ReMix: Super Metroid 'MaridiaRemix'

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Very, very sweet Super Metroid ReMix from Dj Chako. I had to try to download this like 10 times off of angelfire as they were going down and up (and I'm on *cable*!) but it was worth it. Slick D'n'B, excellent sequencing, fantastic synth sounds, good variety - it fits the game like a glove, Some cool sweep-filtered pads and an assortment of both analogue and digital synth sounds. Also, a nice electro-triangle in the percussion track, which you don't hear that often. We definitely needed a good Super Metroid ReMix, given the flood of great Metroid ReMixes we've seen, and Chako has delivered. So, no excuses, get downloadin' now!

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Discussion: Latest 12 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
This mix gets stale quickly for me - it's too repetitive with the same instruments playing, with new instruments gradually added playing the same part without much change. Not a bad idea, but the execution has left things to be desired.

- Bahamut on October 11, 2009
The title isn't exactly misleading. After all, there's two areas where Maridia sounds like Red Brinstar (glass tunnel near Kraid's lair, anyone?). Indeed, this mix has a water-worldly feel to it - or perhaps a new age-y feel. The electro-triangle and rising sweeps in the intro detail and expand the seductive likeness of an aquarium. Especially during the quieter sections, there's an abstract beauty left by the candy-sweet synth that comes in at 1:26. The pseudo-choir and the buzzy synth often play the same notes at the same time, but the latter tends to overpower the former. As a result, I'm more annoyed than awed by their combo attacks. Overall, the techno bass and D'n'beats are simplistic, but unhurried in their methods of clear-cut assimilation with the lead synths.
Pretty sugar-smooth for an oldie.

- Polo on April 19, 2009
Mislabeled... or the remixer spent a little too much time in on Zebes.
This was among the first remixes I downloaded from ocr, back whenever. It's no less enjoyable to revisit, tho I'm hearing some technical issues now that I didn't care about then. A well-remixed source, but this is well remixed in that it's got its own sound. And you remember it.

- Rozovian on December 4, 2008
I'm curious why this is named "Maridia Remix" when it is of a Brinstar theme. Regardless, easily my favorite track from the game, and possibly any Metroid game (though I will admit I still haven't played any of the Primes, shame on me).
The rising synth heard throughout is interesting, but it annoys me personally. It fits with the track, though, so I can't fault it. Overall I think what I'm not crazy about is that the entire first minute and 20 seconds or so is a continuous build-up where something new comes in every 4 measures or so. Perhaps it's a little to predictable to me.
Short strings work well here, along with whatever the short synth is playing in the background. The bass works surprisingly well with the mix, not the greatest sound quality, but it fits. I like the dropout section, and the return back.
Overall a decent mix that I don't mind listening to every so often.
(BTW, for some reason in the file info it says 'Metroid', not 'Super Metroid')

- DragonAvenger on October 4, 2008
Rhythmically very interesting, I don't remember the source at all, but I certainly don't remember a track in any Metroid game being this attention-getting.
Production is clean, but I think the low end needs a bit more punch, especially the bass drum.
The variation is pretty nice too, with synths and pads coming and going throughout, though switching up the chord progression for a section would have been a nice improvement.
Overall, however, a very nice mix.

- OA on June 6, 2007
Really excellent mix! It's probably the coolest remix I've ever heard... It's really fun to listen to, never seems to drag on or get boring. Really inspiring!

- Sakurashadow on September 21, 2006
Its a pretty good mix. I love the intro but I dunno it just tends to drone on near the end. Still good though!

- Pip is uh..... on March 14, 2005
Not like oh my god great. It's more like, hmmmmmmm, interesting. but definitly beter than most other stuff in the metroid category. It's a Keeper.

- Sammy D on June 25, 2003
I must admit, this remix is really good, but what caught me off guard was the fact that it was made in MTV Music Generator. I use MTV MG and the second this started I recognized pretty much ALL the sounds, etc. Great Use of the program!!

- ResdntEvilFreak on December 5, 2002
I really liked this song. I think the intro was better than these other two say. after reading this post i had to see what was so bad about the intro, but indeed, i liked it. this ReMix is really cool, like the bass, and the other sounds ^_^

- Garian on June 29, 2002
I must say I enjoyed all of this remix...ok, so not so much the beginning, but overall, it is a very well produced mix. The bass line is very good in my opinion, a little loud, but really hits well. Great mix! :)

- skawttieboy on June 26, 2002
Super Metroid 'Maridia Remix'
Not totally fond of the intro on this one, but when it hits the song I'm used to/expecting at 0:40 then I begin to like it a lot more.
I like the part where all the instruments go quiet around the 2 minute mark, I love it when tunes stop all instruments except one for a moment.
This is a good mix. Not one of my favorites, but it has a place in my playlist. Check it out.

- Saunders on May 18, 2002

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