ReMix: Mega Man 2 'Stainless Steel'
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- Game: Mega Man 2 (Capcom, 1988, NES)
- ReMixer(s): AE
- Composer(s): Manami Matsumae, Ogeretsu Kun, Yoshihiro Sakaguchi
- Song(s): 'Metalman Stage'
- Posted: 2001-06-15, evaluated by djpretzel
All bow down and worship AE - the man simply KNOWS how to ReMix megaman. I'm thrilled with the high quality of ALL the Megaman ReMixes we get, but his are a cut above. From the frantic delayed pattern to the distorted, filtered, pitch-bended lead synth that blows one's socks off, to the tight dum programming that ain't afraid to roll or disappear entirely, to all the additional elements, you've got prodigy-quality techno here, VERY kickin', very alive, very quality, and amazingly well done. AE raises the bar with this track, it's definitely precedent-setting, any ReMixer out there could learn from it, and you need meds if you don't download it. Got that?
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the I dunno if Capcom is planning an HD remix of Megaman2 (preferably
NOT Powered-up this time).
But if they end-up making it, that's what the new Metal Man's stage BGM should sound like.
Because it is indeed a great re-invention of the theme.
The synth work is brillant, and really diversifies the mix. Luv the distorted guitars-synth.
I particularly like the breaks at around 1:45 and 2:48 when it quiets down,
and subtely re-build the tension before the dynamic rythmic parts make their come back.
There's also some nice background pad that add depth to the mix, making it an even more immersive experience.
While staying true to the essence of the original metalman, it amplifies the energy and vision of the theme.
Overall great arrangement.
- Dj Mokram on May 13, 2009
But if they end-up making it, that's what the new Metal Man's stage BGM should sound like.
Because it is indeed a great re-invention of the theme.
The synth work is brillant, and really diversifies the mix. Luv the distorted guitars-synth.
I particularly like the breaks at around 1:45 and 2:48 when it quiets down,
and subtely re-build the tension before the dynamic rythmic parts make their come back.
There's also some nice background pad that add depth to the mix, making it an even more immersive experience.
While staying true to the essence of the original metalman, it amplifies the energy and vision of the theme.
Overall great arrangement.
- Dj Mokram on May 13, 2009
Nice. Sparse breakbeat action. It's rare when a mix utilises
repetition as a quality and not something that bores or annoys.
That NES-like backing never varies, and repeats A LOT of times,
which is certainly true to the original and is common in a lot of
chiptune based mixes. It doesn't kill the enjoyment, so there can't
be anything wrong with it.
This piece doesn't do anything huge or have anything radically fresh to spin on the Mega Man 2 score, but it a good ride and a pretty good promoter of balance between original and adapted material. Great way to give a familiar genre and a familiar melody some unique personality.
- Marmiduke on March 12, 2009
This piece doesn't do anything huge or have anything radically fresh to spin on the Mega Man 2 score, but it a good ride and a pretty good promoter of balance between original and adapted material. Great way to give a familiar genre and a familiar melody some unique personality.
- Marmiduke on March 12, 2009
This is one of those few mixes that, imho, transcends the
boundaries and expectations of the source. This isn't just a simple
'improvement', but an entire reimagining of a theme, i.e. a mix so
well done that that's what the original theme should have been. If
that makes sense.
Specifically, this takes 8-bit sounds into the modern era.
A deliciously swift, precise, and ... stainless mix.
- 42 on January 11, 2009
Specifically, this takes 8-bit sounds into the modern era.
A deliciously swift, precise, and ... stainless mix.
- 42 on January 11, 2009
Weird, I can't say I've actively listened to this in full until
tonight. Alex did a great job here connecting his original grooves
with the Metalman material. Solid stuff.
- Liontamer on January 19, 2008
- Liontamer on January 19, 2008
This right here is the Samuel L Jackson of Megaman 2 remixes.This
was the first track I ever downloaded from this website,its the
first track I ever really digged on Megaman 2 (now i do realy dig
them all) and now its the first track I would consider playing in
the backround of a horrendus battle betwixt good and evil.
The end,though it seems as though it doesn't belong,is still pretty awesome,and it always suprises and dissapoints me that its over.
