ReMix: Final Fantasy IX 'PlaceOfReturn'

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I think we all know when we see the name 'ffmusic dj' that the ReMix at the very least will be good, and will most likely be kickin', so writing these lil' observations for his submissions becomes quite troubling. I almost feel like I could write 'Good or very likely Great Techno Squaresoft Track' for every single track and be done with it. But no! Some inner force motivates me to at least explain a little. Okay then, yes, this is a good techno ff remix from ff9, but it's not of the 'melodies of life' theme, which makes it unique in the first place, and it's actually not straightforward 'dance' style techno but more ambient in form and more 'soundtrack-ish' than a straight dance ReMix would be, if that makes sense. There's very heavy use of synths and LFO's controlling pitch (usually done via a mod wheel or aftertouch) and thick DSP for a very processed feel. If FF is your game then it goes without saying you should download this, but it *is* an innovative track that stands well on its own.

― djpretzel

Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.

I'm sorry, I need to say it. While yes, I've never liked techno, and while this site has techno which I actually like, I did not like listening to this one bit. Repetitive isn't necessarily bad, it just sounds awful. While I know you are very talented, and I thoroughly enjoyed your Final Fantasy IV Ground Up remix, but this is one of the few remixes on this website which I hate.

- cremdogz on July 30, 2009

I like this; I'm not sure why, but I like this. It's just trippy enough to make great music for either working or playing a racing game.

- Lucentas on June 20, 2009

This song sounds like it got lost in The Lost Woods, it seems to just repeat itself. The quality isn't bad at all, I rather enjoyed it very much. Next time there should be a bit more direction in the song.
Potential to make greater things are apparent, I want to see/hear those ideas.

- Wild Armor on October 19, 2008

Damn, some harsh comments up in this one;
The song is decent and a lot of different effects and stuff hitting; but it's just the A section. There are a lot of places this could have gone, but it just repeats.
I don't think that the song merited some of the responses it received, but it certainly is within FFmusicDJ's abilities to produce more varied tracks.

- OA on October 17, 2008

Its nice. Very technoey mix.... very, i can barely hear the original..... Its nice though....

- SakakiAzu on November 12, 2005

Well, this was at least an improvement from Melodies of Techno, this time FFMDJ changed our beloved TPIWRT into a completely techno remix, but alas, it´s repetive. Beats I´m familiar with, synths that has some good sound but isn´t special, and at the middle some nice thing in the back shows up and gives this a more smoother feel, but...it´s clealy not one of FFMDJ´s best remixes.

- Bummerdude on November 2, 2005

Techno Ejay 2 is there...loool!!You used Techno Ejay for a good thing...I can't use it for these things...I don't know how to make those melodies and so...

- DJ MadBoy on August 21, 2005

Not amazingly spectacular but still worht listening to if you liked this game. At first I was wary of the remix, but I eventually settled into its good rhythm and sound, I liked it.

- FinalGamer on January 29, 2005

I agree that this didn't take much to create, but I think that it came out nice whether or not its repetitive.
It could use more, but I liked it.

- zdude255 on June 26, 2004

I'd agree with Prophecy's first post, this is a lazy remix.
All that has been done is loop a theme FF9 and looped a drum beat in the back, with the odd sound.
There is no change in the bass (wait, can I even hear a bass?!?!), there is no change in the main melody, there is the odd electronic fill in the drums.
The artist obviously does not have much of a knowledge of music, as there is many, many moments in the main theme that just scream for a chord change, yet nothing happens.

- fishonthecarpet on April 24, 2004

:sleepdepriv: :tomatoface: :banghead: you people are way too critical about FFmusicdj, i mean he is pretty good, obviously not the best, but who is?
i mean Woot man!(sorry i had to say that)

- chrisfish on December 13, 2003

Damn, looks like you got me.

- Saunders on January 22, 2003

Once again I must comment but this time on myself. If you note in my above reply you'll notice a mistake or two. I would like to point them out.
In the first paragraph, "verb in place of a noun", should be replaced by, "noun in place of a verb". Obviouly neither Mr. Saunders or I are perfect.
I have another bone to pick with myself and that's that I spoke at all. Generally when you criticize others you should be able to back up what you are saying with some experience. I have ample amounts but unfortunately I have no way of proving that till some of my songs have been submitted. Then it would be easier to point out discrepencies in other people's music becuase then they would know I was speaking from experience. This is my last reply to this review column.

- Prophecy on January 15, 2003

Apparently someone doesn't have a basic command of the English language Mr. Saunders. Prophecy is a noun. Prophesy is a verb. The "y" in prophesy has a long "i" sound. The "y" in prophecy has a long "e" sound. If you look at your response to my review claiming that I am grammatically incorrect you used a verb in place of a noun. I quote you thereof:
"I "Prophecy" that you should spell correctly and use less retarded capitilization if you wish to be taken seriously" -- Mr. Saunders
Although this is an obvious contradiction he does have a point. I'm generally a bit trigger happy on that shift bar. It's an old habit, rather subliminal. I'm glad he pointed this out and I will work to correct this. However, he needs to think before he types as you can see above the blatant contradiction.
I would also would like to apopoligze to "FF Music Dj". I think I was too harsh. I have made over 200 hundred songs myself and I'm new to the concept of amatuer video game remixing. I'm sorry if I offended anyone especially "FF Music Dj". Compared to the people that ususally review most music I have heard I was very nice (trust me). I haven't heard any of your other stuff so it wasn't right for me to judge so quickly. Oh yes and my problem with it not being "dancey" was simply becuase you had a dancy beat. It just didn't fit the lead. The song would have probably sounded nice with a very slow beat and some nice pads. You seem to have nice software and the ability to use it becuase the sound quality was very high. Once again I apologize. I prophesy that I'm very sorry and have been deeply humbled by the experience of finding myself to be so offensive. I think my sincerity on this issue has been represented by the level of effort put into this reply.

- Prophecy on January 15, 2003

I wasn't all that impressed by this one either, and I hope that Haroon does do better on his next because I know he has it in him. JENOVAD Trance has to be one of the best VG trance mixes I've ever heard, and even my friends who for the most part only listen to trance and not VG music think it is awesome. I am waiting for the next "JENOVAD Trance", can you make that? 8O :?:
P.S. A raver friend of mine also really liked your BoF1 mix; it is awesome, and so is TimeScars and GroundUp. These are all really good. :D

- Kaleb.G on January 15, 2003

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