ReMix: Ninja Gaiden 'Devil's Mask'
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- Game: Ninja Gaiden (Tecmo, 1988, NES)
- ReMixer(s): SFLaValle
- Composer(s): B.B., Keiji Yamagishi
- Song(s): 'Tragic Fate'
- Posted: 2001-05-03, evaluated by djpretzel
I think you're all gonna like this one; I know I do. Our first submission from SFLaValle is a VERY strong showing in the trance arena, covering Ninja Gaiden's Masked Devil theme in glorious mind-numbing fashion with a never-ending filtered stab line, cool reverbed pizzicato strings, ample supplies of echo, and a rock solid soft bass kick and sub-synth style low-end. This all comes together in a fashion that really works, and reminds me of playing the game, which was a masterpiece of 2d platforming gameplay the likes of which the world never saw (for real) again after the NES. Tecmo dropped the ball in a HUGE way in not making this a true franchise and doing 16-bit, 32-bit, and now 128-bit versions. Ahhhh! But at least we can relive the glory with tracks like this - must-grab, don't be without it, VERY groove. Makes ya long for the good ole' days . . .
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the Something about the timing of everything in the introduction
sounded really off to me. Once the soundscape flattened out a bit
this one became more interesting. I like the distortion effects on
some of the synths as well, they gave the mix a bit of character.
Overall, some nice sounds but still a fairly generic remix when you
get right down to it.
- Emunator on December 19, 2009
- Emunator on December 19, 2009
This is pretty cool. I like the effects that went into this, where
everything starts to mesh together in a very atmospheric way. I'm
don't know the source, but this one can easily stand on it's own.
Cool stuff.
- DragonAvenger on December 19, 2009
- DragonAvenger on December 19, 2009
The delay really makes this one interesting. Some of the lower
pizzicato at the beginning didn't really sound like it matched up
properly, but a somewhat minor detail as the rest of the track is
excellently atmospheric.
There almost might be a bit too much reverb and delay on this one, but it's minimal. There are so many subtle polyrhythms derived from the gated synths and the subsequent delays that even though the structure is simple, it has a very rich complexity to it.
I'm not too familiar with the original, but this could easily be played at disco clubs just about anywhere and no one would know what it was a ninja gaiden remix unless they recognized the source.
Nice work, this one is cool.
- OA on February 6, 2008
There almost might be a bit too much reverb and delay on this one, but it's minimal. There are so many subtle polyrhythms derived from the gated synths and the subsequent delays that even though the structure is simple, it has a very rich complexity to it.
I'm not too familiar with the original, but this could easily be played at disco clubs just about anywhere and no one would know what it was a ninja gaiden remix unless they recognized the source.
Nice work, this one is cool.
- OA on February 6, 2008
Mesmerizing, chilling, and evil (in a good way). Shadows dance as I
slowly go insane after catching a glimpse of Jaquio's psyche behind
that pallid purple face. Which gives the title an aura of its own.
- Polo on December 6, 2007
- Polo on December 6, 2007
I so very love this song. I downloaded this in the 001-500 pack and
I just can't stop listening to this song...
And now I noticed that I'm gonna be late from a hobby if I don't hurry.
But still, the instruments are great, the song is great, the echo is great, the remixer is something near God et cetera.
Thanks for a great remix.
- Shadikka on February 3, 2005
And now I noticed that I'm gonna be late from a hobby if I don't hurry.
But still, the instruments are great, the song is great, the echo is great, the remixer is something near God et cetera.
Thanks for a great remix.
- Shadikka on February 3, 2005
Wait a second! THIS IS A SAME SONG IN A DIFFERENT WAY! How odd is
that? Oh well! THIS THING IS TECHNO AND HOT ALLOVER IT! That's all
I got to say!
- Mahjong No OujiSama Yoshi on November 18, 2003
- Mahjong No OujiSama Yoshi on November 18, 2003
A very good remix that improves the original. I can't imagine it
being done in a better way than Techno.
- LegendarySword on February 24, 2003
- LegendarySword on February 24, 2003
Oh My.
This is some good mixage, I've been holding off on reviewing it, but I figured I might as well.
Okay, Here Goes:
I like the way the mix flows together, this being one of my favorite, if not my absolute favorite Ninja Gaiden theme in the first place. You get the normal distorted technoy feel with the light drums and such, with more of an upbeat yet relaxed feel. Good Stuff.
- Strider Kyoden on February 19, 2003
This is some good mixage, I've been holding off on reviewing it, but I figured I might as well.
Okay, Here Goes:
I like the way the mix flows together, this being one of my favorite, if not my absolute favorite Ninja Gaiden theme in the first place. You get the normal distorted technoy feel with the light drums and such, with more of an upbeat yet relaxed feel. Good Stuff.
- Strider Kyoden on February 19, 2003
BioDemon. wrote: If you want to make a good mix don't make it techno. There are plenty of good remixes on OC, and none of them are techno.
My, what an open-minded individual you are.
This has always been one of my favorite mixes from the site. It stays true to the flavor of the original, it manages to take a completely repetative tune and keep it interesting for four minutes plus, and you can dance to it. You can't get much better than that. Great stuff.
- Tappy on February 9, 2003
I gotta say, this is probably my favorite remix on this entire
site. I had this on my mp3 player over the summer when I went to
spain, and listend to it like every day. (I didn't have my computer
to switch out the songs) I'm not a big trance or techno guy,
either, this song just really moves me.
- Rychan on October 8, 2002
- Rychan on October 8, 2002
Yeah.. ninja gaiden remixes are cool.. specially this one.. it has
a great selection of instruments and great arrangement.. oh! and an
outstanding break!!! I love it! great remix overall
- Sir_NutS on September 19, 2002
- Sir_NutS on September 19, 2002
This is an outstanding remix, real dance type music, and it just
has a good flowing beat to it....I love what I hear :)
- skawttieboy on September 14, 2002
- skawttieboy on September 14, 2002
I love this song and have been listening to it for many a month. I
like seeing a larger abundance of Ninja Gaiden songs here on the
site. It also makes me happy to see that this remix kept so much of
the original from the game intact. Quality work indeed.
- Senescence on September 9, 2002
- Senescence on September 9, 2002
I remember this track very well from the very ending of the game --
and it was [i]the[/i] best track of the game. This ReMix is
awesome!! A must download for those who remember the old 8-bit Ryu.
Some ReMixes don't keep enough of the original in, but this is
smooth all the way along. Very high quality work.
- Veovis on September 8, 2002
- Veovis on September 8, 2002
Rarely is it, that I find a piece of music that I just [i]have[/i]
to hit the Play button on in WinAMP. Ya know... Just before it
ends. So I can listen to it again. .. Anyway... This remix
qualifies for that, no questions asked. This is a beautiful remix
of the Devil's Mask theme from Ninja Gaiden. Now if only someone
would do a good rendition of the Nails of Lukifell. ... Actually,
nevermind. Someone already did. Jose Acosta, with his "Ninja
Gaiden: Emulated" Remix... ^-^; So, yeah. I'm all set!
- Joseph Collins on August 2, 2002
- Joseph Collins on August 2, 2002