I Love This Song.End.
- Butterball on September 24, 2005
The end,though it seems as though it doesn't belong,is still pretty awesome,and it always suprises and dissapoints me that its over.
I Love This Song.End.
- Butterball on September 24, 2005
Oh crap 8O This is a totally cool remix with beats and nice drums,
jamming with an excellent synth bass or something. I don´t really
care what they are, the only matter is the music, and that subject
was superb. To bad that AE didn´t have the same style in the
beginning through the whole song. Anyway, this was truly solid, and
for those who love techno, DON´T HESITATE. DOWNLOAD IT! :D :D :D :D
:D
- Bummerdude on September 23, 2005
- Bummerdude on September 23, 2005
Salutations Everyone,
A song that showed great promise, but had a disappointing ending. Everything up til 1:40 was awesome. The original score, revamped with new instruments, and sounding great.
However...after 1:40...things just got too abstract for me. The overall sound wasn't anything like the original. It felt like I was listening to a different song in some parts.
That aside, it is still an excellent remix attempt. My own personal preference is a remix which is more on-target with it's original score, but that's just me.
If your in the market for the original tune, with a different takeoff halfway through, then this remix is for you.
An "Old School" Gamer,
DKnight2066
- DKnight2066 on August 26, 2005
A song that showed great promise, but had a disappointing ending. Everything up til 1:40 was awesome. The original score, revamped with new instruments, and sounding great.
However...after 1:40...things just got too abstract for me. The overall sound wasn't anything like the original. It felt like I was listening to a different song in some parts.
That aside, it is still an excellent remix attempt. My own personal preference is a remix which is more on-target with it's original score, but that's just me.
If your in the market for the original tune, with a different takeoff halfway through, then this remix is for you.
An "Old School" Gamer,
DKnight2066
- DKnight2066 on August 26, 2005
I was just going through my collection of ocremix MP3s to do a best
of CD to play on my stereo. I remember AE was pretty good, and I
listened to this track and wow! I didn't even notice the 8 bit in
it until I reread djpretzel's review mentioning it, then I listened
again and I was like wow, it is there! He puts it in so
fantastically its hard to notice, but it keeps it real by having it
in there *LOL* This track just comes at you screaming hardcore and
only lets up to hit you harder the next time. Definitely an awesome
track by all means.
- trashmanal on August 28, 2004
- trashmanal on August 28, 2004
Can we say..."Electroclash?" This mix is just plain fun to listen
to -- the styling is unique, with its deliberate attempts to keep
the 8-bit sound intact (the backbeat at the intro, for instance).
VERY good stuff! It certainly and deservedly stands out.
- Royal Sovereign on July 14, 2004
- Royal Sovereign on July 14, 2004
wow. now this song is great...i can't stop listening to it!!! AE,
great song. really. i downloaded it abd can't get it out of my
mind!!!!!
8) :D
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- paulandy on March 6, 2004
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- paulandy on March 6, 2004
An interesting contrast to Metalman Goes Clubbing. This remix is
distinctly electronic in nature, which CAN be a bad thing, but in
this case is certainly not. AE clearly can work his synths,
especially during the fantastic variation included in this remix.
It's sort of an acquired taste; the first few times I listened to
this, I found the synths to be irritating and 'unclean' compared to
Metalman Goes Clubbing's instruments, but subsequent listens gained
my interest and favor.
One big complaint that I have is the 'breakdown' where the only instrument playing is that weird basslike instrument playing a note and pitch bending to another. This lasted a bit too long, and the following section of the remix paled in comparison to the excellent arrangement of the previous section (again, the variation ruled).
Overall, if I had to give this remix a score from one to ten, I would give it a 7.5, primarily because of the aforementioned later section being somewhat boring.
- zircon on August 5, 2003
One big complaint that I have is the 'breakdown' where the only instrument playing is that weird basslike instrument playing a note and pitch bending to another. This lasted a bit too long, and the following section of the remix paled in comparison to the excellent arrangement of the previous section (again, the variation ruled).
Overall, if I had to give this remix a score from one to ten, I would give it a 7.5, primarily because of the aforementioned later section being somewhat boring.
- zircon on August 5, 2003
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