ReMix: M.U.S.H.A. 'ForTheLoveOf2d'
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- Game: M.U.S.H.A. (Seismic, 1990, GEN)
- ReMixer(s): djpretzel
- Composer(s): Toshiaki Sakoda
- Song(s): 'For the Love of...'
- Posted: 2001-06-23, evaluated by djpretzel
Imagine my surprise when the former editor of Gamefan, now of GameGo! magazine, ECM, whose words I'd been reading for years, mailed me up with some props for the site. The premiere issue of GameGo! just came out, and towards the back you'll see a screenshot and brief description of OC ReMix - ALRIGHT!! The man's a diehard 2d freak, like me, and we share a mutual disgust of many commercial mainstream gaming trends. It's people like him that ensure that games like Metal Slug and Gunstar Heroes get noticed by the right gamers. So when he suggested I should ReMix "For the Love of" off the classic Gen shooter M.U.S.H.A.'s soundtrack, did I have a choice? Did I have an option? Hell no - the man gets his mix! I feel pretty good about this one . . . it's technodance but with some deathmetal guitars and a soaring K5000 analog lead synth that I took some time on (mod, pitch bends, effects, etc.) I'm not gonna bore you with details - I've got two simple sentences for ya: Respect ECM. Download this ReMix :)
Discussion: Latest 14 comments/reviews; view the Interesting soundscape here. The filtered guitar noise works well
because it doesn't get in the way of the rest of the mix. Nice,
classy synth lead. Very characteristic of the djp sound.
1:50 nice to hear the synth bass come out
3:28 classic djp ending, reminds me of 'Clan McCloud's ending.
- SubNormal J3 on February 20, 2011
1:50 nice to hear the synth bass come out
3:28 classic djp ending, reminds me of 'Clan McCloud's ending.
- SubNormal J3 on February 20, 2011
Can't say I'm familiar with the source, but this is pretty awesome
for an old song. I'm not really sure why I find this alluring -
there seems to be a sort of atmosphere of uncertainty but a driving
effort depicted...perhaps I'm just trying to envision something
here for what is a pretty cool sounding piece.
- Bahamut on December 5, 2009
- Bahamut on December 5, 2009
This remix is awesome it brings back lots of memories but I was
really looking for a remix of the full metal fighter theme and the
aggressive battle I really hope you will do one in the future.
- Giga Bowser on April 2, 2009
- Giga Bowser on April 2, 2009
Interesting... its basically techno-rock.
It's so strange and electronic. Very space age worthy
Ultimately, there isn't really too much about this mix that stands out to me.
It just is what it is.
- 42 on December 11, 2008
It's so strange and electronic. Very space age worthy
Ultimately, there isn't really too much about this mix that stands out to me.
It just is what it is.
- 42 on December 11, 2008
The drums don't really work so well in this. The piece is very
stiff rhythmically. I wish it more relaxed and varied in that
respect. The lead is great, good sound and used well, and the
backing sounds pretty good for the most part - the rhythmic
stiffness extends there in parts, and it's a bit buried. Pretty fun
ending!
EDIT: It took me a while to spot that fake guitar. I think it sounds actually pretty good, mostly, it's like a thick swab of electricity. There are bits where I feel it's trying to sound like a guitar, those higher notes in the riff, and there it's pretty bad. But happily that mostly falls under my radar.
--Eino
- evktalo on December 11, 2008
EDIT: It took me a while to spot that fake guitar. I think it sounds actually pretty good, mostly, it's like a thick swab of electricity. There are bits where I feel it's trying to sound like a guitar, those higher notes in the riff, and there it's pretty bad. But happily that mostly falls under my radar.
--Eino
- evktalo on December 11, 2008
Ditto on anso's comment, this needs more reviews.
Ok, this is an older remix so I am aware that the sound quality isn't going to be be-all end-all.
Anyway, the lead synth is what really drives the mix. Its so well programmed with attention to detail that synth lovers like me are bound to drool over it
However it drowns out the backing to an extent due to loudness, but that isn't a bad thing imo :P
However, without the lead synth to drive the track, the backing sounds weak, not helped by that awful fake guitar :S
Not a favorite of mine, and I am not going to download it, but it does have good points like the lead sequencing and I am not forgetting to put its age in the equation, which brings me to the conclusion that this is a good mix :P
- WillRock on December 11, 2008
Ok, this is an older remix so I am aware that the sound quality isn't going to be be-all end-all.
