ReMix: Quartet 'SummerTrance'

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So much fun! Very few people out there are probably with me on this one, but it was games like Quartet that made me love the Sega Master System, especially in terms of music - Zillion, Quartet, Alex Kidd, Shinobi, Space Harrier - GREAT 8-bit tunes! This was similar to Insomnic's Super Mario 2 ReMix for me - I myself really wanted to ReMix this track, but first-time contributor (from Japan) U-ji has done such a great job I don't feel like I have to. Nothing experimental or extraordinary, just a great 8-bit track done RIGHT in a techno-trance style. Good solid octave house bass, 4/4 kick, some nice long snare rolls, extensive filtered arpeggios, and a creative ending - FUN, FUN, FUN . . . refreshingly so, in fact. A definitive ReMix, right off the bat - hope to hear more from U-ji!!

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Discussion: Latest 12 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
Whoa, 6 minutes!
So as far as I can tell, the main thing holding back this mix are the samples and production overall. The arrangement itself is pretty nifty for a trance piece - I can't say that I was really bored throughout the 6 minutes of listening, as they passed by pretty quickly with what is a pretty solid mix despite its issues.

- Bahamut on October 3, 2009
Trancey indeed. The downward arpeggio thing at the beginning is cool, but a bit too long for me. That's somewhat a characteristic of the genre, so I can't fault, but it's too much for my liking.
The melody reminds me of Top Gun. I have no idea why. Very 80's, and a lot of fun.
We go back to the arpeggiated thing again, and it continues as before. Same comment as above, though if I focus more on the bass line it's not as bad.
It's a fun track, but I'm not overly crazy about it.

- DragonAvenger on December 4, 2008
Pretty well done and uplifting trance, productionwise it is a little mid-heavy, but there is plenty of creative elements moving the mix forward, and the source tune is excellent. The drums have enough flourishes sprinkled throughout to keep the beat fresh, and there are several additional sections added for a potential transition to the DJ's next track
This is one track i've actually had on my playlist for several years but really hasn't gotten much love, so relistening have brought it back out into the open.
Highly recommended for trance fans.

- OA on December 17, 2006
Hmmm only 9 reviews posted on a very competent remix such as this, in over 3 years !?
Amazing..

- RimFrost the Tourianist on July 24, 2005
The melody is sweet! I like this track a lot.

- Arnexium on May 23, 2005
This song is extremely nostalgic. The remix contributes with pure nausea. Thus, I think they exist good remixes that make exotic musics. I feel very disappointed with this. Nothing more to adding.

- Txai on January 13, 2005
Wow, six posts in 2 years....
They are all missing out on some absolutely wonderful artwork.

- NeOmega on September 21, 2004
With just three tracks on OCR, U-ji has made it as one of the absolutely best trance artists I have [i]ever[/i] heard.
I really mean that too. The moment your Zillion mix [the first one I listened to] had hit its climax, I knew you had some exceptional skills.
The other two tracks he remixed were no disappointment. He certainly have his own unique style when it comes to trance, and it's a shame that his remixes are so widely overlooked for the sole reason that the source material is pretty obscure. It's also sad that he's only submitted three remixes and hasn't been heard from again. Had he done more widely known games and tunes [like the Hero Garden from Sonic Adventure 2 *cough*hint*cough*] then I'm sure he would have gained much more praise for his exemplary skills.

- Corporal Eschebone on September 12, 2004
This song makes me soooo happy. :D :) :lol: It's the beat, coupled with the slow growth into catchy, eye-twitch-inducing 80's video game melody. My lullaby.
I listen to it every night while I play Disgaea -- it strangely comes up almost always as the last song on my mix CD, which is around 2 am, maybe 3. And I always hope it'll be last, because after that I'll lose interest in the CD and will probably end up falling asleep.
HIGHLY recommended to those who want to relive the glory Sega Master System days, and for those who have an eye on future club music. It's like, beat-driven town music.

- Typhon on November 19, 2003
jeez i guess no ones a trance fan. i enjoyed this tons... its pretty comforting ;) its not a high energy happy hardcore kinda thing, but a nice relaxed chill-music. i liked it... check it out

- SsaiskK on May 4, 2003
good intro, nice use of the plucked "string." the lead melody’s great as well, but the main thing i focus in on in this mix is the pure BASS rhythm. it layers itself over Everything. yesss. excellent breaks too. the summer-y feeling’s achieved, which is exactly what the title states. aaah..Ibiza

- DeryckAK on February 16, 2003
Quartet 'Summer Trance'
The way this starts out reminds me of the intro music to some show I watched when I was little, but I can’t remember what it was… Anyways, this mix is in a quick paced dance style tune. The percussion is good, and the main lead and melody are also pretty cool. It’s a fun tune, and if I were more energetic I might feel like getting up and dancing. Fun! 3/5

- Saunders on May 26, 2002

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