) This is an excellent folksy-techno ReMix of one of the coolest games ever, NiGHTS, which was one BIG reason to own a Saturn - very fun, very original, very good music. And no real sequel, yet! A great ReMix that even features excellent dueling piano and harp solos and just really captures the floating, free feeling that the game so successfully achieved.
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the This mix is amazing still, the vibe of this makes makes me happy
inside. The style of this is great.
Great work Mcvaffe.
- metalsnakejuice on September 24, 2009
Great work Mcvaffe.
- metalsnakejuice on September 24, 2009
This mix throws me every time I listen. From the introless
beginning, I get the impression that I'm in for some predigested
boppy party fare; pleasant to chew on but no nutritional value. But
after a while it reveals its full hand, and the mature, deeper
tones of the piece are exposed. It's a class act wrapped up in some
cellophane, and strangely the juxtaposition works. The
compositional prowess shines through tainted, but in a pleasing
hue.
I seem to be saying the same thing over and over in relation to McVaffe. I love this mix. Making a good remix seems hard; I can't fathom how someone made dozens, whilst making them consistently good and whilst ensuring they stand the test of time. Lifetime achievement award?
- Marmiduke on May 19, 2009
I seem to be saying the same thing over and over in relation to McVaffe. I love this mix. Making a good remix seems hard; I can't fathom how someone made dozens, whilst making them consistently good and whilst ensuring they stand the test of time. Lifetime achievement award?
- Marmiduke on May 19, 2009
This is a prime example of why I enjoy McVaffe's work so much. It's
expertly arranged, the instruments are varied, and tons of other
things I can't even begin to describe all come together for dynamic
and lively pieces that are sheer works of art.
- Lucentas on December 6, 2008
- Lucentas on December 6, 2008
Ok, what the heck, how does McVaffe make this always sound so
easy?
Beautiful mixing of all kinds of instruments and beats with a cheerful and energetic melody. This is something I'd expect to hear quality-wise today, and this was first submitted in the "dark ages"; almost 7 years ago, when midi rips and bad techno were much more prevalent. It just shows how far ahead of the game Mcvaffe is.
I'm stretching hard to find some sort of fault in this, and the only thing I think that could be improved would be maybe some of the pan flute. A little more feeling to it would have strengthened it. However, the accordion and piano are flawless. The accordion especially.
This is a completely amazing remix that pushes all of my buttons, and then even pushes a few I didn't know about. McVaffe for president!
- OA on February 5, 2008
Beautiful mixing of all kinds of instruments and beats with a cheerful and energetic melody. This is something I'd expect to hear quality-wise today, and this was first submitted in the "dark ages"; almost 7 years ago, when midi rips and bad techno were much more prevalent. It just shows how far ahead of the game Mcvaffe is.
I'm stretching hard to find some sort of fault in this, and the only thing I think that could be improved would be maybe some of the pan flute. A little more feeling to it would have strengthened it. However, the accordion and piano are flawless. The accordion especially.
This is a completely amazing remix that pushes all of my buttons, and then even pushes a few I didn't know about. McVaffe for president!
- OA on February 5, 2008
I also agree in wishing there were more NiGHTS remixes. Sometimes I
think there aren't that many because it's so awesome to begin
with-what's to improve? But I think our dear McVaffe found a way to
do it, because I personally enjoy this over the original. The bg
percussion is what does it for me. He tweaked it up to where there
was more to the song, not just enchancing it's overall quality. One
awesome song, made more awesome by one of my favorite remixers.
(pleasepleasepleaseplease come back McV!!)
- MechaFone on October 5, 2007
- MechaFone on October 5, 2007
I remember being pretty on the fence about this one back when I
first listened to all of the ReMixes in mid-2002. The sound choices
and overall groove were pretty smooth, and definitely had that
NiGHTS in-game style energy, but for whatever reason, I didn't keep
it then. But checking it out a couple of years ago, having found
even more appreciation for McVaffe (is that even
possible?), I realized how solid this mix was.
A shame Mike never released an arrangement album with exclusive material or anything like that. I've never seen anyone so good at creating grade-up style arrangement that still had their own voice while retaining the feel of the original.
- Liontamer on October 5, 2007
A shame Mike never released an arrangement album with exclusive material or anything like that. I've never seen anyone so good at creating grade-up style arrangement that still had their own voice while retaining the feel of the original.
- Liontamer on October 5, 2007
I'm almost sad that there is only one NiGHTS remix, for the same
reason I am with EVO. Not because I'm a huge fan of the games'
soundtracks (though I do remember playing the NiGHTS Saturn disc in
a CD player, and always have dug the Ocean of Origin track from
EVO, but on a whole I find both soundtracks largely forgettable
under the test of time), but just because they're such beautiful
and original games.
But about the mix itself: This is very much my favorite McVaffe mix. Admittedly, I've never been a huge fan of McVaffe's, which isn't to say I haven't enjoyed his mixes so much as to say I haven't enjoyed them as much as others'. But this mix is a shining example of what makes a mix 'work' for me--by evoking emotion, rather than simply nostalgia. By making me imagine something original and beautiful, rather than simply remember the game. And around 1'33, that imagining builds into audio Nirvana... Although I have found other mixes to be more poignant and beautiful, I must say this is perfect. A definite repeat play, and another buried treasure I only recently discovered.