Anyway, the lead synth is what really drives the mix. Its so well programmed with attention to detail that synth lovers like me are bound to drool over it
However it drowns out the backing to an extent due to loudness, but that isn't a bad thing imo :P
However, without the lead synth to drive the track, the backing sounds weak, not helped by that awful fake guitar :S
Not a favorite of mine, and I am not going to download it, but it does have good points like the lead sequencing and I am not forgetting to put its age in the equation, which brings me to the conclusion that this is a good mix :P
- WillRock on December 11, 2008
this is the only 6-review mix left at the time of my post. it
doesn't deserve to be!
this is a good mix! not a lot to say. i really like the guitar-sounding lead. ending sounded like a good idea but could have been executed a little better.
- halc on December 11, 2008
this is a good mix! not a lot to say. i really like the guitar-sounding lead. ending sounded like a good idea but could have been executed a little better.
- halc on December 11, 2008
This is catchier than a 6 reviews mix. I don't know why more people
haven't grabbed this and thrown some words here.
The drums are a bit static, but as someone said, they aren't the main focus of the mix and do not detract.
Most definately some good synth love.
- DragonAvenger on December 13, 2007
The drums are a bit static, but as someone said, they aren't the main focus of the mix and do not detract.
Most definately some good synth love.
- DragonAvenger on December 13, 2007
A djp mix on the bottom of the review list? That's no good!
The guitars are obviously fake but it still kinda works. The lead is one sweet lead and it's not THAT bad that it's really loud. Nice arpeggios.
It's not changing much but what's here is good. Nice.
- anosou on December 6, 2007
The guitars are obviously fake but it still kinda works. The lead is one sweet lead and it's not THAT bad that it's really loud. Nice arpeggios.
It's not changing much but what's here is good. Nice.
- anosou on December 6, 2007
I simply adore the squiggly lead line here. The sound is fantastic,
and very unique. The rest of the track moves along at a good pace
and features plenty of interesting elements. The guitar sounds
really good for a synth based one, and though the drums are a
little muddy, they are well programmed. The intro arpeggios are
also fantastic.
This is a pretty unfamiliar game with a strange remix title, but it's really good. Give it a shot.
- OA on December 27, 2006
This is a pretty unfamiliar game with a strange remix title, but it's really good. Give it a shot.
- OA on December 27, 2006
This is a shmup ReMix, so I was going to get around to DLing it
sometime, but I gotta admit that the ECM reference(/reverence)
hastened my decision somewhat ^_^. [i]For the love of 2D[/i] is an
ideal shmup mix, namely becuase it's solid, workman-like and
could've easily graced any shooter from the olden days when games
were hard and geeks were harder. Perhaps the only caveat is that
when it is looped on it's own, despite an aggressive last 10-15
seconds, the end and the begining and the middle all seem one and
the same - though I guess the hallmark of it's classyness is in
it's ability to be continuously looped in the first place, right?
- mantis*ant on July 21, 2004
- mantis*ant on July 21, 2004
Massive...synths...everywhere...
well, uh, just felt this deserved to have more than the initial review. This will definitely be your thing if you love wailing synths, which djp's earlier remixes have a definite prominence in it seems. One of those songs that gets you all emotional when you try to whistle it like the synth would sound.
Without listening closely it sounds like the same drum loop is being played over and over again, which I don't really notice too much with his songs. The drums aren't the main focus, though, as anyone would be listening to the synths and guitar over them any day.
Need more input!
- AnotherOneBitesTheDust on December 14, 2002
well, uh, just felt this deserved to have more than the initial review. This will definitely be your thing if you love wailing synths, which djp's earlier remixes have a definite prominence in it seems. One of those songs that gets you all emotional when you try to whistle it like the synth would sound.
Without listening closely it sounds like the same drum loop is being played over and over again, which I don't really notice too much with his songs. The drums aren't the main focus, though, as anyone would be listening to the synths and guitar over them any day.
Need more input!
- AnotherOneBitesTheDust on December 14, 2002
M.U.S.H.A 'For the Love of 2D'
Interesting intro to this tune. The rest of the tune is better than the intro in my opinion. Although not one of my personal favourites, it’s still a well done tune. The middle of the mix (~2:00) is probably my favourite area, that and the ending. 3/5
- Saunders on May 26, 2002
Interesting intro to this tune. The rest of the tune is better than the intro in my opinion. Although not one of my personal favourites, it’s still a well done tune. The middle of the mix (~2:00) is probably my favourite area, that and the ending. 3/5
- Saunders on May 26, 2002