- Ventrex on May 19, 2005
But about the mix itself: This is very much my favorite McVaffe mix. Admittedly, I've never been a huge fan of McVaffe's, which isn't to say I haven't enjoyed his mixes so much as to say I haven't enjoyed them as much as others'. But this mix is a shining example of what makes a mix 'work' for me--by evoking emotion, rather than simply nostalgia. By making me imagine something original and beautiful, rather than simply remember the game. And around 1'33, that imagining builds into audio Nirvana... Although I have found other mixes to be more poignant and beautiful, I must say this is perfect. A definite repeat play, and another buried treasure I only recently discovered.
- Ventrex on May 19, 2005
This deffinitly has to be one of the coolest mixes on this site.
Not only because NiGHTS is one of the damned coolest games ever,
mind you.
The syling of this song is just phenominal. The pace and beat deffinitly suit it. Very well done.
Let's hear some more fast paced NiGHTS remixs guys.
:D
- Crincat on June 25, 2004
The syling of this song is just phenominal. The pace and beat deffinitly suit it. Very well done.
Let's hear some more fast paced NiGHTS remixs guys.
:D
- Crincat on June 25, 2004
I was psyched when I saw this mix, and upon listening, I ended up
repeating several times. Soft Museum is one of NiGHTS' most
addictive and fun levels, and it shows in the music as well.
I notice McVaffe pretty much stuck with the "bad" version of the song... which now makes me want to play Christmas NiGHTS and "remix" it a bit myself.
My only complaint about this remix? I wish it could have played through one more time. The original OST tracks annoyed me a bit because they only played through once. ^^; A great mix for a great song!
- CJ_Sparx on May 29, 2004
I notice McVaffe pretty much stuck with the "bad" version of the song... which now makes me want to play Christmas NiGHTS and "remix" it a bit myself.
My only complaint about this remix? I wish it could have played through one more time. The original OST tracks annoyed me a bit because they only played through once. ^^; A great mix for a great song!
- CJ_Sparx on May 29, 2004
I sometimes think I shouldn't even write reviews for McVaffe's
songs anymore, because they're all so good that I end up saying the
same things. But for effect, I'll say them again. Excellent
combination of both non-traditional and traditional percussion,
excellent orchestration and instrumentation, dynamic, energy-filled
arrangement, flawless production. The bottom line: this mix rules,
even if you've never played the game.
- zircon on May 9, 2004
- zircon on May 9, 2004
Holy shit dude!! The soundtrack of NiGHTS into Dreams rates up in
my Top 10 OSTs of all time, so you have no idea how phyched I was
to find such a great ReMix of one of the game's best tracks!!
Perfectly recreated with all the right additions!!! OUTSTANDING!!
8)
- Vash the Stampede on May 8, 2004
- Vash the Stampede on May 8, 2004
I'm a saturn old schooler, and Nights is one of my favorite games
for Sega's system. The last two stage's music in particular are
phenominal, one of which is the soft musem stage. I was eager to
hear how this remix of an already well composed song turned out and
downloaded it. The overall remix is very similar to the original,
and this is a good thing. The addition of the drum beat really
helps liven up the song, and gives it a more powerful sound. All in
all, an enjoyable remix.
- Batoidia on October 1, 2003
- Batoidia on October 1, 2003
After searching and listening to the original midi i can say the
liberties taken here make the tune a lot more fluent/fitting.
Very cheery and uplifting, wheee!
- LaVa on December 23, 2002
Very cheery and uplifting, wheee!
- LaVa on December 23, 2002
I've never touched NiGHTS in my life, but have heard of it quite a
bit. I cant tell if the song was meant to have this very cheery
mood to it, but i love the bouncyness of this theme, McVaffe has
given the perfect little beat to this song, and im almost
intimidated by the utter cheeryness that the instruments bring to
this song.
I love how everything is tied toghether strongly, and beautifully rendered, it sounds as if you could simply loop the song for days and never notice that you've actually listened to it a hundred times.
- TheWired on August 7, 2002
I love how everything is tied toghether strongly, and beautifully rendered, it sounds as if you could simply loop the song for days and never notice that you've actually listened to it a hundred times.
- TheWired on August 7, 2002
Sadly I never played NiGHTS because I flat out never played a
Saturn. I got Prozax's NiGHTS mix and i loved it so much i had to
go find another NiGHTS tune. I was pleased to see one in the
archives, and even more pleased to see high quality composer
McVaffe as the remixer. This song is very fun, and Im a sucker for
the jazz like piano usage, and that instrument that plays the
meledy is just has "energetic" written all over it. This is going
on my perky music playlist ^_^. Recommended, I give it a 10/10
because i flat out enjoy it and its energy.
EDIT: I would like to add that the instruements in all of McVaffes works, but escpecially in this one sound very natural, and flow together semlessley, no doubt part of the overall appeal.
- krispy on June 10, 2002
EDIT: I would like to add that the instruements in all of McVaffes works, but escpecially in this one sound very natural, and flow together semlessley, no doubt part of the overall appeal.
- krispy on June 10, 2002
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